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Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Fund Suffers Big Loss (WPTZ Plattsburgh)

A state report said the fund set aside to pay for dismantling the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant when it shuts down took a big hit ...

'Grim, grim situation' on Vermont's budget (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

MONTPELIER -- The largest projected decline in state revenue so far this year was reported Tuesday, contributing to a $60 million budget hole that one ...

Vermont lawmaker to introduce gay marriage bill (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

MONTPELIER (AP) -- Vermont state Sen. John Campbell says he's going to introduce a gay marriage bill when the Legislature convenes in January. ... - ...

Vermont Yankee decommissioning fund suffers large loss (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

MONTPELIER -- The fund set aside to pay for dismantling the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant when it shuts down was already about $400 million short ...

Milk surcharges considered in Vermont (The Burlington Free Press)

Vermont Milk Commission takes prices caps "off the table" ...

Essex teen readies for Miss Vermont Teen USA (The Burlington Free Press)

Marissa Wells, 16, of Essex talks about the road to the Miss Vermont Teen USA 2009 Pageant. ...

Yale falls to Vermont (New Haven Register)

Colin McIntosh and Maurice Joseph led a balanced attack with 17 points each as Vermont defeated Yale 89-58 in a non-league home game Tuesday night. ...

Vermont revenue forecast gets big downgrade (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Two economists downgraded the state of Vermont's revenue forecasts Tuesday by nearly $30 million, and the governor warned that layoffs of some state workers are ...

Burlington, Vermont, is rated healthiest US city (GMA News)

What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vermont. Vermont's largest city is tops among US metropolitan areas by having the largest ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Saves Nearly a Half-Million Dollars with a Microsoft Partner Compensation ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Microsoft Corp. today announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont , Vermont's largest private health carrier, has saved nearly a half-million dollars with ...

Vermont Senator To Reintroduce Gay Marriage Bill (Gayapolis)

Vermont lawmakers will once again be looking at the idea of allowing gay couples to marry. Senator John Campbell says he plans to introduce a ...

I-89 Closed in Central Vermont (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Interstate 89 is closed in both directions between Exits 7 and 10. Dozens of accidents have been reported across central and northern Vermont. ...

The Vermont tradition (North Adams Transcript)

The State of Vermont has a long-standing tradition of taking its deer hunting seriously. It is the home of our nation's greatest hunting family, and ...

Vermont lawmaker to introduce gay marriage bill (Boston Globe)

Vermont state Sen. John Campbell says he's going to introduce a gay marriage bill when the Legislature convenes in January. ...

Vermont police investigate suspicious death (WRGB Albany)

Vermont state police are investigating a suspicious death after an unidentified body was found inside a home at 186 College Street in Poultney. An autopsy ...

The Vermont tradition (North Adams Transcript)

The State of Vermont has a long-standing tradition of taking its deer hunting seriously. It is the home of our nation's greatest hunting family, and ...

Northeastern hangs on against Vermont (Vermont Cynic)

Despite a strong start and opening goal, the Catamounts came up short Friday night in a 5-3 loss to Hockey East opponent Northeastern University. ...

Historic ski jump to be restored in Vermont (New England Cable News)

(Anya Huneke, NECN: Brattleboro, VT) - On a gray, rainy November day, It may be hard to imagine: a thick blanket of snow, thousands of ...

Merrimack hockey falls to No. 15 Vermont (The Eagle-Tribune)

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Merrimack College fell to 15th-ranked Vermont, 2-1, in spite of outshooting the Catamounts 25-22 yesterday at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Vermont drew first ...

Vermont City Is Nation's Healthiest, Feds Say (WCVB Boston)

Vermont's largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas by having the largest proportion of people -- 92 percent -- who say they are in ...

Vermont city is healthiest in nation (Lexington Herald-Leader)

What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vt. Vermont's largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas ...

Vermont city is healthiest in U.S., CDC says (CNN)

(AP) -- What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vermont. ...

The Vermont tradition (North Adams Transcript)

The State of Vermont has a long-standing tradition of taking its deer hunting seriously. It is the home of our nation's greatest hunting family, and ...

Forum: What do you think: Vermont Yankee study identifies environmental, economic benefits? (The Burlington Free Press)

Vermont Energy Partnership urges policy-makers and the public to review independent expert's findings. ...

Groups urge public input on Vermont budget cuts (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

The day before state officials are to learn the latest economic forecasts for Vermont, the state employees' union and advocacy groups are calling on the ...

Opposite of Huntington is Burlington; W.Va. city is unhealthiest, Vermont city healthiest (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vt. Vermont's largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas by having the largest ...

Shop, Savor, Sip & Ski in Stowe Vermont This Christmas Holiday Season (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Shopping in Stowe, Vermont , named "Best Christmas Village" by New England Ski Journal last winter -- has its rewards this holiday season as Stowe ...

Groups urge public input on Vermont budget cuts (KIVI Boise)

Associated Press - November 17, 2008 2:33 PM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The day before state officials are to learn the latest ...

