🌱 Vermont Clean And Resilient Energy Consortium​ + Wine Bar

Good morning, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with your brand-new issue of the Burlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 44 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The University of Vermont has announced the Vermont Clean and Resilient Energy Consortium. This consortium will seek funding for research and development related to clean energy. The project is a joint effort between dozens of manufacturing companies, local governments, Vermont higher education institutions, and many non-governmental organizations. (Vermont Biz)
2. The United States Court in Burlington has sentenced former University of Vermont ER doctor Eike Blohm, 39-years-old, to 100 months in prison. The doctor was charged with one count of possessing child pornography. The case began after an employee found a hidden camera in a unisex bathroom in the University of Vermont Medical Center's Emergency Department. (Department of Justice)
3. Burlington's Sotto Enoteca reopens its doors after two years. The wine bar is located at 150 St. Paul Street and announced its reopening via its Facebook page. The announcement promised limited reservations. (Seven Days)

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Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• United Way of Northwest Vermont shares information about the Hunger Free Vermont initiative. Click for details. (Facebook)
• Sally and Charlie are staying at the Humane Society of Chittenden County while they wait for their new forever home. Click to see if these black cats would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• The Burlington School district shares this week's Community Update. Click to read the announcement. (Twitter)

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— 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.