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23 May 2013 Bennington, VT What is a tax sale and how does it work?
There are several steps before a home is sold in a tax sale. Once it is sold, homeowners still have a year to try to get back their property. And many do find a way to pay their back taxes and stay put.
23 May 2013 Tops Friendly Markets Completes Acquisition Of 4 Big M Stores
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, today announced that the ...
23 May 2013 Vermont Governor Signs Assisted Suicide Bill Into Law
Montpelier, Vermont – The governor of Vermont has signed legislation legalizing assisted suicide, making the state the fourth in the nation to allow terminally ill patients to be granted the “right to die.” Democratic Governor Peter Shumlin signed the “Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act” into law on Monday, a deed that [...]
23 May 2013 Vermont enacts 1st U.S. law against patent trolling
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Wednesday a novel measure aimed at protecting companies from so-called patent trolling, the practice of making deceptive claims of patent infringement in the hopes of collecting licensing or settlement money.
23 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Vt. denies certification for health co-op
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont has rejected the application of a newly formed health care cooperative that had wanted to offer health insurance as part of the federal health care reform plan because an official didn't think its finances were solid enough to proceed.
23 May 2013 Pier Diary, May 22: From far and wide
The Pier still holds an attraction for out-of-towners who want a last look (or first look), based on the license tags in the parking lots on a Wednesday afternoon. Among the places represented were, in no particular order: Vermont, California, New York, Missouri, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Oklahoma, Alabama and Quebec.
23 May 2013 Springfield, VT Art Notes: Vermont Artists Open Their Studio Doors
This weekend’s traditional start to summer also brings the first Vermont Open Studio Weekend of the year. Twice annually, dozens of Vermont artists and craftsmen open their studios to the public.
23 May 2013 Brattleboro, VT Sanders: Let states demand GMO labeling
Thursday May 23, 2013 BRATTLEBORO -- Though Vermont does not yet require labeling of genetically modified foods, the fact that state lawmakers are moving toward such a law has prompted concerns about lengthy and costly legal battles.
23 May 2013 Bennington, VT Bennington developer wins hydropower permits
A Bennington developer has won the permits he needs to restart a 200-year-old hydro power dam.
23 May 2013 Bennington, VT Vt. developer wins hydro power permits
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A developer has received state and federal permits to generate electricity at a 200-year-old dam site on Vermont's Walloomsac River.
23 May 2013 Danville, VT Report: Trooper's use of deadly force justified
An investigation has concluded that a Vermont state trooper was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot a man in a Danville school bus last year. William Mahoney of St. Johnsbury was shot by the trooper on Sept. 18 after he allegedly stole a vehicle and then hid in the bus and broadcast threats on a school radio. Mahoney was shot by Sgt. Brian May after what police said were ...
23 May 2013 Bellows Falls, VT Rockingham library trustees opt for former bank
Thursday May 23, 2013 BELLOWS FALLS -- The Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees decided at a meeting Wednesday to try to utilize the community space of a former local bank for the library's services while the building's renovation is completed.
23 May 2013 Montpelier, VT State denies license to Vermont Health CO-OP
With great fanfare 11 months ago, a group headed by Mitchell Fleischer of Fleischer Jacobs Group announced plans to create the state's first health insurance cooperative — an insurance company that would be owned by its customers.
23 May 2013 Vermont caterer hosting wine and bean pairing
Joe Bossen of Vermont Bean Crafters cooks a vat of beans while manufacturing veggie burgers at the Mad River Food Hub in Irasville in September. Saturday Bossen is hosting a wine and bean pairing event.
23 May 2013 Chittenden, VT A soldier's effort to be self-employed
Coming home to small-town Vermont after soldiering in Iraq for a year left Korey Kaigle, 23, looking forward to a simpler existence, one that didn't entail war-time medevac missions or 'working for the man.'
23 May 2013 East Montpelier, VT Magic Hat alleges trademark infringement
Another major Vermont brand is suing over trademark infringement.
