You can find spectacular views from Vermont's historic fire towers, like the one featured in our story on Elmore State Park. There are fire and observation towers across the state, some requiring just short strolls, and others challenging hikes:
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:07 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:07:30 GMT
Seven Days movie critic Margot Harrison sinks the action flick "Battleship." Good parts: -Some appealing actors, and everyone loves Liam Neeson acting tough. -Lots of explosions for those seeking aMore >>
Seven Days movie critic Margot Harrison sinks the action flick "Battleship."More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:02 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:02:34 GMT
A Vermonter is being honored at the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductions. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has created a new award for Media Excellence, called the Squier-Hall Award. ItMore >>
A Vermonter is being honored at the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductions.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:59 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:59:04 GMT
Police say they have busted a big burglary ring in southern Vermont. Alivia Lawrence of Putney is accused of being a getaway driver for several thefts. Authorities say the 19-year-old was hired toMore >>
Police say they have busted a big burglary ring in southern Vermont. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:57 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:57:40 GMT
A former Barre City police officer has been cleared of burglary charges. A jury Wednesday found Zak Winston not guilty. The 35-year-old had been accused of breaking into a neighbors home in MontpelierMore >>
A former Barre City police officer has been cleared of burglary charges. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 09:23:35 GMT
Vermont's fallen soldiers will be honored at a private ceremony at Camp Johnson today. The Fallen Heroes memorial was formally dedicated on September 11, 2008, and includes the names of Vermonters killedMore >>
Vermont's fallen soldiers will be honored at a private ceremony at Camp Johnson today.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:18 AM EDT2012-05-24 09:18:42 GMT
Teachers in Rutland are getting a raise. Last night the school board unanimously approved a three percent pay increase each year for the next four years. According to the Rutland Herald, teachers willMore >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:14 AM EDT2012-05-24 09:14:03 GMT
Vermont is no longer saying no to a controversial education law. The state has withdrawn its application for a federal waiver to the federal No Child Left Behind law. That means Vermont must abideMore >>
Vermont is no longer saying no to a controversial education law. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:24 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:24:05 GMT
A meeting with federal regulators -- designed to update residents on the safety status of Yankee Nuclear -- turned into a protest.As the minutes ticked toward 7 p.m. Wednesday night, it appeared the officialMore >>
A meeting with federal regulators -- designed to update residents on the safety status of Yankee Nuclear -- turned into a protest.More >>
