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Mistrial declared in case of fatal wreck Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:59:00 EST
Vermont State Police issue an apology for "causing the mistrial" in the case of Kristy O'Meara, 32, of Wells River, who is charged with negligent operation in a Jan. 9, 2007 crash in Newbury

Old North End worried about quality of life Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST
Crime numbers are down, yet it doesn't feel that way for many residents in Burlington's Old North End this summer. | Related coverage, 2003: Old North End group fights back

Tribe members work to save native tongue Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:44:00 EST
Abenaki leaders in Vermont work to revive their ancestors' language, which is endangered of being lost forever. | On the Web: Koasek Abenaki | On the Web: White Pine Association

Noise complaints halt Burlington trolleys Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:26:00 EST
To some residents, the squealing brakes and rumbling motors of Burlington's trolleys were a constant nuisance.

Milton voters approve school budget Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:21:00 EST
Milton residents voted Tuesday 728-670 for the passage of a $23,245,518 school budget, the third vote on the issue.

Arson suspected in Burlington parking garage fire Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:22:00 EST
A Jeep Grand Cherokee inside the garage was apparently set ablaze just after midnight on Monday

Essex tax bill to compensate residents Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A credit will equal about $266 for the average Essex Junction taxpayer with a home property value worth $266,000.

Rep. Jim Hutchinson dies at home Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Rep. Jim Hutchinson, a two-term Democrat from Randolph, was found dead Monday at his home, apparently of natural and unexpected causes.

Students produce art to inspire young voters Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A St. Michael's College class project this summer was to push voter participation, which they did with their own aesthetic and a dash of wit and a few memorable yarns from the polls.

Family sells Shelburne Travelodge to N.J. firm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:18:00 EST
PCH Corp. of Shelburne sold the 72-unit hotel on Shelburne Road to OHM LLC of New Jersey for $2,030,000, according to the Shelburne Town Clerk's office.

Protecting the Winooski Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
Friends of the Winooski River hopes to expand activities and membership and work with a growing list of organizations

REVIEW: Fun at the diner, so shut up and enjoy it Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
'Pump Boys and Dinettes' wrap up St. Michael's Playhouse season

Horoscope Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Today's predictions

My Turn: War powers reform misdirected Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:32:00 EST
Given the post-9/11 political ethos, the two-thirds requirement means a significant loss of congressional power.

Editorial: Campaign blame game fails to serve voters Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:21:00 EST
What voters need is a clear statement of how Vermont can endure our current difficulties.

Column: Obama's dangerous expectations Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
If Obama is elected president ... he will have to immediately solve at least some of the problems he has promised to solve.

Letters to the Editor Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Each year the Free Press receives thousands of letters. Here are today's letters.

Yankee's future Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
So maybe Vermont Yankee is not so important to Vermont after all. ...

Revisiting the Depression Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
It is the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. That's the description economists now commonly use for the mortgage meltdown and the larger credit crisis that have wracked the nation. ...

Aldermen to vote on offender ordinance Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:07:00 EST
The city aldermen like the plan Barre has adopted for keeping sex offenders away from children. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Herald Staff

Spread of mold worries officials Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
City officials are worried that a fungal outbreak at the Eastman's building in downtown Rutland could be a health hazard, but the owner of the building said Tuesday he's having the building cleaned and may sell it soon. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Herald Staff

Man held on repeat assault charge Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A Castleton man released in March after a domestic assault conviction was held without bail Tuesday on charges of allegedly beating up the same woman again Monday. ... - By DAWSON RASPUZZI Herald Staff

Six weeks later, Clem's remains closed Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
The bad news, Clem's & Co. owner Geraldine Knox said Tuesday, is that she cannot say when she will reopen. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff

Westside musician tours with his eponymous band Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With Alison Krauss touring this summer with Robert Plant, the guys in her band, Union Station, had some time to kill, like enough to read biographies of all 43 presidents and maybe paint their houses and their neighbors' houses, too. ... - By JOHN GEROME The Associated Press

Town wrangles over new hire Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRANDON -- Planning Commission Chairman Ethan Swift asserted his board's role in choosing a new town official Monday. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff

Hawkins elected Pawlet town clerk Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
PAWLET -- Debra A. Hawkins was elected as the new town clerk Tuesday, beating out her rival Bob Bryant by a vote of 143 to 76. ...

Driver, children hurt in Bridport rollover Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRIDPORT -- Vermont State Police said a Jericho woman and two children were hurt when her car turned over after going off the road and into a culvert Monday morning. ...

Accused flasher pleads innocence Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A North Clarendon man who pushed back his arraignment date on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and violating conditions of release in Rutland District Court on Monday pleaded innocent to the charges on Tuesday. ...

