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Vermont farmers are breathing a sigh of relief. It appears an immigration crackdown could be over. The feds visited four farms Thursday, demanding documentation for all workers. Rumors circulated that more than 80 farms would be targeted. More>>
There are still questions about what penalties farmers and their workers will face after an immigration crackdown in Vermont Thursday. For the answers, Kristin Carlson sat down with an immigration lawyer. More>>
Police say an inmate who carved his way out of his Sullivan County jail cell could be in Connecticut. More>>
The director of the Windham Orchestra is facing charges he possessed child pornography and that he tried to lure a minor via electronic means. More>>
Two people are dead following a car crash Friday morning in Clinton County, N.Y. More>>
Some Vermont outdoorsmen are putting themselves in danger by venturing onto a military firing range. And they're interfering with the National Guard's preparations for Mission Afghanistan. More>>
Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon talked about his recent drunk driving arrest and what the political impact may be. He also addressed concerns about his own finances. More>>
The criminal division of the Attorney General's office is investigating an award-winning officer at the Windsor County Sheriff's Department. More>>
A school board meeting in Concord turned emotional on Thursday night. School board members accepted the resignation of Principal Karl Stein, but wouldn't tell a packed room of parents, students, faculty and staff why he was resigning. More>>
An art teacher and girls soccer coach in Duxbury who surrendered his teaching license this week reportedly displayed unprofessional conduct over email and Facebook while communicating with teen girls. More>>
The St. Albans Town Educational Center shut down Friday because officials were afraid the boiler might explode. More>>
Vermont's unemployment rate dropped again last month-- down two-tenths of a percentage point to 6.5 percent. More>>
New statistics show that New Hampshire's real estate market is in the midst of a slow and steady recovery. More>>
Montpelier Mayor Mary Hooper hopes to win a fourth two-year term. More>>
The North Country's legislative delegation is blaming the Democrats for failing to take action on New York's budget crisis. More>>
Advocates of train travel who successfully fought a plan to cut service to Rutland last year are gearing up to promote rail travel to - and for - Vermont. More>>
Vergennes has a new police chief and a new fire chief. More>>
The farmers market in Burlington begins its winter season Saturday. More>>
Merger talks have begun again between the Montpelier and U-32 school districts. More>>
A Brandeis University professor who rose to national prominence during the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Justice Clarence Thomas has been named to the board of trustees of Southern Vermont College in Bennington. More>>
A free public H1N1 flu clinic is being held in Chittenden County on Saturday. More>>
Peanuts are back in Winooski schools. More>>
You may never have heard of this Dorset company, but its Made in Vermont wood products are found in kitchens all over the world. More>>
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is getting ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first state forest. More>>
Are you in the mood for a strange story? Well, according to a recent analysis, Vermont and New Hampshire's news rank among the weirdest in the country. More>>
A visitor from Carolina visits the Green Mountains. What is this bird doing in Vermont? More>>
The five Democratic candidates for governor talked about environmental issues, Thursday night, at a forum hosted by the Vermont League of Conservation Voters. More>>
Immigration officials are raiding dairy farms across the region searching for illegal workers. It's part of a nationwide crackdown on businesses to make sure their foreign workers have proper documents. More>>
Putting Thursday's immigration raids on Vermont dairy farms into perspective. More>>
A daring escape at the Sullivan County Jail early Thursday morning... Authorities say an inmate slowly carved his way out through the ceiling-- covering his tracks with toothpaste until he was ready to make his escape. More>>
Can you help police identify the suspect who robbed a Waterbury quick stop last week? More>>
A judge sentenced James Farrell to probation for stabbing another man during a fight in a Plattsburgh parking lot. More>>
A 58-year-old Rutland man convicted of child pornography is going to federal prison for 12 years and losing his home and other assets. More>>
An art teacher and girls soccer coach at Crossett Brook Middle School is accused of having inappropriate electronic communication with students and now he's surrendered his teaching license. More>>
Police now say underage drinking may be to blame for a car crash that killed a Montpelier teen in June. More>>
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of a Vermont state judge to become the state's next federal judge. More>>
New York officials say nearly $3 million has been allocated to help businesses hurt by the closing of the Lake Champlain Bridge to Vermont. More>>
Terry Precision Cycling is relocating from Rochester, N.Y., to the Queen City. More>>
Opponents of Vermont Yankee want to have a referendum on Vermont Yankee on Town Meeting Day. More>>
The clock is still ticking on a power deal between Vermont power companies and Yankee Nuclear. More>>
A federal agency says 136 people died in New England from work-related injuries last year, 27 fewer than in the previous year and the lowest number since it began compiling the statistics in 1992. More>>
A computer glitch led to major delays for air travelers across the country Thursday, but Burlington was spared. More>>
While the race for governor of Vermont is crowded, no candidates have entered the lieutenant governor's race. More>>
Two state Republican advisers say Rudy Giuliani has not decided whether to run for governor of New York but is becoming more interested in running for the U.S. Senate. More>>
Vermont lawmakers may move to expand the state's anti-idling law to trucks and delivery vehicles. More>>
A day after the latest missed deadline to act on a worsening $3.2 billion deficit, New York lawmakers found no agreement, but several ways to blame each other for inaction. More>>
The town of Arlington is backing a plan by the Green Mountain National Forest to buy 812 acres of land from a timber company. More>>
South Woodstock will not be the site of the state's newest slaughterhouse, but rather the state's newest dairy. More>>
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has approved the sale of Mega Millions tickets. More>>
At their annual holiday show, the Vermont Hand Crafters will be raising awareness of a special nationwide effort. More>>
Three radio stations have joined forces to help feed hungry neighbors. More>>
Capt. Richard Phillips who was captured and held by Somali pirates has thanked the U.S. Navy crew and captain who were part of his daring rescue. More>>
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