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September 11, 2016

2nd trial in flight of woman, child in same-sex custody case

A second criminal trial is set to begin in what started as a custody dispute between two women joined in a Vermont civil union and is now a conspiracy that reaches into Central America.

September 2, 2016

One of two partners in fraud probe says he has deal with SEC

One of two partners in an alleged massive fraud involving development projects in Vermont says he's reached a settlement with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.

August 28, 2016

5 years after Irene, missing teenager's family still hopes

Relatives of a Vermont teenager missing since Tropical Storm Irene hope the storm's fifth anniversary will prompt someone to come forward with information.

August 27, 2016

Shaftsbury water tests reveal minimal chemical contamination

Gov. Peter Shumlin says testing of drinking water wells near the closed Shaftsbury landfill in Vermont show minimal contamination from a potentially cancer causing chemical.

August 20, 2016

New England drought means bolder bears, stressed fish

Bears are bolder, mosquitoes are multiplying and stream-dwelling fish are stressed.

August 19, 2016

Mormon church opposes plan for futuristic, green communities

The Mormon church says it doesn't support a wealthy Mormon businessman's push to build sustainable, futuristic communities near religious landmarks in Utah and Vermont inspired by founder Joseph Smith's plans from 1833.

August 17, 2016

Body of Vermont firefighter killed in Nevada flown home

Police motorcycles and firetrucks with flashing lights headed a procession for a federal firefighter whose body is headed home to Vermont after he was killed battling a wildfire in Nevada.

August 15, 2016

Parents: Vermont firefighter killed in Nevada loved outdoors

The family of a federal firefighter from Vermont who was killed while battling a wildfire near the Nevada-Utah line says he had a passion for people and the outdoors, and had hoped to become a paramedic.

August 11, 2016

Prison guard held hostage for more than 2 hours; no injuries

Authorities say two Vermont prison inmates using a sharp object have taken a guard hostage for more than two hours.

August 9, 2016

Dozens of oxen help move historic schoolhouse to its original spot

With dozens of oxen leading the way, a historic schoolhouse has been relocated to the original spot where a prominent African-American scholar and legislator was once its schoolmaster.