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US teens struggle to find elusive part-time jobs
The economic turmoil that has left many Americans without work is having...
Age income exemption increase considered in Cambridge, N.Y.
Wednesday January 11, 2012 ZEKE WRIGHT Staff Writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. --...
Taxpayer won't forget who rejected 3.2% raise when 2014 rolls around
Dear members of Burlington's city council: I note with interest that you...
Bill McKibben and David Cobb: Occupy the Courts!
Topics> Activism , OWS , Finance , Currency , Commerce , Business ,...
Obama aims to reward businesses that invest in US
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he wants to reward companies that...
MAU board wrestles with budget challenges
Tuesday January 10, 2012 DAWSON RASPUZZI Staff Writer BENNINGTON -- The...
Gov. Peter Shumlin listed as one of 12 leaders who get things done
Rolling Stone has named Gov. Peter Shumlin as one of the Quiet Ones: 12...
Fire Destroys Dubois Construction Headquarters
Fire Destroys Dubois Construction Headquarters A fire tore apart the...
Ron Paul files for Vermont GOP primary
Supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul filed paperwork Monday seeking to have...
A few new committee assignments in Vermont House
House Speaker Shap Smith, D-Morristown, announced a handful of committee...
Montpelier moves closer to adding its own sales taxes
The City Council moved the process forward at their Wednesday night...
2012 Vermont Legislature convenes today
The Legislature comes back to Montpelier to do its thing starting today....
Despite law, Vermont not billing Entergy back for lawsuit
Last year, the Legislature passed a bill saying the state could bill...
Series explores business development fund
Trying to create good paying jobs has become a national obsession. All...
First Day of the Vermont Legislature, Beyond the Chamber
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Return of the dumbed-down political spectrum
Sigh. Here we go again. I remember when I was hiking the Glacier Peak...
Vermont Gov. Shumlin 2012 State of the State Address
Vermont Gov. Shumlin 2012 State of the State Address You can download...
Shumlin touts Irene recovery in speech
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin said Thursday in his State of the State...
Cold Temps Mean More Leniency At Homeless Shelters
Cold Temps Mean More Leniency At Homeless Shelters Frigid temperatures...
Bennington next to be part of Community Visit'
BENNINGTON Bennington will be the latest Vermont town to receive a...
Burlington school plan would raise taxes 10.9%
The preliminary proposal for next year's Burlington school budget would...
Fed to regularly forecast interest-rate changes
In a major shift, the Federal Reserve will start updating the public...
Vt. To Fill $6.1 Million In Federal Gap To Home Heating Aid
Vt. To Fill $6.1 Million In Federal Gap To Home Heating Aid Vermont will...
On first day back, Vt lawmakers get good news about budget
As budget shortfall shrinks, Democrats grow more resistent to calls for...
A Vermont progressive joins bipartisan breakfast club
Rep. Peter Welch has some new breakfast buddies. The group of 14...
Kelly Clarkson Sales Spike After Endorsing Ron Paul
A word of advice to prospective American Idol contestants: vote...
Invasive Plants Considered for Quarantine Rule
Invasive Plants Considered for Quarantine Rule The Vermont Invasive...
Men grab most new jobs, even 'women's work' in retailing
Men are claiming more than two-thirds of the private-sector jobs created...
Last-Minute Tax Deductions Roll Into Non-Profit
Last-Minute Tax Deductions Roll Into Non-Profit Despite a year with...
Lawmakers return to Montpelier for busy election-year session
Irene, budget top busy legislative agenda in 2012 ... - By Peter...
Obama hopeful for more economic progress in 2012
Reflecting on a challenging year, President Barack Obama says he's...
Vermont's Sanders to appear on Colbert Report
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is scheduled to appear on the Colbert Report...
Does trumped-up civic engagement' foster political apathy?
Youth turnout in the next presidential election will likely be down, or...
Proposed rule would allow police to plant tracking devices
A Vermont Supreme Court committee is proposing a rule that would...
Another warmer upper: The state steps up
Things are looking a little less bleak on the LIHEAP front. On the heels...
Republican Bravehearts and Take-out Chicken Sandwiches
Congress is a silly place. This is a Braveheart' moment. You, Mr....
Selectboard rejects higher BABB budget
Monday December 26, 2011 BRATTLEBORO -- The Selectboard declined to vote...
University of Vermont pares presidential search to finalists
The presidential search at the University of Vermont is in its final...
Italian Yields Back Above Seven Percent
Italian bond yields rose above 7% on Friday as worries about the...
Motion Sickness Tips That Are Easy To Keep Down
Motion Sickness Tips That Are Easy To Keep Down Pediatrician Lewis First...
Town considers properties for buy-out program
Friday December 23, 2011 ROCKINGHAM -- Members of the Selectboard...
In N.H., a primary full of secondaries
Academic researchers have been telling us for years that the order of...
State Tax Changes On The Way In 2012
While the fate of the payroll tax extension is still uncertain on...
Flu shots recommended for ages 6 months and up
Wednesday December 21, 2011 BENNINGTON -- According to the Vermont...
Bennington Proposed budget up nearly 3 percent
BENNINGTON While it has not yet been approved by the Select Board, the...
Vermont names director of creative economy
Joe Bookchin, who had headed up the Vermont Film Commission, will serve...
Payroll and pipeline politics, Vermont style
Twas 12 days before a payroll tax-break extension expired and all...
Records panel to review academic study
A panel of Vermont lawmakers that has been reviewing the state's public...
Why Burlington Progressives are seeking a candidate for Mayor
ShareThis Tim Ashe has shown genuine leadership in his attempt to reach...
Wright: I Will Still Boldly Sell Burlington Electric, Unless You'd Prefer Timidity
Having received both the Republican nomination for mayor of Burlington...
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