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Helping First Responders Spot Meth Labs

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There is an effort to make sure first responders all across Vermont are trained to spot potentially dangerous meth labs. More>>

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Spa Building Owner Denies Knowing About Sexual Acts

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The owner of a building that used a house a spa shop that police say was allowed clients to pay for sexual favors was in court Tuesday. That's because police say he knew what we going on and didn't do anything to stop it. More>>

Redeveloping Businesses at Contaminated Sites Video included

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The state is being pumped full of money and committees to bring new businesses to old contaminated areas. More>>

Electric charging corridor planned between Montpeiler-Quebec Video included

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When you hit the road the nearest gas station is seldom far away. But if you have an electric car, it might be hard to locate the nearest charging station More>>

Man Shoots 12 Rounds to Protect Neighbor's Trees From Being Cut Down Video included

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Talk about a rocky start between two new neighbors. Police say up to 12 shots were fired, all over some trees! No one was hurt, but the neighbor is facing charges. More>>

Gay-Lesbian-Transgender Group Moves Back to Burlington

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RU12?, an advocacy group for gay, lesbian, and transgender Vermonters relocates to Burlington. More>>

NY Graduation Rates Barely Passing, Rate Sits at 74% For Past Two Years

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When is comes to making the grade, New York's graduation rates are barely passing. More>>

Interim Montreal Mayor Arrested Monday Morning

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Interim Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested Monday morning. More>>

Weather Delays "Pick Your Own" Season at Paul Mazza's Farm

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If fresh berries are your summer time treat, you've got to wait a little longer. You can blame it on the rain. More>>

"What's On Tap?" Magic Hat Video included

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In Monday's "What's on Tap?" we take you to Magic Hat and find out about summer brews. More>>

Burlington Proposes Parking Fine Increases Video included

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If you park in Burlington and don't follow the rules, you soon might pay more for it. More>>

Berlin Looks Into Access Area Options For The Berlin Pond

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In Vermont, people looking to access the Berlin Pond, may finally have a way to legally reach the water. Right now they can't because Montpelier doesn't want people in its drinking water. But Berlin leaders are hoping a piece of land it owns will develop into a launch site for people. More>>

1st Ever Chamber Paddle Day Coming Up

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With the summer months approaching, many will be hitting the waters. The North Country Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure everyone can get in on the fun. More>>

Invasive Species Threaten Lakes Video included

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Eurasion Watermilfoil is having huge negative impact on Lake St Catherine. More>>

EXCLUSIVE: Man Stabs Ex, Current BF Shoots, Kills Attacker Video included

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A brutal attack on Father's Day. One person is dead, another in the hospital. Police say an ex-boyfriend with a restraining order stabbed the mother of his child multiple times. They say her current boyfriend shot and killed the attacker. More>>

New Burlington signs are bi-lingual Video included

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Vermont's largest city has about 700 new signs! They are in French and English and can be found on all parking meters in downtown Burlington. It's a move to make the city more welcoming. More>>

Lauren Maloney

"Pick Your Own" Season is Delayed

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If fresh berries are your summer time treat, you'll have to wait a little longer; and you can blame it on the rain. More>>

Third Annual Golf Tournament for Epilepsy Foundation Set

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Epilepsy Foundation Golf Tournament set for Monday JUne 24 in South Burlington, Vermont. More>>

Police: Man Who Was Shot in Danby, VT Incident Has Died

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The man who was shot in the Danby, Vt. incident has died. More>>

Man Stabbed in Burlington, VT Early Sunday Morning

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Burlington Police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Sunday morning on Lower Church Street. More>>

Tractor Trailer Struck By Thrown Object Early Monday Morning

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Vermont State Police are investigating an incident where an object was thrown at a tractor trailer near the Lafountain Street overpass on I-89N early Monday morning. More>>

Stabbing and Shooting in Danby, VT Sunday Night

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Police responded to a reported shooting and stabbing in Danby, Vt. More>>

LCI Father's Day Derby celebrates 32nd year

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Even as the rain and wind swept in you could still find people fishing, hoping to 'reel' in a winner. More>>

All in a Day's Drive Ben and Jerry's Video included

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It's "World Famous" Ice Cream Made Right Here In Vermont. Just a short drive south of Burlington … you'll find the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream factory -the only place in the country you can get a 'behind More>>

All in a Day's Drive The Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory

Just a short drive south of Burlington you'll find the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream factory the only place in the country you can get a 'behind the scenes' look at the ice cream making process! More>>

ABC Transmitter Maintenance Sunday and Monday, Outages Possible

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ABC22 will experience a brief service outage due to transmitter maintenance Sunday and Monday. More>>

