Digital Skills for Seniors: Central Vermont Council on Aging is teaming with Technology for Tomorrow on “Take the Mystery Out of Tech!”—a free Zoom course running Wednesdays (9:30–11 a.m.) through Sept. 9 to help older Vermonters and caregivers get comfortable with today’s tech. Child Safety Training: The Vermont Department for Children and Families launched a new online mandated reporter training, “Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Vermont,” replacing the prior course; it’s self-paced and takes about two hours. Vermont Gas Leadership: Vermont Gas Systems named Lindsay Kurrle as its next president and CEO, bringing years of state leadership experience in labor, commerce, housing, tourism, and flood recovery. Meta Lawsuits Move Forward: A federal appeals court cleared the way for thousands of Meta addiction-related cases to proceed, rejecting Meta’s early shield under Section 230—another sign of growing scrutiny of social media design. Solar for Renters/Low-Cost Entry: A Massachusetts resident’s “plug-in solar” setup cut his electricity costs after a $1,200 bill, highlighting a lower-upfront option that works via a standard outlet. Agrivoltaics in Focus: A new explainer looks at how solar panels over farms can generate power while keeping food production going, with research pointing to potential productivity gains. Wake Sports Rules: Vermont’s statewide wakesports limits—designated zones at least 500 feet from shore and 20 feet deep—are contrasted with more local approaches elsewhere, as communities weigh shoreline and water-quality impacts. Endangered Species Act Rollback: A federal change to the ESA’s definition of “harm” could loosen protections for habitat, raising questions about downstream effects for Vermont’s listed wildlife. Weatherization Milestone: Vermont marked 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program, citing energy savings and health/safety upgrades for low-income households.