🌱 Local Photographer Returns From Ukraine + Beansie's Bus Reopens

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the p.m.; breezy. High: 61 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Burlington's photographer James Buck has returned from Ukraine. Buck was in the war-torn European country providing humanitarian aid through Project Hope. He shared powerful photographs of his trip with people at Burlington City Arts on Wednesday in the hopes of connecting people with those who are suffering. (WCAX)
2. Vermont's dairy farmers are lobbying against a bill that would ban the use of bee-killing pesticides. The state's bee populations are dying due to the pesticides known as neonicotinoids but state lawmakers in Burlington do not seem willing to tackle the issue. The dairy farmers want to use the pesticides to ensure the corn used to feed their cows is not damaged by pests. (WCAX)
3. Beansie's Bus has officially reopened in downtown Burlington. The snack bar's reopening is a sign that Spring is truly here for the Burlington region. Patrons can order from the diverse menu that offers cheeseburgers and creemees. (WPTZ)

Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain(10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Vermont is hosting its first-ever Research Week on Apr. 18. They will be showcasing faculty and student research while celebrating the university's position of being one of the country's top 100 public research institutions. (Facebook)
• The Greater Burlington YMCA recognizes Danielle Harris for receiving a UVM Outstanding Service-Learning Community Partner Award. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• Vermont Fresh Network explains its discounted membership fee program. Click to see if you qualify. (Instagram)

Loving the Burlington Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.