Apr 16, 2008 | Burlington Free Press
Senate votes on Abenaki bill, but it may be too late
“I just don't think we're there yet”
Senators settled Tuesday on a possible solution to the elusive problem of how to help Vermont's Abenaki meet federal rules for marketing arts and crafts, but it might be too late for the bill to make it through ... via Burlington Free Press
“It's cold comfort to the public”
An attorney for the unions representing workers at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, whose members also do work at the Vermont Yankee plant, urged the Public Service Board Thursday to sharply scrutinize the ... via Rutland Herald
Senate doubles limit on raw milk sales
The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill to raise the limit from 25 to 50 quarts a day of raw, unpasteurized milk a farmer may sell from the farm. via Burlington Free Press
Senators approve education shake-up
“The game they play is one of defense”
Searching for a way to shake up the state's education system, the Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill dissolving the State Board of Education and making the top state school official an appointee of ... via Rutland Herald
Energy bill nears passage, but not without questions
“It's big government demanding you do things that are already being done.”
MONTPELIER -- When the Governor's Climate Change Commission came out with its report last fall and didn't include all the recommendations of a larger group, senators said they'd pass legislation forcing the ... via BurlingtonFreePress.com
“That's not a David and Goliath situation, it's King Kong and an ant”
"It's a real strain. I never thought it would be with an economy car, but it is," says Karen Kevra of Montpelier. via WCAX-TV Burlington
“As tight as it is for the state, it's even tighter for these families.”
To celebrate maple sugaring season Barton Academy and Graded School served a traditional Vermont breakfast; sausage, pancakes, berries, whipped cream, and of course-- the sweet stuff. via WCAX-TV Burlington
Housing cost, wage disparity grows wider
“Every year it becomes harder for Vermonters to find housing they can afford”
Those accustomed to wringing their hands over the unaffordability of housing in Vermont have reason to squeeze harder, thanks to the release Tuesday of an annual report that details the gap between housing ... via Burlington Free Press
Rising musician to raise roof at Higher Ground
“I try to be as honest as I can, with everyone and with myself. It's hard to be honest with yourself. "It's a daily practice, to really look inside and be clear about who you are and what you want to do. It never ends.”
The up-and-coming Ryan Montbleau Band performs in South Burlington tonight. Ryan Montbleau Band The Ryan Montbleau Band will perform tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 14 Williston Road in ... via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Young lawyers set green agenda
“If you can't work with people in the federal government, you have to go around them.”
Among themselves, the lawyers and law students didn't mince words at Friday's conference: When it comes to saving the planet, the present Bush Administration is still dropping the ball. via BurlingtonFreePress.com
Police looking for beer bandit
Vermont State Police say they are looking for an unidentified man who stole beer from the Orleans One Stop earlier this month. via Burlington Free Press
“In the case of Judge Hayes, elemental concepts (of law) taken for granted by lawyers and our clients are lacking”
Vermont lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to retain five judges for new terms, and reappointed a sixth -- but by a much narrower margin. via Burlington Free Press
Abenaki bands protest proposed change in recognition process
“I've been going through this my entire life with the state of Vermont, the Attorney General's office”
Three Vermont Abenaki bands and some former members of a Governor's Commission on Native American Affairs said Thursday they were insulted by a proposed process for recognizing the Abenakis and didn't trust ... via Rutland Herald
House gives nod to affordable housing bill
“This is a voluntary program. No town has to partake of this”
The House gave preliminary approval to a bill designed to encourage the development of affordable housing Tuesday after what was among the most heated - and longest - debates on the House floor so far this ... via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Deer herd meetings begin Wednesday
WATERBURY -- Those with an interest in Vermont's white-tailed deer will want to attend one of the five annual public meetings being held this month by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to discuss the deer ... via BurlingtonFreePress.com
Douglas seeks independent review of Yankee
“The value of this plant is escalating. The money is there.”
Gov. Jim Douglas decided Wednesday to jump-start the process to have an independent assessment of the safety and reliability of the Entergy Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant rather than wait for lawmakers to ... via Burlington Free Press
Illuzzi mulls review of burial laws
“I think it's probably a very good idea”
A Springfield man's petition to relocate a cemetery in Hartland has prompted a state senator to consider holding hearings to revisit the state's burial laws. via Rutland Herald
311 brings its celebrated live show back to Burlington: March 18 at Municipal Auditorium
“People see us as more than just a band”
Party of five: The Los Angeles-based band 311 returns to Burlington for the first time since 2001 with a March 18 show at Memorial Auditorium. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Artist rocks series to smithereens
“We really wanted to bring back performers in the winter”
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: Local News The After Dark Music Series wrapped up its 13th season Saturday night at the Middlebury United Methodist Church with a performance by a local favorite and mainstay - ... via The Middlebury Campus
Pedestrian hit by car suffers minor injuries
A man walking down snow-covered Main Street in Lyndonville suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car, according to police. via Burlington Free Press