Since Gov. Shumlin earlier this month signed the bill allowing the “I am Vermont Strong” license plates, sales have been booming, providing money for the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund and the Vermont Foodbank. More...
Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum swapped accusations about spending, taxes and congressional earmarks last night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination. More...
WASHINGTON — Free speech cases before the Supreme Court often lead justices to consider far-fetched scenarios, and yesterday’s argument over a law making it a crime to lie about having received top military honors was no exception. More...
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix’s Internet video service is adding more marquee attractions as it braces for a new competitive threat from cable-TV provider Comcast Corp. More...
DEAR ABBY: My otherwise loving, honest, generous, kind and attentive husband of 10 years feels it’s his right to walk into the bathroom whenever he wants, even when I’m in there. More...
DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a painful ingrown toenail. Can I treat it at home, or should I leave it to a professional? DEAR READER: Ingrown toenails can really hurt. They are the best reason I know to regularly trim your toenails. More...
Mark Christensen, suspended as Newport High School’s principal on Nov. 16 following an alleged simple assault incident involving a 16-year-old female high school student on Sept. 15, has resigned his position effective June 30. More...
Only one town position will be contested at Windsor’s Town Meeting Day, with incumbent Selectboard Chairman John Tansey running against Robin Taber for a two-year term on the board. More...
Residents living in the Ascutney Fire District #2 will decide on Town Meeting Day whether or not to bond $1.5 million for the purchase and improvement of the public water system. More...
This is a story, a true story, not about any “little ole red schoolhouse” but about a special schoolhouse located in West Claremont, and known only in its recorded history as the “West Claremont School.” I am betting no one al More...
CLAREMONT — Rising comedic star Juston McKinney returns by popular demand at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Claremont Opera House. Last year the spotlight operator was laughing so hard the spotlight was shaking. More...
CONCORD — The trial of a New Hampshire woman charged with lying about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide is expected to transport jurors back almost 18 years to a roadblock outside a family owned hotel in Butare where prosecutors say the defe More...
House passes new motorcycle noise testing standards CONCORD — The New Hampshire House has passed a new testing standard for motorcycle noise in an attempt to curb noisy bikes. More...
SEATTLE — An 8-year-old girl was in critical condition yesterday after she was shot in the abdomen at her elementary school near Seattle, and one of her classmates was detained, authorities said yesterday. More...
ST. LOUIS — Brad Marchand scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over St. Louis yesterday, ending the Blues’ team-record point streak at 21 home games. More...