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Hundreds of community members are expected to gather at Oakledge Park in Burlington on Sept. 26 for the Walk to Defeat ALS Vermont, an event supporting people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and raising money for research, care and advocacy efforts. Registration is open for the walk, which begins at 11:15 a.m. at Oakledge Park, according to a community announcement.

Aug. 28, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ET Current and former election officials said it would take something short of "an act of God" for their states and localities to comply with a new U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballot rule just weeks before the midterm elections. The rule, which the Postal Service finalized Aug. 26 in response to an executive order President Donald Trump issued in March, requires state and local election officials to submit voters’ names and addresses to USPS through a new portal.

The iDOO Queen Air Mattress with built-in pump is an easy solution for guests, dorms and more Not everyone has a dedicated guest room, but that doesn't mean overnight visitors have to sleep on a couch. As fall travel, holiday gatherings and family visits ramp up, many shoppers are looking for simple ways to create a comfortable sleeping space without sacrificing square footage. That's one reason air mattresses continue to be a popular solution.

Great places to view fall foliage in Burlington, VT It's leaf-peeping season in Vermont. Here are six places to see the fall foliage in Burlington, the Green Mountain State's largest city. Vermont is known for its bright red sugar maples in the autumn, and this year could deliver a brilliant show. AccuWeather say Vermont, and the rest of the New England, are in luck in their 2026 fall foliage forecast, predicting a vibrant color show throughout the region.

Labor Day weekend sales offer a final opportunity to save on major household upgrades before the holiday season. Retailers like Lowe's, The Home Depot, and Best Buy are offering significant discounts on appliances, tools, and home improvement items. Shoppers can find deals of up to 70% off on mattresses, furniture, and cookware from brands like Saatva, Wayfair, and HexClad.

Aug. 28, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET As September approaches, New England fall is just around the corner, meaning soon, green summer leaves will transition into a vibrant autumn landscape from the rolling Berkshires hills to the sandy Rhode Island shores. Foliage forecasts from both Yankee Magazine and AccuWeather predict vivid fall colors across southern New England, with Yankee Magazine saying that "a spectacular foliage season" with fiery oranges and reds is ahead.

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Beth McDermott Burlington Free Press Aug. 28, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET The eighth annual Vermont Climbing Festival will bring climbers of all experience levels to Farr's Field in Waterbury and the climbing crags of nearby Bolton from Sept. 25-27. According to a community announcement, the three-day festival will feature climbing clinics, workshops, competitions, keynote speakers, live entertainment and stewardship projects aimed at supporting Vermont's climbing community.

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Made In is holding an End of Season Sale with sitewide savings of up to 40% off. The sale includes discounts on cookware sets, grilling tools, knives, and tabletop essentials. This Labor Day sale event is running now through Sunday, September 13. My Labor Day celebrations are kicking off early this year, thanks to Made In's massive End of Season Sale—which features the brand's biggest-ever Labor Day event with sitewide savings worth up to 40% off on chef-trusted cookware and kitchen essentials.