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🌱 Burglaries On UVM Campus + VT Food Businesses Win Awards

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Morning, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Burlington.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy and colder. High: 18 Low: -9.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Burlington:

  1. There have recently been a series of burglaries on the University of Vermont campus. Eight burglaries were reported and no one was present at the time of the burglaries. Police are investigating these incidents. (WCAX)
  2. Thirteen Vermont specialty food producers won 20 awards across 10 categories according to the 2022 Good Food Awards. There was a virtual ceremony held this week on Jan. 14. The winners were chosen not only for the taste of their products but their environmental impact as well. (Burlington Free Press)
  3. Over the last year, the University of Vermont's men's hockey team has faced a lot of changes. The Cats had an entirely new coaching staff, recruited new members, and have had to learn to work together to be successful. To find out about the prospects of the team's season, read this interview with head coach Todd Woodcroft. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

  • Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Lovers At Dudley H. Davis Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • United Way of Northwest Vermont reminds residents to visit the USPS website to order free test kits today. U.S. households can order one set of 4 free at-home tests. (Facebook)
  • The National Weather Service of Vermont shows a map of snow reports over the last 36 hours. (Twitter)
  • The Humane Society of Chittenden County shares that 21 pets were adopted this week. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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