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Vt. campaign season kicks into high gear
General election season is officially under way. Both the Republican and Democrats for governor kicked off their campaigns Tuesday morning. Both sides employing unique ways to spread their message. But all the fun aside-- things are also starting to get serious.
Winooski teachers set strike date
Families in Winooski are bracing for trouble because teachers there have voted to strike.
N.Y. murder suspect claims mental illness
A Plattsburgh man accused of gunning down two people in cold blood is claiming he suffers from a mental illness.
Bridport shooting victim out of hospital
An Addison County man hit in the head by a stray bullet has been released from the hospital.
Police: Drunk man rams cruiser, arrested at gunpoint
A Bennington man was arrested at gunpoint after police say he nearly rammed a police officer with his car.
Vt. man slips handcuffs, escapes police custody
He escaped his handcuffs but a suspected forger accused of stealing $900 is now back in jail.
Colchester crash claims two lives
Two people are dead following a car crash in Colchester Monday night.
Test drive gone wrong
A rare incident at a Vermont car dealership has police on alert. Investigators in South Burlington need help finding a man who went for a test drive and never came back.
Nov. 1 trial in battle over Tasha Tudor's estate
A judge has set a Nov. 1 trial for a legal challenge to the will of artist Tasha Tudor.
$1 million grant for Vt. retirement community
Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas says $1 million is going toward a proposed retirement community in Middlebury.
CVPH gets state money to expand ER
Help is coming to a crowded hospital in northern New York.
Republicans for N.Y. governor
New York's primary is just one week away. And voters have two Republicans to choose from in the governor's race.
Duffy campaigns in Plattsburgh
The Democrat for lieutenant governor in New York made a campaign stop Tuesday in Plattsburgh.
Gov. Lynch tours Unity school
Residents in Unity, N.H., voted to build a new elementary school even though they didn't know if they would qualify for state aid. Tuesday, they got their answer.
Triples no trouble for most UVM students
Climbing enrollment has some schools cramming college students into limited dorm space. For many freshman and sophomores at UVM that means living in a triple.
Feds move forward on Vt. man's bequest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State Agency of Natural Resources are moving forward with plans to take charge of land donated by a Derby man.
Green group moving to Vermont
The Organic Trade Association is moving to Vermont. The member-based group promotes and protects the organic brand.
Adirondack Park Agency issues new dock, boathouse rules
The Adirondack Park Agency is cracking down on docks and boathouses.
Helping Vt. fire crews save more lives
Firefighters have a new training center in Randolph.
Bringing medical records into the digital age
President Obama is encouraging health care providers nationwide to switch to electronic health records.
Productions penned in Vermont
A Burlington group called the Green Candle Theater Company casts Vermont in a leading role for its plays.
Everything Animals: How to pick the perfect puppy
In this week's Everything Animals, learn how to pick the perfect puppy for your family with a few tests that will pinpoint the puppy's behavior.
Northfield parade a labor of love
A sea of people lined the streets in Northfield today for more than two hours of entertainment.
Breaking down the Champlain Valley Fair
Fair operators hire Vermonters for one night of work.
Champlain Valley Fair comes to a close
The Champlain Valley Fair ends its ten-day run in Essex Junction today.
Northfield stereo view photos on display
Northfield has some three dimensional photographs on display in town and they're more than 50 years old.
No holiday for blood donation
Labor Day holiday is particularly difficult for the Red Cross because the blood supply traditionally dips to dangerous levels in the summer.
NY planning for education dollars
New York is writing the rules so it can begin handing out 700 million dollars in education funding.
Vt. bees spared from colony collapse
Montpelier, Vermont - September 6, 2010 A deadly bee disease has not yet hit Vermont. Many beekeepers were worried about Colony Collapse Disorder. That's where all the bees in a hive disappear or die.
Democrats launch Unity Tour
Top Democrats are kicking off a statewide unity tour in St. Albans Tuesday.
Colorful quilts enhance Sheldon
Sheldon Raiders Homemaker's Club's latest project has really blanketed the community for all to see.
Breaking away in the Green Mtns.
A sure sign of Labor Day is the annual Green Mountain Stage Race that starts in the mountains and ends up in a closed circuit race through downtown Burlington.
Countdown to NY District 23 primary
In the North Country, two Republicans are fighting for the Congressional seat.
Mega winter gear sale extended
Bolton Valley ski resort is buzzing with the second largest ski sale of its kind in the Northeast.
