Check out the Mercedes Benz SL 550 May 16, 2008
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Case closed: Village attorney to retire May 2, 2008
The investigation involved more than 700 burglaries from Westchester County to Albany as well as parts of Vermont and Massachusetts. The burglar targeted private homes, looking for valuable antiques. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Around Town: May 2 to May 9 May 2, 2008
Jordan is a senior mathematics major at Saint Michael s, located in the Burlington area of Vermont. He is the son of Michael and Patricia Scampoli, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Pa. Maple Festival pays tribute to Mother Nature’s gift Mar 28, 2008
It all started when the ever-popular American songstress, Kate Smith, who in 1947 on her daily noontime broadcast, mentioned that she would appreciate a taste of some good Vermont maple syrup. Seeing this as a challenge, some local townspeople sent the radio star a sample of Somerset County s maple syrup. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
TomorrowDayton (25-8) at Bowling Green (25-7), 7 p.m.Radford (23-11) at J.Madisn (22-9), 7 p.m.Dartmouth (15-15) at Vermont (23-8), 7 p.m.Arkansas-Little Rock (23-8) at Southern Mississippi (19-13), 8 p.m.Prairie View (21-10) at Texas State (20-10), 8 p.m.Creighton (20-11) at South Dakota State (23-6), 8 p.m.Southeast Missouri (23-8) at Evansville (20-11), 8:35 p.m.Idaho St. (20-9) at Boise St. (23-6), 9UC Davis (19-11) at Gonzaga (24-8), 10 p.m.. BOWLINGHONOR ROLL300 gameJim Etts, Jugs... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
10 things to do this weekend Mar 7, 2008
746 S. Vermont, Palatine, 847-385-5305. You have a cell phone: Use it. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Early Morning House Fire Claims Life Mar 6, 2008
South Burlington, Vermont - March 5, 2008. One person was killed this morning in a house fire in South Burlington. (WCAX.com, VT)
Doggy heaven Feb 26, 2008
Folk artist creates doggy Disneyland in Vermont ... The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books, has carved out a unique niche with his whimsical reproductions of Labrador retrievers and other dogs ... Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck, shown in his dog chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bow ... wow! Dog chapel draws animal lovers Feb 22, 2008
Canine companions provide wellspring of inspiration for Vermont folk artist. Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck's Dog Mountain studio and dog chapel (shown) on a picturesque 175-acre hillside farm in rural northern Vermont have evolved into a kind of doggy Disneyland, drawing animal lovers and their pets from all over ... The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books, has... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Owner says snuffbox is art by Revere. Experts say he should pinch himself. Feb 20, 2008
An amateur collector of early Americana, Dionne said he bought the snuffbox two years ago from an antiques dealer who told him it came from an estate sale in Vermont ... Andrew Katz, a Vermont antiques appraiser hired by Dionne, confessed he first thought Dionne's claim was "off the wall," but he later signed on to the notion that the box could be authentic. (Boston Globe)
The Indecipherable Handwriting of Literary Giants Feb 11, 2008
First the remote Vermont farmhouse where he summered from 1939 to 1963 was. Windows were smashed, dishes broken, a chair split up for firewood, precious artwork and antiques splattered with beer and bodily fluids. (Slate)
The Impossible Art of Deciphering Manuscripts Feb 8, 2008
First the remote Vermont cabin where he summered from 1939 to 1963 was vandalized by partying teenagers. Windows were smashed, dishes broken, a chair split up for firewood, precious artwork and antiques splattered with beer and bodily fluids. (Slate)
Part tribute, part tail-wagging whimsy Feb 4, 2008
Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck, with a group of dog pals in his dog chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vt ... The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings, and children's books, has carved out a unique niche with his whimsical reproductions of Labrador retrievers and other dogs ... And his Dog Mountain studio and dog chapel - on a picturesque 175-acre hillside farm in rural northern Vermont - have... (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jan 31, 2008
