East-Poultney News

This year's Poultney Independence Day celebration will be held on Friday, July 4 with the theme "Our American Heritage." The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce will provide prizes for float entries for the July ...

“The disturbing factor is that he didn't stop”

A Poultney man facing a series of charges for allegedly driving into a pedestrian and killing him last summer was back in court on Tuesday to argue for amended conditions of his release. via Rutland Herald

Vermont State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in West Rutland. Police say they went to a home at 76 Smith St. via Burlington Free Press

The nation's economic downturn is reaching Vermont, with a rise in foreclosures. via Rutland Herald

SUNDERLAND After two years Sunderland Elementary School Principal Paul Schreiber is moving on. via Manchester Journal

“It's a very, very serious problem where we have a very, very serious responsibility.”

Efforts are under way in Vermont to build suitable shelter for homeless veterans, but officials warned lawmakers recently that conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan may spill a new generation of war-traumatized ... via Rutland Herald

A longtime federal magistrate judge in Vermont with ties to Rutland is retiring. via Rutland Herald

“It could be housing or more green space or a lot of different things.”

Rutland County made out big and small Tuesday when the state Agency of Commerce and Community Development awarded a $500,000 loan to Vermont Tubbs in Brandon and a $15,000 planning grant to help update the ... via Rutland Herald

MONTPELIER -- Although he was nicknamed 'Silent Cal,' former President Calvin Coolidge has been selected for enshrinement in the Vermont Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. via BurlingtonFreePress.com

“Then it dropped to 420 in or around Wales Street.”

A broken power line caused more than 400 customers in downtown Rutland to be without electricity for two hours Friday afternoon. via Rutland Herald

“We'll be keeping a close eye on it.”

A mix of warm weather and steady rain caused water levels to rise across the state, and parts of Vermont are expected to see minor flooding over the weekend. via Rutland Herald

The Rotary Clubs of Vermont and southern New Hampshire are seeking candidates for a one-month, all-expense-paid Group Study Exchange to the Philippines next Feb. via Rutland Herald

“At the same time, its officer-involved shootings fell 54 percent and its fatal shootings fell 31 percent.”

Attorney General William Sorrell said Monday that Brattleboro police used excessive force in two incidents in July in which they used Tasers to shock people they were dealing with, but that officers would not ... via Burlington Free Press

“Because I haven't had a chance to review everything for trial, I feel the matter is being rushed. I've had limited involvement in my case.”

Murder suspect Brian Rooney and his defense attorney have until April 14 to try to repair their relationship before Judge Michael Kupersmith will consider appointing a replacement lawyer, the judge ordered ... via Burlington Free Press

The Hayes Foundation Odyssey of the Mind team earned first place and a Renatra Fusca Award for creativity at the Vermont Odyssey of the Mind Tournament in Hinesburg on March 8. Making up the team are Fair Haven ... via Rutland Herald

“What I know, and I think I know as much as anyone at the plant, is that we have no plans to move in that direction that was proposed earlier”

In November of 2005, Ben & Jerry's officials unveiled plans to transform their Waterbury ice cream factory into a spectacular ice-cream theme park. via Rutland Herald

“I mention the chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee because we really need a reevaluation of priorities”

There are some indications that U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont could, if Democrats retain control of the U.S. Senate, become chairman of the extremely powerful Appropriations Committee. via Rutland Herald

“And I think our report to the Legislature will reflect that.”

A legislative committee charged with hearing Vermonters' views on same-sex marriage will release its long-awaited report next month, but members are tight-lipped as to what its final contents will be. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

“Whether it's keeping Vermont Yankee, buying more power from out of state, getting renewables in the mix a little bit more - I think people are focusing on sort of the small snippets of that and not really seeing the big picture as much”

The state wants to know how the public feels about Vermont Yankee. It's part of the process for determining whether the nuclear plant should close in four years or stay open for another 20. via WCAX-TV Burlington

Up to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow is expected to fall in western Windham County by this evening, according to the National Weather Service in Burlington. via Burlington Free Press