Help Wanted - September 6, 2010
The Capitol Plaza Hotel & Top Notch Resort have the Help Wanted sign out.
Two-wheel texter nabbed by police
Waltham, Vermont - September 6, 2010 If you thought texting while driving a car was dangerous, what about texting while riding a motorcycle? Nineteen year-old Joshua Kelly was ticketed on Route 7 in
Gov. Douglas ponders career path
On a day that celebrates work, one well known Vermont politician set to be out of a job soon, still doesn't know what he's going to do next.
Vt. man with Shumlin ties at center of controversy
A major donor to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Shumlin has gotten $4.3 million in tax credits from Vermont's Clean Energy Development Fund after serving on the fund's board, a position to which Shumlin appointed him.
Sunday Sound: Gymkhana at Champlain Fair
Using the speed of the horse and the commands of the rider, participants go through many events to reach a winner.
Police investigate arson, apparent suicide
Police in central Vermont are investigating an arson and believe the man who owned the home committed suicide.
Police: Drunk driver nearly hits N.Y. trooper
A New York State trooper had a close call with an alleged drunk driver.
Northfield ready for annual Labor Day celebration
Vermont's most famous Labor Day celebration will be held today in Northfield.
New life for the 'Lady' of St. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury residents work to bring back the 'Lady' that's stood watch over the town for decades.
Judge: St. Albans City owes firefighters pay
St. Albans City owes back pay and benefits to three former firefighters.
NH reports strong Labor Day weekend
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:15 PM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire tourism officials are reporting a strong Labor Day weekend, despite the threat of Hurricane Earl.
NH man charged with stabbing sailors
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 3:45 PM ET PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) - A Stratham, N.H., man on probation for assault has been charged with stabbing two U.S.
NH GOP wants AG to clarify ethics rule
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 1:45 PM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Republican Party wants the Attorney General's Office to clarify whether Democratic Gov.
1st District GOP candidates kick off debates in NH
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 12:35 PM ET MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Four Republicans hoping to unseat Democrat Carol Shea-Porter in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District are preparing...
NH school board settles with ex administrator
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 10:45 AM ET WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) - The school board in Windham, N.H., has agreed to pay $40,000 to a former administrator in hopes of avoiding costly...
Work resumes on reconstruction of NH highway
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:55 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A multiyear road reconstruction project resumes this week in New Hampshire's capital city.
NH jury returns to consider drug liability case
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:25 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A federal jury returns to deliberate the case of a New Hampshire woman seeking more than $24 million from the maker of a...
Ohio man dies while hiking in New Hampshire
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:25 AM ET ALTON, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire authorities say a hiker has died of an apparent heart attack.
More than $1 million seized in Maine traffic stop
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:15 AM ET YORK, Maine (AP) - Police in Maine say more than $1 million in cash was found in a truck pulled over for a routine inspection.
Hunting starts for resident Canada geese in NH
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:15 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The season hunting season has started in New Hampshire for resident Canada geese.
NY expands quarantine for ash beetle
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:45 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The state Department of Environmental Conservation has expanded the quarantine for emerald ash borers to 18 counties to slow...
NYC judge orders filmmaker deposed in Chevron case
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 5:45 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A Manhattan federal judge says a filmmaker must submit to questions from Chevron lawyers to ascertain his knowledge of a legal...
Missile launcher tape at NY synagogue-bomb trial
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:25 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A videotape shows the alleged mastermind of a plot to attack New York synagogues and shoot down military planes practicing with a...
NY official takes out-of-state stand on gay unions
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 6:15 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City official and a museum administrator have exchanged vows in Connecticut out of solidarity with gay friends who...
Trial delayed for ex-UN inspector charged in sting
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 5:35 PM ET STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) - The trial of a former United Nations weapons inspector in an online child-sex sting in Pennsylvania has been...
Paladino, millionaire candidate, seeks donors
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 5:25 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo developer Carl Paladino, who took on Republican leaders promising to spend $10 million of his own fortune, is seeking...
Man sought in NY slaying in custody in Omaha
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 9:35 AM ET WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - New York state police say investigators are in Nebraska to question a man wanted in connection with the fatal...
DOJ investigating at least 5 anti-Muslim acts
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 5:15 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of...
Giuliani endorses Malpass for Gillibrand seat
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 4:55 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is endorsing David Malpass in the race for Democrat Sen.
