Public Safety & Justice: The trial begins in Burlington for Jason Eaton, accused of shooting and wounding three Palestinian college students in November 2023; prosecutors say he confronted the men on North Prospect Street and fired at least four rounds, while the defense argues he was insane at the time. Health & Community: Central Vermont’s first “Save a Life Day” in Barre will hand out naloxone and overdose-prevention info, with a traveling Into Light portrait exhibit sharing stories of Vermonters lost to overdose. Workforce & Business: Runamok marks its 10th anniversary with new leadership—Ashley Wainer named CEO and Kelly Murnaghan chief marketing officer—as the maple producer expands culinary partnerships and food service offerings. Education & Affordability: UVM is expanding tuition discounts for New England students in 31 high-demand majors, aiming to boost enrollment and feed Vermont’s workforce needs. Environment & Tourism: UVM researchers explain how fall color depends on weather and tree chemistry, and what extreme conditions could mean for leaf-peeping this year. Local Culture: Burlington’s Pride parade drew hundreds downtown, with a new organizing coalition stepping in after the Pride Center of Vermont stepped back. Roads: Route 7A in Shaftsbury is bracing for heavy detour traffic during a planned Route 7 closure from Sept. 19 to Oct. 3. Business & Kids: Kinney Drugs is rolling out a “Find Flemy” scavenger hunt tied to flu-season vaccination comfort, with weekly prizes and no purchase required. Sports: Rutland shuts out Hartford 14-0 in its home opener.