Floyd's Brother To Speak In Vermont + Sex Offender To Be Released

Burlington VT

10 October, 2021

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Hey, Burlington! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in Burlington. First, today's weather: Clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: George Floyd's brother will be speaking in Vermont this month about the impact on race relations of his brother's death by a police officer. Philonise Floyd will be part of a diversity speaker series at the Flynn on October 29, the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center said. (U.S. News & World Report)The survivor of a violent sexual assault that happened in Burlington more than two decades ago is speaking out about the release of her attacker from prison. Craig Yandow is set to start living freely in Essex Town next Wednesday. The victim, who asked that we do use her name, survived the vicious attack by Yandow. She says she's been preparing for his release for years while recovering from the horrific trauma she endured in 1996. (WCAX)For the next week-and-a-half, you can watch dozens of films in various genres and in different languages, as the Vermont International Film Festival is officially underway until October 17. This year features 39 films from 18 countries. Orly Yadin, the executive director of the festival, says in choosing films for this year's festival, they analyzed each film's cinematic writing and current relevance of the storyline. They also wanted a variety of countries to be represented in the final selection. (WCAX)Chittenden County's Howard Center plans to launch a mobile clinic next year to help rural residents access treatment for opioid use disorder. The center hopes the clinic can bring syringe exchange, fentanyl testing strips and access to methadone to these rural areas where residents have trouble accessing care. Dan Hall of the Howard Center said that "being able to go to people is key," especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. The mobile outreach services are expected to start in mid-2022. (Associated Press) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Burlington: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (11:00 PM) Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.