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  • Grants available for local recreation paths

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – Sat Nov 14, 3:10 am ET  

    MONTPELIER (AP) — Vermont Gov. James Douglas has announced a $500,000 grant program for communities and nonprofit groups looking to build or maintain recreational trails. ... Full Story »

  • Enosburg bank robbed by man wielding knife

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – Sat Nov 14, 3:10 am ET  

    ENOSBURG (AP) — Vermont State Police are looking for a man who robbed an Enosburg bank at knifepoint. ... Full Story »

  • Mass. Guard moves ahead with flights over Maine

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – Sat Nov 14, 3:10 am ET  

    PORTLAND, Maine — Over the governor's objections, the Massachusetts Air National Guard is moving forward with a proposal that would double the amount airspace in which screeching F-15 and F-16 fighter jets could conduct low-level training over western Maine. ... - By DAVID SHARP The Associated Press Full Story »

  • Party time is a deer issue

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – Sat Nov 14, 3:10 am ET  

    MONTPELIER — Two Vermont traditions of fall are coming into conflict. Rifle season for deer begins today, which is also when the state's three largest political parties meet for their annual conventions. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau Full Story »

  • Northfield man charged after traffic flagger hit

    The Barre Montpelier Times Argus – Sat Nov 14, 3:10 am ET  

    NORTHFIELD – A former Northfield village trustee and frequent political candidate was arrested on Friday on two criminal charges after he allegedly hit a traffic flagger with his pickup truck in Northfield. ... - By THATCHER MOATS Times Argus Staff Full Story »

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The Addison County Independent

  • From the blog

    The Addison County Independent – Fri Nov 13, 11:34 pm ET  

    ADDISON — The 80-year-old Champlain Bridge is unsalvageable and will be replaced, most likely at its current location on Route 17 between Addison, Vt... Full Story »

  • Middlebury College president lands on Time's "Top 10" list

    The Addison County Independent – Fri Nov 13, 9:49 am ET  

    Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz landed on Time Magazine ’s list of the top 10 college presidents in the country this week, earning kudos for pushing environmental initiatives at the college. Full Story »

  • College reopens debate on 51 Main

    The Addison County Independent – Fri Nov 13, 9:19 am ET  

    MIDDLEBURY — Administrators at Middlebury College have reopened the discussion about the fate of 51 Main at the Bridge, a college-owned restaurant and bar operating in downtown Middlebury. Full Story »

  • Crossing the lake

    The Addison County Independent – Thu Nov 12, 2:04 pm ET  

    SINCE THE CHAMPLAIN Bridge closed last month, New York resident Mike Sweeney has been rowing a small boat across Lake Champlain to get to his part-time job at the Addison Independent and to get an occasional breakfast at the Bridge Restaurant. Full Story »

  • Just what is a sport?

    The Addison County Independent – Thu Nov 12, 1:49 pm ET  

    Just what is a “sport” anyway? I was reminded of that age-old question two weeks ago. I wrote my “outdoor sports column” on deep woods raking. But my editor, alertly recognizing that raking isn’t actually a sport, moved me out of the sports section into the “Clippings” section. Full Story »

The Valley Reporter

  • Harwood bond fails 740 to 702

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Nov 12, 11:38 am ET  

    11/12/2009 By Kara HerlihyVoters in the Washington West Supervisory Union voted down a $1.1 million bond 740 to 702 at a special vote on Tuesday, November 10. There were four spoiled ballots. The bond included repairs to school facilities and the construction of an additional athletic field. Full Story »

  • Harwood girls lose state championship 4-3 in PK

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Nov 12, 11:38 am ET  

    11/12/2009 By John WilliamsThe Harwood girls' soccer team lost the Division II championship to defending state champs Milton on Saturday, November 7, at Randolph. A large crowd of Harwood fans came out on a chilly Saturday morning to watch and cheer the Highlander girls on. Full Story »

  • Town files for summary judgment of Environmental Court appeal in Beattie/Buczkowski case

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Nov 12, 11:37 am ET  

    11/12/2009 By Lisa LoomisThe town of Waitsfield has asked the Vermont Environmental Court for summary judgment in an appeal brought against the town over whether a zoning permit was illegally issued in the George Beattie and Thomas/Judi Buczkowski case. Full Story »

  • Creative MicroSystems joins international collaboration for medical MEMS

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Nov 12, 11:22 am ET  

    11/12/2009 By Lisa LoomisWaitsfield-based Creative MicroSystems Corporation, a developer of innovative microscale devices and nanotechnology for renewable energy, biomedical and microelectronics manufacturing applications, has joined an international collaboration with a visit to mainland China for the signing ceremony. Full Story »

  • Harwood Union Middle School Spelling Team Wins Regional Competition!

