🌱 South Burlington Burglaries + Declining Health During Pandemic

Happy Wednesday, people of Burlington! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Burlington.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold with periods of sun. High: 6 Low: -8.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Burlington today:

1. Residents in South Burlington are on high alert after a series of home break-ins were caught on camera. One robbery was committed by an armed burglar. South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke is concerned since this is the fifth daytime burglary and it seems the intensity is increasing. Chief Burke has warned Burlington homeowners to lock their doors and to remain vigilant. (WCAX)
2. A man has been charged following a standoff with Burlington Police on Monday. The standoff occurred on Ethan Allen Drive and started with the suspect smashing things inside a shared apartment. Daniel Pascoe, 32, was taken into custody without incident and faces domestic assault and unlawful mischief charges. (WCAX)
3. University of Vermont research out of Burlington has discovered evidence of declining health during the pandemic. The study surveyed nearly a thousand adults and found nearly half reporting anxiety or depression during the pandemic. Forty percent of those surveyed also reported weight gain with twenty-nine percent reporting food insecurity. Concerns mount over chronic health conditions developing over the course of three to ten years. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

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

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Burlington VT warns of upcoming heavy snow across the area. Stay safe and warm! (Facebook)
• Burlington Humane Society featured a cat named Rowan. Click to watch the video and to find information on how to adopt. (Instagram)
• Burlington City Arts shares information on their BCA Home Studio Classes. Keep your creative fires burning without having to brave the winter cold! (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.