In 1 month, a vigil, a special salute and goodbyes _ war in Afghanistan ripples across America
Federal immigration officials demand payroll records, employee forms from Vermont farmers
Federal immigration officials target Vermont farms Vermont and 7 other states share $4 million in green jobs stimulus funding
Northeast states granted green jobs funding Homeland Security to give ’stamp of approval’ to firms volunteering for immigration checks
Gov’t rewarding firms checking immigrant status Police: Vermont man took joy ride in stolen bus, posted video of it on YouTube
Police: Vermont man stole bus, posted video of it Vermont sugarmakers to discuss insect problem at annual meeting Thursday
Vermont sugarmakers to gather Thursday BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Vermont sugarmakers say their industry’s enjoying good times in general, but there are still some worries: Insects. Former UN diplomat who advised Kurds defends oil interests in northern Iraq
Former UN diplomat defends Kurdistan oil interests Vermont economy hits bottom; governor says ‘a couple of tough years’ still to come
Vt. economy hits bottom; revenue forecast up a bit Vermont’s Emergency Board to get update about state finances from economists
Vt. Emergency Board to get state revenue forecast Former partner of soldier killed in Afghanistan wants US to step up humanitarian effort there
Arson finding prompts suspicion in Vermont town where fire destroyed beloved general store
2nd fire at historic Vt. general store ruled arson New York lawmaker says bridge closing doesn’t bode well for other communities
NY lawmaker: Others could suffer bridge closings Outside magazine’s best ski resorts from Alaska to Vermont
Outside magazine’s best ski resorts NEW YORK — Outside magazine’s November issue scopes out the best ski resorts in North America, from Alaska to Vermont. AP NewsBreak: Panel says merger not in best interest of UVM and Vermont state colleges
AP NewsBreak: Panel rejects Vt. college merger Missed deadline means uncertainty grows on Vermont nuclear plant’s future
Uncertainty grows on Vermont Yankee future USDA: Vermont slaughterhouse closed for inhumane treatment cited 3 times earlier this year
Vt. slaughterhouse closed for inhumane treatment Nearly renovated Putney, Vt., general store destroyed by second fire in 18 months
Nearly renovated Vt. general destroyed by fire In tiny Putney, Vt., fire destroys general store that was rising from ashes
Fire strikes historic Vt. general store _ again Vermont’s largest electric utility seeks to raise rates by almost 6 percent
Vt.’s largest power utility seeks to raise rates FairPoint Communications plans to seek $30M in union concessions as part of bankruptcy filing
FairPoint plans to seek $30M in union concessions Drug samples: Marketing ploy or boon to needy patients? Testimony is divided in Vermont
Vt. testimony sharply divided on free drug samples Vermont city council votes to suspend chief administrative officer over telecom dispute
Vt. city council votes to suspend admin. officer Congressional representatives: Vermont to get $69 million for “smart-grid” electric technology
Jealous boyfriend pleads to assault in 2008 attack that killed Wal-Mart cashierin Vermont
Fourth suspect pleads in case of slain Vt. man Telecom provider FairPoint files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, lenders agree to cut debt
FairPoint phone company files for bankruptcy Deal with South Korean firm brings promise of jobs to Vermont’s Orleans CountyMONTPELIER, Vt. — Gov. Jim Douglas’ office says his trip to Asia is paying off, with an agreement with a Korean firm that’s expected to bring more than 200 jobs to northern Vermont’s Orleans County. Correction: Willow Power storyMIDDLEBURY, Vt. — In an Oct. 18 story about Middlebury College experimenting with willow as a biomass fuel, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of a nonprofit that promotes biofuels. It is the Biomass Energy Resource Center, not the Biomass Energy Research Project. Also, the AP, relying on information from the center, erroneously reported prices for heating oil and wood pellets. Oil heat cost $21.70 per million Btu in September, not $32 per million Btu, according to a monthly fuel price survey from the Vermont Public Service Department. Wood pellets cost $19.59 per million Btu, not $23 per million Btu, according to the survey. Vermont brewery settles dispute with energy drink-maker Monster, can keep ‘Vermonster’ nameMORRISVILLE, Vt. — A small Vermont brewery can keep making and selling its Vermonster beer. Vermont utility regulators to hold lottery for renewable energy developersMONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont utility regulators are doing something unusual. The Public Service Board is holding a lottery to see which solar and biomass power developers get to sell their power at above-market prices. Farm Bill grants available for Vermont producers of fruits, vegetables, maple, honeyMONTPELIER, Vt. — Producers of Vermont’s “specialty crops” — including fruits, vegetables and maple products — could be in line for more than $200,000 in grants made available through last year’s federal Farm Bill. |