Good morning, Burlington.

VTDigger urges local support in its 11-day year-end drive to keep rural Vermont stories alive, including coverage of the Gilman freight service revival that may shape community life — every contribution powers in-depth reporting across the state.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Castle in South Burlington is distributing toys for the Toys for Kids Drive that began Saturday and will run until Wednesday morning.

Volunteers expect to serve 800 to 850 families and deliver over 2,000 toys to roughly 2,100 children.

Coach John Becker previewed the Catamounts' home game against the Iona Gaels on Dec.

20 and explained the team's strategy during a media briefing at the campus arena.

Merrimack Warriors vs Vermont Catamounts Men's Hockey

6-7:30 p.m. — Gutterson Fieldhouse — Free entry — Cheer on the Catamounts as they face off against the Warriors in an exciting hockey match.

NYE Run/Walk to Highlight

2-3 p.m. — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — Free entry — End 2025 on a healthy note with a scenic fun run or walk along the Burlington bike path.