1 NY motorcyclist killed, 2 hurt in upstate crash
Associated Press - September 7, 2010 10:05 AM ET ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say a 40-year-old man has died after his motorcycle and another bike crashed into a third motorcycle after...
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Court: Judges can demand warrant for cell locales
Judges have the right to require warrants before police get cell phone records that could suggest a customer's likely location, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a novel electronic privacy case.
Winooski, Vt., teachers set strike date
Winooski teachers plan to go on strike next week if a contract agreement is not reached with the school board.
Vt. man rams police SUV before gunpoint arrest
Police in Bennington say a drunken driving suspect had to be arrested at gunpoint after ramming his car into a police officer's vehicle.
With Vt. recount pending, candidates hit the road
With a vote recount still pending, Vermont's gubernatorial candidates are hitting the campaign trail in hopes of winning support from voters in November.
Vt. man charged after slipping handcuffs to escape
Police in Manchester, Vt., say a suspect escaped from the police station after being left handcuffed to a wall.
Nov. 1 trial in battle over Tasha Tudor's estate
A judge has set a Nov. 1 trial for a legal challenge to the will of artist Tasha Tudor.
$1 million grant for Vt. retirement community
Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas says $1 million is going toward a proposed retirement community in Middlebury.
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Cars crash on Vt. highway; 2 die, 2 from NH hurt
A two-car crash on a Vermont highway has killed two people and injured two others from New Hampshire.
VT man ticketed for texting while riding
A 20-year-old man in Vermont could soon be lighter in his wallet for allegedly sending a text message over his cell phone while riding his motorcycle.
Electronic medical records leader to speak in VT
The Obama administration's national coordinator for electronic health records is coming to Vermont. Dr. David Blumenthal is giving the keynote address Wednesday at the Vermont Information Technology Leaders Inc.'s annual education conference in Burlington.
Sanders speaks at NH AFL-CIO breakfast
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke about jobs and rebuilding the economy while warning against returning to failed policies of the past while addressing the annual New Hampshire AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast.
Vt. man with Shumlin ties at center of controversy
A renewable energy entrepreneur and major donor to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Shumlin got $4.3 million in tax credits from the state's Clean Energy Development Fund after serving on the fund's board, a position to which Shumlin appointed him, according to documents and officials.
Seminar set in Vt. on how to get federal contracts
Vermont state officials are planning a seminar aimed at helping business owners learn how to get federal contract work from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Vt. delegation to attend city's 1000th anniversary
A delegation from Burlington, Vt., will travel to its sister city Yaroslavl this week to celebrate the Russian city's 1000th anniversary.
Application time for 2 Vt. hunts
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife department is seeking applicants for waterfowl hunting permits to be used at two wildlife management areas. The deadline is Sept. 20.
VT police probe apparent arson, suicide
Vermont State Police say a fire that destroyed a home in Williamstown was intentionally set and that the homeowner apparently took his own life in a wooded area near the house.
Bail lowered for VT man charged in police shootout
Bail has been lowered for a 53-year-old Vermont man who is charged with attempted murder stemming from a shootout with a Vermont State Police trooper.
RutlandHerald.com: Rutland County News
Pulitzer Prize Winning Vermont Newspaper Established 1794
Today at the fair: September 7, 2010
Daily recap of fair activities for Tuesday, Sept. 7 ...
Summer’s gypsies on the midway
Vermont State Fair vendors love the life they lead. ... - By Cristina Kumka Staff Writer
Archaeology talk in Castleton
The Castleton Free Library will host a talk on archaeological finds in national forests ...
Local scout wins national position
Loren Murphy, 17, of Pittsford, worked through the Order of the Arrow. ... - By Gordon Dritschilo Staff Writer
A virgin to Vermont, Judd set to ruin country
Preview of the Cledus Judd show Tuesday at the Vermont State Fair. ... - By Cristina Kumka Staff Writer
Sugarloaf to rival Killington as East’s Beast
PORTLAND, Maine — A plan by Sugarloaf ski resort to more than double its skiable terrain will make it the biggest ski area east of the Rocky Mountains, and knock Vermont’s Killington Resort out of the top spot, Sugarloaf officials said. ... - By Clarke Canfield, THE Associated Press
Vaccinations for flu and pneumonia get early start
The big news this flu season is not H1N1. In fact, the big news this season is actually good news: Flu vaccines are in ample supply and, the best part, only one shot is necessary to prevent three different strains of the virus, including the pandemic-monster known as H1N1. ... - DREW WHITNEY Herald Correspondent By Drew Whitney Herald Correspondent
Art center seeks artists for foliage festival
Rutland’s Chaffee Art Center is calling for fine artists and crafts people for its Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival Oct. 9-10. ...