Champlain Valley Senior Community opens doors in NY

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A new, state-of-the-art assisted living community opened today in Willsboro, New York. It's the first of its kind in the North Country and the entire community came out in support of the grand opening. More>>

Hometown Hot Air Balloonist Ready in Quechee Video included

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Gary Lovell has been at the festival for 27 straight years, a record. More>>

What Parents Should Know Before Picking A Summer Camp

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Many schools in our area are about to let out for the summer. If you're a parent, one option is sending your kids to summer camp. But what can you do to make sure your child is safe? More>>

Lauren Maloney

Barre Gets Parking Meters Back

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Parking meters are coming back to Barre. Currently, there are no meters, but a two-hour parking limit. That's going to change with the Main Street Reconstruction Project. More>>

Investigation: Aggressive Drivers - Who's in the Right? Video included

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You asked us to investigate what you said was an ongoing problem with discourteous drivers. And now we have the answers! A viewer whose morning and evening commute is impacted by construction on Interstate 89 is fed up with aggressive drivers. More>>

Money Available for Tropical Storm Irene Recovery

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Time is running out for Tropical Storm Irene funding. Vermont cities and towns have until July 12th to apply. More>>

Recent Rain Slows Business at Golf Courses

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It was a beautiful day to hit the links, but local golf courses say recent rains have slowed business. More>>

Lake Champlain Father's Day Fishing Derby This Weekend

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Ready set, go fish! The 32nd annual Lake Champlain International Father's Day Fishing Derby is set to begin at midnight Saturday morning. You don't have to be a professional angler to register and compete. More>>

Singers Need for the Buttered Noodles July 3rd National Anthem Singing Contest

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ABC22 is looking for someone to sing the national anthem LIVE on TV for our Fireworks Spectacular in Burlington, Vt. on July 3. More>>

Spa Owner Accused of Offering Sex For Money Due in Court on Tuesday

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A Williston business owner accused of offering sex for money has a court date. Police say 68-year old Thomas Booska owns Harmony Spa. More>>

Northern Magic Agility Dogs Hosting Event at Trapp Family Lodge This Weekend Video included

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The Northern Magic Agility Dogs is hosting an event at the Trapp Family Lodge this weekend in Stowe, Vt. More>>

St. Albans Town Manager: Construction on New Walmart 80% Complete Video included

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St. Albans, Vt. is gearing up for the new Walmart to open this fall. More>>

34th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival Begins Friday

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The 34th annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival begins Friday. More>>

Lake Champlain Bike Ferry Back Up and Running After 2 Years Video included

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Grab the bikes and go for a ride this weekend! More>>

Supreme Court Nixes Human Gene Patents

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Vermont physician welcomes Supreme Court decision on human gene patents More>>

Police: Bicyclist Traveled Too Fast And Slammed Into Car

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A man is in the hospital after police say he was riding his bike too fast, and slammed into a car. More>>

Tough New Fire Retardant Chemical Ban in VT

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Governor Peter Shumlin signs ban on certain flame retardant chemicals In Vermont. More>>

Store Owners Brace for IBM Layoffs

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Local leaders say the IBM layoffs could be hundreds. A frightening number, not just for IBM employees but local businesses as well. More>>

Bolton BackCountry Now Belongs to State Video included

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And for some "Old Goats" it was a victory a long time in the making. More>>

Even if Guilty, Parts of a Killing Could Go Unpunished - Statute of Limitations Video included

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We've been talking about this case all week, because two of the people linked to the death of Pat O'Hagan were just convicted of other - unrelated crimes. Richard Fletcher and Michael Norrie. Keith Baird is awaiting trial. More>>

WiFi in Downtown S. Royalton - 15 Other Towns are Next!

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Vermont is well on its way to achieving a goal of having the entire state connected to broadband, by the end of the year. More>>

Obama Signs VT Disaster Declaration for May Storms

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President Obama signed the Vermont disaster declaration Thursday. More>>

VT Tops the List in Maple Syrup Production

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Vermont tops the list for the nation's maple syrup production. More>>

Tour Dates Announced to See the Kingdom Community Wind Project in Lowell, VT

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Members of the public will now have the opportunity to visit the Kingdom Community Wind Project in Lowell, Vt. More>>

IBM Lays Off Workers in VT and Around the Country Wednesday

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Following weeks of rumors, IBM laid off employees in Vermont and across the country Wednesday. More>>

Reaction to F-35 Report Mistake Video included

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People on both sides of whether F-35's should come to Vermont are gearing up for what might be one last chance to convince the Air Force what to do. More>>

Algae Worries Approaching in July

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Algae and its dangers approaching Lake Champlain by July More>>

