Shaftsbury Man Promotes United States Katahdin Woolless Sheep
Paul Jepson and his wife Margaret run Margeau Farm on White Creek Road, Shaftsbury, home to about one third of the nation’s Katahdin sheep. The woolless hair sheep, developed in Maine, are bred for meat with year round breeding potential, and Jepson claims they grow faster and require less maintenance than conventional wool breeds. He notes state and local challenges, including dog and coyote predation, hard work, and slow industry adoption, but plans continued Katahdin breeding to expand markets such as fall lambing and potential Easter sales.
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Schenectady
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Guernsey
Manchester
Vermont
U.S
Michael Piel
Piel Bre Company
Piel
Maryland
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Maine
Barbados
West Indies
New England
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St. Croix
Columbus
Ohio
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Grangers press for tighter brucellosis controls in Vermont
Ver mont State Grange leaders urge 11 new government measures to curb brucellosis. Proposals include mandatory calf vaccination, statewide ring tests, faster follow-up blood testing, posted quarantine signs, stricter cattle movement rules, ear tag penalties, and weekly updates on quarantined herds.
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Vergennes
Vermont
Arlington Registration for St. Mapies
Arlington holds registration for St. Mapies Marys religion classes for elementary and high school students after Masses this weekend at parish facilities.
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St. Mapies. Mary’s
Chittenden County Dems Recommend Shea and Kaplan for Senate
After eight ballots over three hours, the Chittenden County Democratic Committee named Rep. James Shea of Winooski and former Rep. Mark Kaplan of Burlington to fill two Vermont Senate vacancies caused by the deaths and resignations of local Democrats. Gov. Snelling must decide whether to follow the panel’s recommendations.
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Raymond Contors
Chittenden County
Snelling
Atlantic Fish Market to Close After 50 Years of Troy Trade
In Troy the Atlantic Fish and Fruit Market on Congress Street at Fifth Avenue will shut down after more than half a century of operation. Founded in 1924 by Frank Prezio and later run by brothers Joe and Sal, it was among Troy’s last remaining large fish markets as a once-thriving seafood district dwindled. The decline follows a broader loss of local fish trade and changing shopping habits.
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Atlantic Fish & Fruit
Congress Street
Fifth Avenue
Atlantic
Frank Prezio
Joe
Sal
Knife threat arrest shocks Berkshire community
Joseph L. Martin, 30, of Dewey Avenue, was arrested after allegedly threatening two residents with a knife and striking one. He first assaulted Annette H. Sadlowski, 23, of Dalton, at a Dewey Avenue residence around 12:30 a.m. and later threatened Francis H. D Avella, 30, of Tyler Street, at Springs Hot Dog Ranch on Linden Street. A knife was later found nearby.
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Joseph L. Martin
Dewey Avenue
Martin
Annette H. Sadlowski
Dalton
Springs
Linden Street
Francis H. D’avella
Tyler Street
First Agricultural Bank issues credit card for 18 to 24
The First Agricultural Bank of Pittsfield unveils a credit card aimed at Berkshire County residents aged 18 to 24. Stephen F. Freyer says the program expands credit access without encouraging debt, with extended limits from 100 to 300 dollars based on qualifications.
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First Agricultural Bank
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