23 May 2013 Winooski, VT Tuesday's Vermont sports scores and Wednesday's schedule
Doubles: Sarah Wells/Emily George, U-32 def. Megan Meaney/Mia Burfoot, 7-6 (7-1), 5-7, 10-8; Sarah Brodeur/Maddie McGeorge, H def. Alli Belliveau/Kayla Kew 6-3, 5-7, 10-3.
23 May 2013 Burlington, VT At GMVS, lacrosse is break from ski slopes
Green Mountain Valley School's Neil Gallagher (10) plays defense during a regular-season game. / Courtesy photo Although he grew up in New York, Nick Post decided he’d go to high school in Vermont so he could better train to become a competitive skier.
23 May 2013 Rutland, VT Ro, Joseph favorites to capture titles
As a freshman, CVU's Kathy Joseph is favored to seize the girls singles title at this weekend's individual tennis state tournament. / GLENN RUSSELL/FREE PRESS file
23 May 2013 East Montpelier, VT Car dealership donates money to schools
A Williston car dealership is revved up about education. So, it's letting some schools drive off with some money.
23 May 2013 Brattleboro, VT MIKE FAHER
BRATTLEBORO -- Though Vermont does not yet require labeling of genetically modified foods, the fact that state lawmakers are moving toward such a law has prompted concerns about lengthy and costly legal battles.
23 May 2013 Concord, VT Bets are off for NH casino proposal
New Hampshire's House says a casino isn't in the cards for the state.
23 May 2013 East Montpelier, VT Montreal issues boil water order
Montreal officials say the water in most of the city is unsafe to drink due to bacteria concerns.
23 May 2013 Brattleboro, VT Sanders: Let states demand GMO labels
Thursday May 23, 2013 MIKE FAHER Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO -- Though Vermont does not yet require labeling of genetically modified foods, the fact that state lawmakers are moving toward such a law has prompted concerns about lengthy and costly legal battles. But U.S. Sen.
23 May 2013 Bennington, VT Organ and cello music of Bach concert at Old First Church
Thursday May 23, 2013 BENNINGTON -- Organ and cello music of J.S. Bach, among others, will be filling historic Old First Church in Bennington, Vermont, on Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m., as organist Charles Olegar and cellist Perri Morris are featured in a Musick and Song at Old First Church series event, open to all without charge (freewill donations encouraged).
23 May 2013 Randolph, VT VTC offers free class on hybrid, electric car work
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Technical College is holding a free workshop on how to maintain hybrid and electric drive vehicles. The workshop will be held Thursday and Friday at the school's Randolph campus.
23 May 2013 Danville, VT Vt. trooper’s use of deadly force found to be justified
An investigation has concluded that a Vermont state trooper was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot a man in a Danville school bus last year. William Mahoney of St. Johnsbury was shot by the trooper Sept. 18 after he allegedly stole a vehicle and then hid in the bus and broadcast threats on a school radio.
22 May 2013 Pittsfield, VT Bennington Banner: Roundup: Patriots second at Neshobe - Bennington Banner
BRANDON --The Mount Anthony Union High School girls golf team finished runner-up at the Southern Conference championships at Neshobe Golf Club on Wednesday.
22 May 2013 Patent Trolls, Twitter, DC Comics: Intellectual Property
A Texas patent-licensing company that demands royalties from businesses for simply scanning a document was sued by Vermont in what the state said is the first such consumer-protection lawsuit in the U.S.
22 May 2013 Canaan, VT Tea Leaves Arrive In Pound Ridge
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – Mother-daughter team, Deidre Lane and Caitlin Shapiro always thought it would be fun to go into business together. “Then one day we were in a shop that sold loose tea in the City and we got the idea to open our own,” said Lane. Though they live ...
22 May 2013 Pittsfield, VT BBB recognizes NH businesses at 13th annual Torch Awards
Ethical business practices and community connections were a consistent theme as the Better Business Bureau of New Hampshire presented the annual Torch Awards on Wednesday at the Center of New Hampshire.
22 May 2013 Patchy growth seen in region
Massachusetts and Vermont are faring better than other New England states, economists say.
22 May 2013 Springfield, VT Handcycling helps fuel paralyzed Vermonter's drive
Prior to a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Patrick Standen was a three-letter varsity athlete at Springfield High School.