Vermont has the healthiest city, CDC says (ABC 15 Phoenix)

Vermont's largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas by having the largest proportion of people -- 92 percent -- who say they are in ...

Vermont town in turmoil over Pledge of Allegiance at 55-student school (The Kansas City Star)

WOODBURY, Vt. | No one is sure when daily recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance fell by the wayside at Woodbury Elementary School. ...

A tale of two cities, similar in many ways, but not in health (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

By MIKE STOBBE What’s the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vt. Vermont’s largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas ...

Opposite of Huntington is Burlington; W.Va. city is unhealthiest, Vermont city healthiest (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

What's the healthiest city in America? It appears to be Burlington, Vt. Vermont's largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas by having the largest ...

Palmer, Vermont net 3-1 victory (The Burlington Free Press)

College roundup ...

George Mason beat Vermont, 80-79, in OT (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Darryl Monroe hit two free throws with 0.7 seconds left in overtime to lift George Mason to an 80-79 victory over ...

Vermont scores (The Burlington Free Press)

Saturday's results and Sunday's schedule ...

Lieberman hit by two Vermont senators (New Haven Register)

WASHINGTON — Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman’s chances of holding onto his committee chairmanship suffered a blow Friday when two key New England Democratic senators came ...

Utilities plan future without Vermont Yankee (Boston Globe)

Vermont's two largest electric utilities are preparing for the future without Vermont Yankee if the nuclear power plant fails to get approval to extend its ...

Lieberman hit by two Vermont senators (New Haven Register)

WASHINGTON — Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman’s chances of holding onto his committee chairmanship suffered a blow Friday when two key New England Democratic senators came ...

Daily Pledge of Allegiance booted out of Vermont classroom (Deseret Morning News)

No one is sure when daily recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance fell by the wayside at Woodbury Elementary School. ...

Vermont cardiac care program delivers heart treatment fast (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

BURLINGTON -- The last thing Erik FitzPatrick remembers of the Corporate Challenge road race, he was waving to his wife and young daughter as he ...

'Vermont wants out' (The Burlington Free Press)

Bread and Puppet livens gathering of pro-secession advocates at Statehouse ...

Vermont utilities seek alternatives (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont's two largest electric utilities are preparing for the future without Vermont Yankee if the nuclear power plant fails to get approval ...

Albirex trio enjoyed success together with Vermont Frost Heaves (The Japan Times)

Professional sports teams rarely sign three free agents from the same team at the same time. So, hey, maybe a classic case of serendipity can ...

George Mason beat Vermont, 80-79, in OT (NBC 12 Richmond)

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Darryl Monroe hit two free throws with 0.7 seconds left in overtime to lift George Mason to an 80-79 victory over ...

Vermont Electric Cooperative wants rate increase (Boston Globe)

The Vermont Electric Cooperative wants to raise its rates by 9.24 percent. If approved by the Public Service Board, the rate increase would go into ...

Vermont Electric seeks 9.24% rate increase (The Burlington Free Press)

VEC serves about 34,000 customers in 74 towns throughout northern Vermont. ...

Utilities plan future without Vermont Yankee (Boston Globe)

Vermont's two largest electric utilities are developing a plan to supply energy without Vermont Yankee if the nuclear power plant does not get approval to ...

Vermont retailers are uncertain about the overall economic climate (Bennington Banner)

Saturday, November 15 BENNINGTON — As the holiday shopping season nears, Vermont retailers are eyeing the nation's economic climate closely. The year has not been ...

Vermont utilities prepare for possible life after VY (Brattleboro Reformer)

BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont's two largest electric utilities are getting prepared for life after Vermont Yankee. ...

Omya Inc. to move 40 more Vermont jobs to Ohio (Boston Globe)

Omya Inc. is planning to move 40 jobs from Proctor to its new regional headquarters in Cincinnati. ...

Vermont utilities seek contracts for new power (Boston Globe)

Vermont's electric utilities are seeking new sources of power to rely on after two major supply contracts expire. ...

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-14 17:30 Vermont electric cos issue RFP for power supplies (Interactive Investor)

NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Vermont's three biggest power companies, looking to diversify their power suppliers, issued a joint request for new electric supplies ...

Vermont utilities seek contracts for new power (The Burlington Free Press)

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's electric utilities are seeking new sources of power to rely on after two major supply contracts expire. Central Vermont Public ...

Vermont Plans for Energy Future (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Utility leaders say that with or without Vermont Yankee nuclear, the state will have adequate electric power. ...

Vermont Plans for Energy Future (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Utility leaders say that with or without Vermont Yankee nuclear, the state will have adequate electric power. ...

Vermont's Rifle Season Begins Saturday (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Vermont's rifle season begins tomorrow. ...

Vermont's Rifle Season Begins Saturday (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Vermont's rifle season begins tomorrow. ...

Flu vaccine available in Southern Vermont (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

BENNINGTON -- Southwestern Vermont Health Care and the Vermont Department of Health will be offering community flu vaccine clinics in Southern Vermont over the next ...

