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Town to pay fired police chief $275K
The town of Brattleboro settled its legal fight with its former police chief, agreeing to pay John Martin $275,000. Martin was fired in November 2007 by the Brattleboro Select Board on the recommendation of then-interim Town Manager Barbara Sondag.
We're an arts town ... it's time to say so
As one circulates in the Brattleboro area community it becomes clear either through declaration or just through observation that in fact Brattleboro seems to attract/retain and/or produce artistic types.
Access to justice denied - Part I
Imagine if you had a crisis in your family or business and you sought to have it resolved in one of Vermont's courts - Superior, District, Family, Small Claims or Probate - only to find out that the court were closed.
Part public service but mostly good-old-fashioned fun, the Green Mountain Wireless Society took to the airwaves for Radio Days during the weekend at Rutland High School.
Boglioli Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter
A Windham County man charged with murder was convicted of a lesser charge. David Boglioli, 60, was charged with second-degree murder.
County projects awarded grants
Three Windham County projects have received funding through the Vermont Community Change Program, according to Gov.
Bank teller charged with embezzlement
A New Hampshire woman is facing charges she embezzled money from a Bellows Falls bank.
The northeastern bulrush knows about survival. The rare, slender plant, which is a federally endangered species, is found in pockets around wetlands in the Northeast.
Relay for Life raises funds for those battling cancer
With many households having trouble paying their daily bills because of the current economic crisis, having to pay medical bills can be a make-or-break proposition.
Windham County may qualify for fed energy block grants
A narrow definition of what constitutes a county government meant counties in all of the New England states did not qualify for energy efficiency community development block grants that were being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the stimulus package.
Witness to killing balks at trial
One of the key prosecution witnesses in David Boglioli's murder trial refused to verify the truthfulness of his pretrial deposition Tuesday.
Lawmakers review session at breakfast
Nothing goes better with political chatter quite like a cup of coffee and scrambled eggs.
ATP sticks to its own script as it readies 2009 season
Founded in 1976 at the old Brattleboro Center for the Performing Arts , the Actors Theatre Playhouse moved into its permanent home at the West Chesterfield Meeting House in 1987.
Accused killer's lawyer argues self defense
When David Boglioli shot and killed his neighbor and former friend George Riccitelli, it was a patently illegal act, Windham County Deputy State's Attorney David Gartenstein said Friday during his opening arguments.
Accused Brattleboro killer denies guilt
A local man was condemned as a coward by the dead man's aunt Tuesday, minutes after he pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges of second-degree murder.
Stabbing called isolated crime
In the wake of a fatal stabbing Monday on Elliot Street, many town residents may be wondering how safe they are in their own neighborhoods.
Jury Selection Starts in Murder Trial
A jury is being selected in a Windham County murder case. David Boglioli, 60, is charged with second-degree murder.
CAREGIVER WORKSHOP: On Wednesday, the Brattleboro Caregiver Collaborative is offering the third in a series of free presentations for those in the community providing care to family members or friends.
Welch talks health in Windham County
President Barack Obama traveled to Green Bay, Wis., last week to talk about the nation's broken health care system and Rep.
Vt. Stepping Up Fight Against Tree-Killing Insect
Vermont's Windham County has become ground zero in the state's fight against a tiny insect that has destroyed forests from South Carolina to New Jersey.