1. Vermont governor's race: Shumlin confident of re-election Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Oct 27 2012) Vermont News Saturday October 27, 2012 RICHMOND -- Politicians often are criticized for telling people what they want to hear rather than being fully open with them, and Gov. Peter Shumlin says he doesn't want to fall into that trap. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Connecticut   Vermont   Wesleyan University

2. Vermont governor candidates spar over energy, other issues Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Sep 12 2012) Vermont News Thursday September 13, 2012 MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin and Republican challenger Randy Brock differed sharply on energy and other issues in a debate Wednesday evening, with Brock saying he would support construction of a new nuclear plant in Vernon and Shumlin saying he thought ridge-top wind turbines were "aesthetically pleasing. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont   Vermont Yankee   Vermont Public Radio

3. Professor, consultant among N.H. governor hopefuls Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Sep 10 2012) New Hampshire News A consultant, two business lawyers and a business professor are among the choices voters have in Tuesday's primary election for New Hampshire governor. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   New Hampshire

4. Brattleboro arts economy vital to region Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Sep 4 2012) Vermont News Wednesday September 5, 2012 BRATTLEBORO-- If the arts community had to prove its value to the local economy in court, would it have enough evidence? (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont

5. Wind company applies for 3 test towers Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Aug 9 2012) Vermont News WINDHAM -- A multinational company has formally asked the state for permission to erect three test towers that could be a precursor to Windham County's first commercial wind turbines. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   New Hampshire

6. Sam’s named Vermont retailer of the year Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jul 16 2012) Vermont News Ten months after sustaining heavy damage in Tropical Storm Irene, a Brattleboro business was named Vermont’s retailer of the year. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont   New Hampshire

7. N.H. businesses concerned about health costs, taxes Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jul 12 2012) New Hampshire News CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce says businesses are still concerned about high health care and energy costs, as well as high business taxes. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   New Hampshire

8. Broadband is coming ... To portions of Guilford, Dummerston Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jun 29 2012) Vermont News Saturday June 30, 2012 BRATTLEBORO -- High-speed Internet access will expand into a significant portion of Guilford and Dummerston under a new, multimillion-dollar infrastructure investment announced this week. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont

9. Feds, Vermont announce creation of health co-op Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jun 23 2012) Vermont News Saturday June 23, 2012 BURLINGTON - Leaders of a new Vermont-based health insurance cooperative took advantage of an opening offered by the 2-year-old federal health insurance reform law in announcing its launch Friday, along with nearly $34 million in federal low-interest loans to help it get off the ground. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont

10. Vermont to save historic bridge with unusual expansion project Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jun 10 2012) Vermont News Monday June 11, 2012 MONTPELIER -- A historic Vermont bridge is going to be updated with a technique that seems like something only a superhero could accomplish: Engineers will cut the 350-foot bridge in two lengthwise, push the two sides apart, widen them and put it back together. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont

11. Vermont utilities see growing ‘smart meter' opposition Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (May 14 2012) Vermont News Monday May 14, 2012 MONTPELIER -- Worries about health effects, privacy and cost are fueling growing opposition to wireless, digital "smart meters" that utilities around the country are installing at homes and businesses and touting as key energy conservation and grid reliability tools. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Maine   Vermont

12. Vermont Tourism Week kicks off in downtown Brattleboro Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (May 8 2012) Vermont News Tuesday May 8, 2012 BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont Tourism Week kicked off Monday as people gathered downtown at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden to discuss upcoming events and how to promote the area. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont

13. Vern-Mont Farm named state winner in National Corn Yield Contest Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Apr 18 2012) Vermont News Wednesday April 18, 2012 VERNON -- Vern-Mont Farm, an area corn grower, was recently honored as a state winner in the 2011 National Corn Yield Contest, placing first in Vermont in the A Non-Irrigated Class with a yield of 249.5108 bushels per acre. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont

14. State approves $7.7 million BMH expansion Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Mar 8 2012) Vermont News Thursday, March 8, 2012 BRATTLEBORO - The state has approved a $7.7-million expansion project at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. (Read Full Article)

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15. Vermont Senate committee discusses power line purchase Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Feb 9 2012) Vermont News Thursday February 9, 2012 MONTPELIER -- A Vermont Senate committee is working on a plan to have the state take a majority stake in its high-tension power transmission grid, now that a proposed merger between the state's two largest utilities would put control of Vermont's electric backbone under Canadian control. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   Green Mountain Power   Peter Galbraith

16. U of Vt. ranks 5th in producing Peace Corps vols. Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jan 25 2012) Vermont News BURLINGTON (AP) - The Peace Corps says the University of Vermont ranks fifth in the country in the number of former students who are serving as volunteers overseas. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   University of Vermont

17. N.H. farmers eye Vermont's farm-to-school project as model Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Dec 7 2011) New Hampshire News , Vermont News Wednesday, December 7, 2011 KEENE, N.H. - The ongoing success of Windham County's farm to school initiatives has led to farmers across the Connecticut River asking how they can better connect within New Hampshire. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   New Hampshire   University of Vermont

18. Vt. gets $18M for health plan Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Nov 29 2011) Vermont News Wednesday November 30, 2011 BRATTLEBORO -- The U. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Rhode Island   Vermont

19. Vt. tops in electric efficiency, fifth overall Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Oct 24 2011) Vermont News MONTPELIER (AP) - A new national ranking says Vermont is tops in the country for its electric energy efficiency programs. But it lags on transportation, bringing its overall ranking down to fifth place. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   Vermont   Efficiency Vermont

20. Vt. steps up energy efficiency Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Aug 5 2011) Vermont News Saturday August 6, 2011 MONTPELIER -- Vermont utility regulators have approved a three-year budget for the statewide energy efficiency utility program that calls for gradual growth and increases electric rates in each of those years by less than 1 percent. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   Efficiency Vermont   Veic

21. Vt. launches program to bring graduates to state Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Aug 4 2011) Vermont News BURLINGTON (AP) - The state of Vermont is working to attract young employees to the state in the fields of engineering, science and technology. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont

22. Vt. economy looking good Two recent reports show the state is faring better than most Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jul 20 2011) Vermont News Thursday July 21, 2011 BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont’s economy continues to show resiliency in the face of national downturns, according to two recent reports. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   New Hampshire

23. Vermont speeds up the PACEon energy efficiency Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jul 8 2011) Vermont News Saturday July 9, 2011 WESTMINSTER -- Early next year, Vermont will become the only state in the country to move ahead with a national program that allows property owners to borrow money against their tax assessments to fund energy efficiency projects. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Vermont   Veic

24. Vermont's major role in our independence Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Jul 2 2011) Vermont News Saturday July 2, 2011 When we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we should remember the contributions made by Vermonters in the fight for independence. (Read Full Article)

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