His parents ran a boarding house in Vermont in the late 1800s. His grandmother was a French chef, his grandfather a butcher. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Greater antiques Jan 24, 2008
Other country furniture dealers included Vermont dealers Joan Korda of Bridport, and Howard Graff of Townshend, Pauline and John Sambain of Foster, R.I., Harry Hepburn of Harrison, Maine, Pru Fraser of Swanzey N.H., and Chris Doscher of Walkill, N.Y.. Dealing in ironstone pottery and yelloware was Paula Cohen of Brooklyn, N.Y. Rare books, maps and other historical documents were displayed by dealer Richard Gosselin of Hookset, N.H. There was also a large variety of American art, pottery, glass,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
Moser was based in Vermont ... Moser is based in Vermont ... The Vermont-based firm, known for its modern renditions of American classics, will open its first Los Angeles showroom in the former Helms Bakery building this spring. (FOX59, IN)
Heads Up | Night Skiing: To ski the lights: Fantastic Jan 10, 2008
Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont offers 2,160 vertical feet of night skiing, keeping the slopes open every Saturday until 9 p.m. through March 15 ... On the gondola ride up, guests are given Vermont cider, a fleece blanket and a camp lantern to keep them warm. (International Herald Tribune)
Police: Fingerprint Solves 2004 Burglary Jan 8, 2008
Georgia, Vermont - January 7, 2008. Debra Raymond, 40, was smiling when she arrived at court to be charged with burglary, but the smile disappeared when we gave her a chance to tell us her side of the story. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police Receive Several Leads Into Frost Vandalism Case Jan 1, 2008
Ripton, Vermont - January 1, 2008. State Police say the public has provided them with several leads in connection with a drinking party at a national landmark in Addison County. (WCAX.com, VT)
* World News Quick Take Dec 30, 2007
Activists in one town in liberal-leaning Vermont want US President George W. Bush subject to arrest for war crimes ... As president, Bush has visited every state except Vermont. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
John Felopulos, founding partner in Boston law firm Dec 19, 2007
He attended the University of Vermont, interrupting his classes to enlist in the US Army. He served in Europe for about two years during World War II.. (Boston Globe)
Barre Unveils Weathervane Dec 8, 2007
Barre, Vermont - December 7, 2007 ... "It's really a symbol of Barre's booster feeling-- they really felt good about themselves, and so they wanted to crown the firehouse," explains Jackie Calder of the Vermont History Center ... Friday, they made a permanent home for that piece of prosperity at the Vermont History Center. (WCAX.com, VT)
A home office that's not all business Dec 3, 2007
Designed for Resolute Lighting by Douglas Varey, Purity Lamps cast a soft wash of light up or down a wall, $147 at 100 Watt, 688 Vermont St.. Shown here entwined with Tord Boontje's now-ubiquitous-yet-still-appealing laser-cut silver garlands, $42 each at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hoarders battle puzzling affliction Dec 1, 2007
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Get a piece of the rock Oct 31, 2007
Climb the hill heading east out of town to the Vermont History Center ... Elizabeth Manriquez and partner Patrick Clark opened Espresso Bueno this summer and make a yummy double shot with Vermont-roasted coffee ... LACE is a farm-to-community market-cafe-community center, which provides one-stop shopping for made-in-Vermont grocery items and crafts. (Boston Globe)
Antique aficionados convene at annual show Oct 13, 2007
The two-day event, sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and named a Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, welcomed 175 dealers from throughout the Northeast to showcase their wares at the heavily-attended show, the largest of its kind in the state of Vermont. "I just like doing it, even though it's a lot of work - loading, wrapping, all the time, continuously," said Stephen Renda of SJR Antiques as he stood in front of his meticulous display of early... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Celebrating Fall at AppleFest Oct 8, 2007
South Hero, Vermont - October 7, 2007 ... The South Hero AppleFest is billed as Vermont's largest apple festival. (WCAX.com, VT)
40th Annual Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive: SOME PAST HIGHTLIGHTS Oct 7, 2007
