burlingtonfreepress.com - Local NewsThe latest news from Burlington and surrounding Vermont communities, including Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Jericho, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston and Winooski.Champlain College, Woodbury College join forces- August 14, 2008 A merger was announced today between the central Vermont institution and Burlington's Champlain College. The agreement would bring Woodbury's mediation programs to Champlain.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/80814021/100... Reward offered in stolen dynamite case- August 14, 2008 Police say there is still no indication that the theft from Rock of Ages Quarry involves a terrorist threat or a threat to national security.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/80814011/100... Vt. seniors score higher than peers nationally- August 14, 2008 MONTPELIER Vermont high school seniors did better than their peers nationally on the ACT college entrance exam this year. Graduating seniors in the state's class of 2008 scored at least 10 percent higher than the national average in all subjects. The national average composite score this year was 21.1 out of a possible 36 points, down from 21.2 last year, according to ACT reports.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/80814005/100... Milton man arrested in theft of shelving- August 14, 2008 A Milton man is accused of stealing metal shelving from a Colchester furniture store and selling it to a scrap metal dealer, Colchester police said. Police said owners of Furniture World of Vermont told them metal shelving had been stolen from the rear of the business over three days.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/80814002/100... NEWS UPDATE: State, EPA discuss lake cleanup progress- August 14, 2008 The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has held three closed-door meetings with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address Vermont's Lake Champlain cleanup progress.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/808140318/10... Not just walking the dog- August 14, 2008 A 24-year-old South Burlington dog walker makes no bones about blurring the distinction between recreation and employment.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/808140319/10... Charlotte Grange celebrates 100 years- August 14, 2008 For 100 years, community members have met as members of the Charlotte Grange 398, and Saturday, they will be celebrating their longevity.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/808140320/10... State promotes smoke-free zones- August 14, 2008 The Department of Health will use radio advertisements over the next two months to promote smoke-free zones -- indoors and outside -- to protect children and adults from the hazards of secondhand smoke.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/808140316/10... Suicide not a desirable Vermont import- August 14, 2008 Hydrogen sulfide gas is a Japanese fad we can live without.http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/COLUMNISTS05/808140... Local priest sex abuse trial under way- August 14, 2008 Man alleges he was molested between 20 and 50 timeshttp://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS02/80813033/100... |