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6 hrs ago | Patch.com

Milton Residents Earn College Degrees

Christopher Lord of Milton Earns Degree at Skidmore College Skidmore's Class of 2012, totaling 627 baccalaureate candidates, participated in the College's 101st Commencement Saturday, May 19, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.A Christopher Lord of Milton received a BA degree Cum Laude.

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Related Topix: Skidmore College, Milton, MA, Norton, MA

Sun May 27, 2012

Berkshire Eagle

Happiness to be metered in Vermont?

Backers of using a new measure for a state or a nation's well-being are set to gather in Burlington this week.

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Community Advocate Newspaper

Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont

Sarah H. Bush and Sarah Z. Cassidy, both of Northborough; Brent D. Cohen and Brent J. Underkoffler, both of Shrewsbury; and Sarah H. Becque and Kristyn C. White received their degrees during the University of Vermont's 209th Commencement ceremonies, held May 20.

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Related Topix: Northborough, MA, Shrewsbury, MA

Patch.com

Locals Earn Degrees, Spot on Dean's List

Local Students Named to KSC Dean's List Keene State College has released the Dean's List for the spring semester 2012.

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Related Topix: Keene State College, Farmington, CT, Unionville, CT, Lehigh University

Sat May 26, 2012

Patch.com

Carolyn Lieberman Graduates with Honors from University of Vermont

Carolyn Jeanette Lieberman, daughter of Nancy and Mark Lieberman of Yorktown Heights, has received her Honors degree in Music from the University of Vermont.

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Related Topix: Yorktown Heights, NY

Fri May 25, 2012

Wired

Study: Exercise Improves Memory, Helps Alleviate ADHD

We've long known exercise has a wonderful effect on the brain. It makes you happier, evens your temperament and can even mitigate the painful withdrawal from heroin addiction.

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Related Topix: Health, ADHD

Patch.com

Storrs Resident Earns Degree from University of Vermont

Sarah P. Elliott of Storrs, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Nursing within the College of Nursing & Health Sciences during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont.

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Related Topix: Storrs, CT

Patch.com

Recent College Grads From Basking Ridge

Basking Ridge residents awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees from Quinnipiac University The following area residents graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Ct.

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Related Topix: Basking Ridge, NJ, Champlain College, Saint Michael's College, University of New Hampshire

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Former University of Vermont employee guilty in theft

A former University of Vermont employee is expected to go to jail for four months after she admitted her part in an embezzlement scheme this week.

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Related Topix: Newport, VT, Orleans County, VT, Albany, VT

Patch.com

Local Wins: Nyackers Graduate, Receive Honors

Here's a roundup of recent local accomplishments, from college graduations to mock trial championships.

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Related Topix: West Nyack, NY, Piermont, NY, Skidmore College, Saint Augustine's College, Nyack, NY

The Bennington Banner

New England's other syrup

In Leicester, up a rutted driveway off Route 7, Kevin New cobbled together a sugarhouse out of an old goat barn and plywood.

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Related Topix: Proctor, VT, Weather, University of New Hampshire, Opinion

Thu May 24, 2012

Manchester Journal

VT-NH Komen gives out grant money

Terri Hathaway, Chair of the Vermont-New Hampshire Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Committee and Co-Chair Wendy Gawlik, have announced that, thanks to funds raised throughout the year, the Affiliate was able to award $500,000 to 16 community-based breast health programs in Vermont and New Hampshire, bringing the total sum of monies awarded ... (more)

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Related Topix: Vermont, Vermont Government, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Breast Cancer, Bennington, VT

Live Science

Taking Away Recess Bad for ADHD Kids, Experts Say

Over the last few years, studies in animals and people with ADHD have shown exercise may reduce impulsivity and improve attention.

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Related Topix: Medicine, ADHD, Health, Family, Kids, Dartmouth College

Patch.com

Jessie Kerr Awarded Degree at the University of Vermont

A Jessie A. Kerr of Concord, MA received aA Doctor of Medicine A at Commencement ceremonies held at the University of Vermont on May 20, 2012.

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Related Topix: Concord, MA

Williston Observer

HOME & GARDEN: The good, the bad and the ugly: Beneficial bugs for your garden

A larval ladybug feeds on aphids. Professor Margaret Skinner suggests getting to know what beneficial bugs look like in both larval and adult forms.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Entomology, Science, Apiculture

Williston Observer

Pair of Willistonians among Fulbright recipients

When Williston native Robyn Suarez was in fifth grade, she promised herself that she would learn American Sign Language so she could communicate with a boy on her soccer team.

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Related Topix: Williston, VT, National University

Williston Observer

Academic Honors

Champlain College's 134th Commencement took place at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington on Saturday, May 5. In all, 451 undergraduates and 66 graduate students earned their degrees, including the following Williston residents.

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Related Topix: Champlain College, Williston, VT, James Madison University

BurlingtonFreePress.com

Random Notes

The membership of the Burlington-based instrumental band Japhy Ryder includes guitarist Zack duPont, featured in an article elsewhere in this issue of Weekend.

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Related Topix: Burlington, VT, The Roots, Black Entertainment, Hip-Hop, The Wood Brothers, Country, South Burlington, VT

The Brattleboro Reformer

College News

Sadie Holliday of Brattleboro was named to the 2012 spring semester dean's list at the University of Vermont.

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Related Topix: Brattleboro, VT, West Dummerston, VT, Student Society, Alpha Psi, Sororities, Alpha Theta, Coeducational Fraternities, Windham County, VT

Wed May 23, 2012

Burlington Free Press

Quebec Premier Charest postpones visit to Vermont

Quebec Premier Jean Charest has postponed his planned visit Thursday to Vermont, where he was to sign an agreement with Gov.

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Related Topix: Vermont, US Governors, Peter Shumlin, South Burlington, VT, Highgate-Springs, VT

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