🌱 Pond Hockey Classic + Vermont Child Tax Credit Plan

Morning, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with today's copy of theBurlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Frigid with periods of sun. High: 15 Low: 4.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. Hundreds of local hockey players and fans flocked to Lake Champlain for the 10th annual Pond Hockey Classic. The outdoor event relies on perfect weather conditions that enable the amateur tournament to occur. The tournament draws over a hundred teams from across the country and brings in tourism to the Burlington area. (WPTZ)
2. Vermont State Police urge Burlington drivers to watch out for drainage ditches hiding underneath road snow and ice. State police have responded to numerous accidents involving drivers getting stuck in the drainage ditches. While vehicles usually only require a tow, there has been one fatality related to the ditches this season. (WCAX)
3. The Vermont Child Tax Credit could help many Burlington families make ends meet. The tax credit would distribute $50 million among Vermont families. The credit would split $1200 between two annual payments for every child under 6 years of age in a household making less than $220,000 annually. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

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

From my notebook:

• The Burlington Humane Society shares artistic creations that can showcase your bond with your pets. Click to take a look. (Instagram)
• John Cameron Mitchell is headed to The Flynn for a one-of-a-kind, cabaret-style performance. Click to get your tickets now. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.