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  • R.I. struggles with $220 million deficit

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – 44 mins ago  

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Don Carcieri proposed closing Rhode Island's ballooning budget deficit Monday by cutting roughly $125 million in state funding for cities, towns and schools, putting local leaders under tremendous pressure to cut costs or raise property taxes. ... - By RAY HENRY The Associated Press Full Story »

  • Rep. Flory picked by Douglas for Vt. Senate

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – 44 mins ago  

    MONTPELIER (AP) — State Rep. Peg Flory is moving to the state Senate. ... - TIMES ARGUS STAFF TIMES ARGUS STAFF Full Story »

  • Montpelier schools get merger Web site

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – 45 mins ago  

    MONTPELIER – A Web site has been created to enable the public to follow the progress of the Montpelier School Board and the Washington Central Supervisory Union Executive Committee as they study various aspects of consolidation between the two districts. ... - TIMES ARGUS STAFF TIMES ARGUS STAFF Full Story »

  • Comments sought from Vt. dairy farmers

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – 45 mins ago  

    MONTPELIER (AP) — Vermont's attorney general is seeking information from dairy farmers about allegations of antitrust activity by dairy processors. ... - TIMES ARGUS STAFF Full Story »

  • Montpelier Council to hear budget reports

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – 45 mins ago  

    MONTPELIER – The City Council on Wednesday will hear reports on the Fiscal 2011 budget proposals for the Senior Center, Streets, Water and Sewer, Capital Plan, 58 Barre Street and City Hall. ... - TIMES ARGUS STAFF Full Story »

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The Addison County Independent

  • Tigers rally to edge OV in final minutes

    The Addison County Independent – Mon Dec 14, 2:49 pm ET  

    BRANDON — On Friday in Brandon, the Otter Valley Union High School girls’ basketball team led for most of the game against visiting Middlebury, but crucially not the final 2:35. Full Story »

  • Residents in Bristol to weigh in on gravel plan

    The Addison County Independent – Mon Dec 14, 2:35 pm ET  

    BRISTOL — The Bristol Planning Commission next week will likely wrap up a months-long march toward a new zoning regulation that would govern gravel pits in town. Full Story »

  • Suite of nutcrackers makes collector proud

    The Addison County Independent – Mon Dec 14, 2:35 pm ET  

    CULLEN HATHAWAY, 12, of Middlebury sits with the 88 nutcrackers he has collected since he was 8 years old. His favorite, a New York Yankees design, can be seen second from left. Full Story »

  • Idaho company selected to demolish bridge

    The Addison County Independent – Mon Dec 14, 2:35 pm ET  

    ADDISON — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) confirmed on Friday that an Idaho-based firm has been picked to demolish the Champlain Bridge, and that the event will be publicized for safe viewing. Full Story »

  • Needy family secures home for the holidays

    The Addison County Independent – Mon Dec 14, 2:34 pm ET  

    MIDDLEBURY — It was shaping up to be a dismal Christmas for Megan Wood, her partner Robert Costa, and their three young children. The young family had recently moved back to their native Vermont after some extended time in Florida taking care of Wood’s ailing mother. Full Story »

The Valley Reporter

  • Warren village residents, business owners tired of the break-ins

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Dec 10, 11:07 am ET  

    12/10/2009 By Kara HerlihySeveral Warren village property owners expressed their frustration with recent break-ins in Warren's commercial district with members of the select board at a December 8 meeting. Village business owner Ginny Roth asked that the town "take a good look at law enforcement here in the village" and find a way to provide more protection for businesses in the village. Roth's ... Full Story »

  • Festival of Lights - Community Holiday Party at Sugarbush

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Dec 10, 10:53 am ET  

    12/10/2009 Mystery judges will be touring The Valley this weekend to judge the best among the 50-plus entries in five lighting categories for the annual Festival of the Lights contest. Full Story »

  • Moretown landfill plans for Cell IV

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Dec 10, 10:53 am ET  

    12/10/2009 By Kara HerlihyMoretown Landfill general manager Tom Badowski presented plans for the addition of a fourth MLI cell to members of the Moretown Select Board at their December 7 meeting. Badowski told town officials that Cell III currently has three years left until capacity while the total landfill capacity is estimated at around 15 years. According to Badowski, one of the obstacles ... Full Story »

  • Work continues to make Kingsbury Farm farmhouse habitable

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Dec 10, 10:52 am ET  

    12/10/2009 By Lisa LoomisWhile its steering committee is working on selecting a farmer for the Kingsbury Farm, workers are continuing to improve the facility according to David Thurlow, Vermont Foodbank Kingsbury project director. Full Story »

