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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Burlington-Winooski Bridge listed for sale on Craigslist (mychamplainvalley.com) — Burlington residents may soon see big changes at the Burlington-Winooski Bridge, which the state must donate before demolishing and replacing it with a safer, wider structure. VTrans has even listed the historic 1928 bridge on Craigslist for anyone willing to relocate and preserve it, ahead of a $22.7 million replacement project expected to start major construction in 2028.
2. Family pets killed in Burlington house fire (mynbc5.com) — A Burlington family escaped safely from a house fire on Linden Terrace Friday afternoon, but two cats sadly died after becoming trapped inside. Firefighters battled heavy smoke and called in mutual aid from South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester and UVM Rescue, while investigators continue working to determine the cause and origin of the blaze.
3. Vermonters back 2nd-home tax, divided on school consolidation, safe injection sites, according to UNH poll (wcax.com) — Burlington readers get a snapshot of how Vermonters view several hot-button issues, including safe injection sites that have been a major focus in the city. A new UNH poll finds strong support for taxing second homes, mixed feelings about consolidating school districts even if schools close, and a near-even split on supervised drug-use sites. These views could shape upcoming legislative debates affecting Burlington.
4. Fall colors start to emerge across Vermont as leaf-peeping season ramps up (mynbc5.com) — Burlington residents can expect leaf-peepers and Canadian visitors to pour into Vermont as fall colors build, with Bolton Valley's Vista Lift offering sweeping views across Burlington and Lake Champlain. Experts say recent weather has kept trees healthy, though rain may knock down some early leaves. Local businesses and communities are gearing up for a busy foliage season, including Bolton Valley's Oktoberfest weekend.
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