Police: Nothing Found After Price Chopper Bomb Threat

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Burlington police say they got a call just before 5 Wednesday night, an employee found a note written on the wall alluding to a bomb in the store. More>>

Lauren Maloney

Burlington Schools Releases 2013 Strategic Plan

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Burlington School District leaders say they're on the right path to creating a more equal environment, for all students. The 2013 strategic plan was released Wednesday. More>>

Williston Woman Crowned Mrs. Vermont International

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A Williston woman has been crowned Mrs. Vermont International 2013.    More>>

Flooded North Country Damages Roads Video included

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Flooded roads mean thousands of dollars of damage in Clinton and Franklin counties. More>>

Confessed to Murder - Hasn't Been Charged - Still Could Face 20 Years Video included

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He confessed to part of a killing and could serve 20 years in prison, but not for that crime. 22 year old Michael Norrie of Sheffield has been linked to the highly publicized death of 78 year old Pat O'Hagan, but no one has been charged yet. More>>

Bike Recycle Vermont Helps Get Bikes Into Hands of Low Income Vermonters

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Jewelry, belts, and bottle openers are some of the things they are making out of old bike parts at Bike Recycle Vermont. More>>

Police in Claremont, NH Are Looking For A Driver Who Hit a Pedestrian and Kept Going

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Police in Claremont, New Hampshire are looking for a driver who hit a pedestrian and kept going. It happened about 10:15 Monday night. More>>

Williston VT Woman Crowned Mrs. VT International

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A Williston Vermont woman has been crowned Mrs. Vermont International. More>>

VT Wildlife Officials Working to Conserve the Timber Rattlesnake

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Vermont Wildlife Officials are working to conserve a piece of the states history, the timber rattlesnake. More>>

Pollution Fighting Boat Launched on Lake Champlain

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New boat helps boaters dispose of waste instead of dumping illegally into Lake Champlain. More>>

Lauren Maloney

Plattsburgh's "1st Weekends" A Success

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One week ago, we previewed Plattsburgh's inaugural 1st Weekends. We're happy to report, organizers say it was a success! More>>

More Frustration for Pat O'Hagan's Family Video included

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Pat O'Hagan's family says they're feeling even more frustrated. More>>

Rains, Roads, Wrecks By The Numbers Video included

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VTrans has work cut out with rainy roads. More>>

Morning After Pill Will Be Sold to Girls at Any Age Video included

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Some are calling it a major step forward for women's rights in the healthcare debate. The morning after pill will soon be available to women and girls, at any age, without a doctor's prescription or parental consent. More>>

Police Arrest Man in Connection With a Sexual Assault

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Hartford Vermont Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault. More>>

Transplant System Undergoing Changes

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A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl was granted permission from a judge to be placed on the adult transplant list.  A move that worries local transplant doctors. More>>

Morning After Pill Soon to be Available to All Women

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New details surrounding the morning after pill, it will soon be available to all. More>>

Hazmat Teams Cleaned Up Suspected Meth Lab in Alburgh, VT Monday Night

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A hazmat crew was called out to Alburgh, Vermont Monday night. More>>

US Senate Passes Farm Bill

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Some relief for farmers across America. The U.S. Senate has passed the $955 billion farm bill. More>>

Rainy Weather Affects Crops & Cows Video included

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For farmers all this rain has slowed things down and might mean some crops might be late this year. More>>

Burlington Police Fight Growing Number of Burglaries Video included

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Burlington has experienced a rising number of burglaries over the past several years, something police are now making one of their top priorities to fight. More>>

Convicted Killer Speaks Out from Jail - Why He Says He's Innocent

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A jury found 36 year old Michael Rivers guilty of first degree manslaughter just two weeks ago - we heard from prosecutors and police, but now he wants his side of the story to be heard. More>>

What's on Tap: Zero Gravity Video included

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In Monday's "What's on Tap?" we take you American Flatbread to find out the latest brews from Zero Gravity. More>>

Capitol Hill Reaction to Government Surveillance Program

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Newly disclosed details about the U.S. Government Program of collecting telephone records and mining popular online services for data is drawing criticism from some on Capitol Hill. More>>

Teen Hit and Killed by Train Sunday Night in West Rutland, VT

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A West Rutland, Vt. teenager is dead after being hit by a train Sunday night. More>>

Georgia Mountain Community Wind Holds Open House

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It may have officially gone online back in December, but Georgia Mountain Community Wind invited its neighbors up to see how it runs at an Open House. More>>

Marijuana Decriminalization - How Will it be Enforced?

