Good morning, Burlington.

Local Burlington shoppers are turning to community markets (and community gardens) amid rising food prices and active product recalls.

They say trusting locally sourced produce helps ease concerns about food safety.

Esox, Burlington's long-time dive bar with a Yankees theme, closed permanently on Aug.

27 after nearly 50 years in business due to a failed lease agreement with its landlord.

Yankee Magazine named Burlington as the best state spot for fall foliage, highlighting local art along Pine Street and views of Lake Champlain from the Church Street Marketplace and nearby areas.

The designation, shared by foliage experts on Thursday, Aug. 27, encourages visitors to explore the colorful city.

Earlier this summer, Vermont towns celebrated three Vermonters + their roles in the fight for independence during the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The events highlighted local history and community pride.

The eighth annual Vermont Climbing Festival will run from Sept.

25-27 at Farr's Field in Waterbury and nearby Bolton and offer climbing clinics, workshops, competitions and live entertainment to support CRAG-VT conservation and educational projects.

Burlington gas stations averaged $4.20 per gallon today, up 7.3 cents from last week and $1.09 higher than a year ago.

AAA data shows state prices ranged from $3.79 to $4.49 per gallon, with the lowest in Bennington ($4.03) and Windham ($4.06).

The University of Vermont announced that starting fall 2027, students from households earning up to $125,000 will attend tuition-free under the UVM Promise program.

President Marlene Tromp unveiled the expansion at her State of the University address at the Dudley H. Davis Center — an effort to boost local affordability.

Three Vermont State University Lyndon atmospheric sciences students joined a storm chasing trip from May 28 to June 6 across five states, including Colorado and Nebraska.

They collected real-world data for forecasting and earned college credit (applying classroom learning in the field).

A partial lunar eclipse (often called the Blood Moon) will be visible tonight in Vermont with the moon reaching maximum coverage at 12:12 a.m. Friday; cloudy skies starting at 9 p.m. may block the view.

New England scientists from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine will install automated sensors on mountain tops, mid elevations, and valleys this winter with a $5.9 million NSF grant to track snowpack in real time (improving flood predictions and helping local ski areas plan ahead).

On Aug. 27, the Consumer Product Safety Commission expanded its recall on Cuisinart grill brushes sold locally and online to add nearly 2 million units as metal bristles may detach and cause injuries; consumers should stop using them and contact Conair for a refund (54 injury reports).

Vermont Federal Credit Union supports the Muddy Moose project to convert former vacation rentals into permanently affordable homes and conserve 150 acres near Morristown.

The initiative is led by Stowe Land Trust & Downstreet Housing & Community Development to secure long-term community housing and local conservation.