Diamond urges pause on blue law prosecutions
Vermont Attorney General M Jerome Diamond directed state’s attorneys to hold off pursuing blue law violations until the Vermont Supreme Court rules on selective enforcement. He plans to appeal a district court ruling that dismissed charges against store owner Floyd Buck after Rutland officials accused him of flipping blue laws in Addison and Lamoille counties. The case explored whether Buck faced unequal treatment under an seldom enforced statute.
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Doctor's Death Under Investigation After Crash
Law enforcement probes death of Dr Joseph Shaw 41 of West Windsor, staff psychiatrist at Vermont State Prison Windsor, in a single car crash on U S 4 with Walter Berry 31 of Fairlee. Medical Examiner says injuries not typical of crashes. evidence inconclusive. budget cuts hinder autopsy. Windsor County state’s attorney and state police leading inquiry.
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Vermont food stamp surge driven by economy and outreach
Social Welfare Commissioner Paul Philbrook cites a sagging economy and intensified promotion as the main causes of a sharp rise in Vermont families on food stamps. March figures show a 35 percent rise from last year, with 12,440 households participating previously and 16,777 now. total purchasing power rose from about $1.3 million to over $2 million.
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