Good morning, Burlington.

HungerFreeVermont is expanding its food assistance programs with Vermont 211 to help locals amid rising costs.

The new efforts offer help with food, heating & utility support for those who lost SNAP benefits as winter nears.

VTDigger was honored with Distinguished News Site status and two investigative journalism awards by the New England Newspaper & Press Association on Friday, Oct.

9 in Sturbridge, Mass. The nonprofit earned the recognition for its flood reporting and nursing home investigations, supported by local contributors + skilled photography.

Mountain resorts are testing snowmaking equipment and prepping groomers as fall visitors enjoy the region's foliage.

Officials said opening dates are still undetermined but remain optimistic about a promising winter season.

Vermont Tech Jam 2026 will offer free resume advice, headshot sessions, and tech demos on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hula in Burlington. Attendees can network with local recruiters and join panel sessions to learn from tech experts.

All 232 fourth-grade students in Burlington School District will participate in a new YMCA water safety program this fall — the course teaches swimming, self-rescue, and water skills to help reduce drowning risks.

Local experts advise Vermonters to inspect vehicles for dried residue that could be spotted lanternfly egg masses as pests may hitch rides from states and threaten local trees this fall.

Reporting sightings (VTInvasives.org) will help monitor and protect our forests.

The Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets has opened the Working Lands Business Enhancement Grant application for Vermont working lands businesses, with grants from $10,000 to $50,000 available until December 10.

An optional webinar will take place on Wed, Oct. 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for additional guidance.

Union members at UVM Medical Center ratified new contracts on Monday that increase wages 7% over two years and end forced floating practices — the agreement also includes safer staffing measures and a joint call for regional healthcare reform.

Vermont high school sports fans can vote online at burlingtonfreepress.com for the All-USA Girls Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental until 9 p.m. Thursday (voting began Monday), with winners set to be named Friday.