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28 grams of marijuana or less now means a fine, instead of court for anyone over 21. Lawmakers voted on making small amounts of pot more like a speeding ticket than a serious crime. The big question - How will it be enforced? More>>

Waterbury, VT Getting Boost From Digital Economy Project

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Waterbury is getting another boost as it recovers from its flooding. This time from the Vermont Digital Economy project. More>>

Senator Patrick Leahy Being Honored

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Senator Patrick Leahy is being honored by the Center for Victims of Torture. This is an international, non-government, organization based in Minnesota that helps survivors of torture, heal. Leahy will More>>

Special Olympics Summer Games Kicks Off in VT Friday

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The Special Olympics Summer Games kicks off in Vermont Friday. More>>

Hometown Hotspot: Petra Cliffs Video included

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In Friday's Hometown Hotspot, Brittney goes rock climbing at Petra Cliffs. For more information, visit http://www.petracliffs.com/ More>>

Gov. Shumlin Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Thursday

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It's official. Vermonters will not be prosecuted for small amounts of marijuana. More>>

Internships Lauded in Vermont

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Internships inspire and educate young Vermonters. More>>

Lauren Maloney

Clinton County Offering Summer Food Service

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Clinton County officials hope to decrease the number of hungry children this summer. More>>

Waterbury Votes on Bond

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Now, two years later, voters will decide whether the town can borrow 5 million dollars to build a new complex designed to hold numerous town functions.
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Explore Fort Ticonderoga - Learn About Our Nation's History! Video included

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It's like stepping back in time - all in a day's travel; you can re-live the 1700's. Fort Ticonderoga has served as a proud part of history and tourist destination for literally, hundreds of years now. And for you and me, it's right in our backyard! More>>

Body of the Man Who Drowned in Connecticut River Found Thursday

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The body of the man who drowned from the Connecticut River was found Thursday. More>>

2 People Injured in US Route 4 Crash Thursday Morning

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Police are investigating a serious accident on U.S. Route 4, near the I-89 southbound exit 1 ramp. The accident happened around 9:00 a.m. More>>

Auto Industry Recalls and Rejections

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Toyota is recalling all Prius and Lexus Hybrid cars from 2009. This is because of a braking problem that has affected 240,000 vehicles worldwide. There has been no reported accidents but almost 100 owners More>>

Rutland Students Helping Out at the West Street Cemetery Thursday

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Some students in Rutland, Vermont will lend some helping hands to the West Street Cemetery Thursday. More>>

Burlington Deputy Chief Accepts Offer to Become Chief of the Colchester Police Department

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After nearly four decades there will be a new leader at the Colchester Police Department. More>>

CNN: US Government Requiring Verizon to Turn Over Phone Records of Millions of Americans

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According to CNN, the U.S. Government has a top secret court order that requires Verizon to turn over telephone records of millions of Americans. More>>

Development Corporation Launching Its 4th Annual Community-Wide Effort to Combat Litter

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Plattsburgh is gearing up for a busy summer tourist season by cleaning up the streets. More>>

Hometown Hotspot: Free Fishing Day Video included

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Saturday is Vermont's Free Fishing Day. People can fish in the state of Vermont without a license. Brittney Hibbs takes us to Lake Champlain to find out more. What: Free Fishing Day When: Saturday, More>>

Montpelier Proposes "State Street Marketplace" Video included

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Some people in Montpelier hope closing a street could help drive up business. More>>

Disaster Declaration Requested

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To defray the cost to local towns, Governor Peter Shumlin is asking President Obama for a federal disaster declaration. More>>

Newland and Wood Honored by America East

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Seniors Kaleigh Wood and J.J. Newland of the University of Vermont were awarded the 2013 America East/CFES Service Award at the league's annual meeting in Portland, Maine on Tuesday. More>>

Police Looking For Suspects Involved in Purse Snatching in the Shaw's Parking Lot in Berlin, VT Video included

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Police are looking to identify two people involved in a purse snatching in the Shaw's parking lot in Berlin, Vt. More>>

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Plan to End Discrimination Based on Gender in NY

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Governor Andrew Cuomo says it's time to restore the Empire State as a beacon of women's rights. More>>

Vermonter Amtrak Changes Due to Track Work

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If you travel by train expect changes! Starting June 16th, track work will start along the Vermonter line. More>>

Armed Robbery in St. Albans

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A manhunt is underway in northern Vermont following an armed robbery Wednesday morning. More>>

VT Yankee Testing Response Plan in Drill

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If you're near Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant Wednesday, don't be afraid if you see what looks like a nuclear disaster! More>>

President Obama Proposing Plan to Help Young Students in VT

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President Barack Obama is taking the necessary steps to help young students in Vermont. More>>

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