🌱 Why charges against a White River Junction deputy were suddenly dropped

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In today's newsletter:

• Why charges against a White River Junction deputy were suddenly dropped
• What Vermont’s winter manure ban means for farms near White River Junction

Also on today's calendar: December Book + a Bottle at Putnam's Vine/yard — vine/yard and 5 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around White River Junction? Post it to White River Junction photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 40, low: 21.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Windsor County deputy returns to duty after charges dropped (vnews.com) — A Windsor County sheriff’s deputy who lives in White River Junction is returning to duty after prosecutors dismissed misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged June incident at her home. The case was handled by an outside county to avoid conflicts, and officials say the resolution followed consultation with the listed victim and reflects the evidence available.
   

• Manure spreading ban in Vermont until April (newenglandnewspress.com) — White River Junction readers should know that Vermont’s annual winter ban on spreading manure and other farm waste is now in effect statewide until at least April 1. Farmers must store or stack manure to state standards to prevent runoff, and can contact state officials with questions or to seek a waiver.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in White River Junction

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• December Book + a Bottle at Putnam's Vine/yard — vine/yard
  Putnam's Vineyard, 188 S Main St Suite 110, White River Junction
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Climate Action Steering Team
  Hartford, VT Calendar , 171 Bridge Street , White River Junction
  5:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
  Hartford, VT Calendar , 171 Bridge Street , White River Junction
  5:15 pm

Thursday December 18

• December Book + a Bottle at Putnam's Vine/yard — vine/yard
  Putnam's Vineyard , 188 S Main St Suite 110 , White River Junction
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Live Music: J Michael Kelley
  Putnam's Vineyard , 188 S Main St Suite 110 , White River Junction
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Skate with Santa
  Hartford, VT Calendar , 431 Highland Ave , White River Junction
  1:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Live Music: Sammy B
  Putnam's Vineyard , 188 S Main St Suite 110 , White River Junction
  6:00 pm
• Live Music - Jim Yeager
  Putnam's Vineyard , 188 S Main St Suite 110 , White River Junction
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Kids Storytime in Hartland
  Hartland Public Library , 153 US-5 , Hartland
  10:30 am
• Hartford Community Meal
  Bugbee Senior Center , 262 N Main St , White River Junction
  12:00 pm
• Sister Cities Committee
  Hartford, VT Calendar , 171 Bridge Street , White River Junction
  5:00 pm
• Tree Board Meeting
  Hartford, VT Calendar , 171 Bridge Street , White River Junction
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitor/ Part Time Maintenance $18.00 in White River Junction. Apply here.
• US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Materials Handler in White River Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White River Junction here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hartland

• Young Writers Project: ‘Those who love life' (vtdigger.org)

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