Side trips for those wishing to see more of Fulton County's history will include: a tour of the Leta Markley home east of Ellisville; a visit to the Dutch Reformed Church built in 1838 and the octagonal city hall in Fairview; and inspection of antebellum homes on side streets and the Mercer's Country museum on Main Street in Vermont. Iron bridges are no longer being built and a few can still be seen at London Mills, Babylon, Seville and Bernadotte. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
COLOR OF THE OZARKS Sep 17, 2007
" Geologists believe the Ozarks may be among the oldest ranges in the United States, dating back some 500 million years, making the Rockies seem positively juvenile at 200 million. Hence the expression "old as the hills. " As a result, these are not jagged mountains against a serrated sky. They are rolling hills, the highest just 2,578 feet; supported by ancient layers of limestone, dolomite and sandstone; dense with underbrush and hardwoods, up to 1,000 trees per acre. By late summer, a distant... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arkansas fall foliage Sep 16, 2007
COLOR OF THE OZARKS / In autumn, the hills of Arkansas come alive with foliage to rival New England's. " Geologists believe the Ozarks may be among the oldest ranges in the United States, dating back some 500 million years, making the Rockies seem positively juvenile at 200 million. Hence the expression "old as the hills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Weekend events, attractions abound Sep 7, 2007
Sandra White, program director for the Caldwell Arts Council said Tuesday morning she registered a sculptor from Vermont. e're looking forward most to the new sculptors that we are going to attract, White said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Hundreds of Rides Cruise Into Stowe Aug 11, 2007
Stowe, Vermont - August 10, 2007. The 50th annual Stowe Antique and Classic car show kicks off Friday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Thief Steals Antique Guns Aug 3, 2007
St. Albans, Vermont - August 2, 2007. A thief in St. Albans is armed with two guns-- because that's what he stole. (WCAX.com, VT)
It's a natural Aug 1, 2007
Artisans' Gallery (Bridge Street, 802-496-6256, ) is a co-op that markets contemporary crafts and eclectic works by about 180 Vermont-based artisans. The Store (5275 Main St., 802-496-4465 or 800-639-8031, ), located in a restored 1834 Methodist meetinghouse, carries Vermont gifts and gourmet products, imported pottery and linens, cookware, children's books, and antiques ... The Vermont Festival of the Arts takes place each August (Aug. (Boston Globe)
Next summer, pack up your viola and play, play, play Jul 29, 2007
David Goodman, a journalist and author in Vermont, can be reached at. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Made in Vermont: Springfield Premiere Ale Jul 21, 2007
South Burlington, Vermont - July 20, 2007 ... One of many Vermont products given to VIPs at this weekend's debut screening ... Toasting their made in Vermont success. (WCAX.com, VT)
History on the market Jul 10, 2007
There, modern luxuries like a Viking stove co-exist with an old-fashioned Vermont soapstone sink, an 18th-century gateleg table that pulls down to create a work space and cupboards that Nancy Holcomb rubbed with raw umber to make them look old. Because the house has a new foundation, the family was able to create a casual gathering space in the basement that's more contemporary than the rest of the house. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Cowabunga! 7-Elevens Get Kwik-E Makeover Jul 3, 2007
Eponymous towns in Massachusetts, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, Nebraska, Colorado, Louisiana and Vermont are vying for the chance to serve as the host for a special premiere of the movie. Send to a Friend Check your e-mail, your friend's e-mail and message text are filled correctly. (E! Online)
Executive Suite: Ethan Allen CEO furnishes leadership Jun 25, 2007
One of Kathwari's first challenges was getting all dealers to pay the same price for Ethan Allen furniture, no matter how near or far a store was to the manufacturing plants in Vermont and North Carolina ... Kathwari's hard-nosed but collaborative style was apparent when former Vermont governor Howard Dean met him in the mid-1990s to discuss Ethan Allen's plans to close its oldest and biggest plant, located in Beecher Falls, Vt. (USA Today -- Money)
Spinning new ideas from old Jun 3, 2007
