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Home invasion suspect faces more charges

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A Bellows Falls man charged with kidnapping is now facing new charges in connection with a home invasion. More>>

Town clerk cleared of criminal allegations

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A Vermont town clerk has been cleared of serious criminal allegations. More>>

Shumlin to sign health care reform into law

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It's another big day for health care reform in Vermont. More>>

CVPS to raise rates to pay for Irene recovery

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A lot of Vermonters may soon pay more for electricity. More>>

Cyberbullying Crisis, Part 2 Video included

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Last year the legislature, as part of the education bill, did give schools the authority to discipline students who bully others, even if the conduct takes place outside of school. More>>

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A bus ride to school turned into a dangerous adventure for dozens of kids.One of those students took matters into her own hands and was honored for her heroic efforts. More>>

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  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:40 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:40:05 GMT
    A Plattsburgh man remains in intensive care after being stabbed numerous times. It happened in downtown Plattsburgh -- near the intersection of Margaret and Brinkerhoff Streets. 37-year-old Michael
    A Plattsburgh man remains in intensive care after being stabbed numerous times.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:43:11 GMT
    A Vermont state trooper resigned Tuesday -- amid controversy -- and a possible criminal investigation. Senior Trooper Eric Howley has been on administrative leave since April. Officials won't say why.
    A Vermont State trooper resigned Tuesday amid controversy and a possible criminal investigation.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:00 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:00:48 GMT
    Vermont Revenues
    Vermont had a second straight month of strong tax collections, putting state government back on target for the fiscal year, which ends next month. General fund revenues for April were $179 million, 6.3

    Vermont had a second straight month of strong tax collections, putting state government back on target for the fiscal year, which ends next month.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:41 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:41:27 GMT
    A big night for the Vermont state poetry champion -- Claude Mumbere came in second -- in the national finals in Washington D.C. Claude Mumbere is a Burlington High School senior. He recited Lord Byron's
    A big night for the Vermont state poetry champion -- Claude Mumbere came in second -- in the national finals in Washington D.C.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:19 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:19:14 GMT
    A trip to the convenience store suddenly became a lot more than that for Nic Gomez Monday night. "I've been waiting for the day to actually do something like this," Gomez said. He was just pulling into
    A trip to the convenience store suddenly became a lot more than that for Nic Gomez Monday night.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:24 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:24:23 GMT
    "Last year was the one. We never thought we were going to get anything fixed up," said Charlie Auer of the Auer Family Boat House in Burlington. A combination of snow melt and record rainfall caused historic
    Business owners on Lake Champlain still recovering from last years record lake levels.
  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:20 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:20:13 GMT
    He knows Vermont like the back of his hand, but Tuesday longtime state archivist Gregory Sanford announced his retirement.If you give him the opportunity, Gregory Sanford can take you back in time. "Now
    He knows Vermont like the back of his hand, but Tuesday longtime state archivist Gregory Sanford announced his retirement.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:57 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:57:12 GMT
    Berlin Pond -- the two mile, 256 acre reservoir just south of Montpelier is a natural beauty -- popular with birders, runners and dog walkers alike.  But as of last week it could now become a hot spot
    Berlin Pond -- the two mile, 256 acre reservoir just south of Montpelier is a natural beauty -- popular with birders, runners and dog walkers alike.  But as of last week it could now become a hot spot for paddlers, bathers and fisherman also.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:51 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:51:44 GMT
    Glori Law and Susan Petrie's father was living in a nursing home just 10 days -- when they learned he was being attacked by another resident who was mentally unstable. "My dad had bruises on his face when
    H.413 signed by Governor Shumlin Tuesday creates civil action against those who are abused, neglected, or exploited.
  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:03:24 GMT
    Huge pieces of construction equipment were on the move in Montpelier Monday. "I have seen cranes, bobcats, excavators," said Green Mountain Tech student Kyle Maskell. The professional grade machinery
    Huge pieces of construction equipment were on the move in Montpelier Monday.
  • Sports

  • The UVM men's soccer team will be looking for a new Associate Head Coach. Wade Jean is leaving the program to become the new head guy at SUNY-Cortland. The St. Albans native has a long college coaching
    Associate Coach Leaves UVM Soccer, Middlebury Lacrosse and Plattsburgh Softball Prepare for Big Weekends
  • Monday, May 14 2012 8:36 PM EDT2012-05-15 00:36:17 GMT
    Vince Quenneville and Josh Masterson make it two-for-two on the track at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
    Vince Quenneville and Josh Masterson make it two-for-two on the track at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
  • 3. In the bottom of the third inning St. Johnsbury center fielder Emily Bruckner makes a great over the shoulder catch running towards the fence. 2 In the top of the fourth inning the Cougars Mikaela
    The St. Johnsbury and Mount Mansfield softball teams provide all three plays in one game
  • High School Baseball South Burlington 7 BFA-St. Albans 12 High School Softball St. Johnsbury 4 Mount Mansfield 5
    The Bobwhite baseball team hosts South Burlington while there's softball drama in Jericho
  • Licensed to Fair Haven Union High School HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/12/2012 Slater Invitational - 5/12/2012
    Another tune up as the state track and field meet is just a few weeks away
  • Saturday, May 12 2012 7:34 PM EDT2012-05-12 23:34:46 GMT
    If you want proof that age is only a number just look at Flo Meiler and Barbara Jordan.

    National champs and world record holders, meet Flo Meiler and Barbara Jordan.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 1:00 AM EDT2012-05-10 05:00:47 GMT
    Middlebury had little trouble with Norwich, handing the Cadets a 19-1 loss in an NCAA Tournament first-round game on Kohn Field. The Panthers (13-4) advance to an NCAA Regional at Gettysburg on Saturday,
    The Panthers tallied seven different players on the scoreboard in the first half, en route to a lopsided victory over rival Norwich.
  • The Middlebury and Norwich women's lacrosse teams meet Wednesday night at 5 in the opening round of the NCAA DIII Tournament. It's the first time these two rival schools have ever faced off on the lacrosse
    Middlebury, Norwich and Castleton are ready to do some dancing on Wednesday
  • Monday, May 7 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-05-08 00:42:14 GMT
    Devil's Bowl Speedway fans rocked the grandstands with exciting season-opening stock car racing at the Spring Green on Sunday afternoon.  Wayne Helliwell, Jr., and Vince Quenneville, Jr., brought the
    Wayne Helliwell's first ACT win highlights a full day of racing at Devil's Bowl.
  • The Dartmouth men's club fencing team captured the school's first ever National Championship last Month in Hartford, Connecticut. Dartmouth beat the U.S. Military Academy by the slimmest of margins, ten
    The Dartmouth Club Fencing Team Captures a National Championship
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