Thursday, January 17, 2008

Sports take center stage at Chamber breakfast - Barre Montpelier Times Argus

I read this article on "vermont" but I can't remember where

By George Malek (Chamber of Commerce) Central Vermont's sports offerings have grown rapidly in recent years, and the chamber of commerce annual meeting will ...

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Sports take center stage at Chamber breakfast - Barre Montpelier Times Argus

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Contributed by Troy Hurst

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Vermont milk panel warns that new law will hurt dairy farmers (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

Here is an interesting article: "Vermont milk panel warns that new law will hurt dairy farmers (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)"

"MONTPELIER -- A new law intended to shield Vermont's dairy farmers from milk-hauling fees will actually threaten the industry it aims to protect, according to a report issued this week by the Vermont Milk Commission. ... - By Peter Hirschfeld Vermont Press Bureau"

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Vermont's FairPoint proposal has ripple effect - BurlingtonFreePress.com

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Vermont's FairPoint proposal has ripple effect - BurlingtonFreePress.com

"By Dan McLean Revised terms of FairPoint's bid to buy Verizon's land lines throughout northern New England -- now under consideration by Vermont regulators ..."

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Contributed by Homer

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Yankee worker fights suspension (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

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Yankee worker fights suspension (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

"BRATTLEBORO -- A control-room operator at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant worked while under the influence of marijuana-laced brownies during the summer before a random drug test caught him, according to a report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Herald Staff"

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First lady presents awards to museums and libraries (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

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First lady presents awards to museums and libraries (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

"WASHINGTON -- First lady Laura Bush paid tribute Monday to 10 cultural institutions, including the Vermont Historical Society, for their creativity and public service and was then surprised to receive an honor of her own -- an award for her commitment to promoting the nation's libraries. ... - Associated Press"

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Vermont Historical Society honored by First Lady Barbara Bush (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Here is one for you all - Vermont Historical Society honored by First Lady Barbara Bush (WCAX-TV Vermont)

" Associated Press - January 14, 2008 1:35 PM ET BARRE, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont Historical Society is being honored today by First Lady Barbara Bush with The 2007 National Medal for Museum and..."

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Contributed by Roosevelt Alexander from Corriganville,MD

Monday, January 14, 2008

2-3 over break lifts Cats to 2-2 A-East (Vermont Cynic)

Here is one for you all - 2-3 over break lifts Cats to 2-2 A-East (Vermont Cynic)

"After defeating the UNH Wildcats last Saturday, the Vermont men's basketball team improved their overall record to 7-9, and sit fourth in the America East with a regular season record of 2-2. The Cats opened their regular sea¬son at Patrick Gym with a win against Binghamton University, 71-60."

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Contributed by Bill Fletcher from Standish,CA

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Fight spoils Vermont victory (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

Here is one for you all - Fight spoils Vermont victory (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

"BURLINGTON -- With two skirmishes, two ejections and one open-palmed hit to the back of the head, the rivalry between the American Basketball Association's Vermont Frost Heaves and the Manchester Millrats turned from competitive to frighteningly dangerous on Saturday. ... - By ANNA GREARSON Staff Writer"

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Contributed by Don Pittman from Berkeley,CA

New Hampshire vs Vermont (01/12/08 at Burlington, Vt. - Patrick Gym) - Vermont Catamounts

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New Hampshire vs Vermont (01/12/08 at Burlington, Vt. - Patrick Gym) - Vermont Catamounts

"Play-by-Play New Hampshire vs Vermont 01/12/08 1:00pm at Burlington, Vt. - Patrick Gym 1st PERIOD Play-by-Play (Page 1) HOME TEAM: Vermont TIME SCORE MAR ..."

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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Libraries to lobby Legislature for funding - BurlingtonFreePress.com

Here is an interesting article: "Libraries to lobby Legislature for funding - BurlingtonFreePress.com"

"Vermont is among a few states that does not directly provide state funds to its public libraries. “Vermont has the most libraries per capita than any other ..."

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