Good morning, Burlington.

On Oct. 15, the VermontBiz2Biz Expo was held at DoubleTree Conference Center in South Burlington from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and featured Biz Sessions on practical AI tools — including an interactive AI roundtable and a session on building Vermont’s resilient workforce.

Local and regional art and music events offer something for everyone this week.

Past and ongoing events include a Thursday double-bill at Foam Brewers, an exhibit opening today at Burlington City Arts, the Vermont International Film Festival from today through Oct. 25, and concerts in Waterbury and Stowe.

VSAC has partnered with local colleges to offer several tuition-free education and training programs for Vermont residents at all career stages.

Applicants must meet income, eligibility, and residency requirements to enroll in in-person, online or hybrid classes.

Digital forensics expert Hany Farid will discuss how to spot deepfakes at Vermont Tech Jam on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 1:00 p.m. at Hula (Burlington), followed by a Q&A session on digital media authenticity.

Vermont residents can borrow a free moisture meter from 63 public libraries as part of a statewide program by the Departments of Libraries and Environmental Conservation; the device checks that firewood is below 20% moisture to burn cleanly and help reduce air pollution.

State officials are using helicopters to deliver 3,000+ pounds of building materials for safety improvements on the Elmore and Spruce fire towers this fall; with upgraded metal steps and railings planned, the towers will remain closed for hikers through the end of October.

Freshman defender Mariella Desjardin learned Oct.

9 she is one step closer to a kidney transplant, and her varsity girls’ soccer team is fundraising and dedicating the final home game Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to support her journey and encourage living organ donors.

Barre has received $4.2M in federal flood recovery funds to develop 17 subsidized townhomes at Wobby Park and restore green space.

City officials said construction will begin in May 2027 plus additional projects could bring the total to 139 new homes.

The Fearless Free Press Football Forecast released its Week 7 predictions for Vermont high school and college football games.

Local experts picked winners for contests ranging from Mount Anthony at Fair Haven to Burlington/South Burlington/Winooski at Essex.

Bella Walsh led her team on Senior Day by scoring 3 goals + 1 assist in a 6-0 win as Rice bested Essex.

Her performance on her final game showcased her strong skills on the field.