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Church closes after 250 years

Feb 9, 2012 2:05 am

WILMINGTON — After 250 years, the dwindling congregation of a Vermont Congregational church has decided to merge with a larger one. ...

Interest strong in SVC mansion’s history

Feb 9, 2012 2:05 am

BENNINGTON — More than 200 people were at Southern Vermont College on Tuesday to learn about the history of the campus’ most prominent building, which is celebrating its 100th annive...

Work at Jack’s Diner on hold

Feb 9, 2012 2:04 am

Dept. of Fire Safety halts Jack's Diner expansion plans. ... - By Christian Avard Staff Writer

Manchester chili challenge is Thursday

Feb 8, 2012 1:39 am

MANCHESTER — The 20th annual Manchester Parks and Recreation Department’s Chili and Mac and Cheese Challenge will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Equinox Resort. ...

Audit suggests CDC give control to MAU School Board

Feb 8, 2012 1:33 am

BENNINGTON — An audience, largely made up of people involved with the Southwest Vermont Regional Career Development Center, had a chilly response Monday night to an audit of the center that s...

Lake Carmi fish in northern Vermont also shows nuclear contamination

Feb 8, 2012 1:33 am

A small-mouthed bass is the latest fish tested by state health officials that tested positive for radiological contamination. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Staff writer

Whooping cough case confirmed in Saxtons River

Feb 8, 2012 1:32 am

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Vermont. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Staff Writer

CCCA to hold Mardi Gras Feb. 10

Feb 8, 2012 1:31 am

Mardi Gras celebration set for Friday in Cavendish. ...

Mount Ascutney Hospital wins award

Feb 7, 2012 12:11 am

Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Vermont received the $100,000 prize for excellence in community service, according to a news release. ...

Clogged chimneys cause fires

Feb 7, 2012 12:11 am

TOWNSHEND — A Vermont fire chief said there’s been an increase in chimney fires because of the warmer weather. ...

Local News for Burlington Vermont from Burlingtonfreepress.com

Day in Court: Feb. 9, 2012

Feb 9, 2012 5:30 pm

The Free Press publishes criminal cases in Chittenden County that result in convictions.

Free Press begins $2.4M press renovation

Feb 9, 2012 4:35 pm

The $2.4 million makeover of the Burlington Free Press' 45-year old Goss Metro Press began this week and will continue through the end of April. A crew from Pressline Services of St. Louis ? specialis...

Video: Burlington mayoral debate between Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright

Feb 9, 2012 3:09 pm

Independent Wanda Hines, Democrat Miro Weinberger and Republican Kurt Wright join the editors of the Burlington Free Press in the first of three online debates streamed live. Watch the debate in its e...

University of Vermont commits $13M to energy efficiency

Feb 9, 2012 11:14 am

The University of Vermont has committed $13 million to a green revolving fund, as part of a broader campaign to promote energy efficiency on campuses across the country.

Contempt hearing set for Milton junkyard

Feb 9, 2012 11:09 am

A contempt hearing against the operators of a Milton junkyard is scheduled for Feb. 27 after a court-ordered deadline to remove thousands of tires came and went, with the tires still on the property.