Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
Good morning, Burlington.
🏘️ Community
The Warmth Support Program is doubling donations until midnight Dec.
25 to provide two days of emergency heat to households facing fuel challenges; the campaign (underwritten by Vermont Gas) supports local news by connecting Vermonters with vital resources.
🎭 Culture
Vermont will host five major New Year's Eve events on Dec.
31, featuring Burlington’s waterfront festival with local art and a glow tubing event at Smugglers’ Notch, along with celebrations in Brattleboro, St. Johnsbury, and Bolton Valley with varied ticket options.
In December 1942, Vermonters faced gas shortages and strict fuel rules while keeping their Christmas spirit bright - local ads encouraged buying war bonds and shopping to support the war.
Newspapers reported long lines at gas stations and creative ways to celebrate Christmas despite tough times.
This week, the Young Writers Project featured the poem "Fall in" by 16-year-old Will Helms from Hardwick and the art piece "Amazon After Hours" by 15-year-old Meredith Rocke from West Rutland.
The Burlington project launched in 2006 to showcase local teen creativity (ages 13-19) on its free online platform.
🌲 Environment
Nine dams were removed in 2025 to lower flood risk and improve river health, with projects completed in Newport and Barre.
Local groups plan additional removals next summer as they navigate funding and permit challenges & work with private dam owners.
📰 Real Estate
Jericho resident Marjorie Minot is using HomeShare Vermont to share her four bed, four bath house with nursing instructor Paul Kruglov, who needed housing quickly for his classes starting in August.
Minot hopes her shared housing plan will help address local shortages as demand remains high.
🎉 Burlington Events
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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.
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