🌱 Burlington Hiker's Life In Film + 'Master Clef' Competition

Burlington VT

31 October, 2021

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Hey, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with a fresh Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 54 Low: 38. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: A Vermont woman who conquered Kilimanjaro at 300 lbs. will be featured in a new film. Kara Richardson Whitely first got into hiking when she lived in South Burlington. At 360 pounds, she decided to make some changes, so she hit the hiking trail, climbing Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield. Now, Richardson Whitely's memoir, "Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds" is being made into a movie that is produced by and starring "This Is Us" actress Chrissy Metz. (WCAX)The Vermont Symphony Orchestra's "Master Clef" competition for aspiring composers in middle and high school officially wrapped up Friday night. The finalists went to Burlington City Hall and shared their music with award-winning composer Suad Bushnaq. At the end of the night, Bushnaq awarded two runners-up and one winner, Chase Ehrlich, a violinist from Montpelier High School. (WCAX)The University of Vermont board has approved to extend its tuition freeze for a fourth consecutive year. (Vermont Biz) The debate over development versus conservation comes to a head in South Burlington. (vtdigger.org) 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) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: "Love, Kelly" - FREE CONCERT at ArtsRiot - Burlington, Nov 6 @ 8pm (November 6) Add your event Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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.