Caregiving and retirement strain: New Vermont Business Magazine coverage of an EBRI/Greenwald survey finds unpaid caregivers are more likely to report lower assets, debt problems, mental health strain, and weaker retirement confidence than non-caregivers. Aging support at home: Community Health is rolling out a new geriatric program for Vermonters 60+ with memory changes, falls, complex chronic conditions, medication safety concerns, and caregiver stress—starting with a referral and home-based assessment. Higher ed in transition: NBC5 In Depth profiles Vermont State University’s new president, Sherry Kollmann, as she tackles enrollment challenges and aims to grow workforce partnerships across the merged statewide system. Local schools and small-school fights: A Washington County district is set to vote on changing how school-closure decisions are made, after families pushed for a districtwide vote that could override town objections. Bear rumors vs. reality: Fish and Wildlife warns that misperceptions are keeping people from reporting minor bear activity, creating a “catch-22” that can escalate problems. What to do this weekend: Flow State Mountain Bike Festival in West Windsor, Jig in the Valley in Fairfield, and Old Home Days in Chazy round out Sunday plans. Hosting, but make it Vermont-friendly: A maximalist hosting guide argues the best parties are imperfect—have drinks ready, cook or order, and let warmth lead.