  • Planning Commission continues work on Waitsfield Town Plan revision

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Dec 10, 10:37 am ET  

    12/10/2009 By Lisa LoomisThe Waitsfield Planning Commission continued its work on revising the Town Plan with a discussion of housing issues and population projects.At its December 1 meeting, the commission, working with consultant Brandy Saxton of Place Sense, reviewed the current Town Plan's goals and policies regarding housing and population. Saxton presented a matrix of the goals, policies ... Full Story »

Valley News

  • Monday, 12/14/09

    Valley News – Mon Dec 14, 9:11 am ET  

    Claremont -- If the Claremont Youth Center is going to continue offering after-school programs for middle and high school students, the community will need to step up and help run the facility. Full Story »

  • Only Crumbs Left in Enfield

    Valley News – Mon Dec 14, 9:11 am ET  

    As soon as the doors opened yesterday, dozens of people filled the small first-floor room as they made their way to tables filled with chocolate chip and butter and gingersnap and all other manner of cookies. Full Story »

  • Sunday, 12/13/09

    Valley News – Sun Dec 13, 9:11 am ET  

    North Hartland -- Officials from the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District are investigating whether to contract with a private company to build and run a 50,000-ton-a-year landfill to take the district's 8,000 tons of trash -- and much more refuse from outside its 10 communities. Full Story »

  • Saturday, 12/12/09

    Valley News – Sat Dec 12, 9:11 am ET  

    White River Junction -- Training, timing and technology coalesced last month at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center. See full story Full Story »

  • Official Rules The Valley Buzz Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”)

    Valley News – Fri Dec 11, 4:56 pm ET  

    No Purchase or Obligation Necessary. All Entries Have an Equal Chance of Winning. Full Story »

Adirondack Daily Enterprise

  • Member Comments

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Mon Dec 14, 10:30 am ET  

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  • Big Tupper almost there

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Mon Dec 14, 10:30 am ET  

    TUPPER LAKE - The volunteers working to reopen Chair 2 at the Big Tupper Ski Area have cleared all the major hurdles and have only a few minor tasks left before they are ready for their planned Dec. 26 opening. Full Story »

  • Randy Douglas in line to lead Essex County board

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Mon Dec 14, 10:15 am ET  

    Town of Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas said Friday that he believes he has enough votes to become the next chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors - the first Democrat to hold the post in 30 years. Full Story »

  • Placid parents plan ‘natural’ playground like Wild Center’s

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Mon Dec 14, 10:15 am ET  

    LAKE PLACID - A group of parents and teachers want to build a new playground at the Lake Placid Elementary School. Representatives of FRIENDS, the school's parent-teacher organization, are working on plans for a new "natural" playground at the school. Full Story »

  • No big bash for games’ 30th anniversary

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Mon Dec 14, 10:15 am ET  

    LAKE PLACID - The Olympic Cauldron at the North Elba Show Grounds will be relit in February 2010 to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Full Story »

Seven Days

  • A New Chittenden County Court Commits Itself to "Veteran" Crime

    Seven Days – Wed Dec 9, 10:02 am ET  

    Gayle Weiss still suffers flashbacks from last February, when her ex-boyfriend, an Iraq war veteran, choked her to within an inch of her life. In photographs, Army Staff Sgt. Rahsaan McLellan exudes professionalism — a stocky soldier with a crew cut and an intense gaze. But that night he showed up at Weiss’ Winooski apartment and flew into a rage, smashing picture frames, punching holes in the ... Full Story »

Plattsburgh Press Republican

  • Of Interest: Dec. 15, 2009

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – 17 mins ago  

    Chateaugay School Board meets today CHATEAUGAY — The Chateaugay Central School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. today. Full Story »

  • Delay in state aid threatens schools

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – 17 mins ago  

    DID YOU KNOW? You can now view Calendars of Events for today and upcoming weeks? A complete and up-to-date list of local events is now available on every section of PressRepublican.com. Full Story »

  • Police Log: Dec. 15, 2009

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – 18 mins ago  

    FELONY ARRESTS CHATEAUGAY — A Chateaugay man is accused of violating a court order of protection by entering the residence of his ex-girlfriend and punching her. Full Story »

  • No salary shave for new Essex highway manager

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – 18 mins ago  

    ELIZABETHTOWN — A last-minute drive to reduce the salary of the newly promoted Essex County highway superintendent failed recently. Full Story »

  • NY Regents release new plan to improve schools

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – 18 mins ago  

    ALBANY — A new Board of Regents proposal to improve New York's public schools includes far more charter schools and would link teacher compensation and advancement to student performance. Full Story »

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