Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports opened the Taff Adaptive Yurt yesterday at Bolton Valley to honor Douglas Taff and expand access to adaptive sports for athletes with disabilities, veterans & families.

The 27-foot yurt sits next to the base lodge and supports year-round check-in, equipment fitting, and volunteer coordination.

The Kelly Brush Foundation will host its annual bike ride on Sept.

12 in Burlington to raise funds for adaptive athletes; the ride supports efforts to increase access to customized equipment (held annually since 2005) and helps participants regain independence (and enjoy outdoor sports).

Radio Bean faces uncertain closure as owner Lee Anderson said the venue must pay nearly $30,000 for its liquor liability premium by Sept.

9 and community members are organizing fundraisers to support the live-music hub.

Fire safety is in focus at Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction until Sept.

6, with the Vermont Division of Fire Safety offering interactive demonstrations from a new trailer that shows kitchen hazards and smoke alarm advice. It will tour Tunbridge’s World's Fair from Sept. 17-20.

DOE authorized Phase 3 of NOMAD’s Vermont energy storage project to install up to eight mobile battery units at five sites in GMP’s service area.

The $19 million project (supported by a DOE award and 50% nonfederal cost share) will show flexible solutions for peak management and maintenance support.

Shat Acres Farms’ highland cows are returning for their 54th year at the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction.

Special guests Raisin Pie—who has had three sets of twin calves—and her calf Raisin Piper will offer visitors a unique up-close encounter with these traditionally raised animals.

Lake Champlain Chamber launched its Regional Talent Attraction Initiative to boost local talent recruitment by teaming with Development Counsellors International (DCI).

Work began in August and initial findings will be shared at Hello Burlington on Nov. 18.

Burlington drivers see average gas prices rise to $4.24 per gallon today (up 4.1 cents since last week and $1.09 higher than last year) as statewide prices continue to climb.

VEDA's September newsletter announces new lending programs for multi-unit housing and renewable energy support, highlighted by today's ribbon cutting at the Post Apartments and a Funding Forum on Sept.

15 at the Windsor Welcome Center. It also shares plans to deploy SSBCI funds and staff updates, including a 32-year retirement.

Hinesburg Town Forest has received the Tree Farmer of the Year award from the Vermont Woodlands Association for its careful forest management & sustainable practices.

The recognition highlights strong local stewardship of Vermont’s woodland lands.

The Vermont Treasurer’s Office began a flood tour in Montpelier on Wednesday to assess recovery needs for the Climate Superfund evaluation; the tour continues through the month to inform efforts supporting local businesses + industries.

A new Medicare pilot program in Burlington is covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for eligible patients at $50 a month and will run through the end of 2027.

Doctors say the program may help patients get needed treatment sooner, though those without Medicare are still unable to join.