Good morning, Burlington.

VTDigger turned 17 this month and is asking Vermonters for support by raising $100,000 by Sept.

15. With November elections approaching, the nonprofit will continue offering reliable, independent news coverage for the community (Brendan Kinney).

Burton Snowboards announced that Denny Bruce will become CEO effective Sept.

21 as the company nears its 50th anniversary. Bruce, known for scaling global brands, will relocate to Burlington headquarters and focus on expanding Burton along with its Anon line.

A new 50% tariff from Canada took effect today on American goods like cheese, milk & steel, and local businesses in Williston report fewer Canadian visitors and rising costs as they adjust to higher prices.

Last week, Vermont gasoline prices rose by 7.7 cents to an average of $4.29 per gallon, with Burlington stations showing a 5.0-cent increase.

Diesel reached a national record of $5.87 per gallon, GasBuddy reported (data from 9.8).

Explore Fall data show leaves are beginning to change in higher areas as Burlington’s Champlain Valley will reach peak color later in October.

A trip to the mountains can offer early hints of fall while valley hues intensify later in the month.

Vermont Air National Guard members from the 158th Fighter Wing returned home on Sunday after an eight-month deployment in the Caribbean and Middle East, with officials noting local pride as families reunited at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.

Vermont regulators approved a 5.5% rate increase for Green Mountain Power customers that will take effect Oct.

1 to support grid resilience while aiming to moderate costs. The decision impacts over 275,000 customers and comes after public feedback on rising energy expenses.

The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems will hold its 91st annual meeting from Thursday, Sept.

17 to Friday, Sept. 18. The event will include a keynote by Ryan Camphell, breakout sessions on health care careers, and networking with opportunities for hiking & ice skating at Jay Peak.

Adults facing suicidal thoughts in Burlington can now receive specialized care at the new Asha Clinic on Prospect Street, run by UVM Health in partnership with Four Pines Fund.

The clinic is designed to offer treatments that reduce risks and improve quality of life while serving up to 100 patients.

The American Red Cross is calling for blood and platelet donations this September as the supply remains low; Burlington donors can visit Dealer.com (1 Howard St) on Sept.

15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive bonus gifts.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports opened the new Taff Adaptive Yurt today at Bolton Valley Resort to provide space for adaptive sports, equipment fittings, volunteer coordination plus year-round programming.

The 27-foot yurt, named in honor of Douglas C. Taff, sits next to the base lodge and expands the organization’s facilities.