22 May 2013 Shelburne, VT T. Alan Broughton, UVM emeritus professor, dies at 76
T. Alan Broughton, 76, emeritus professor of English at the University of Vermont, died Friday at Vermont Respite House surrounded by his family, UVM announced Wednesday.
22 May 2013 Winooski, VT Winooski incorrectly enforcing parking laws
A local city has been enforcing handicap parking laws the wrong way for decades, and a Newschannel 5 investigation helps change that. It all started with a local woman fighting what's she's calling handicapped discrimination in Winooski. Caitlin Campbell says she's upset, frustrated and fed up. The caregiver for the Visiting Nurses Association was hit with half a dozen parking violations while ...
22 May 2013 Huntington, VT Vermont farmer's lemonade stand a hit in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The truck carrying 96 gallons of lemonade rolled to a sloshing stop on North 7th Street in Brooklyn, the block that dead ends at the East River.
22 May 2013 Brattleboro, VT Feds file charge against alleged Caraballo affiliate
BRATTLEBORO -- The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has indicted another suspected member of a cocaine distribution ring whose central figure has been accused of killing a Brattleboro woman in July 2011.
22 May 2013 Norton, VT TV highlights for Fri, May 24
National TV highlights for Friday, May 24.
22 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Vt gov signs novel law to protect companies from so-called patent trolling
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Wednesday a novel measure aimed at protecting companies from so-called patent trolling, the practice of making deceptive claims of patent infringement in the hopes of collecting licensing or settlement money.
22 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Vt gov signs novel law against false patent claims
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Wednesday a novel measure aimed at protecting companies from so-called patent trolling, the practice of making deceptive claims of patent infringement in the hopes of collecting licensing or settlement money.
22 May 2013 Hartford, VT Students dedicate trees to Civil War soldiers
Two trees were planted at the Lutheran Theological Seminary on Tuesday in dedication to the lives of George Washington Shriver and Pliny Fisk White, two soldiers with deep connections to Gettysburg who died in the Civil War.
22 May 2013 Police from Vermont, Quebec coordinate efforts
JAY, Vt. (AP) — While they work in different countries, the Vermont State Police and their Canadian counterpart in Quebec can be only a few miles apart, separated by international boundary lines but still affected by the same outbreak of crime or natural disaster.
22 May 2013 East Montpelier, VT Vt. man claims governor took advantage of him in land deal
A Vt. man about to lose his property at a tax sale sold it to Gov. Peter Shumlin, but now claims the state's leader took advantage of him. The governor says the allegations are misleading and he offered his neighbor a fair price.
22 May 2013 Chester, VT A century of wedding dress fashions on view at the Byram Schubert Library
Sahdna and Vineet Jain were married in traditional Indian style in New Delhi, India. Sahdna Jain serves as a volunteer and is a Friend of the Byram Shubert Library.
22 May 2013 Burlington, VT Inside Burlington's new Hotel Vermont
Burlington is welcoming a third downtown hotel. It's locally owned and not affiliated with any chain. It's a contemporary hotel with strong connections to Vermont's past. Gina Bullard took a tour.
22 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Vermont gov. signs patent protection law
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed into law a measure aimed at protecting Vermont companies from so-called patent trolling, the predatory or deceptive claims of patent infringement that can often lead to costly litigation or settlements.
22 May 2013 Canaan, VT New Canaan Woman Honored By UVM For Starting Multiple Myeloma Foundation
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont. “I am truly proud to be recognized by my undergraduate alma matter, ...
22 May 2013 Canaan, VT CEO Of Norwalk's Multiple Myeloma Foundation Honored By UVM
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont. “I am truly proud to be recognized by my undergraduate alma matter, ...
22 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Museums welcome military personnel
Free admission for the military all summer long at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier and the Vermont History Center in Barre.
22 May 2013 Bellows Falls, VT Rockingham Library trustees hold special meeting, re-vote to close building through July
BELLOWS FALLS -- The Rockingham Free Public Library Board of Trustees voted Saturday to close the building until the end of July after it learned its previous vote was unsatisfactory.
