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Act 60 repeal defeated
Monday, February 19
BRATTLEBORO -- A push to overturn Vermont's education funding formula was defeated Friday when legislators voted down an amendment to repeal Act 60. The Republican-led proposal would have eliminated the current funding system by July 1, 2009. The amendment was defeated 94-33, with most Windham County legislators voting against it. ? Full Story
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Lost snowmobiler finds his way to safety
Monday, February 19
WOODFORD -- A missing snowmobile rider weathered Wednesday's blizzard in the woods of Woodford and was able to walk out on his own Thursday morning. Neil Jensen, 41, of Egremont, Mass., had been operating his snowmobile with three other friends from Massachusetts on a Vermont Association of Snow Travelers trail in Woodford when he became separated from the group. ? Full Story
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In its sorrow, family asks if inmate's death was preventable
Monday, February 19
BRATTLEBORO -- In the span of a few months, Justin Bustillos, once a laughing and gregarious man, changed dramatically. Family and friends were concerned after the once-outgoing 26-year-old became withdrawn and seemed to fall into depression. In short order, Bustillos lost his job and then his girlfriend, whom he had been with since he was 19. ? Full Story
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Winter Carnival Schedule
Monday, February 19
BRATTLEBORO -- The Brattleboro Winter Carnival will run daily through Sunday, Feb. 25. The following is the schedule: Monday, Feb. 19 Noon-3 p.m., Brattleboro Outing Club Winter Carnival Washington' s Birthday Classic Events. Information, (802) 254-4081. 9:30 a.m., Junior Olympics, Downhill Ski Races at Living Memorial Park. ? Full Story
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Gentlemen, start your engines!
Monday, February 19
Chase for the Cup begins as Harvick wins Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kevin Harvick nosed out Mark Martin in a frantic wreck-filled finish to win Sunday's Daytona 500. ? Full Story
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'V-Tek,' 'Dice-K' both aim to adapt
Monday, February 19
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It didn't take Jason Varitek long to see that a Japanese pitcher could excel with the Red Sox. Boston's catcher was behind the plate on Apr. 4, 2001, when Hideo Nomo pitched a no-hitter in his first start for the team, a 3-0 victory in Baltimore that ended with Nomo wrapping his arms around Varitek after the final out. ? Full Story
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'A minority blessing'
Friday, February 16
After the last couple of winters, we've been out of practice in dealing with big snowstorms. But Wednesday's storm was a reminder of what winter in Vermont used to be like. We were lucky here. According to the National Weather Service, only 13-16 inches of snow fell on Windham County and southwestern New Hampshire -- most due to our snow being mixed in with a bit of sleet. ? Full Story
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Catastrophic folly
Thursday, February 15
The debate Tuesday at the Statehouse over the Iraq war -- and the debate that is ongoing in the U.S. House -- is a sign of growing American unease. But one thing should be kept in mind. This debate is not just about the war we're in now. It's also about the one we're about to have with Iran. ? Full Story
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