" In place of inexpertly made nostalgic rehashes of midcentury icons from Herman Miller, Knoll and Vitra, Chen hopes to bring in designs that will be the new, beautifully tooled American "race cars" of the industry. With the dollar flagging against European currencies, Chen's strategy is to make beautiful, long-lasting and therefore relatively expensive furniture in the United States that may be financially sound as well. "The Italian stuff is just too expensive," said Chen, who hopes to grab... (San Francisco Chronicle)
New market is doctor's Rx for old warehouse Jun 2, 2007
Shapiro expects to draw local residents, visitors in town for the weekend and day-trippers from the Hudson Valley, Vermont and elsewhere to his new venture. They'll have to feel comfortable in an industrial district that looks more like the scene of a mob hit in "The Sopranos" than a place to browse antique clocks and buy fresh tomatoes. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Romantic Homes Magazine Celebrates the 4th of July Jun 2, 2007
In This Issue: * The top ten most romantic cities in the U.S. (from Kauai, Hawaii, to Manchester, Vermont -- see where we went and why these places are primed for romance). A shopping tour of the Hamptons -- where to go and what you'll find. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music With a Purpose May 29, 2007
South Burlington, Vermont - May 28, 2007 ... A Colorado non-profit is helping Vermonters support their neighbors in need ... "Conscious Alliance" has member musicians-- several of whom come to Vermont on tour. (WCAX.com, VT)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 23, 2007
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Celebrity Shopping Spree in Shelburne May 22, 2007
Shelburne, Vermont - May 21, 2007 ... The funnyman is married to a Vermonter, and that connection helped the Shelburne Museum land him for its new show: "Got eBay?" ... Governor Jim Douglas logged on for pieces of Vermont history. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police: Fairfax Deaths Apparent Murder-Suicide May 9, 2007
Fairfax, Vermont -- May 9, 2007. Police say a Fairfax couple found dead in their home Monday is an apparent case of murder-suicide. (WCAX.com, VT)
Community Events Calendar May 8, 2007
FACES (Families and Adolescents Driving Care for Effective Services) will host an ongoing Regional Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 PM at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin ... The Weybridge Parish Bells, The Quarter Notes, and the Maiden Vermont chorus will present a Welcome Spring Concert of handbells and singing on Monday at 7 PM at the Cornwall Congregational Church ... Dragonheart Vermont will hold an Orientation and Introduction to Dragonboat Racing in... (WCAX.com, VT)
Fire Devours Fairlee Block May 7, 2007
Fairlee, Vermont - May 6, 2007. Sunday morning, the historic Colby Block was home to at least ten people. (WCAX.com, VT)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 6, 2007
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Free Comic Book Day Approaching May 3, 2007
Burlington, Vermont - May 2, 2007 ... But since May 5th is also Green Up Day in Vermont, some stores are distributing the freebies next Saturday, May 12th. (WCAX.com, VT)
SHNS sports sked for Sunday, April 22, 2007 Apr 21, 2007
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Antique show to benefit Nellis Tavern Apr 20, 2007
Carolyn Bennett from Caroga Lake will bring Adirondack items and tools, Kevin Lovelace from Mohawk will have early toys in his booth, Chris Angell from Vermont specializes in jewelry and Donna Reston will have historical Mohawk Valley books, paintings and furniture. D iques will bring collectibles and paintings, Antiques from Butlersbury will bring an 18th century lift top blanket box, Dory Takus will have vintage clothing and linens, Bob Mock from Albany will present early glass and china and... (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
A Woodbury Park as Modern Day Stonehenge? Apr 20, 2007
"I wanted to bring something to Woodbury that would identify us as a place to visit, as they did in Burlington, Vermont," said Mr. Hambrecht. The stones that are to be used for the stone clock will be cut from granite and be between 5. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Auction to benefit county medical center Apr 19, 2007
I never dreamed the thing would get this big when we first started out, Horn said of the huge undertaking, "but I have a lot of dedicated, good people helping me. What makes this auction so special is the fact that many of the items have come from estates of prominent Craig County families that go way back. Items too numerous to list have been donated from the estate of the late Virginia Senator G.W. Layman and his daughter, Kate Layman, by Dr. Watson A. Bowes, a nephew, and his wife who now own... (New Castle Record, VA)
