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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:38 am

Shaftsbury News

Local news for Shaftsbury, VT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

14 hrs ago | The Bennington Banner

Couple rebuilds barn, life

On a misty February morning, fire crews responded to a report of a structural fire on Dermody Road.

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Related Topix: Bennington College

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Rutland Herald

Pownal man denies guilt in forcible teen sex case

A Pownal man could face life in prison if convicted on charges stemming from a police accusation that he forced a 13-year-old girl to have sex with him when he was 19 years old.

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Related Topix: Pownal, VT, Bennington, VT

Sun Jul 13, 2008

The Bennington Banner

DSLexpansion to benefit Bennington County

A recently announced expansion of digital subscriber line service by Fairpoint Communications will affect a large swath of Bennington County.

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Related Topix: Dorset, VT, East Dorset, VT, North Bennington, VT, Bennington County, VT

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Rutland Herald

Molestation charges balance on judge decision

If a judge rules that police violated the rights of a man accused of shooting his former brother-in-law to death last year, charges that he molested at least three children may be thrown out.

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Related Topix: North Bennington, VT, Bennington County, VT, Bennington, VT, Violent Crime

Vermont State Police Department of Pu...

Disorderly Conduct at a Structure Fire

Upon arrival at a structure fire at 39 Mountain Road in Woodford, Assistant Fire Chief Walter Clark of the Bennington Rural Volunteer Fire Dept observed 50 year old Thomas Regan of Wolcott CT attempting to put ...

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire, Bennington, VT, Vermont

The Bennington Banner

Foxholes and faith

There is a saying attributed to World War II news correspondent Ernie Pyle that there are no atheists in foxholes.

1 comment

Wed Jul 09, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Shaftsbury man pleads not guilty to aggravated assault charge

A Shaftsbury man was released on conditions after being arraigned in Bennington District Court on Monday on a charge that he attacked a man with a knife.

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Related Topix: Bennington, VT

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Rutland Herald

Felony knife charges denied

A Shaftsbury man and a local teenage girl pleaded innocent on Monday to felony charges that they had been involved in an incident on Sunday where another man was threatened with a knife, according to police.

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Related Topix: Bennington, VT

Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Bennington Banner

$25,000 bail set in sexual assault case

A Shaftsbury man was ordered held on $25,000 bail after a weight of evidence hearing in Bennington District Court on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Bennington, VT, Bennington County, VT

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Tchaikovsky this isn't

It is easy to sympathize with the owners of Southern Vermont Orchards when, after a recent crop loss they estimated at $600,000, they purchased a $30,000 Hail Banger Cannon in an effort to avoid further damage ...

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Pownal, VT, Bennington, VT, Opinion

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Route 7 exit may open sooner than expected

Officials say a Route 7 exit, closed as part of construction on the northern leg of the Bennington Bypass, could be reopened earlier than expected.

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Related Topix: North Bennington, VT, Bennington, VT

Mon Jun 30, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Police seize marijuana

Police seized more than a pound of marijuana from a Pownal residence Monday night.

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Related Topix: Pownal, VT, Bennington, VT

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Rutland Herald

Town to ruff up canine owners

Who let the dogs out? No matter who it was, it's time to reconsider because the town of Manchester is planning a crackdown on those dog owners who have left their dogs off the list of registered dogs.

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Related Topix: Arlington, VT, Manchester, VT

Thu Jun 26, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Northshire teachers retire

Two elementary school mainstays and one free-spirited high school art teacher recently packed up their lesson plans and said goodbye to life in the classroom.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids

Tue Jun 24, 2008

The Bennington Banner

District Court

The following cases were heard in Bennington District Court on Monday: Luke Shaw, 21, of Webb Street in Bennington pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic assault, disorderly conduct, vehicle operation ...

1 comment

Related Topix: Bennington, VT

Sun Jun 22, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Parents learn about pre-k in Shaftsbury

The Shaftsbury School District held an informational session Wednesday night for parents interested in its proposed preschool program.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Fri Jun 20, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Montgomery takes CDC helm

An interim Southwest Vermont Career Development Center director was appointed by a narrow margin Monday while the search to find a permanent replacement continues.

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

Vermont State Police Department of Pu...

Burglary - Information Requested

On May 20, 2008 State Police in Shaftsbury responded to the West Rupert Post Office for a report of a burglary.

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Related Topix: West-Rupert, VT, Vermont

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Rutland Herald

MAU sends three to Ivy League

Mount Anthony Union High School seniors Maureen Stimola, Neil Howard and Chris Allison aren't sure what they'll do when they get to college in the fall after graduating tonight, but they're certain to do it in ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Bennington, VT

Sat Jun 14, 2008

The Bennington Banner

Persevering in tough times

Despite some difficult times, Crystal Careau, a member of the Mount Anthony Union High School class of 2008, will be going on to college with a full scholarship.

7 comments

Related Topix: Bennington, VT, Burlington Metro, Burlington, VT

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