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Vermont 45th by total area, and 43rd by land area at 9,250 square miles, and has a population of 608,827, making it the second least populous state (second to only Wyoming). The only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Vermont is notable for the Green Mountains in the west and Lake Champlain in the northwest. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. The state is famous for its scenery and dairy products. It is the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States. The state capital is Montpelier, and the largest city is Burlington.

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Champlain College's Perry Hall opens

Jul 30, 2010 7:16 pm

Perry Hall, a restored 151-year-old brick mansion with contemporary addition, is the college's new Welcome and Admissions Center. The building stands at 251 S. Willard St., across the street from the ...

Essex Junction commissions 'crescent connector' study

Jul 30, 2010 6:36 pm

Village officials have commissioned a study to evaluate the potential impact of a new curved road being proposed for downtown Essex Junction, which is intended to relieve traffic at Five Corners.

Colchester is applying for a special tax district

Jul 30, 2010 5:12 pm

Colchester expects to submit by Thursday an application to create a special tax district at Severance Corners to help pay for necessary road, sidewalk and water system improvements.

White River Junction postal processing plant cited, fined $420,000 in safety violations

Jul 30, 2010 3:00 pm

Federal job safety inspectors have cited a Vermont mail processing center for a half­dozen safety violations and will seek $420,000 in fines, the latest in a series of crackdowns on "will...

ADL: Vermont saw fewer anti-Semitic cases in 2009

Jul 30, 2010 2:58 pm

The Anti-Defamation League said its annual survey showed the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Vermont decreased slightly in 2009.

EPA delays Lake Champlain dive to search sunken tugboat for fuel

Jul 30, 2010 2:44 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is de­laying until spring plans to send divers onto a tug­boat that sank in Lake Champlain almost 50 years ago to determine if there is fuel in...

Developer in talks to buy Hinesburg Saputo site

Jul 30, 2010 12:28 pm

A Burlington-based commercial development firm has signed a purchase and sales agreement to buy the 15.4-acre site of the former Saputo USA cheese manufacturing plant in Hinesburg.

Ospreys fail to reproduce at Lake Arrowhead

Jul 30, 2010 12:22 pm

A record number of ospreys built nests at Lake Arrowhead in Georgia and Milton this year, but no chicks were born.

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Galbraith: U.S. policy in Afghanistan doomed to fail

Jul 30, 2010 4:34 am

Former ambassador and UN envoy Peter Galbraith said the so-called Wiki-Leaks about the war in Afghanistan were a confirmation that the U.S. war plan in that country was doomed to failure. ... - By S...

Manchester falls short in Best Tennis Town contest

Jul 30, 2010 4:21 am

MANCHESTER – The United States Tennis Association announced the finalists for this year’s “Best Tennis Town” contest and Manchester did not finish in the top th...

Three presentations at the new President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

PLYMOUTH NOTCH — The public is invited to three presentations during the opening week of the new President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center at the President Calvin Coolidge State H...

Education funding issues dominate Ludlow forum

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

The five Democrats running for governor said that the property tax had to remain as a key ingredient of how Vermont pays for its schools. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer

NRC finds low-level safety violation at Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

VERNON — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says it found a low-level safety violation at the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor during a recent refueling outage. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff W...

Woodstock library unveils wi-fi

Jul 29, 2010 5:31 pm

Woodstock's library is the center of a new, village-wide wi-fi system. ... - By HOLLIS KENNEY Herald Correspondent

Mount Snow loses popular ski event

Jul 29, 2010 2:15 pm

The winter Dew Tour will bypass Mount Snow this year. ...

Bennington hires new police chief from within

Jul 29, 2010 5:23 am

BENNINGTON — The Bennington Police Department’s second-highest ranking officer, Lt. Paul Doucette, will be the town’s next police chief starting in September, according to T...

Springfield schools adopt new busing schedule and starting times

Jul 29, 2010 3:43 am

Springfield schools have adopted a two-tier bus system, which will mean separate runs for elementary students and middle and high school students ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer

Rockingham Meeting House celebrates 104th pilgrimage

Jul 29, 2010 3:39 am

The 104th annual pilgrimage to the Rockingham Meeting House this Sunday will celebrate Vermont writers. ...

News for Rutland County Vermont from RutlandHerald.com

A country squire at the queen’s court

Jul 30, 2010 3:40 pm

Marble Minutes tells the story of one of Vermont's richest men, Columbus Smith. ... - By Cathy Miglorie Special to the Herald

Mountain View Center honors artist

Jul 30, 2010 2:16 pm

Northfield native Robert E. Sargent’s artwork has captivated the imaginations of children and art appreciators in the United States and throughout Europe. ... - By Stephanie M. Peters STAFF...

Drum Roles

Jul 30, 2010 1:43 pm

Matt Goldbloom drums in a class taught by Liberty DeVitto (left) at KoSA's 15th International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp and Festival on Wednesday at Castleton State College. DeVitto has recorded ...

Rutland Town maps moving to Burlington-based company

Jul 30, 2010 5:14 am

Rutland Town has contracted with a new map company to provide GIS maps that will link to the town¿s grand list and include Internet-accessibility if desired. ... - By PATRICIA MINICHIELLO ...

Clarendon troop project draws attention of senator

Jul 30, 2010 5:13 am

A local project for the troops has drawn the attention of Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy’s office and he’ll have a presence at one of the project’s fundraisers on Saturday &a...

Rutland police probe sketchy mugging

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

Rutland City Police are looking for information on a robbery reported on Granger Street. ...

Rutland police seek missing man

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

The Rutland Police Department is asking the public if they have seen Danny Goldstein of Rutland, missing since Sunday. ...

Wallingford Fire District 1 take merger petition into consideration

Jul 30, 2010 4:20 am

WALLINGFORD — A petition submitted to Fire District 1 officials regarding a merger between the district and the town will be scrutinized by an attorney before any action is taken. ... - By S...

Castleton reviews sewer rates

Jul 30, 2010 4:19 am

CASTLETON — The town is trying to figure out which sewer rate structure stinks the least. ... - By Gordon Dritschilo Staff Writer

Area soldiers graduate basic

Jul 29, 2010 7:13 pm

Air National Guard Airman First Class Nick T. Corsones and Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class James C. Ingalls recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio...

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