Curiosity Caravan bookmobile begins rounds in Pownal
Linda Donigan leads the Curiosity Caravan bookmobile from Pownal Elementary School for summer, visiting multiple routes Tuesdays through Thursdays with Friday story hours at local libraries. About 500 books sourced from Rutland and local libraries, funded by Vermont Education, with book sales aboard and requests accepted.
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Curiosity Caravan
Linda Donigan
Solomon Wright
Pownal School
Miss Donigan
Vermont State Department of Education
Rutland
Donigan
Conservation Society summer program seeks youth enrollments
The Conservation Society of Southern Vermont reports openings at its Summer Conservation School on the West River Valley Greenway in Londonderry. Sessions for ages 7 to 9 run July 10–15, July 24–29, and August 7–12, while ages 10 to 14 meet July 31–Aug 5 and Aug 14–19. Call 365-7754 or write Box 256 Townshend VT 05353 for enrollment.
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Townshend
New Hampshire Senate Upholds Thomson Vetoes
The New Hampshire Senate voted 149 to uphold two of Gov. Meldrim Thomson’s vetoes, keeping a Christmas and New Year’s Eve liquor store closing bill blocked and blocking a repeal of the original prescription drug container law. The House fell short on the override with 176 to 153. Rep. John Winn cited personal concerns over the drug container rule.
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Dorset Antiques Festival planned for July 9
Dorset hosts the 9th Antiques Festival on Saturday July 9 with about 135 vehicles parking around the village green to display glass pottery china folk art Civil War memorabilia guns clocks and more. Church Street opens at 10 a.m. with admission 1.50. Betty Forbes of East Hartford is overall director and Mrs. Robert Sheldon local manager. Proceeds benefit the Dorset Library Association.
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Pownal School Board meeting announced at 7 p.m
The Pownal School Board will meet at 7 p.m. today at Pownal Elementary School to discuss district matters and upcoming agenda items.
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Pownal
Kreizel defends Act 250 amid Vermont growth concerns
Vermont Development Secretary Arthur Kreizel defended Act 250 on WCAX TV saying the law does not deter business. He noted firms may prefer Vermont for its tested environmental rules and announced an $18,000 survey of existing companies. He denied pressuring the Health Department to approve a Stowe restaurant expansion and said he has largely ignored his own ventures since taking office.
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Baumann Named Executive Director of Vermont Justice Commission
Gov. Richard Snelling announced William Baumann will lead the Governor's Commission on the Administration of Justice. Baumann, moving from acting public safety commissioner, succeeds Forrest Forsythe. His agenda focuses on improving law enforcement standards and training across Vermont agencies.
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Vermont plans experimental housing for seniors
Vermont officials propose a pilot project to house about 30 senior citizens in a middle option between independent living and nursing homes. If successful, the model could expand to serve up to 40 percent of Vermont’s nursing home residents. Built with HUD subsidies, the Essex Junction site is tentatively chosen.
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Burlesque show tests state topless ban at Colonie Coliseum
Colonie Coliseum hosted Phoenix Flame real name Ann Corio performing briefly amid a state ban on topless and bottomless acts. Pasties history at the venue shows prior arrests and later mute compliance as performers revisit the controversial act amid legal restraint. A related Albany case recalls Eugene Leffler, 28, who armed with a rifle entered VA Hospital, seized amid a struggle and charged with reckless endangerment.
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Colonie Coliseum
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Coliseum
Albany
Veterans’ Administration
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Scotia
Bruce Meservey
Leffler
Albany County
Thomas Keegan
GE workers strike over job consolidation in Pittsfield
About 300 workers at General Electric power transformer division face temporary layoff as a five day strike by more than 20 employees targets wage disparities tied to job consolidation. Union insists higher pay for two consolidated job types while insulation unit roles are cited. Company warns impact could threaten nearly 3,000 division jobs and the Pittsfield area business.
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