Vermont

Vt. state Sen. Maynard to resign

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday

Vermont state Sen. Hull Maynard says he plans to resign from his seat midterm to spend more time with his family.

Vt. military college pays tribute to veterans

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday

The country's oldest private military college will pay tribute to veterans this week. Norwich University will hold a special remembrance ceremony on campus on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m., followed by a reception.

Man pleads guilty to in-law's 2007 slaying

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

A man who fatally shot his brother-in-law in front of the victim's children says he's guilty.

NH man who impersonated US marshal gets 6 to 12

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

A man convicted of impersonating a U.S. Marshal as a way to con two New Hampshire businessmen out of more than $10,000 is going to spend six to 12 years in prison.

At least 5 Vt schools closed because of swine flu

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

At least five Vermont schools have closed because of student absences caused by the swine flu.

Vt. Judiciary Commission recommends cuts

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

A special commission studying Vermont's judiciary is recommending reducing the number of probate courts in the state from 14 to five and eliminating judicial duties of county assistant judges.

Former US Senate candidate Stewart Ledbetter dies

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

A former U.S. Senate candidate who once served as Vermont's banking and insurance commissioner has died.

Flanagan won't face charges

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

A prosecutor says state Sen. Edward Flanagan will not face charges over allegations he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct at a Burlington health club.

Vt says Smugglers Notch closed, maybe for winter

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The Vermont Transportation Agency says Route 108 through Smugglers Notch from Stowe to Jeffersonville is closed.

Lawmaker to draft bill to criminalize fetal deaths

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The chairman of the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee says he's drafting a bill that would criminalize the untimely deaths of fetuses.

State: Moose hunt netted 516 animals this year

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Vermont wildlife officials say 516 moose were taken in the state's fall moose hunting season.

AP NewsBreak: Panel rejects Vt. college merger

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

A panel considering the governor's proposal to consolidate the University of Vermont with the five state colleges has recommended against merging the institutions.

• AP NewsBreak: Panel rejects Vt. college merger - Miami Herald
• AP NewsBreak: Panel rejects Vt. college merger - Seattle Times
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Vt investigators still seek cause of Puntey fire

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Vermont fire investigators are still seeking the cause of a fire that destroyed the Putney building that once held the state's oldest general store.

Devendra Bahhart Announces Additional U.S. Tour Dates

Rock on the Streets (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Devendra Banhart has announced additional dates for his forthcoming North American tour. Banhart , who is currently supporting his latest album ‘ What Will We Be ‘, will kick off the jaunt on November 16 in Chicago. Among the dates announced are shows in Boston, New York, and Toronto. Devendra Banhart Tour dates: Chicago, IL Vic Theatre (November 16) Ann Arbor, MI The Ark (17) Burlington,...

• Devendra Banhart expands forthcoming North American tour - New Musical Express

Johnson State prof facing animal abuse charges

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

The animal laboratory at Johnson State College is closed and the professor who ran the lab is on leave and facing criminal charges.

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david_espo | 11/05/2008

Obama wins Vermont, McCain Kentucky By DAVID ESPO WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain carried Kentucky, and Barack Obama countered with a victory in Vermont on Tuesday night as he bid to become the first black president. Democrats gained a Senate seat, the first of several they had in their sights in a country at war and anything but prosperous. The economy was by far the top Election Day issue, according...

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