East Montpelier NewsLocal news for East Montpelier, VT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Brush fire smokes Sabin's Pasture- May 28, 2008 An afternoon brush fire in Sabin's Pasture took at least 30 firefighters to squelch on Sunday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/brush-fire-smokes-sabins-pasture?from... Having served, veterans withdraw from the field- May 26, 2008 Robert Winn served in the Army during World War II as a master sergeant in the 144th AAA Operation Detachment in the Pacific.http://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/having-served-veterans-withdraw-from-... National Life to use solar energy- May 19, 2008 "In the case of National Life, it will only be powering a fraction of the building" National Life, the capital city's largest private employer, is going solar, undertaking a half-million-dollar project that will save power, money and continue the company's groundbreaking efforts to go green. via Rutland Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/national-life-to-use-solar-energy?fro... Capital Sounds: Musical happenings in and around the Capital City- May 17, 2008 Greetings live music-lovers. I know you've all been busy in your gardens, cleaning up the yard, and such with the nice spring weather we've been having and all. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/capital-sounds-musical-happenings-in-... Black flies want your blood- May 15, 2008 "They're coming out in force, unfortunately" The swirling springtime dark clouds in the Midwest are tornadoes. The swirling springtime dark clouds in Vermont are swarms of black flies. via BurlingtonFreePress.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/black-flies-want-your-blood?fromrss=1 H.S. boys lacrosse- May 13, 2008 EAST MONTPELIER -- Drew Kaigle and Billy Gerke each scored three goals to lead Rice over U-32, 14-3, in high school boys lacrosse action on Thursday. via BurlingtonFreePress.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/h-s-boys-lacrosse?fromrss=1 Watershed project finds new partners- May 11, 2008 "It's a way to connect all the communities to each other and a way to closely connect individuals to the (river)." Although people usually think of where they live in terms of political divisions - towns and counties - geographical divisions also give people shared concerns and interests. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/watershed-project-finds-new-partners?... Douglas vetoes decommissioning fund- May 9, 2008 "Let's hope and pray the Public Service Board has the good judgment to require Entergy to keep its promise to Vermonters before they spin us off to a debt-ridden Wall Street dream" Gov. James Douglas rejected a bill Wednesday that would have required the owners of Vermont Yankee nuclear plant put up money or guarantees to ensure there would be enough money to dismantle the plant when it ... via Rutland Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/douglas-vetoes-decommissioning-fund?f... E. Montpelier welcomes Abenaki Museum- May 7, 2008 "I can't say I am an Abenaki and sell them that way." Issue date: 5108 Section: Local News "For years, they've been fighting," said Cowasuck tribe member Todd Hebert, pointing to portraits of several Abenaki tribes, situated side-by-side on the walls of the ... via The Middlebury Campushttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/e-montpelier-welcomes-abenaki-museum?... Farm food, museums and education are three spending areas to explore- May 5, 2008 Beyond retail, Vermont offers a plethora of culture and activity. Here are some ways to spend your stimulus package while enjoying time with your family, going back to school or getting your hands dirty. via BurlingtonFreePress.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/east-montpelier-vt/2008/05/farm-food-museums-and-education-are-t... |