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Former Vt. fire chief enters not guilty plea

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:13:06 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A former Vermont fire chief has pleaded not guilty to fraud and embezzlement stemming from a department-sponsored raffle.

At least 15 firefighters suspended in Bennington

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:09:35 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A town official says at least 15 volunteer firefighters have been suspended in Bennington, Vermont, for allegedly settling a camper on fire without proper permits during a mud-driving event last month.

Woman accused of prostitution in Vt. spa case

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:20:14 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - The owner of a Vermont massage parlor that was searched as part of an investigation into possible human trafficking and prostitution has been cited on a charge of prostitution.

Police: Man pulled woman dog, from fire in Vt.

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:48:44 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A teacher has helped save the life of a woman and her dog from a house fire in Vermont.

Vt. law extends time in child sex crime cases

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:23:03 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed a law extending the statute of limitations on prosecuting certain sex crimes against children.

Many Vt. communities mark 250 years since founding

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:28:19 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Story-telling sessions, nature walks, birthday cakes and special postmarks are among the ways dozens of Vermont communities will celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversaries of their founding.

Many Vt. communities mark 250 years since founding

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:11:20 -0400

Sanders to hold Vt. meetings on veterans issues

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:52:04 -0400

BURLINGTON, Vermont - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will be talking about veterans issues at three public meetings around Vermont this week.

Man pleads not guilty to Vt. trooper assault

Wed, 29 May 2013 07:43:05 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A Vermont man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he assaulted a state trooper when the officer wouldn't return a "high-five."

Vt. developer wins hydro power permits

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:34:28 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A developer has received state and federal permits to generate electricity at a 200-year-old dam site on Vermont's Walloomsac River.

Police seek suspect in Vt. pharmacy robbery

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:14:05 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - Police in Bennington, Vermont, are looking for a suspect following an armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy.

Vt. bank donates historic building to 2 nonprofits

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:41:51 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - A bank building that's been part of North Bennington, Vermont, since 1864, has been donated to two nonprofit groups.

Fire destroys home in Bennington, Vt.

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:21 -0400

BENNINGTON, Vermont - Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home in Bennington, Vermont