Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont Tech Jam, presented by Hula and Seven Days, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

24 at Hula in Burlington; the free event lets job seekers meet local recruiters, attend sessions on manufacturing and deepfakes (with discounted headshots and a boot camp on Oct. 16) to boost their skills.

Local musician Noah Kahan will release his new single 'Draw You Out' for the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

The soundtrack album is due out on Oct. 2 and the film will debut on Nov. 20.

Burlington’s The Discussions recorded the track (Moving) Vision over several years and filmed a video at Big Lake Recording Company as part of their upcoming album No Shrines, No Concrete, set for release Oct.6.

The band’s music is now available on streaming platforms.

AAA data shows Vermont gas prices average $4.45 per gallon today, up 1 cent from last week and much higher than the $3.18 price a year ago, with Burlington stations ranging from $4.19 to $4.88 (data shows) and a national average of $4.48.

A report from Energy Action Network released on Sept.

23 in Montpelier shows fuel oil prices nearing $6.00 per gallon + a 70% increase over last year, while gasoline costs jumped nearly 50%; the data projects similar fossil fuel hikes in 2026 and highlights energy-efficient options to lower bills.

The University of Vermont will soon serve as a national research hub when it installs a state of the art microscope from a 19 million dollar NSF project to study brain cells; it partners with the University of California at San Diego to create 3D images from tissue samples.

Meteorologist Ben Frechette forecast that fall foliage will be brighter and last longer in Burlington due to cooler nights and the absence of last year’s drought.

Some local areas may reach peak colors by the end of next week.

Turkey vultures in Vermont have increased 158% in recent decades because warmer winters, more roads, and higher roadkill from expanding agriculture are boosting their food sources.

Experts say the birds help keep the environment healthy by safely digesting carrion.

The Employee Ownership Task Force, led by Treasurer Mike Pieciak, will explore ways to expand employee ownership as small business owners near retirement.

The group held its first meeting Wednesday and will reconvene before January's legislative session to ease transitions for Vermont's $11 billion small business sector.

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month spotlights advances in pediatric treatment as Dr. Jessica Heath (of UVM Cancer Center) explains that improved research on genetic risks and environmental factors is leading to less toxic therapies for children.

The discussion emphasizes ongoing efforts to enhance care for young patients.

Green Mountain Club advises hikers to pack extra layers and have a backup route ahead of unpredictable fall weather in Underhill.

Crews are upgrading Taft Lodge on the Long Trail as hikers adjust their overnight plans.

Vermont high school football enters the season's second half with key matchups this weekend.

Mount Anthony will face Middlebury and an old rivalry between Rutland and Essex will unfold with playoff implications in late October.