Good morning, Burlington.

Golfers head to Burlington Country Club today for the Vermont Agency Foundation’s All Charity Golf Classic to raise funds for children’s charities + teams compete in an 18-hole scramble with top finishers advancing to a shootout for a million-dollar hole-in-one.

J.Jill is constructing a women's clothing store at Maple Tree Place in Williston with a projected fall opening.

The new 2,300 sqft space on Walnut Street will offer upscale apparel and is hiring staff.

Downtown bar ESOX (a local staple since 1978) closed Sunday after nearly five decades, following its last service Saturday.

A rent dispute with Delta Properties led to the abrupt shutdown.

Harmony Edosomwan from Winooski was crowned Miss Black USA 2026 on Aug.

9 in Washington, D.C.—she earned the People's Choice Award and the Heart of Service Award while vowing to boost food security.

Gasoline prices in Burlington remain around $4.13 per gallon today from a survey of 100 stations, showing a 2.6-cent drop since last month yet staying $1.02 above last year * statewide, prices average $4.12 while national rates have risen by 7.7 cents this week.

Vermont's tourism department launched the new State of Inspiration brand to boost visitor interest (promising a deeper travel experience) and billboards in key East Coast markets will begin showcasing the identity on Aug.

24.

Richard Amore has been named executive director of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation.

The Montpelier resident with over 20 years in community and economic development will start on Sept. 8 and work with Interim Director Fred Kenney for a smooth leadership transition.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $4 million grant (from the federal law) on Friday to plan repairs for the century-old East Alburgh Bridge spanning Lake Champlain between Swanton and Alburgh.

The grant fuels plans to resume the Amtrak link to Montreal, although track and customs upgrades remain necessary.

Local health experts in South Burlington remind parents to check that children have current vaccines for tetanus, polio, measles, chickenpox and hepatitis B before the school year begins.

They advise contacting pediatricians for accurate information (or trusted online resources) to ensure maximum protection.

Gardeners are invited to harvest bright annuals and wild blooms early in the morning – when they are best hydrated, by cutting them at a 45-degree angle with sharp shears and dropping them into cool water so indoor arrangements stay fresh longer.

The Vermont Lake Monsters ended their season with a record of 42-15-1 despite an 11-0 loss to the New Britain Bees in the championship round yesterday.

The team reached the finals four times in six seasons and looks to build on this historic run.