Vermont chase ends in crash (The Republican)

BERNARDSTON - State and local police assisted in the arrest Tuesday night of a Brattleboro, Vt., man and woman who were being pursued by Vermont ...

Vermont barn census lays foundation for preservation efforts (Middlebury Campus)

Across the state, historians and preservationists are racing to save an image of quintessential Vermont that has begun to fade: sprawling blue sky, cows grazing ...

Vermont Man Pleads Not Guilty in Crash That Sparked Fire (Insurance Journal)

A passenger involved in a car accident that triggered a huge building fire in Vermont says the driver had been drinking and dr ...

Vermont towns want big trucks off local roads (Boston Globe)

Vermont towns are calling on Congress to increase the allowable weight limit for trucks on Vermont's interstate highways in hopes of ridding local roads of ...

Vermont Student Lender's $2.16 Billion of Bonds Cut by Moody's (Bloomberg)

Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The ratings on Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s $2.16 billion of municipal bonds were cut by Moody's Investors Service because of the ...

SBA Disaster Loans Available Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in Vermont (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

ATLANTA----The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit ...

Recent Samohi Grad Elected In Vermont (Santa Monica Mirror)

Kesha Ram, a 2004 graduate of Santa Monica High School, was elected last week to the Vermont House of Representatives. At 22, she becomes one ...

Vermont Student Lender's Bond Ratings Cut by Moody's (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The ratings on Vermont Student Assistance Corp.'s $19.94 million of general obligation bonds were cut by Moody's Investors Service because of ...

Vermont eligible for disaster loans (The Burlington Free Press)

ATLANTA -- Federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes in Vermont ...

Vermont Feeling Slowing Economy? (WCAX-TV Vermont)

It seems that Vermont is starting to feel the effects of a national economic downturn and revenues are taking a hit. ...

Skiers at Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Londonderry, ...

U.S. gets 'D' on premature birth report card (CNN)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont and highest in Mississippi. ...

Vermont Surgeon Implants First Accommodating Crystalens in Russia (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

A Vermont eye surgeon performed the first ever accommodating Crystalens surgery in Russia when he implanted the Crystalens HD into a 49 year old Russian ...

Agri-Mark Seeks to Increase Dairy Waste Sprayed on Vermont Farmlands (Seven Days)

Cabot Creamery has asked the state for permission to increase the amount of dairy waste it spreads on farm fields throughout central Vermont. But ...

The Serenity of Vermont Winters (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

Located in the heart of Vermont ski country, the Round Barn Farm offers winter activities and packages created for those who enjoy cold, crisp mountain ...

Vermont state police pursuit of stolen pickup truck ends with crash in Bernardston (The Republican)

BERNARDSTON - State and local police assisted in the arrest Tuesday night of a Brattleboro, Vt. man and woman who were being pursued by Vermont ...

Vermont's Blakely and Trimboli earn national recognition (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

BURLINGTON -- Junior Marqus Blakely and senior Mike Trimboli of the University of Vermont men's basketball team were both recognized nationally this week. ... - ...

Vermont Law School forum simplifies veteran assistance (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

SOUTH ROYALTON -- For veterans seeking assistance with medical, housing or education issues, untangling the confusing but well-meaning network of federal, state and private organizations ...

Vermont has Lowest Premature Birth Rate in Nation (WCAX-TV Vermont)

The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont. ...

Report urges states to tackle preterm birth crisis (AP via Yahoo! News)

The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont and highest in Mississippi. The March of Dimes mapped the stark state-by-state disparities in ...

Touching Reunion for Vermont Veteran (WCAX-TV Vermont)

On Veterans Day we thank people who served their nation, but a vet in Shelburne is also grateful. ...

Vermont tries to match up farmers with food buyers (AG Weekly)

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vegetable grower Joe Buley, hoping to improve his life, has turned to a matchmaker. Not for his love life - for his ...

Vermont Lake Monsters News (OurSports Central)

November 11, 2008 - BURLINGTON, VT --- 2008 Vermont Lake Monster pitcher PJ Dean and infielder Jake Smolinski were part of a five-player trade between ...

New Legislation Proposed in Vermont (FOX 23 News Albany)

Vermont Lawmakers will call this week for Sex Crime Legislation ...

Cancer Cluster in Vermont (WCAX-TV Vermont)

A report just released by the Vt. Health Dept. found a statistically increased risk of lung cancer and other diseases related to asbestos exposure. An ...

Vermont Food Stamp rules to change, expand use (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

BURLINGTON (AP) -- Vermont's Food Stamp eligibility rules will be changing Jan. 1, making 14,000 more households eligible for benefits. ... ...

Vermont's Web access could get cheap, easy (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

MONTPELIER -- The last Federal Communications Commission voted to open up the so-called television "white space" spectrum, a move that could make accessing the Internet ...

Mesmerizing maestro : Innovative keyboardist Marco Benevento makes his Vermont solo debut (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

arco Benevento is a fairly familiar face in the Burlington area as one-half of the freewheeling Benevento-Russo Duo -- which last month served up its ...

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