Public Health & Community Safety: Central Vermont’s first “Save a Life Day” is set for Sept. 24 in Barre, offering free naloxone (Narcan) and overdose-prevention resources, plus a traveling Into Light Project portrait exhibit from VAMHAR. Retail & Health Access: Kinney Drugs is rolling out a kid-friendly “Find Flemy” flu scavenger hunt tied to its vaccination experience, with weekly prizes and grand prizes of Kinney gift cards. Business Climate: A Southwestern Vermont Chamber survey finds most local firms still optimistic, but rising costs, workforce shortages, and weaker statewide economic confidence are starting to bite. Telecom & Infrastructure: Fidium Fiber reported a New England outage affecting Vermont customers and restored service after rerouting traffic. Local Development: Rutland’s proposed Walmart Supercenter is moving through the Act 250 process, with a prehearing held to clarify project details. Energy & Forestry: Intervale Center marks 20 years helping Vermont farms adapt and reach new markets, including support for small producers selling to institutions like UVM. AI & Policy: Vermont-linked coverage of growing congressional pressure on OpenAI and broader AI safety concerns follows warnings from an Anthropic researcher about uncontrollable risk. Court & Connectivity: Vermont Supreme Court cleared the way for a cell tower near Lake Willoughby after neighbor challenges. Sports & Tourism: Runamok’s leadership transition is underway, and Burton is celebrating its 50th anniversary as snowboarding continues to draw global attention.