News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

Catching up with ... Ted Kenney Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Williston Selectboard member Ted Kenney discusses his goals.

Police investigate Barton nursing home death Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a nursing home patient whose body was found in a pond on the facility's grounds in Barton.

Camera led to Rooney as suspect Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
When jewelry store owner Perry Sporn installed a surveillance camera system in his Burlington store, the idea was to protect his diamond necklaces, pearl earrings and big-ticket broaches. He wasn't expecting to help catch a suspected killer.

Stopgap agreement keeps composting center open Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Chittenden Solid Waste District board signed off on an agreement that would keep Burlington's Intervale Composting center open through June while negotiators seek a more permanent solution.

Cat spends his days at the Hawthorn Suites Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Butterscotch spends his days in a leather chair in front of the fireplace of the Hawthorn Suites hotel. He doesn't live there, he just visits -- from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, without exception.

In Vermont, plumb is a state of mind Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Who's fault is this? Crooked house or crooked chimney?

Will Dems, Progressives unite? Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Anthony Pollina vows to remain in the race

Okemo, Maine resorts call ski season a record Tue, 13 May 2008 13:25:00 EST
Visits by skiers reach all-time high

Welch bill to crack down on credit industry Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Legislation would increase Trade Commission powers

German food at the heart of annual medieval fair Mon, 12 May 2008 20:16:00 EST
This Saturday you will find just such delicious edibles and more at the 18th annual Medieval Country Fair, which reflects the Lutherans' 16th-century German heritage when churches were places for community celebrations featuring music, games, dancing, and, of course, food.

Tuesday Horoscope Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Here are today's predictions

'Defense of Food' author to speak at UVM Tue, 13 May 2008 10:27:00 EST
Pollan to give talk June 10 at Ira Chapel

Table Talk: Back to the future with salmon mousse Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Food magazines are filled with gorgeous, creative recipes that I clip, save and sometimes use -- but not often enough to memorize. This category belongs to heirlooms. Like heirloom tomatoes, classic recipes are cycling back.

My Turn: Nuclear picture is not so green Tue, 13 May 2008 06:43:00 EST
The global warming crisis demands that we bring all of our intelligence to bear and that we do so promptly.

Editorial: Race for governor: then there were three Tue, 13 May 2008 06:27:00 EST
The race for governor runs until November, with these three major party candidates making up the top of the field unless another credible candidate appears and wins a primary contest.

Letters to the Editor Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Each year the Free Press receives thousands of letters. Here are today's letters.

Something positive about 'big oil' Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
According to the Department of Energy, U.S. oil production has fallen approximately 40 percent since 1985, while the consumption of oil has grown by more than 30 percent.

Scores and Schedules Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Monday's scores and Tuesday's schedule

College Honors Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
College honors for Vermont colleges and Vermont athletes at out-of-state colleges as reported to the Free Press Sports Department:

Local auto racing Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Donahue wins at Thunder Road

H.S. lacrosse roundup Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Champlain Valley defeats Rice, 7-3

Baseball/Softball Roundup Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
South Burlington rallies to defeat Essex, 2-1

Driven to succeed Mon, 12 May 2008 23:42:00 EST
The Winooski High School baseball player saw his junior season cut short with a broken leg, but he is making the most of his senior year despite lingering effects of snapping his femur.

Restoring democracy Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Two different views of how democracy should work underlie the differences between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton during this primary campaign. If Obama proceeds to the nomination, voters will have their say on whether Obama's view is worth a try. ...

Another day older and deeper in debt Mon, 12 May 2008 00:37:00 EST
A lot is being written and talked about right now over how to spend the economic stimulus checks the federal government is sending out. ...

Big fan of a small car Fri, 09 May 2008 19:19:00 EST
John deBruin's commuter car gets 45 miles per gallon and has an innovative transmission unlike anything else of its time. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN Staff Writer

Yankee Notebook: Goodbye, my constant friend Fri, 09 May 2008 18:44:00 EST
I guess I figured that if I didn't build it, she'd never die. And I always thought we'd go off into the sunset together, side by side. ... - By WILLEM LANGE

The year without a governor Fri, 09 May 2008 19:00:00 EST
Editor's note: Chris Graff is one of several guest writers filling in while Mark Bushnell takes a break from this column until July. ... - By CHRIS GRAFF

Now is a good time to spread it, but not too thick Fri, 09 May 2008 18:43:00 EST
Much of April was hot and dry -- more like June or July than April. The weather encouraged bulbs to bloom earlier and trees to open their leaves sooner than usual. It would be easy to be lulled into thinking that summer is here and to forget that frost is still bound to return. Here are some things you can do now -- and a few you must wait for. ... - By HENRY HOMEYER

Between the Lines: May 11: What's up for Vermont book lovers Fri, 09 May 2008 18:53:00 EST
Sanders' man in Vt. ...

