Good morning, Burlington.

South Burlington will host a three-day free costume swap at the public library this weekend to let families trade old costumes for new ones, while a DIY costume workshop & swap takes place Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Point au Roche State Park.

A small fire from welding sparks broke out at the Champlain Valley Exposition grandstand on Wednesday morning & local firefighters quickly put out the flames with no injuries, and minor seating damage will be repaired during the ongoing renovations.

Starbucks will debut new holiday drinks and food items on Nov.

5 at select stores in Chittenden County. Customers can try the Tiramisu Velvet Latte and Apple Pomegranate Refresher + enjoy special treats like new sandwiches and holiday merchandise.

Breeze Airways announced nonstop flights from Burlington to Baltimore — with three weekly departures on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday — offering fares starting at $54 one way.

The Wish Benefit Tour is set to perform a sold-out concert at Higher Ground on Tuesday, Oct.

13 in South Burlington. The event will feature Oteil Burbridge & LaMP to raise funds for Make-A-Wish programs supporting children with critical illnesses.

Vermonters face rising fuel costs as diesel climbs about $2 per gallon, prompting Northeast Kingdom Community Action to receive more daily calls from households struggling with heating and electric bills.

State assistance programs will help residents manage expenses before winter sets in.

Forester Ethan Tapper (a social media star and author) promotes his new book The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving while sharing his work restoring Bear Island in Bolton; he says caring for nature helps bring hope to neighbors.

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Amanda Janoo for governor after a private meeting last month.

Janoo, a Burlington justice of the peace and first-time statewide candidate (who proposes free primary care funded by tax increases on high earners), said her plan aims to reduce property taxes and support working-class residents.

U.S. Senator Peter Welch and other lawmakers urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to review its plan to place the White River National Fish Hatchery on inactive status.

They warned that the move could harm fish restoration efforts and requested a full evaluation by Oct. 30.

On October 1, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board invested $13.8 million from state, federal, & philanthropic funding to support affordable housing, historic preservation and land conservation across Vermont.

Projects include new senior apartments in Colchester and upgrades for rental homes in Burlington and other communities.

City officials and VCJR signed a letter of intent to purchase a building for Burlington’s overdose-prevention center, but zoning rules, public forums and City Council approval are still needed — officials say the center will soon offer supervised services to reduce public drug use.

Publisher Paula Routly hiked Mount Hunger on Saturday, Oct.

7 to view vivid fall foliage while racing against time to meet a deadline, completing her challenging hike safely (despite recovering from a recent meniscectomy) before leaf-peeper traffic delayed her return.