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Rebuilding Resilience: Vermonts Grand Reopening of the Waterbury State Office Complex - After Tropical Storm Irenes devastation in 2011, Vermonts Waterbury State Office Complex underwent a massive $130 million reconstruction, resulting in a stunning, energy-efficient, and economically boosting reopening in 2015.

Tragedy strikes Bondi Beach: A shooting incident during a Hanukkah celebration leaves at least eleven dead and twenty-nine injured, targeting Australias Jewish community. The attack, declared a terrorist incident, was a deliberate act of antisemitism. Despite Australias strict gun control laws, this marks the worst mass shooting since the Port Arthur attack in 1996. Videos show people scattering amidst gunshots and sirens, with a civilian disarming a gunman. Police found an explosive device in a car linked to one of the suspects. The incident has sparked renewed calls for action against antisemitism and increased protection of Jewish communities worldwide.

Volunteers across Vermont honored fallen service members by placing over ten thousand wreaths on veterans graves, marking the annual Wreaths Across America ceremonies. Despite chilly weather, dedicated volunteers participated, with a cadet color guard adding a solemn touch. Jefre Palmer, commander of the Burlington Squadron Civil Air Patrol, praised the volunteers, emphasizing the importance of community and helping one another. Similar ceremonies took place simultaneously across the state, with another scheduled for December seventeenth in Stamford.

Wreaths Across America honored fallen service members with a nationwide event, placing remembrance wreaths on their graves and speaking their names aloud. In Vermont, volunteers braved snow-covered grounds to place wreaths at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph. Captain Daniel Boone emphasized the events core message, reminding everyone of the freedoms we enjoy due to the sacrifices of those who lie in cemeteries across the country. The simple act of saying each veterans name aloud helped keep memories alive, particularly for younger generations.

Active Shooter Incident at Brown University: One Person in Custody Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island, apprehended an individual following reports of an active shooter at Brown University. The incident triggered a campus-wide alert, urging students and staff to seek shelter. The situation unfolded near the Barus and Holley building, prompting a swift response from Providence police and fire departments. One person was taken into custody, but no injuries or further details have been disclosed. The university community and surrounding neighborhoods remained on high alert.

In response to a deadly attack in Syria, President Trump vows retaliation. Three American personnel, including two soldiers and a civilian interpreter, were killed in Palmyra, with three others wounded. Islamic State is suspected, despite no claim of responsibility. The incident occurs amidst U.S.-Syria cooperation against terrorism, with Trump threatening very serious retaliation.

Tragic Collision on U.S. Route Seven: One Fatality, One Injury A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred early Friday morning on U.S. Route Seven in Pittsford, Vermont. A tractor-trailers trailer detached and came to a stop in the roadway, leading to a collision with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, Christopher Cyr, was pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver, Paul Ricard, sustained minor injuries. The incident is under investigation by Vermont State Police.

The Burlington Progressives have announced their candidates for the upcoming Town Meeting Day elections, focusing on maintaining stability and building on existing work within the city council. Three incumbent councilors were endorsed unopposed, while Laura Sánchez-Parkinson secured the nomination in Ward Three. Despite potential victories, the party will remain a minority on the Democrat-controlled council. The Democrats are also preparing for the elections, with the deadline for candidate petitions set for January twenty-sixth.

Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, was established by Eleazar Wheelock with a royal charter, aiming to provide a Christian and liberal arts education to both English settlers and Native Americans. In 2013, Rutland, Vermont, broke the single-day blood donation record, donating 2,350 pints, surpassing the previous record of 1,968 pints set in Manchester, New Hampshire.