Good morning, Burlington.

Two local business owners with Nepali ties followed news of catastrophic flooding in Nepal as rescue efforts continued and thousands remained missing; they donated essentials and urged support for ongoing recovery actions.

Runamok named Ashley Wainer as CEO and Kelly Murnaghan as CMO on Aug.

31 in Fairfax & the company marked its 10th anniversary with plans for new culinary partnerships and expanded foodservice offerings while founders Laura and Eric Sorkin shifted to strategic leadership roles.

Burlington officials held a Monday night hearing as local residents recounted painful attacks by Moose (a dog previously labeled dangerous) while its owner maintained she followed city orders and community voices called for the dog's impoundment and euthanasia.

Chad Gainey, a professional chainsaw sculptor, is carving wildlife-inspired sculptures from raw logs at the Champlain Valley Fair in about an hour.

His three daily demonstrations at 12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. at the expo near Pearl Street offer unique art available for purchase.

Geoffrey, a Canada goose with a bum wing, has long been a local legend along the Winooski River as residents share stories about his wonky flights.

His quirky presence continues to charm the community.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced the Solutions Summit scheduled for Sept.

10 at Hotel Champlain in Burlington, where business, state, and municipal leaders will discuss strategies on workforce growth, housing expansion, and community revitalization. Attendees will gain insight into scalable solutions + strategies that address economic progress.

Average gasoline prices in Vermont reached $4.21 per gallon while Burlington averaged $4.24 today, up slightly from last week; meanwhile, the national average dropped to $4.01 per gallon as price trends continued to shift.

Vermont holds $175 million in unclaimed funds, and residents can check an online database or await a Money Back check.

Treasurer Michael Pieciak said outreach efforts have increased claims, so checking details is advised as funds enter annually around May 1.

UVM Medical Center changed its observation policy in June to use remote monitoring and designated staff instead of LNAs as sitters (freeing LNAs for direct care), and unions sent a cease and desist letter on Aug.

20 amid concerns that the new approach may compromise patient safety.

Researchers at the University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center are recruiting volunteers aged 65 and older for a Phase 3 trial of Pfizer’s vaccine aimed at preventing C. diff infections, with participation planned over a three-and-a-half-year period in Burlington.

Team Sharing Vermont commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day Monday at the Unitarian Church in Burlington — a fourth annual event where parents and community groups offered free Narcan and other resources to honor loved ones lost to substance use and support a local overdose prevention center.