Election Watch: Vermont’s close governor’s race is in its final stretch, with voters also weighing two constitutional amendments. Schools & Inclusion: Gov. Phil Scott apologized to Winooski school leaders after misstating the district’s language offerings during a debate; the dispute sharpened concerns about how education reform is discussed across communities. Youth Voices: High schoolers launched “Transmission of Truth,” a podcast centering transgender Vermont teens and their experiences. Arts & Culture: The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Jukebox Quartet marks 10 years with audience-picked concerts in Manchester, St. Johnsbury, Burlington and Rutland. Plainfield Little Theater is also staging Larry Shue’s comedy “The Foreigner,” while November’s concert calendar offers plenty of ways to brighten stick season. Local Traditions: A new Vermont Historical Society paper traces Halloween pranks, parties and fortune-telling from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Wardsboro’s Gilfeather Turnip Festival carried on its annual celebration of the vegetable and the community around it. Farm & Heritage: Richmond maple and Christmas-tree farmer Andy Aldrich received the 2026 Fantastic Farmer award for stewardship of his family’s 75-year-old farm. In Londonderry, the Mill Tavern building is slated for removal, closing a chapter tied to the town’s industrial, skiing and snowboarding history.