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Benitez Chelsea reign ends with 5-3 loss to City

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:11:29 -0400

NEW YORK - Far away from the jeering supporters at London's Stamford Bridge, Rafa Benitez completed his brief but productive reign at Chelsea with a 5-3 loss to Manchester City in a season-ending exhibition game Saturday night.

Rain, snow knocks out power in Vermont

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:47:21 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Rain and even snow in high elevations promised to flood roadways and knock out power throughout Vermont as officials warned of potentially dangerous conditions for Memorial Day weekend.

Champions League Finals

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:45:09 -0400

1956_Real Madrid 4, Stade de Reims 2

Vt. marathon winners return to try to take titles

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:56:55 -0400

BURLINGTON, Vermont - The Vermont City Marathon is drawing former winners vying for the title in this weekend's race.

Police step up security for Burlington marathon

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:17:04 -0400

BURLINGTON, Vermont - Police in Burlington, Vermont, are beefing up security for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon this weekend.

Efficiency Vt. collects old appliances

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:58:05 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont's statewide emergency program is promoting a deal for people who want to get rid of that old, extra refrigerator or freezer.

Cross-border travelers face busy weekend

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:34:03 -0400

HIGHGATE, Vermont - Anyone traveling across the U.S.-Canadian border this weekend is being advised to leave some extra time to get to their destination.

Gov. promises to make neighbor land deal right

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:59:18 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Gov. Peter Shumlin promised Friday to address the concerns of a neighbor whose property he purchased well below market value after the man's family complained he was mentally unfit to represent himself in the transaction.

Vt. Route 128 in Westford reopens after flooding

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:22:05 -0400

WESTFORD, Vermont - The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security says Route 128 between Essex and Westford has reopened after the water subsided from the flash flooding.

Vt. seeks US damage assessment after flash floods

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:12 -0400

UNDERHILL, Vermont - Flash flooding from record-tying rainfall in parts of northern Vermont washed out roads, damaged bridges and clogged culverts after a string of overnight thunderstorms across the region that left some residents Friday slogging through mud and debris.

Scripps National Spelling Bee: Make 'em spell! And make 'em...

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:55:45 -0400

By CAROLYN McATEE CERBIN - Chuckles rippled through the audience.

Editorial: Obama lays out counterterrorism policies

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:47:28 -0400

President Barack Obama's first major speech of his second term on counterterrorism sounded good, like all his speeches, but in the end promised little real change. - The president said Thursday that the U.S. war on terrorist groups, "like all wars, must end. That's what history advises. It's what our democracy demands." Al-Qaida, he said, is "on the path to defeat."

Vt. State Police probe maple syrup theft

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:29 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont State Police are investigating the theft of 400 gallons of maple syrup in Starksboro.

Leahy disappointed on gay, bi-national couples

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:07 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Sen. Patrick Leahy said Friday he was disappointed he was unsuccessful in his bid to amend immigration reform legislation to protect same-sex couples in which one of the partners is foreign-born.

Vt. to do national search for education secretary

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:55:47 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - A committee of Vermont State Board of Education has been set up to do a national search for a new education secretary.

4 accused of kidnapping in Vt.

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:04:31 -0400

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont - Police say four people have been arrested on charges of forcing two women into a car at gunpoint in Brattleboro.

Leahy: Farm bill includes dairy aid, conservation

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:04:04 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont's senior U.S. senator says he hopes a farm bill now working its way through Congress will save taxpayer money while continuing assistance for dairy farmers and conservation programs.

Mass. man dies in ATV crash in Vt.

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:23:15 -0400

CONCORD, Vermont - Vermont State Police say a Massachusetts man has died in an ATV crash in the town of Concord.

Welch backs bill to support energy efficiency

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:06:25 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is joining Republican Rep. David McKinley of West Virginia to back legislation designed to promote more energy efficiency in homes and other buildings.

Vt.'s Washington Electric co-op names new manager

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:06:01 -0400

EAST MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont's Washington Electric Co-op is getting a new general manager.

Heavy rain washes out Vt. bridge; roads closed

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:17 -0400

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont - Vermont State Police say a bridge in Westford has been washed out and numerous roads have been closed or partially closed due to flash flooding caused by heavy rains.

Man City beats Chelsea 4-3 in US friendly

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:44:13 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Manchester City overcame a three-goal deficit to beat rival Chelsea 4-3 on Thursday in the opener of a two-game U.S. tour.

States to NRC: Better nuclear waste rules needed

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:13 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Attorneys general in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut announced Thursday they are petitioning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a more thorough environmental review of storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste at plant sites.

Vt. denies certification for health co-op

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:46 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - The state of Vermont has rejected the application of a newly formed health care cooperative that had wanted to offer health insurance as part of the federal health care reform plan because an official didn't think its finances were solid enough to proceed.

Rio Ferdinand signs new 1-year deal with MU

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:21:03 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United that will take him into a 12th season at Old Trafford.