Wheelchair van driver is shot in shoulder Apr 10, 2007
Welch, a Democrat, said he was going to support Vermont troops serving there and to listen to their concerns. Welch has been a critic of the war in Iraq and backs legislation to set a deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from the country. (Boston Globe)
Second Wal-Mart phase complete; Four-lane would take out A&M Plaza Apr 4, 2007
" Allowing a Walmart, or any store of its type, into the community is revealing our society; ignorant, glutton and selfish. If it is inevitable, let us impose building restrictions, as many Vermont communities have done. A closer example, East Aurora, NY. If it is coming, make it work for Us not the CEO's of Sam Waltonville.". Allegany Taxpayer wrote on March 31, 2007 12:54 AM:"I too am real happy to see Wal-mart coming to Wellsville, but the truth is, I don't want it unless we are approved for... (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Lessons learned since April Fools Day flood of 1987 Apr 1, 2007
In Vermont, March 11, 1992, is another date to remember for floods ... The National Weather Service says flooding in November 1927 was the "greatest disaster in Vermont history." Rainfall over the first six days of that month produced flooding statewide, killing 84 people, including the lieutenant governor at the time. (Concord Monitor)
Singer Marie Osmond and husband divorcing after 20 years Mar 31, 2007
At Joe's Pond in northern Vermont, the cinder block is put on the ice in late March or early April, with a red flag sticking up so snowmobilers don't crash into it ... The contest does not violate Vermont laws against gambling because it is run by a nonprofit community organization. (North County Times)
5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas Mar 23, 2007
The Historic Church Street Marketplace entertains northern Vermont skiers. It's an open-air affair, ten cobblestoned and pedestrian-only blocks stuffed with 100-plus shops, cafes and boutiques. (Suite101.com)
Azalea Festival kicks off Monday Mar 17, 2007
Don and Kristi Alford, 199 Cedar Ridge, McComb; Dr. and Mrs. Michael Artigues, 900 Hickory Ave., McComb; Serena and Mike Austin, 1824 North St., McComb; Mike and Noriko Faust, 185 Cedar Ridge Road, McComb; Bill and Monica Garner, 921 North St., McComb; Sara Beth Hutchison, 915 James Ave., McComb; Wade and Heather Lamb, 901 Hickory Ave., McComb; Martha Lampe, 105 Cedar Ridge Road, McComb; Donnice and Steve Magee, 1505 Vermont Ave., McComb; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Magruder, 178 Cedar Ridge Road,... (Enterprise-Journal)
Muslims in the U.S. Mar 12, 2007
Khan, 64, is a mild-mannered pulmonologist who collects Chinese antiques and learned to ski on the slopes of Vermont. He is a first-generation American. (International Herald Tribune)
Taste of Woodstock you want in the morning Mar 5, 2007
Maybe that's not as poetic as the trip Joni Mitchell wrote about in 1969, but since Yasgur's farm and that other Woodstock are a long way from the maple-and-dairy gantlet that leads to Vermont's Village Inn of Woodstock, my husband and I were feeling pretty satisfied with the way our weekend had started out. On the journey up from Boston, we'd gone out of our way to sample parts of the Vermont Cheese Trail, and the result was some terrific backroads scenery, free snacking, and, as they say in... (Boston Globe)
Union Oyster House restaurateur balances worlds of Boston and Thailand Feb 19, 2007
A graduate of Norwich University in Vermont, the oldest private military college in the country, he first visited Thailand in 1983 on an exchange program. It was, he says, love at first sight. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Northeast Continues Digging Out Feb 15, 2007
"Binghamton, N.Y., set a record for the date with 15 inches of snow, while Burlington, Vermont, shattered its old record with a whopping 25 inches," said Cullen. The bad weather was also bad news for businesses that depend on Valentine's Day for big sales. (CBS News -- US)
VINTAGE VILLAGE Feb 14, 2007
A HISTORIC TAVERN IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THIS CHARMING VERMONT TOWN ... Most shops are tastefully housed in historic dwellings and feature an upscale selection of fine art, ceramics, and made-in-Vermont goodies ... This being Vermont, you can also find Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Lake Champlain chocolates. (Boston Globe)
