May 19-25, 2010
Attorney Peter Langrock as the “Grand Old Man” of the Bar and Barn; Lauren Ober Races the Spartans; Hinesburg’s Black History
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy: Close Morses Line Border Crossing
In the wake of a spirited public meeting on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is urging Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to…
Hair to the Rescue
Probably like most of you, I have never given much thought to where my hair goes once I get it cut. Actually, I have never…
Moody’s Downgrades Burlington Airport Credit Rating
For the second time in less than three months, the credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded Burlington’s bond rating — this time affecting millions of…
Burlington Free Press Publisher to Leave Post
Brad Robertson, the publisher of the Burlington Free Press, is moving on after just 2-and-a-half years on the job.Robertson is leaving to become president of…
VTDigger Hits Pay Dirt
The news website VTDigger has won a competitive two-year, $25,000 national grant from J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism.What timing, too.The site’s founder — Anne…
City Council Backs Off Challenge to Phoenix House Permit
Update: The original vote total provided for the council’s Monday night was incorrect. The post has been updated with the correct vote total.Update x 2:…
Losing “Lost”
The TV show “Lost” finally ends on Sunday, and I have a confession to make: I don’t like “Lost.” Also, I’ve probably watched more episodes…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again Robby Rose pleaded guilty to felony cheating in a fishing tournament in Rockwall County, Texas, after he was caught stuffing a 1-pound…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for May 19 – 26, 2010. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You don’t have…
Letters to the Editor
The Doctor Is In… Your story, “Are Wind Turbines Hazardous to Your Health? Docs Disagree” [May 12], contained numerous misrepresentations. The study I conducted in…
Bills of Fare
In 2010, VT legislators laid down the law on farmers markets, compost, selling the state’s name and more
Falling in Line
Art Review: “Line It Up,” a group show in multiple media. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Through June 12.
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Captain Morrill’s Company at the Ethan Allen Homestead [SIV176]
5/15/10: To celebrate the opening weekend of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, visitors took a trip back in time to the 1700s. Captain Morrill’s Company…
Legal Ease
Still formidable after 50 years, Peter Langrock is the “grand old man” of the bar, and the barn
Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick
New middle-school ballroom dance course teaches the finer points of cutting a rug
BTV Welcome Wagon Rolls Into Terry Bikes
Press conferences tend to be boring, sit-down affairs where stuffed suits natter on about things most of us care nothing about. Generally, the presser’s host…
Legislature Asks Homeland Security to Reconsider Border Port Expansion
From the office of non-binding resolutions:Last Thursday, the Vermont Legislature issued a Joint Senate Resolution on the matter of the Morses Line border port of…