Marble carving exhibit open to the public
The West Rutland marble carving exhibit opens soon. ...
Investigator: Found remains could be missing man
Body found in Rutland Town possibly remains of Danny Goldstein. ... - By Cristina Kumka STAFF WRITER
Guided hike offered of military road
HUBBARDTON — Hikers will get a chance to see where the first shots were fired during a Revolutionary War battle in Hubbardton. ...
Killington to talk water Tuesday
Killington meeting agenda for Tuesda BRF ...
Court lowers bail for Walters
Whether the Proctor man charged with attempted murder can raise money for release is unknown. ... - By Brent Curtis
Husband, wife to serve on Currier School Board
DANBY — A husband and wife will serve on the same school board, much to the dismay of some people in town. ... - By SANDI SWITZER HERALD Correspondent
Joyful experience: Robert Randolph and the Family Band set to play the Paramount tonight
Master of blues and gospel finds his way to our town. ... - By Jim Sabataso Herald Correspondent
RutlandHerald.com: Southern Vermont News
Pulitzer Prize Winning Vermont Newspaper Established 1794
Coolidge site hosts the classics Sunday
Coolidge historic site in Plymouth hosts classic Beethoven and Rachmaninoff performance Sunday. ...
Men re-sentenced for 2001 sex assault
BENNINGTON – Two men who were required to be re-sentenced by the Vermont Supreme Court for the 2001 rape of a 15-year-old girl in North Bennington were ordered on Friday to serve out their... ... - By Patrick McArdle STAFF WRITER
Sex assault fugitive arrested after 21 years
Timothy VanStean, formerly of Bellows Falls, awaits extradition. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer
Police: Man slips out of handcuffs, escapes Manchester Police Station on Monday
Michael Wallner, 20, is accused of stealing money from his parents. ... - By Patrick McArdle STAFF WRITER
VSO coming to Bellows Falls
VSO coming to BFalls ...
Townshend man cited for second DWI
Townshend man cited for his second DWI. ...
Police: Drunk Newfane man spit on officer
A Newfane man spit on a police officer when he was being processed for being drunk Thursday, according to police. ...
Retiring police chief finds new role in law enforcement
Bennington's Richard Gauthier finds it hard to give up his badge. ... - By Patrick McArdle STAFF WRITER
Guilford Fair celebrates the simple joys
For 66 years, it's been a traditional country fair. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer
Towns hire new economic developer
Former Bennington Economic and Community Development Director William Colvin has been hired to take a similar position for the towns of Dover and Wilmington. ...
2 charged with driving nearly 100 in Vt. work zone
PUTNEY — Vermont State Police say they nabbed two out-of-state drivers for speeding at nearly 100 mph through a work zone on Interstate 91. ...
Farms eligible for frost aid
Vermont farms whose crops were damaged by spring frost and freezing are eligible for federal help. ...
Propane leak causes Bennington power outage on Friday
BENNINGTON — About 3,000 customers in Bennington lost electricity for about an hour on Friday evening because of a propane leak on North Street. ... - Staff report
Interstate bridge worker hurt in fall in Putney
A worker on a bridge project on Interstate 91 in Putney fell more than 30 feet Friday morning onto the interstate highway. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer
Leahy brings $125,000 for restoration of Ellis Block
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., brought word of $125,000 in extra funding for the rebuilding of the fire-gutted Ellis Block in downtown Springfield. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer
TimesArgus.com: Barre/Montpelier Region
Welch: Vt. forces in Afghanistan serving well, but face daunting task
Energy developer at center of controversy has ties to Shumlin
In Roxbury, 119 years of something fishy
State seeks applications for 2 Vt. hunts
Motorcyclist ticketed for texting while riding
Electronic medical records leader to speak in Vt.
Seminar set in Vt. on how to get federal contracts
Playing vs. puffing
Va. man rolls SUV in Waitsfield, faces charges
Cabot teen faces assault charge
Court lowers bail of man in state police shootout
Police report arson fire, suicide in Williamstown Sunday
Hoping for romance to bloom amid the weeds
Wolf killings set to expand
Man gets key, takes car from dealer
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