Thirst quencher Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:05:00 EST
Kristen Switzer sells lemonade at her stand in Rutland Town on Tuesday afternoon. ...

The Sky This Week: Arrow in the sky Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:55:00 EST
In the southern corner of the Summer Triangle, just north of the brilliant star Altair, is a small group of dim stars that has looked like an arrow to many different peoples. This is Sagitta, the arrow. To the Sumerians, it was the arrow loosed by the god Marduk to slay the monster of chaos; to the Greeks it was the arrow shot by Apollo killing the vulture devouring Prometheus. To early Christians, it was the lance that pierced Jesus' side. Others have seen as the arrow of Cupid. ... - By DR. ERROL POMERANCE

Zoning administrator blasts board Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRANDON -- Acting Zoning Administrator Charles Jakiela delivered a ferocious rebuke to the Select Board Monday. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff

Accused flasher delays his plea Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
A North Clarendon man charged in several alleged flashing incidents, most recently at a McDonald's drive-thru in Rutland, was held for lack of $50,000 bail. ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Herald Staff

Secrets of a centenarian: City resident celebrates milestone, reveals key to a long life Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
At 100 years old, June K. Salander is sharp as a tack. ... - By TERRY BADMAN Herald Correspondent

Petitioners push for Wallingford post office move Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
WALLINGFORD -- A growing number of residents want the Wallingford Post Office moved to another site within the same zip code. ... - By SANDI SWITZER Herald Correspondent

Douglas assesses town fire damage Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
SPRINGFIELD -- The owner of the Lincoln/McKinley Block in downtown Springfield, damaged by water and smoke in the fire that gutted the neighboring Ellis Block earlier this month, said it would... ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Herald Staff

Deal made in stab case Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BENNINGTON -- An East Dorset man pleaded guilty to charges that he stabbed the mother of his child last year and then tried to convince her not to testify about it in court under a plea agreement... ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff

Man denies senior assault Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION -- A New Hampshire man is facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted after denying charges he assaulted a 73-year-old man and sent him to the hospital. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN Herald Staff

Driver found dead after crash Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
CHESTER -- Police are awaiting the autopsy results of a Londonderry man found dead after running his truck into a house Sunday morning. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN Herald Staff

Armed robber hits motel Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BENNINGTON -- A man armed with a gun robbed the Paradise Motor Inn on Main Street on Monday night around 11 p.m., according to police. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff

Airport set to offer Boston flights in fall Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
LEBANON, N.H. -- Lebanon Municipal Airport will offer commercial passenger flights to Boston this fall, instead of New York. ...

Progressive legislator stands for re-election Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROCHESTER -- Rep. Sandy Haas announced she will seek re-election in November to continue representing Windsor-Rutland 2, which encompasses Bethel, Pittsfield, Rochester and Stockbridge. ...

Pownal man charged with assault, mischief Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
POWNAL -- Police arrested a local man and charged him with assault and unlawful mischief after the man allegedly pelted another man with stones and smashed the windows of his minivan on Saturday. ...

FM, Red Sox radio returns Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
SPRINGFIELD -- Red Sox fans rejoice! After a 10-year absence, FM radio has returned to town, allowing more listeners to follow local news and root for the home team. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN Herald Staff

Tubing mishap leads to rescue Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
TOWNSHEND -- Police said two Massachusetts women had to be rescued from the West River Saturday night after they went tubing without life jackets. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN Herald Staff

Resident proposes year-round tennis Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
BENNINGTON -- A local businessman is planning to build three tennis courts enclosed by a year-round, heated and air-conditioned dome at Leonard J. Black Park. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff

Man cited for grand larceny at Stratton Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
WINHALL -- A Puerto Rican man was cited for grand larceny on Saturday after police said an investigation revealed he had stolen more than $1,500 worth of personal items, including jewelry, clothing... ...

Bifano to run for secretary of state Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Eugene Bifano, a Warren Republican, will run for secretary of state this year. ...

Town's property taxes set to rise Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
SPRINGFIELD -- Property taxes are going up 2.6 percent for residents of Springfield, and about double that increase for nonresidential property owners and owners of commercial property. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Herald Staff

Vt. battles injury bug as Shrine game nears Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
MERIDEN, N.H. -- The players had a little deeper meaning of the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl's purpose when they returned to practice this week after making their visit to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Springfield, Mass. That meaning was a little more personal for Rutland's Jon Bassett, Vermont's free safety. ... - By TOM HALEY Herald Staff

Corrupt referee to serve 15 months Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy admitted that he'd brought shame on his profession Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to 15 months behind bars for a gambling scandal that still has the league on the defensive. ... - By TOM HAYS The Associated Press

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