    The Valley Reporter – Thu Nov 12, 11:07 am ET  

    11/12/2009 On Saturday, November 7, the Harwood Middle School Spelling team competed for the Regional Spelling Championship, held at Glover Community school. Competing schools included Glover, the host school, Craftsbury Elementary/Middle School, Walden School, Mississquoi Middle School, and Barre City. The Harwood team, consisting of Sarah Hoyne, Morgan Becker, Sophie Rayfield, Ray Parker, Katy ... Full Story »

Valley News

  • Saturday, 11/14/09

    Valley News – 14 mins ago  

    Norwich -- An error by the Board of Civil Authority on the real estate appraisal appeal of a prominent Norwich property could cost the town $108,000 in lost property taxes over three years. Full Story »

  • (Valley News — Catalin Agagiu)

    Valley News – 14 mins ago  

    On a recent Friday, Gail Billings took her pet, Crockett, for a walk downstreet. Full Story »

  • Friday, 11/13/09

    Valley News – Fri Nov 13, 9:11 am ET  

    W. Lebanon -- The Eagle Times of Claremont isn't the only New England newspaper that has sought assistance with financing through a state development agency. Full Story »

  • Thursday, 11/12/09

    Valley News – Thu Nov 12, 9:11 am ET  

    Norwich -- For a number of communities, an Internet listserv is a place to ask for help finding a lost cat or advertise used tires for sale. But it's much more in Norwich, where the list sometimes becomes a virtual town square, giving voice to writers with strong opinions. Full Story »

  • Wednesday, 11/11/09

    Valley News – Wed Nov 11, 9:11 am ET  

    Hartland -- Daniel O'Brien was at Home Depot in Lebanon yesterday morning when his next door neighbor called to say O'Brien’s house on Tinkham Hill Road had just burned to the ground. Full Story »

Adirondack Daily Enterprise

  • Belbin-Agosto lead in ice dance competition

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 12:45 am ET  

    LAKE PLACID- World silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto easily won the compulsory dance portion of Skate America on Friday. The Americans, who took the silver medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics, scored 39.28 points for the golden waltz on Friday. Full Story »

  • Taciturn Korean songbird plans to soar from here to Vancouver Olympics

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 12:45 am ET  

    LAKE PLACID - Think butterfly. And hawk. That's Kim Yu-na. The world champion from South Korea floats so gracefully across the rink it seems her skates never touch the ice. And when it's time to jump, she attacks triples as if they were prey. Full Story »

  • Ward Lumber teams up with nonprofits to collect food and gifts

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 12:01 am ET  

    JAY?- Ward Lumber is working with two local agencies through Dec. 15 to collect items for those in need this holiday season. The Jay Store is accepting items for children to support the Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. in Essex County. Full Story »

  • Animated documentary on Samuel de Champlain caps quadricentennial celebration

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 12:00 am ET  

    PLATTSBURGH - Mountain Lake PBS will premiere the animated documentary, "Dead Reckoning ~ Champlain in America," on Tuesday at the Cumberland 12 Cinemas in Plattsburgh. Full Story »

  • Donations needed at Lake Placid thrift store

    Adirondack Daily Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 12:00 am ET  

    LAKE PLACID - Donations are down this year at the Helping Hands Thrift Store for the first time since it was founded in 1990. The store particularly needs winter coats and other cold-weather clothes, baby items and furniture, said Linda Young, who oversees the Ecumenical Charity Program Ministry. Full Story »

Seven Days

  • Segway Tours Seeks a "Roll" in Burlington

    Seven Days – Wed Nov 11, 10:12 am ET  

    Disc golf. Waterfront Manager Adam Cate . For the Burlington Parks & Recreation Commission , the controversies keep on coming. The latest: an entrepreneur’s proposal to bring guided tours, via Segways, to the Burlington Bike Path and some city sidewalks. Interested parties expect a lively public hearing on the issue next Tuesday. read more Full Story »

  • Is Doug Isham Imposing His Conservative Values on the Winooski Board of School Trustees?

    Seven Days – Wed Nov 11, 9:12 am ET  

    Is it a coincidence that Winooski public schools have been dragged into two political controversies within months of each other? Some say both episodes were instigated by school board member Doug Isham , a news junkie who describes himself as “leaning conservative.” read more Full Story »

Plattsburgh Press Republican

  • Of Interest: Nov. 14, 2009

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – Sat Nov 14, 3:54 am ET  

    Food drive on in Plattsburgh parishes PLATTSBURGH — Msgr. Morris L. Dwyer, Knight's of Columbus Council 255, Plattsburgh, will conduct a parish food drive today and Sunday. Full Story »

  • State labor commissioner offers help for pending layoffs

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – Sat Nov 14, 3:54 am ET  

    PLATTSBURGH — The head of the New York Labor Department vows the state will do whatever it can to help the people about to lose their jobs at local Pfizer plants. Full Story »

  • Police Log: Nov. 14, 2009

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – Sat Nov 14, 3:53 am ET  

    PERSONAL-INJURY ACCIDENT CHAMPLAIN — One person was injured midday Thursday during a three-vehicle wreck on Route 11. Full Story »

  • City may be hit with power outages

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – Sat Nov 14, 3:53 am ET  

    PLATTSBURGH — An unexpected interruption in a transmission line could mean blackouts this weekend for City of Plattsburgh residents and outlying areas. Full Story »

  • Backpack Program to feed kids

    Plattsburgh Press Republican – Sat Nov 14, 3:53 am ET  

    MALONE — ComLinks is starting a new program to ensure more than 200 elementary-age children continue to receive nutritious meals even when they aren't in school. Full Story »

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