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Obama goes to Walter Reed, postpones Capitol Hill stop
President Obama's schedule puts him squarely in the middle of the two biggest stories in Washington. One stop on his itinerary, the White House insists,...
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Most people hunting for H1N1 vaccine failed to find it, Harvard poll says
Most adults who tried to get swine flu vaccine for themselves or their children have been unable to find it, even if they fall into...
Religion news and ideas from Boston and beyond
Religion news and ideas from Boston and beyond

Vermont news

Vermont seeks smelly sneakers for annual contest

Got a pair of stinky shoes? They could earn you $200. Entrants are being sought for Vermont's Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest, a prelude to the national event of the same name. (AP, 3:58 p.m.)

Vt. town remains wary of wind project plan

Developers of a proposed wind farm in northern Vermont have promised to pay the town of Lowell up to $535,000 a year, but some residents worry about the environmental impact, and the potential harm to property values. (AP, 3:18 p.m.)

Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the day drawing of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: DAY DRAWING (AP, 1:28 p.m.)

Sewer plant expansion reveals ancient artifacts

A sewer plant expansion project has turned up some unlikely things in Hartford -- including artifacts that could be thousands of years old. (AP, 1:38 p.m.)

Frenchman sentenced for lying to Vt. border agents

A man from France has been sentenced for illegally entering the United States and lying to border guards in Vermont, according to the U.S. attorney's office. (AP, 12:38 p.m.)

Advocates protest Vt. hospital canteen cut

Advocates say closing a cafeteria at the Vermont State Hospital will deny patients an essential part of their treatment. (AP, 9:58 a.m.)

Burlington, Vt., police use public message system

Police in Burlington, Vt., have started offering the public a new way to get updates on traffic problems and crime alerts, and other Chittenden County agencies are considering a similar move. (AP, 9:08 a.m.)

Vt. state Sen. Maynard to resign

Vermont state Sen. Hull Maynard says he plans to resign from his seat midterm to spend more time with his family. (AP, 8:48 a.m.)

Vermont ski area opens Saturday

Killington Resort is getting an early jump on winter. The Vermont ski area plans to open Saturday for the weekend. (AP, 8:08 a.m.)

Vt. military college pays tribute to veterans

The country's oldest private military college will pay tribute to veterans this week. Norwich University will hold a special remembrance ceremony on campus on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m., followed by a reception. (AP, 6:08 a.m.)

Tri-State Weekly Grand

The four numbers drawn Friday in the Tri-State Weekly Grand lottery in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont were 8, 9, 15 and 29, and the Lucky Ball number was 18. (AP, 11/6/09)

Man pleads guilty to in-law's 2007 slaying

A man who fatally shot his brother-in-law in front of the victim's children says he's guilty. (AP, 11/6/09)

Former teacher charged in underage drinking party

A former Arlington teacher and coach has acknowledged allowing minors to drink at her home. (AP, 11/6/09)

Couple accused of driving dead baby around country

A man and woman are accused of murdering their baby daughter in a Southern California trailer park, then putting her in a trash bag and driving her body around the country. (AP, 11/6/09)

Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in both drawings of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: EVENING DRAWING (AP, 11/6/09)

Dig planned for site of proposed NY-Vt. ferry

A New York archaeological team began work Friday on a state-owned campground at an 18th-century military site where a temporary ferry service is being considered to replace the closed Champlain Bridge, officials said. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)

Rutland man gets 9 months for fatal crash

A 20-year-old Rutland man is going to jail for nine months after being convicted of careless and negligent driving charges stemming from a crash that killed a friend. (AP, 11/6/09)

Vt. Health Dept. says some nix nasal flu vaccine

Vermont Health officials say some people left a Manchester flu vaccination clinic without being vaccinated even though there was vaccine available. (AP, 11/6/09)

Killington approves idea of 408-acre ski village

The Killington Planning Commission likes the plan to build a 408-acre ski village with 3,554 housing units at the base of Killington mountain. (AP, 11/6/09)

NH man who impersonated US marshal gets 6 to 12

A man convicted of impersonating a U.S. Marshal as a way to con two New Hampshire businessmen out of more than $10,000 is going to spend six to 12 years in prison. (AP, 11/6/09)

At least 5 Vt schools closed because of swine flu

At least five Vermont schools have closed because of student absences caused by the swine flu. (AP, 11/6/09)

Vt police solve dynamite theft from quarry

State and federal law enforcement officials say they have solved the theft of dynamite from a Bethel rock quarry last year. (AP, 11/6/09)

Museum pulls out of Burlington plant redo

A project to redevelop a defunct power plant on Burlington's waterfront has lost a key tenant. (AP, 11/6/09)

Vt. Judiciary Commission recommends cuts

A special commission studying Vermont's judiciary is recommending reducing the number of probate courts in the state from 14 to five, streamlining court management and eliminating judicial duties of county assistant judges. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)

Former US Senate candidate Stewart Ledbetter dies

A former U.S. Senate candidate who once served as Vermont's banking and insurance commissioner has died. (AP, 11/5/09)

Flanagan won't face charges

A prosecutor says state Sen. Edward Flanagan will not face charges over allegations he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct at a Burlington health club. (AP, 11/5/09)

Ex-Save the Bay head tapped for regional EPA post

The former executive director of a Rhode Island environmental group has been chosen to lead the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (AP, 11/5/09)