Apr 21, 2008 | Burlington Free Press
Comics group launches free monthly publication
“It's something we're giving to the larger community - it becomes a part of people's lives as they pick it up and read it at the burrito shop or whatever every month.”
In celebration of TV Turn-Off Week, the Trees & Hills comics group are launching a free monthly comics flyer that will be available at select locations in New England, including Vermont. via Burlington Free Press
FairPoint CEO aims to prove skeptics wrong
“We don't know what it'll be, but when it does we'll be ready for it and we'll fix it.”
Fairpoint Communications Inc. CEO Gene Johnson dismissed a plunge in the stock price as he talked up his company's plans a day after completing a $2.3 billion deal for Verizon's wired telephone and Internet ... via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Thief robs equipment from ice shanty
Vermont State Police say they are investigating the theft last week of equipment from an ice shanty on Seymour Lake. via Burlington Free Press
Police: Shooting Suspect is Shooting Victim
Police say an alleged shooting during a gun sale, was made up. Back in December, 40-year-old James Joerg told police he was shot in the arm at the Seymour Lake Market in Morgan. via WCAX-TV Burlington
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OWNER: Nancy Leduc CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT TENANTS: Jim and Wendy Morgan Swanton, VT On 02/20/2008 at approximately 2:50 PM a resident of Laroe Street was returning home from school when she ... via Vermont State Police Department of Pu...
Big Ideas: Epic from the Kingdom
“I'm not trying to write history or biography. I'm trying to write a gripping poem, or series of poems.”
This story is Part II in a Free Press series called Big Ideas highlighting people across the state who innovate in science, medicine, literature and art. via Burlington Free Press
“I think it means more to us, I would say to come out and show support because all the support the other schools showed us.”
The Virginia Tech community knows firsthand the pain and suffering those at Northern Illinois are experiencing after last week's deadly shootings in DeKalb. via WSET-TV Lynchburg
“It's so good to be in Burlington, Vt., and I thank y'all for coming”
It's a strong week for local music, or at least music that used to be local. Americana-folk duo Avi and Celia left Vermont for Boston last year, but they've got a nice little fan base here on the West Coast of ... via BurlingtonFreePress.com
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Incendiary House Fire - Information Requested
VICTIM: Debra Blier CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morgan, VT On 12-28-2007 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Derby Line Fire Department responded to 256 Toad Pond Road in Morgan, VT for a house fire. via Vermont State Police Department of Pu...
Police say Morgan house fire was intentionally set
Police say an intentionally set fire destroyed a house in Morgan Friday evening. via Burlington Free Press
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INCIDENT: Reported Shooting CASE #: 07B204745 TROOPER: Det. Sgt. Jason Letourneau STATION: Derby Barracks CONTACT #: 802-334-8881 DATE/TIME: 12/15/07 @ approx. via Vermont State Police Department of Pu...
Man shot at Seymour Lake Market
MORGAN -- Vermont State Police are looking for a man who reportedly shot another man in the arm at Seymour Lake Market in Morgan Saturday. via BurlingtonFreePress.com
Firearms stolen from vehicles in Morgan
MORGAN -- State Police are looking for information connected with the thefts Monday of firearms from two vehicles that were parked at residences on Toad Pond Road in Morgan. via BurlingtonFreePress.com
A theater festival like the weather here -- if you don't like it,...
“This is a truly unique form. Theatre-goers should come because they love live theater. Playwrights and actors. What more could you ask for.”
The Actors Theatre Playhouse's first 10 Minute Play Festival opens tonight and runs for six performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. via The Brattleboro Reformer
AG Settles Claims Of Lead Law Violations With NEK Landlords
“We are pleased that these parties have reached an agreement with the state to ensure that they will comply with the law, and hope that other landlords and contractors will heed the warning implicit in these settlements”
Newport area landlords Doug and Vivian Spates will spend $150,000 to cover or remove lead paint on residential property across the Northeast Kingdom in a settlement reached with Vermont Attorney General William ... via The Caledonian Record