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6 hrs ago | Boston.com

Artist oversees installation of steel pieces at Emerson Umbrella

It was raining hard when David Stromeyer, fresh from hauling thousands of pounds of painted steel from Vermont, put on his work gloves.

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Related Topix: Concord, MA

11 hrs ago | VermontGuides.com

Stewarts Bakery

When California native Stewart Ruth opened Stewart's Bakery in 1987, his idea for baking bread like he had known growing up in Europe was ahead of the curve.

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Williston, VT, Stowe, VT, Burlington, VT

16 hrs ago | Seven Days

Back to the Drawing Board: Why Burlington's Redistricting Process Is Breaking Down

Burlington's first attempt to redraw its electoral map failed last year when a politically gridlocked city council punted the job of redistricting to a panel of mostly neighborhood volunteers.

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Related Topix: Burlington, VT, Adamant, VT

20 hrs ago | The Norwalk Daily Voice

CEO Of Norwalk's Multiple Myeloma Foundation Honored By UVM

New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont.

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Related Topix: New Canaan, CT, Norwalk, CT

Yesterday | Hotel Online

Brent Truax Appointed as the General Manager of the 149-room Sierra...

Brent will be working alongside resort owners Nancy and Jim Demetriades in overseeing the operation of Mammoth Lakes' newest premier resort.

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Related Topix: Mammoth Lakes, CA, University of New Hampshire

Wed May 22, 2013

NBC Action News

Spelling Bee Champs: Where are they now?

John Paola won the 1977 Scripps National Spelling Bee with the word "cambist." He is now working as a veterinarian in Maryland.

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Seven Days

A Bike-Friendly Burlington Remains More Aspiration than Reality

It was easy for a merry band of riders to imagine the future of bicycling in Burlington last week as they took, ironically, a pedal into the past.

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Related Topix: Burlington, VT

The Vermont Standard

Walter Hutchins Obituary

Walter overcame many personal obstacles and a Celebration of his life will take place with friends and family to be announced at a later date for Walter Hutchins, 56, who passed away at Westchester County Hospital on May 10 from complications, resulting from injuries sustained in a tragic bicycling accident, while riding with friends in North ... (more)

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Related Topix: North Salem, NY, Salem, NY, University of Utah

Tue May 21, 2013

Examiner.com

Author Douglas Smith enchanted as he discussed 'Former People' at The Adolphus

Acclaimed historian Douglas Smith was the featured writer at the Authors at The Adolphus series on Tuesday.

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Sun May 19, 2013

WCAX-TV Burlington

Graduation day at UVM

College graduation season is in full swing -- and Sunday in Burlington it was a big one.

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Related Topix: Burlington, VT, Wynton Marsalis, Jazz

EurekAlert!

Kinks and curves at the nanoscale

Frederic Sansoz, a professor of engineering at the University of Vermont, works at the intersection of nanotechnology and materials science.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Science

Sat May 18, 2013

Wynton Marsalis fan club

Live Webcast: Wynton speaking at University of Vermont's commencement ceremony

Acclaimed jazz and classical musician Wynton Marsalis will be the featured speaker at the University of Vermont's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2013 .

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Related Topix: Wynton Marsalis, Jazz

CNN

Famous faces: 2013 graduation speakers

Every spring, college commencement addresses offer a chance to hear life lessons from a who's who of politicians, scientists, tech leaders and artists.

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Fri May 17, 2013

MediLexicon

Exercise Lowers Risk Of Lung And Colorectal Cancer Among Middle Aged Men

New research conducted by researchers at the University of Vermont reveals that middle-aged men who engage in a lot of cardiovascular exercise are at a reduced risk of suffering from lung and colorectal cancer.

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Related Topix: Colorectal Health, Medicine

Thu May 16, 2013

The Nation

Green Mountain College to Divest From Fossil Fuels

Kudos to Green Mountain College for its announcement this week that it is committing to divest its $3.1 million endowment from companies profiting from fossil fuels.

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Related Topix: Green Mountain College, Vermont, Vermont Government, Middlebury College, US News, Liberal Political News

KMIZ

A workout a day may keep cancer away

Less cancer treatment may be better, and being in good physical shape may help keep cancer away, according to the latest research being presented at the largest convergence of cancer experts worldwide.

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KFVS12

Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later

Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

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Related Topix: Colorectal Health, Medicine, Oncology, Prostate Cancer

USA Today

Researcher works to unlock mysteries of migraines

As if migraine weren't bad enough or widespread enough , it also comes with a stigma that often renders it invisible.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Migraine, Headache, Neurology

Wed May 15, 2013

Seven Days

Eyewitness: Collage Artist Ben Peberdy

White River Junction artist Benjamin Peberdy doesn't sign his name to the collages he creates, he brands them with a logo.

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Related Topix: White River Junction, VT, Thetford, VT, Barre, VT, Burlington, VT

Tue May 14, 2013

CNN

's Gut Check for May 14, 2013

TABLES TURNED: JUSTICE TO EXAMINE IRS ACTIONS a Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday he has ordered an investigation into the IRS targeting conservative groups.

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Related Topix: Eric Holder, Nixon, NV, US Politics, US News