Sep 1-7, 2010
Keeping Tabs on “Top Secret America”; Daring Dancers at River Arts; Fighting Software at Norwich University; Giant Pumpkins at the Fair
UPDATE: Two-Year Study Reveals Little Cultural Diversity Among VT Teachers
Here’s an update to our August 25 cover story, “The Diversity Test: When it comes to hiring teachers of color, most Vermont schools get an…
Taking the Gubernatorial Show on the Road
* Updated: new locations for the Democratic tour * The never-ending primary campaign of 2010 continues this week with five Democrats and sole Republican candidates…
Fringe Friday: Johenry Nunes
For week five of “Fringe Friday,” we feature independent candidate for U.S. Senate Johenry Nunes, a retired corrections officer and Vermont National Guardsman from Isle…
Independent Candidates Sue State to Get on Ballot
Independent candidates are making a last-ditch legal effort to overturn part of Vermont’s newly-adopted campaign law that shifted their filing date from September to June,…
Auditor Candidate Hoffer Calls Out Brian Dubie’s Tax Claims
For someone who’s never thrown his hat into the ring before now, Doug Hoffer, the Democratic nominee for state auditor, has come out swinging like…
Bieber Fever Countdown
If you have been stuck in a mine underground for the past month, you may be excused for not knowing that the hottest teen dream…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again Police were able to capture a woman suspected of robbing two banks in Butte County, Calif., after she locked herself out of…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for September 1 – 7, 2010. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): In an old…
WTF: Why don’t people swim in Shelburne Pond?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: We just had to ask…
Prodigious Produce
Each year at the Champlain Valley Fair, there’s an Invasion of the Giant Veggies
Decision Looms in Burlington Telecom Regulatory Case
A hearing officer reviewing Burlington Telecom’s case before the Vermont Public Service Board has recommended the state’s chief regulators determine the beleaguered telecom violated four…
Eyes on the Spies
From his Vermont home, a Washington Post reporter keeps tabs on “Top Secret America”
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Back to School Capture the Flag [SIV190]
8/28/10: The 2nd Annual Extreme Capture the Flag games were held at Oakledge Park on Saturday night to celebrate the first week of school.In this…
Growing Business
Local restaurants that plant their own gardens are reaping the profits
Letters to the Editor
Soldier Needs a Ride I just want to say how grateful I am to be able to read through “Hackie” columns past and present while…
The Strong Lady
Powerlifter Ginger Viera helps take the weight off diabetics’ shoulders
Bob Bolyard (aka Drag Queen Amber LeMay) On Why He’s Running for City Council
Bob Bolyard has worn many hats over the 23 years he’s lived in Burlington — justice of the peace, arts organizer, Lake Monsters announcer, drag…