Walters finally lets us in on secrets Fri, 09 May 2008 19:25:00 EST
"Audition: A Memoir," by Barbara Walters (Knopf, 2008, 624 pages, $29.95 hardcover) ... - By JILL VEJNOSKA Cox News Service

Inside the family that built Saudi Arabia and a terrorist Fri, 09 May 2008 19:32:00 EST
"The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century,"by Steve Coll (The Penguin Press, 2008, 575 pages, $35) ... - By SCOTT LINDLAW The Associated Press

Graduation readers prep for tongue-twister names Fri, 09 May 2008 18:50:00 EST
On Saturday, 453 new graduates will cross the commencement stage on the lawn of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Among them: Nokuthula Sikhethiwe Kitikiti, Udochukwu Chinyere Obodo and Baitnairamdal Otgonshar. ... - By JUSTIN POPE The Associated Press

Cat-and-bird game plays out in Hollywood Fri, 09 May 2008 18:35:00 EST
The dossier spills over into two drawers of files full of hand-scribbled notes, maps marked with sharp black dots -- and snapshots of a shadowy figure scattering birdseed. ... - By NOAKI SCHWARTZ The Associated Press

Patients can get free medicines from pharmaceutical companies Fri, 09 May 2008 18:46:00 EST
Two years ago Joe Commons was struggling to afford his prescription medications. His diabetes had forced him into early retirement from his career as a mechanical designer, and his wife's $24,000 salary didn't cover their expenses. ... - By EMILY MUHLHAUSEN Columbia News Service

Self-injury by teens is a growing wave Fri, 09 May 2008 18:56:00 EST
"I feel relieved and less anxious after I cut. The emotional pain slowly slips away into the physical pain." ... - By JANE E. BRODY The New York Times

Surgeon provokes a snit with book about mom's snip Fri, 09 May 2008 18:58:00 EST
In the waiting room of a bustling plastic surgery practice in Bal Harbour, Fla., a woman in fatigues waits to talk about her upcoming procedures to plump her lips and liposuction her belly before she is sent to Iraq. ... - By LEONORA LAPETER ANTON St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times

A match for every taste Fri, 09 May 2008 18:33:00 EST
For every woman who has her heart set on a pouffy princess wedding gown, you'll find another who wants a sleek sheath. The good news for next year's brides is that there is a gown out there to suit any taste. ... - By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL The Associated Press

Ovenbirds: the teachers of the forest Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
"Teacher, teacher, teacher..." ... - By JULIE HART Correspondent

Now is the time to pull out some crankbait Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
When the surface temps climb past the 50-degree mark, the smart bass fisherman knows that good times are coming. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass will be cruising the shallows looking for easy meals to fatten up on before spawning. From mid-May through June one of the best baits to pull out of the tackle box, is the reliable old crankbait. ... - By KRIS MARTIN Correspondent

Aerobic hiker sees the aesthetic light in Vermont's woods and meadows Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
My wife Yvonne and I have very different theories about hiking. I have always been a full-tilt boogie-type who strives for the aerobic benefit in a hike. Yvonne has always been more interested in seeing what she could see, not quite lollygagging, but looking around at the birds, flowers and trees. ... - By CHUCK CLARINO Staff Writer

Many species of wildlife thrive along power lines Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
What once must have seemed to resemble an eyesore is now considered a blessing. ... - By DENNIS JENSEN Staff Writer

A nesting hen gives this morning special meaning Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
CASTLETON -- There were hunters who came out of the woods that day with a tom over their shoulders. There were probably plenty of turkey hunters who got to hear a bird gobbling but just couldn't get that bird in close enough to close the deal. ...

Aldermen consider shutting off fluoride : Board seeks public input as cost nearly doubles Mon, 12 May 2008 23:18:00 EST
The city aldermen want to know how much Rutlanders value their teeth. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Herald Staff

Local First: City merchants must unite Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Thriving or even surviving in downtowns is oftentimes too much for any business to bear. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Herald Staff

Motorcyclist held on $50,000 after long police chase Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Police said a motorcyclist led them on a recent chase from Rutland to Pittsford that didn't come to an end until the man crashed his bike. ... - By DAWSON RASPUZZI Herald Staff

Noise complaint leads to felony charge for Rutland woman Mon, 12 May 2008 20:24:00 EST
A noise dispute ended in a felony charge for a Rutland woman, according to police. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff

Soft-stone carving weekend scheduled Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
SHELBURNE -- The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites curious individuals to join them for a soft-stone hand-carving weekend at Shelburne Farms on May 31 and June 1. ...

Hospital to conduct annual drill Saturday Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
On Saturday, Rutland Regional Medical Center will conduct its annual emergency management training drill from 8 to 10 a.m. ...

CERT class slated at police barracks Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Addison County's Community Emergency Response Team will hold a basic CERT class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and May 28 at the Vermont State Police barracks on Route 7 in New Haven. ...

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