🌱 DIY Legal Roadmaps In VT + 2 Burlington Officers Hurt On Case

Happy Thursday, people of Burlington! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 38 Low: 32.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Burlington:

1. If you're in need of DIY legal help, there are now new resources that can help Vermonters navigate common legal problems. Vermont Legal Services has launched their "Roadmaps," a series of easy-to-follow tutorials for common civil legal issues, such as getting a temporary restraining order or starting a divorce. VLS says they saw nearly 100,000 Vermonters visit their website last year, indicating high demand for the service. (WCAX)
2. Two Burlington police officers were hurt when responding to a report of a disturbance at the downtown bus station. Police were called to the Cherry Street bus station at about 6 p.m. Tuesday where they say a suspect was trying to "break back into the bus." The suspect charged one of the officers, who used a taser that had no effect due to the suspect's multiple layers of clothes. (Titusville Herald)
3. Preliminary Vermont deer hunting data has been released, and while numbers are lower than last year, they remain on par with the ten-year average. Vermont Fish & Wildlife experts expect the final tally to be around 15,600 deer, which will provide more than three million servings of local venison. Experts say the decline was expected as they've been working to reduce deer numbers in certain areas to balance them out with the habitat; fewer permits were also issued this year.(WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Sled Dogs Live - Echo Lahey Center for Lake Champlain (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Joining an online wildlife watching community is a great way to learn more about the natural world, connect with other nature enthusiasts, and encourage yourself to get outside this winter. Vermont State Parks' latest blog shares everything you need to know. (Instagram)
• Yesterday marked the 10 year anniversary of a widespread flash freeze and Green Mountains upslope heavy snowfall event. To learn more about the meteorology behind it, check out the weather event summary from the U.S. National Weather Service of Burlington. (Facebook)
• Kick off the new year with a fresh perspective with Rachel Gross' perception-bending work, which will open your eyes to new ways of seeing. Gross' work is available at Burlington City Arts' BCA Center. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for 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.