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Hello again Burlington! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of heading onto the ice? Check this safety warning first.
• How a Brown University shooting reopens wounds from a Burlington attack.
• Why a top Vermont prosecutor just took a no-contest DUI plea

Also on today's calendar: Festive Friday: Light Up the Night and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Afternoon snow showers, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: Variably cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 38.
• Friday: A few afternoon flurries, with a high of 52 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Vermont wildlife officials warn ice may not be safe despite cold temperatures (wcax.com) — Burlington-based wildlife officials are warning residents that, despite the recent cold, ice on Vermont’s lakes may still be dangerously thin and uneven. They urge anyone heading out to test thickness frequently, look for at least three to four inches of clear ice, and carry safety gear like ice picks and a rope to avoid tragedy.
   

2. Vermont family says nephew is ok following mass shooting at Brown University (mynbc5.com) — A Vermont family with ties to Burlington says their nephew, Brown University student Hisham Awartani, is safe after a deadly campus shooting that killed two and injured nine. Awartani was previously paralyzed in a 2023 Thanksgiving shooting while visiting Burlington, and the new incident has prompted colleges including UVM and VTSU to review safety and alert systems.
   

3. Addison County State's Attorney pleads no contest to DUI (mychamplainvalley.com) — Burlington readers should know that Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos has pleaded no contest to a DUI charge stemming from a 2024 incident and received a deferred six‑month probationary sentence. She’ll report to a Chittenden County probation officer and must follow strict conditions around alcohol use, despite objections from the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.
   

4. How Vermont Green FC turned a whole state into a fanbase (fansided.com) — Burlington’s own Vermont Green FC has turned Virtue Field and the surrounding neighborhood into a packed summer destination, capping an undefeated season with a USL2 championship. The club’s mix of high-level soccer, social and environmental missions, and plans for a new women’s team is drawing thousands from across Vermont into a growing Burlington-centered fan culture.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Maria Bamford
  Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Festive Friday: Light Up the Night
  Church Street Marketplace , 131 Church St , Burlington
  4:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington , 152 Pearl St , Burlington
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Montpelier Monthly Hook-In
  Trinity Methodist Church , Montpelier, VT, VT, United States
  1:00 pm
• Sharon, VT Rug Hooking and Fiber Crafts
  Baxter Memorial Library , Sharon, VT, 05065, United States
  2:00 pm
• Sunday Public Skate at Leddy Arena
  Burlington, VT Calendar , 216 Leddy Park Road , Burlington
  2:30 pm
• Solaris Holiday Cheer -- Burlington, VT
  College Street Congregational Church , 265 College St , Burlington
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Brattleboro Area Rug Social - 4th Tuesday
  St. Michael’s Episcopal Church , 16 Bradley Avenue , Brattleboro
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Burlington, VT Calendar
• Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
  North Hero Methodist Church , 3671 US-2 , North Hero
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Storytime
  Colchester, VT Calendar , 898 Main St. , Colchester
  10:30 am
• Community Meal – Winooski
  Winooski Senior Center , 123 Barlow St , Winooski
  11:30 am
• Lego Club
  Colchester, VT Calendar , 830 Main Street , Colchester
  4:00 pm
• Read to Theo the Therapy Dog
  Colchester, VT Calendar , 898 Main St. , Colchester
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RTX Corporation posted a job opening for Shop Supervisor (2nd Shift)(Onsite) in Burlington. Apply here.
• Urban Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Urban Outfitters Sales Associate in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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