22 May 2013 CT lags, but not worst in N. England’s recovery
As New England recovers from the worst recession in decades, Massachusetts and Vermont are posting the strongest gains while Rhode Island and Maine lag, The Associated Press reports, citing an economists' group.
22 May 2013 Springfield, VT Patent troll that wants $1,000 per worker gets sued by Vermont A-G
Small state's action is the first government lawsuit against a patent troll.
22 May 2013 Danville, VT Report: Vt trooper's use of deadly force justified
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont state trooper was justified in the use of deadly force when he shot and injured a man in a Danville school bus last year, the county prosecutor and Vermont attorney general's office said Wednesday.
22 May 2013 Vermont Enacts The Nation's First Anti-Patent Trolling Law
Efforts to crack down on patent trolling are escalating. Just a couple of years ago, Congress passed a major amendment of the Patent Act (the America Invents Act) with the hope that it would curb some abusive patent assertions. Some members of Congress aren't satisfied with the results of that amendment, so three different bills (the SHIELD Act, the Patent Quality Improvement Act and the End ...
22 May 2013 Montpelier, VT Vt. sues, accusing company of "patent trolling"
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont attorney general's office is suing a business, accusing it of "patent trolling."
22 May 2013 Hartford, VT New England economy seen improving, but unevenly
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As New England recovers from the worst recession in decades, Massachusetts and Vermont are posting the strongest gains while Rhode Island and Maine lag, an economists' group said Wednesday.
22 May 2013 Brattleboro, VT Diesel generator recommended for Vermont Yankee plant
BRATTLEBORO -- A hearing officer tasked with expediting the Vermont Public Service Board's review of a request by the owner of Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon has recommended a certificate of public good for the installation of diesel generator.
22 May 2013 Vermont Sues Patent Owner Under Consumer Protection Act
Vermont sued a patent owner, accusing it of violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act and saying it’s the first state to file such a complaint against a company whose business is suing for patent infringement.
22 May 2013 Vermont homeowners get foreclosure relief
Vermont's attorney general says Vermont homeowners have gotten $14.7 million in foreclosure relief benefits as part of a state-federal settlement with the country's five largest mortgages servicers. Attorney ...
22 May 2013 Norton, VT Random thought: Bunting drills lead to a W
Just a few random thoughts from behind the backstop after watching Braintree beat Weymouth last Friday afternoon in a classic, 13-inning baseball thriller.
22 May 2013 Chittenden, VT U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Vt. search warrant case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a Vermont case about limiting search warrants in an attempt to protect privacy.
22 May 2013 Essex, VT Union files charges of unfair labor practices
Charges of unfair labor practices by a union representing federal subcontract workers in Vermont.
22 May 2013 Franklin, VT Vt. Abenaki chief lawsuit on hold
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the former leader of an Indian tribe in Vermont is on hold until her pending criminal case is resolved.
22 May 2013 Concord, VT Economic forecast: Vt. adding jobs faster than NH
A new economic forecast says New Hampshire appears to have relinquished its position as regional leader in economic recovery.
22 May 2013 Jamaica, VT Drink Up! | Annual sunmer tasting yields good times, good beers
Take heart, my beer-swilling brothers and sisters, for this week, Urban Tulsa Weekly brings you the annual Summer Brews issue, dedicated to the lighter-bodied beers and other potables that so many of us enjoy in the warmer months. ake heart, my beer-swilling brothers and sisters, for this... By Bradley Morris.
22 May 2013 Milton, VT Books Over Breakfast: 'Milton'
Author and history teacher Gary Furlong talks about his book, "Milton."
22 May 2013 Putney, VT Peter van Wageningen ushers in another class of CHSVT alumni in final graduation of his career
BRATTLEBORO -- For the last time ever, Peter vanWageningen helped a group of students to a major checkpoint on the road to success.
22 May 2013 Rutland, VT Bike path renews interest in Vt. prison cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — The opening of a bike path in Rutland, Vt., has rekindled interest in a long-neglected prison cemetery that's near the path.
