Yesterday | BurlingtonFreePress.com
Game on: Symington running for governor
“Any notions I had of what a legislative leader was like were quickly dispelled when she arrived bearing a dozen eggs from her family's chickens”
MONTPELIER - Gaye Symington, speaker of the House for the last four years, announced her bid for governor this morning from the Statehouse steps, saying that she will bring leadership to Vermont. via BurlingtonFreePress.com
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Agency finalizes repaving state list
“If there was another bridge a mile down the road, and using that other bridge wouldn't be a huge inconvenience, that bridge would not get as many points”
Hot asphalt, shiny culverts and sturdy new bridge decks are coming to a town near you as the Agency of Transportation kicks off its summer construction season. via Rutland Herald
Sunday | Chicago Tribune
Former altar boy testifies in suit against church
“It wasn't an option at the time. He was a priest. It's like resisting your parents when they're trying to reprimand you. You just don't do it”
A former altar boy suing the Diocese of Burlington over sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a priest took the stand Thursday, describing for jurors how he and other boys were routinely groped but ... via Chicago Tribune
Saturday May 10 | Manchester Journal
Wilson reveals candidacy plans
“I've long supported good planning”
A longtime former town official seeks to represent residents in the Statehouse next year - if he is elected to the House in the fall elections. via Manchester Journal
Friday May 9 | WCAX-TV Burlington
“I don't understand why he is vetoing the bill, this is a legitimate cost of doing business”
Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, vetoed what's become a controversial bill related to Vermont's only nuclear power plant on Wednesday. via WCAX-TV Burlington
Friday May 9 | Burlington Free Press
By Tim Johnson * Free Press Staff Writer * May 9, 2008 College loans will be available to Vermonters as usual this fall, the state's principal lending agency announced Thursday. via Burlington Free Press
Thursday May 8 | Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Vermont Railway reopens N.Y. line
“There won't be immediate, tangible results”
The Vermont Railway has reopened a line between North Bennington and Hoosick Junction, N.Y., to reduce congestion in Vermont freight yards and improve efficiency. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus
Thursday May 8 | Burlington Free Press
State to pick up breakfast tab for low-income students
“About 30 percent of Vermonters reported they did not have enough money for a nutritious diet.”
More low-income children will start their school day with free breakfast this fall. via Burlington Free Press
Thursday May 8 | Rutland Herald
CVPS chief: Vt. at energy 'crossroads'
“We're working with regulators, legislators and other interested parties who have to help us replace 80 percent of our power supply which we lose between 2012 and 2016.”
CVPS president Robert H. Young presents his state of the company report to shareholders during annual meeting Tuesday. via Rutland Herald
Wednesday May 7 | Rutland Herald
State to offer free breakfasts to low-income students
“This may free up a little bit of money in their food budget at home.”
This fall Vermont will become the fourth state to provide free breakfasts to more low-income students. via Rutland Herald
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