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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction features mostly sunny skies with temperatures peaking at 71° — a welcome setting for fairgoers. Future days will bring partly sunny conditions with a chance of showers and slightly warmer weather on the final day, when the fair closes on Sunday. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Community Broadband Board is sponsoring a new three-week Broadband Technician Apprenticeship training in Montpelier to teach entry-level skills in fiber optics, pole climbing, and safety. The free course starts September 17 and runs Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — participants who finish will receive a stipend and tools to help start a career. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shelburne Farms secured 66 acres at Windmill Hill for walking trails, education programs, and wildlife habitat, as announced on Aug. 14. The conservation effort involved a collaboration with the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and Vermont Land Trust, with funding from public and private sources—ensuring protected land for future use. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced that bear hunting season starts September 1 with nonresident hunters using dogs allowed from September 15 and a late season running November 15 through November 23. Hunters must follow rules such as field dressing the bear, reporting within 48 hours, and returning with a game warden when requested — a new law bans the sale of bear paws or organs — to help manage the bear population. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington City Council voted 9-2 Monday night on a resolution to boost safety and enforce rules in City Hall Park—responding to concerns over rising drug use and a decline in family visits. The measure calls for increased police presence and a report from city staff on current capacity and future steps. VermontBiz
- ➤ Burlington city leaders approved a resolution to boost police presence in City Hall Park (a key public space) after an assault on Aug. 11 resulted in a fatality. The council voted 9 to 2 and also adopted City Circles (a restorative justice program for low-level offenses that may lead to misdemeanor charges) to improve public safety. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Department of Health reported that COVID-19 levels declined last week with few hospitalizations and low virus findings in most wastewater tests—only Essex Junction showed slightly higher levels and no deaths were recorded. A new RSV immunization has lowered infant hospital admissions at UVM Medical Center, and future COVID reports will track hospital and emergency data instead of case counts. VermontBiz
- ➤ UVM, the Larner College of Medicine and UVM Health Network launched a secure data enclave to let researchers safely analyze clinical records and public health data, supporting evidence-based care. The initiative—supported by NIGMS funds and planned since April 2023—will enhance health research while protecting patient privacy. VermontBiz
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Lettuce Concert
8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience a vibrant musical journey with the genre-busting collective Lettuce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It's A 2000's Party
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $20 admission — Flash back to the 90's and 2000's while skating to your favorite tunes with DJ Junior Jay.
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