22 May 2013 Monday's Vermont sports scores and Tuesday's schedule
As reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department
22 May 2013 Middlebury, VT Middlebury cruises in NCAA tourney
Heather Marrison (left) and the Middlebury College women's lacrosse team made quick work of Endicott during an NCAA regional semifinal Saturday at Kohn Field.
22 May 2013 Schuylerville Classic leads off big outdoor track weekend
SCHUYLERVILLE — Few area outdoor track and field meets offer the range and variety of the Schuylerville Classic. This year’s 13th edition, which was held Friday afternoon and evening, drew athletes from 17 high schools — including three (Mt. Anthony, Rutland and Fair Haven) in Vermont — and included such events as the javelin, sprint and distance medley relays, as well as separate events for ...
22 May 2013 Groton, VT Vt secretary of state opens judicial records
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont secretary of state's office says 150 years of judicial records from Caledonia County are now available for use by researchers.
22 May 2013 Bradford, VT Rivals Court a Rematch
Hanover — The Hanover High and Lebanon High boys tennis teams are set for a third clash this season after each squad won its NHIAA Division II quarterfinal match yesterday.
22 May 2013 Hartford, VT Letter: Grateful for Towns’ Support
The board and staff of Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont would like to express our appreciation to the residents of the towns in Windsor and Windham counties who voted in support of funding requests at their town meetings.
22 May 2013 Hartford, VT Police Chiefs Back Route 4 Rumble Strips
Hartford — Police in the two towns that have responded to a rash of fatal car accidents along a Vermont state road in recent months are swinging their support behind the installation of centerline “rumble strips” along portions of Route 4.
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- Sugarbush skier dies after hitting tree
A skier died Saturday after striking a tree at the Sugarbush Resort in Warren, said a nursing supervisor at Central Vermont Medical Center. Officials were still trying to confirm the identity of the skier Saturday evening, said Jeanne Stearns, a nursing supervisor at the Berlin hospital.
- 19-year-old Vermont hiker found dead in Ripton
RIPTON — A 19-year-old hiker was found dead on the Emily Proctor Trail in the town of Ripton by Vermont State Police shortly before noon Tuesday. The death of Levi G. Duclos of New Haven is suspected to be an accident, state police said in a news release, but they did not say why.
- Police: Car heads into Vt. river, driver dies - Times-Argus
BRADFORD — Vermont State Police say an 18-year-old woman died after the car she was driving went out of control and landed upside down in a river. State police Monday identified the driver as Marley Sirjane, of Thetford. She was the only ...
- Police look into a college students death
Castleton, Vermont - November 12, 2011 A sophomore at Castleton State College has died. According to college officials, Brian Dagle of East Lyme Connecticut died at an off-campus house on South Street.
- Local Alpine Racer Won't Quit
Despite 3 hard falls, a disqualification, and a scoreless weekend at Okemo Mountain in the J3 Vt State Championships on March 3rd and 4th, Jessie Kuzmicki, age 14 from Pownal, VT remained undeterred and bounced back this past weekend at Burke Mountain in the final State qualifier of the season. Kuzmicki finishing 24th in slalom and 25th in giant slalom combined with her 11th place in the State Super G last month managed to score enough points to qualify for one of the 11 spots on the VT State Finals Team.
Other State teams from Virginia to Maine will travel to Killington on March 8-11 and join Vermont's team for the USSA J3 Eastern Regional Finals. These 160 athletes will battle for the last 10 openings on the USSA J3 Eastern Junior Olympic Team. There will be 5 female and 5 male spots awarded to individuals based on results.
Although the stakes are high and the odds even higher, Ms. Kuzmicki remains determined to race on to the season's final finish line.
- ON THE FARM: 4-H not just for farmers
Dan and Trevor Clapp, 10, of Norton laugh when they recall last year at the Westport Fair when Dan’s cow Isabella, “stood like a statute” and would “flop over” as Dan tried to walk her around the ring. However, Isabella later redeemed herself in the fitting competition where exhibitors are judged on preparing an animal for show – brushing, clipping, washing the animal — and the cow should stand ...
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