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Vermont August 27, 2016

Shaftsbury water tests reveal minimal chemical contamination

Gov. Peter Shumlin says testing of drinking water wells near the closed Shaftsbury landfill in Vermont show minimal contamination from a potentially cancer causing chemical.

Vermont August 20, 2016

New England drought means bolder bears, stressed fish

Bears are bolder, mosquitoes are multiplying and stream-dwelling fish are stressed.

Vermont August 19, 2016

Mormon church opposes plan for futuristic, green communities

The Mormon church says it doesn't support a wealthy Mormon businessman's push to build sustainable, futuristic communities near religious landmarks in Utah and Vermont inspired by founder Joseph Smith's plans from 1833.

Vermont August 17, 2016

Body of Vermont firefighter killed in Nevada flown home

Police motorcycles and firetrucks with flashing lights headed a procession for a federal firefighter whose body is headed home to Vermont after he was killed battling a wildfire in Nevada.

Vermont August 15, 2016

Parents: Vermont firefighter killed in Nevada loved outdoors

The family of a federal firefighter from Vermont who was killed while battling a wildfire near the Nevada-Utah line says he had a passion for people and the outdoors, and had hoped to become a paramedic.

Vermont August 11, 2016

Prison guard held hostage for more than 2 hours; no injuries

Authorities say two Vermont prison inmates using a sharp object have taken a guard hostage for more than two hours.

Odd News August 9, 2016

Dozens of oxen help move historic schoolhouse to its original spot

With dozens of oxen leading the way, a historic schoolhouse has been relocated to the original spot where a prominent African-American scholar and legislator was once its schoolmaster.

Vermont August 8, 2016

1823 Vermont schoolhouse on the move courtesy of 40 oxen

A Vermont schoolhouse built in 1823 is going to be on the move with the help of 40 oxen.

Vermont August 3, 2016

The Latest: Shooting suspect's daughter missing

The Latest on security changes following the fatal shooting of a social worker (all times local): 7:05 p.m.

Vermont August 3, 2016

Union: State slow to improve workplace safety after killing

A year after a social worker was killed outside a state office building, the state employees' union says Vermont hasn't done enough to protect workers.

Vermont July 31, 2016

Appeal made for fund to support slain social worker's kids

With the anniversary of the shooting death of a Vermont social worker approaching, the state employees' union is asking again for donations to a fund to support Lara Sobel's children.