🌱 Vermont's 1st Omicron Case + Old North End Repair Cafe

Burlington VT

19 December, 2021

11:15 AM

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Good morning, people of Burlington! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy most of the time. High: 30 Low: 28. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: Health officials in Vermont have confirmed the state's first case of the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. The state Department of Health said Saturday that genetic sequencing identified the variant in a specimen collected Dec. 8 from a Lamoille County resident in their 30's. Officials said the individual was fully vaccinated and had been experiencing mild symptoms. (Associated Press)Have a broken item and unsure of where to turn? Pop over to The Repair Café in the Old North End every third Saturday of the month and get any broken item serviced for free. The shop on 12 North Street is funded by a city grant and donations from satisfied clients. (WCAX) Vermont is receiving $15 million in federal funding to weatherize homes across the state, making them more energy-efficient. The state has a goal of weatherizing about 90,000 homes by 2030 in a continued effort to combat climate change. Every home that is weatherized reduces energy use by 30 percent, saving homeowners money while reducing carbon emissions.(U.S. News & World Report) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you in part 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 my notebook: The Burlington Humane Society received a "pawsome" anonymous donation with pet food bowls, chalk, K-cups, and more. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Burlington Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon! — 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.