Good morning, Burlington.

Marissa Vigevani and Charlotte Hancox shared their favorite Champlain Valley Fair memories and discussed what they hope to enjoy this year.

The fair opened Friday at noon and will last 10 days — Charlotte, a first-time visitor, said she looks forward to experiencing the rides and farm animals.

Boy scout Niko Chernyshov, 15, battling brain cancer, delivered 500 donated Lego kits to UVM Children's Hospital on Friday—he enlisted fellow scouts aged 5 to 17 to help and hopes the kits bring joy during treatment.

Chernyshov is working toward Eagle Scout status and will continue his Lego Legacy project while preparing for his next brain surgery in Boston next week.

Graduates of the inaugural Tools of the Trade program received business coaching in workforce, finance and customer management to strengthen their work in weatherization and clean energy, and they are now better equipped to help local residents save money and improve home comfort.

Applications for Tools of the Trade 2.0 are due by Sept 12 and will run from Oct 20 through June with funding from Efficiency Vermont, Vermont Gas Systems and Burlington Electric Department — a new chance for energy professionals to grow their businesses.

Three people were arrested in Hartford after a fatal shooting that killed David Labrecque and injured Jessica Lemay — Demetrius Drew is charged with first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon while Jeffrey and Michelle Mullins face accessory charges, and all are scheduled for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

Vermont has lost nearly 20,000 manufacturing jobs over the past 25 years as the share of positions fell from 18 percent in 2000 to just over 10 percent now—manufacturing wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Burlington Council President Ben Traverse said he will introduce a resolution at the August 25 council meeting to boost police presence and clear City Hall Park of overnight campers—this move follows reports from downtown businesses about ongoing drug use, sleeping, and violence in the park. The proposal aims to enforce park rules more strictly while addressing public safety concerns.

Milton native Robert Gordon won the Thunder Road Flying Tigers Triple Crown Title by finishing 5th in a race that gave him enough points to take the title—he said he is happy to still be racing near his 60th birthday.

Jake Shimabukuro Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the captivating ukulele artistry of Jake Shimabukuro in a dynamic live show.

Lettuce Concert

8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience a vibrant musical journey with the genre-busting collective Lettuce.

Fai Laci Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the energetic debut of Fai Laci as they perform their original tracks and share their journey in the music scene.

Maya Manuela Concert

7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics from Nashville's indie-pop artist Maya Manuela.

Big Pond Improv Festival

7:00-8:30 PM — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event details for tickets — Enjoy a fun night filled with laughs and improv performances.

Blood Drive

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Make a difference by donating blood today at a local venue.

Northeast Street Rod Nationals

12-6 p.m. — Champlain Valley Exposition — $20 adults, $6 children 6-12 — Celebrate the love for street rods with commercial exhibits, arts & crafts, and a fun-filled family atmosphere.

Big Pond Improv Festival

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of laughs with top-notch improv performances.

Hardware Hacknight with PostHog

5-8 p.m. — VCET - Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — Food and beverages provided — Dive into hands-on hardware building with DeskHog, an open-source developer toy.

Vermont Dental Conference 2025

Thu, Sep 18th — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Visit Booth #30 — Explore, evolve, and excel in dental practices at this specialized conference.