Dec 10-16, 2008
Vermont’s Iraqi Refugees Struggle to Rebuild Their Shattered Lives; Vermont’s Solar Sector Scores in Bailout Bill; Tim Newcomb Draws on Vermont Political History
Where the hell is Matt?
Hola, amigos. I know it’s been a long time since I rapped at ya, but I got a lot on my plate these days. Finals…
State Budget Cuts
One of the most clicked on websites in Vermont this morning was probably a special page set up by the Department of Finance & Management…
No More Daily Newspaper in Detroit?
It’s not exactly official yet (yes it is — see update below), but this announcement is all over the internet right now:DETROIT (AP) — The…
More Media Layoffs — Politicker Sites Go Dark
It’s been the buzz of the blogosphere today: Of the 17 Politicker.com state websites, 12 will be shuttered. Vermont is one of those sites, according…
Sugar as Snow
Whilst you are daydreaming of ski slopes . . . check out Brian and Brennan Degan’s gorgeous gingerbread rendering of Mad River Glen. I saw…
Journalist Evans Rubara Speaks at St. Michael’s on Human Rights Atrocities in Tanzania
Coinciding with World AIDS Day on Dec. 5 and the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10,…
Wright Makes it Official — He’s Running for Mayor
If anyone had any doubts about his intention, Republican City Council President Kurt Wright laid it all to rest Thursday announcing he is a candidate…
Old Kids on the Block
I went to the Boston Music Awards last Sunday to see my niece’s band, Drug Rug, perform. Their song, “Day I Die,” was nominated for…
Neighbors Decry Proposed Champlain College Purchase
Burlington residents spoke out yesterday against Champlain College’s plan to purchase the Ethan Allen Club on College Street. (For background on Champlain’s plan, see my…
NPR Cuts Programming, Staff
The list of media organizations cutting staff just keeps getting longer, and it’s not just in the for-profit media either. The Washington Post reported yesterday…
Vermont Yankee & That Sinking Feeling
The state of Vermont’s Department of Public Service is now receiving monthly updates from Entergy on the performance of Vermont Yankee’s Decommissioning Fund — you…
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The Bobbin [SIV108]
12/7/08: Mommy-owned and operated The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge welcomes nursing moms, kids, crafters, novices and community members to take part in the…
Iraqi Refugees in Vermont
This week’s cover story, “Exiles on North Street,” introduces Vermonters to some of their newest neighbors: the 50 or so Iraqi refugees who’ve been resettled…
Exiles on North Street
Vermont’s newly arrived Iraqi refugees struggle to rebuild their shattered lives
Letters to the Editor
SAUCE SOURCE Tracy Stopford of Milton recently expressed concern in these pages about Attorney General Bill Sorrell’s October settlement over the mislabeling of pasta sauces…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for December 10 – 17, 2008. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s an ideal…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again After New Hampshire state police stopped a vehicle going 69 mph in a 45-mph zone, the driver identified himself as Jonathan Brackett….
Death Revisited
Soundbites: Death Revisited, Serendipity, Killin’ It, Bite Torrent, Dept. of Corrections
Smoke and Sin
A Montréal cigar lounge and restaurant features all manner of necessary indulgences
Winter Advisory
Art Review: Carolyn Shattuck and 15 other regional artists, Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne. Through January.
Fox Columnist Covers Hinesburg Nonprofit
Last Monday, coinciding with a new round of UN negotiations on climate change, Dr. Rachel Smolker entered the D.C. offices of the nonprofit Environmental Defense…
Wanted: Writers Who Can Work On the Web
At the Vermont 3.0 Creative/Tech Career Jam back in October, I moderated a panel called “So, You Wanna Write for the Web?” Our panelists included…
