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Welch to face Democratic primary challenger
Craig Hill of Montpelier said he hopes to tap into discontent among Democrats and use well-placed ads to overcome the $1 million Welch has in the bank to win the Democratic nomination in September.
Banking on making a difference
Annie Gould of Northfield, Northfield Savings Bank Foundation president, makes a point during a meeting of the Hunger Council of Washington County at the Statehouse in Montpelier.
BARRE -- Cris Michaud of Northfield picked up his third win of the auto racing season in the Times Argus Mid-Season Championship at Thunder Road on Thursday night.
Gifford Medical Center, Randolph
A son, Aiden Fredrick Gonier, was born June 3, 2008, to Crystal Skinner of South Royalton.
Lt. Gov. candidates voice opinions on sex offenders
Two Vermont Democrats are vying for the party's nomination to run against Dubie in the general election and both take different approaches to how the state deals with sex offenders.
Matt White Takes First Late Model Win
Late Model stock car rookie Matt White of Northfield earned his first career victory at Barre's Thunder Road on Thursday night in the 50-lap Charter Communications Trophy Dash.
Last October the Northfield school district brought two drug-sniffing dogs in to conduct a search of the high school.
Increase in school bus use projected
' Students riding on the Northfield School District's buses may notice something new on their daily sojourn to school this year: more company.
Farm museum finds it's tough pulling for funds
High fuel prices, the three-day holiday weekend and, ironically, perfect weather resulted in a sparse turnout at Sunday's field day events organized by the Vermont Agricultural Museum.
Second Democrat Enters Lt. Gov. Race
A second Democrat is entering the race for Vermont's lieutenant governor, setting up a primary race to choose a candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Brian Dubie.
Could there be two Democrats for Lt. Gov.?
Those seeking a Democratic candidate to run for lieutenant governor this year could find themselves with a choice and a primary.
Vermont governor hit by pie during parade
A Northfield, Vermont man is facing simple assault charges that he hit Vermont Governor Jim Douglas in the face with a cream pie while the governor was marching in the Independence Day parade in the state ...
Man charged with passing bad checks
Jamin Bradley, 31, of Barre, was charged Wednesday with passing bad checks in Northfield.
Barre school lunch program finds a summer niche
A small girl in a pink bathing suit padded up to a long table in the bath house of the city swimming pool and asked the man holding a pair of tongs, "Could I have a hamburger or hot dog?" She took a paper plate ...
' Northfield students matched or exceeded statewide averages in standardized test scores this year, according to results released by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Northfield's Freeman will run for Lt. Gov. post
There is a Democrat running for Lieutenant governor: Blogger, school board member and upholsterer Nate Freeman said Monday he will try to unseat incumbent Republican Brian Dubie this fall.
Residents shaken by missing child
The reality of Brooke Bennett's disappearance really hit Jennifer Emmons when detectives stopped by the Randolph Village Laundromat to ask questions.
Michaud drives to Governor's Cup
BARRE -- Late Model stock car driver Cris Michaud of Northfield halted Eric Williams' Vermont Governor's Cup 100 streak Thursday at Thunder Road International Speedbowl.
Celebrating Vermont College of Fine Arts
June 24, 2008 - Union Institute & University and Vermont College of Fine Arts today announced they have completed the purchase agreement for the historic Vermont College campus and the three Master of Fine Arts ...
Hands-on history Vermont History Expo showcases state's industries
A "wicker basket casket" used to pick up human roadkill in Northfield back in the horse-and-buggy days very nearly made its way to the Vermont History Expo at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds this weekend.