Good morning, Burlington.

Winooski's $28.3 million Main Street revitalization project is nearly finished with new water and sewer systems, upgraded sidewalks, and 132 new trees.

Mayor Renner held a Sept. 30 ribbon cutting while remaining work is set to finish this fall (including paver, tree and traffic signal improvements).

Interstate 89 South in Winooski was reduced to one lane on Wednesday morning after a crash near the Winooski Bridge at 8:26 a.m., and the Vermont Department of Public Safety said delays lasted 1-2 hours.

VTIFF offers 11 films including Cannes winner 'Fjord' and a Robert Christgau documentary, 'The Last Critic,' which was partly filmed at Autumn Records in Winooski — local film fans can enjoy screenings this fall.

Federal officials warned Vermont to fix errors in its Title I school identification process after state officials found mistakes this spring.

The state plans to contest its high-risk designation for its $41 million grant and will meet federal deadlines by Dec.15 for a new methodology.

VSAC was awarded a five-year, $3.05M grant from the U.S. Department of Education on Oct.

14 to fund college and career counseling for over 1,220 students in 49 local schools — a program that helps students explore postsecondary education paths.

South Burlington is extending Garden Street + connecting it to Midas Drive to improve access for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians near Al's French Frys.

The restaurant will build a new, state-approved sign next spring, replacing its historic sign to better serve customers during construction.

Attorney General Charity Clark announced that UniFirst will pay $60,000 plus stop using automatic renewal clauses in its contracts after a review found it violated Vermont’s law.

The company will notify customers and refund early termination charges.

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board approved $13.8 million on Oct.

1 to fund affordable housing, land conservation and historic preservation projects statewide. The investment supports a 35-home senior community in Colchester and upgrades to South Meadow Apartments in Burlington.

Young voters are joining campus events at UVM and Middlebury to register and learn about the upcoming Nov.

3 election. Organizers say these drives may boost turnout among 18-29-year-olds (a group that has historically registered at lower rates).

Fresh Start Recovery, a sober living home for men in Burlington, will open by the end of October to offer up to a year of housing and job placement help.

The facility—named Michael's Place in honor of Michael Prescott—already has five men waiting for placement.

The American Red Cross is urging Vermonters to learn CPR and AED skills this October as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month highlights the need for quick action in emergencies (70% occur outside hospitals).

The Burlington Free Press published the final Super 10 high school boys soccer power rankings yesterday, with Burr and Burton Academy leading at No. 1 after a 12-0-1 record.

Rice Memorial lost its first match while Mount Mansfield secured an overtime win to affect the rankings.

Burlington’s VT Volleyball players Ivan Truong and Htoo Say Moo revived a trend after noticing custom jerseys at tournaments.

The Seahorses team (inspired by their 2023 championship) now wears distinctive jerseys to honor a local tradition.