Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Burlington.
🚨 Crime
Two people were arrested in Burlington for the fatal attack that claimed the life of Scott Kastner, aged 42, near City Hall on Church Street on Aug.
11—Isaiah Argro, 26, was taken at a residence in Shelburne and a 16 year old suspect was apprehended at a nightclub in South Burlington, with both charged with second-degree murder and set to be arraigned Tuesday.
🏛️ Government
VermontBiz released the weekly AOT Road Construction Report that lists planned work on highways and interstates beginning September 1, with lane closures, reduced speeds, and alternating traffic expected across many routes.
Motorists will face delays on roads such as I-89 and I-91—detours are planned— and are advised to leave extra travel time.
🏥 Health
Officials with the Vermont Department of Health said 22 beaches are under advisories for high cyanobacteria levels over Labor Day weekend—swimmers risk rashes, vomiting, and other illnesses if exposed to the water.
Health workers are monitoring conditions and advisories will lift when the water becomes safe.
🎉 Burlington Events
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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.
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.
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.
Burlington VegFest
12-5 p.m. — Hula — Free entry — Celebrate a fun, fully vegan festival with local vendors and community spirit in beautiful Burlington, Vermont.
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