Jul 1, 2008 | Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Chekhov's 'Seagull' intriguing: Theater Review
Trigorin reacts to Nina's announcement that she is going to become an actress and go to Moscow, where he will be, in the Unadilla Theatre production of "The Seagull." Photo: Jim Lowe/Times Argus Unadilla ...
Unadilla's 'Mikado' uneven but fun
Unadilla Theatre presents a community production of "The Mikado," the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, in repertory with two other plays, June 26-Aug. 8 at its playhouse at 501 Blachly Road in Marshfield.
Vermont State Police Department of Pu...
Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Mischief, Violation of Conditions of Release
LOCATION: Vermont Rt. 14 in the town of Calais, VT. VIOLATION: 3 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 3 counts of Unlawful Mischief, 1 count of Violation of Conditions of Release. via Vermont State Police Department of Pu...
Police: Brick-Throwing Suspects Caught Red-Handed
“If the brick had been tossed slightly higher so that it hit the windshield, we could very easily have had a fatality on our hands.”
Police say two men suspected of throwing bricks at moving cars were caught red-handed due to poor target selection. via WCAX-TV Burlington
Editorial: Figuring out how to make 'green' pay
“Look at the hill that's been climbed.”
There are a lot of folks in scramble mode trying to figure out how to turn Vermont into a green oasis that pays the bills. via Burlington Free Press
Lawmakers split over NRC plan for Yankee review
“We believe there needs to be a comprehensive inspection, done outside of the current ROP, completed by qualified individuals, including those who are independent of the NRC and Entergy Corporation”
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says it will work with the state on some of the details as it inspects the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, but that the review will be conducted within the agency's regular ... via Burlington Free Press
“The offense happened at a residence here in Barre.”
A Montpelier man at the center of a notorious voyeurism scandal in 2004 will be back in court next week on charges of inappropriate sexual contact with a young girl. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Pianist Andr Laplante delivers grand recital
It was a recital in the grand manner, great works for the piano performed in a very personal manner, with personality, power and sensitivity. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
The Vermont State Police in the New Haven barracks are investigating the shooting of a dairy cow on Old Foundry Road. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Northfield landlord loses discrimination suit
“Mr. Drown stated that there was a river behind the house, he was afraid a child would drown in the river and therefore would not rent to a family with children”
A civil jury has awarded more than $14,000 to a woman found to have been a victim of discrimination because a landlord wouldn't rent a house to her and her child. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
“We'll complete it on time. We want to be ready for Veterans Day”
The Vermont Veterans Home is planning to replace the worn headstones in its cemetery, some of which are more than 115 years old, with new marble grave markers. via Rutland Herald
Vermont woman charged in trans-Atlantic flight scare to plead insanity
A Vermont woman whose bizarre behavior caused a security scare on a trans-Atlantic flight in 2006 is expected to plead insanity at her trial in Boston. via The Brattleboro Reformer
“If we can get more of that out there, I think that would be great.”
Martha Lange is gutting and renovating a century-old Barre home -- a home she bought at a bargain after the bank foreclosed on the previous owner. via WCAX-TV Burlington
My Turn: Politicizing education may not help Vermont children
Last week, the Vermont Senate passed a bill that would abolish the state Board of Education and the commissioner of education and establish a secretary of education. via Burlington Free Press
Dance to Texas swing and honky tonk
Girl Howdy and Stone Cold Roosters perform on a double-bill for a dance, Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m., at the Capital City Grange, Northfield Street in Montpelier. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Andr Laplante: Piano virtuoso and artist: Celebration Series April 12
“It's also a very obsessive piece; it's extraordinarily dramatic and dark. If you have a good sense of structure and you play it convincingly in a good character, an incredibly powerful message comes out of that piece.”
The Celebration Series presents pianist Andre Laplante performing works of Bach-Busoni, Haydn, Schubert and Chopin on Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. at the Barre Opera House. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Colchester man cited for harassing text messages
Police cited 50-year-old Bruce Thompson, of Colchester, for sending 22 lewd and harassing text messages to a former friend, police said. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Montpelier Educator Named Principal Of Year
Montpelier educator Peter Evans is Vermont's Principal of the Year. The Montpelier High School principal will be honored this fall at a ceremony in Washington along with principals from the 49 other states. via WPTZ.com
Solution requires 'actual money'
A report released last week ably documented the gap between the cost of housing and the incomes of Vermonters. via Rutland Herald
Snap judgments : Sen. Leahy's photos capture high-powered moments, and the stories behind them
“I can't believe my favorite photo was taken by a Democrat.”
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy points to photos of a Tibetan man and child as he tells the stories behind his photos put on display Sunday in a new benefit exhibit at LACE in Barre. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus