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Summer’s coming, will it heat up?

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Memorial Day weekend, upcoming, if for many the unofficial start of summer, although in Vermont, it can still be frosty this time of year. This year, it will be closer to summer. It looks as if daytime temperatures will be in the 70s each day Saturday through Monday, with a fair amount of sunshine.
Matt Sutkoski Weather Reporter, Burlington Free Press @vermontweather
Weather Rapport: Summer’s coming, will it heat up? http://t.co/SnBvnRd4 #btv

South Burlington construction firm finds past practices give way to technology-based approaches

burlingtonfreepress.com — SOUTH BURLINGTON - Buildings have been erected, brick by brick, for over a half a century at PC Construction. The foundational mortar of the company remains, but cutting-edge technology is accelerating the processes, and efficiency, on each job. PC Construction Senior Vice President Andrew Martin said job trailers filled with hefty rolls of blueprints are becoming a thing of the past.
Lynn Monty Multimedia Journalist, Burlington Free Press @TheFullMontyVT
Pizzagalli goes PC #business #innovate http://t.co/BJbGCrCt

Skull, human remains found at Northfield construction site

burlingtonfreepress.com — NORTHFIELD - The Vermont State Police disclosed Wednesday afternoon that a part of a human skull was found at a construction site in Northfield two weeks ago. An excavator working on a job site on private property on Clark Road during sometime around May 11 unearthed a portion of what appeared to be a human skull, state police Lt.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Skull, human remains found at Northfield construction site http://t.co/fZrzGVUQ
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Skull, human remains found at Northfield construction site http://t.co/srStTnl0 via @bfp_news #vt
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
DEVELOPING: Skull, human remains found at Northfield construction site. http://t.co/lszaOLdV via @bfp_news #btv #vt

City leaders champion smart meters in Burlington

burlingtonfreepress.com — Smart-meters installed in Burlington are safer than cell phones and will help map reduced power, city leaders said Wednesday. Burlington's transition to electrical meters that emit radio-frequency (or RF) waves thrice daily for about 10 seconds is a welcome advancement, despite detractors who rely on "bad science" to cast doubts on health- and privacy-related issues, said Tom Torti, president of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
City leaders champion smart meters in Burlington http://t.co/agnjRnHN via @bfp_news #vt #btv
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
City leaders champion smart meters in Burlington http://t.co/UuUU9ydw via @bfp_news

Quebec Premier Charest postpones visit to Vermont

burlingtonfreepress.com — Quebec Premier Jean Charest has postponed his planned visit Thursday to Vermont, where he was to sign an agreement with Gov. Peter Shumlin on environmental, trade and other issues. Charest instead will remain in Quebec City to attend debates in the national assembly, Shumlin spokesman Sue Allen said late Wednesday afternoon.
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
Quebec Premier Charest to Shumlin: Something came up ... http://t.co/MTMdV99u via @bfp_news #btv #vt

Honoris causa, honoris causa! Gesundheit!

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Now that most of the college commencement ceremonies are over and fading from memory, it's as good a time as any to point out that the gowns, the Latin and the bagpipes all add up to a faux medieval ritual that's pretty silly.
Tim Johnson Higher Education Reporter, Burlington Free Press @flyonthe
Nought 101: Honoris causa, honoris causa! Gesundheit! http://t.co/fllWNaa6

Bernadette Peters dazzles with Broadway standbys and surprising 'Shenandoah'

burlingtonfreepress.com — There were the standbys, of course - the Sondheim tunes, Rodgers and Hammerstein, even a few popular non-Broadway melodies. But Bernadette Peters enthralled her audience most with the unexpected: a haunting rendition of an old American folk song.
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
Here's my review of Bernadette Peters' show last night in #BTV #VT. http://t.co/fRF9Adlj Overall: a standout!

Shumlin, Brock and business

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont politics from Nancy Remsen, Terri Hallenbeck and the rest of the Burlington Free Press staff
Terri Hallenbeck Capital Bureau Reporter, Burlington Free Press @terrivt
vt.Buzz: Shumlin, Brock and business http://t.co/KWZSm9Tq

Vermont lesbian couple win stay of deportation

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - A married lesbian couple living in Vermont who were threatened with being separated by federal immigration authorities have been granted a reprieve. Japanese immigrant Takako Ueda and her American spouse, Frances Herbert, received word Tuesday that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services decided to defer action on deportation proceedings against Ueda, whose visa had expired.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Vermont lesbian couple win stay of deportation http://t.co/jyJLvJ1s via @bfp_news #vt
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Vermont lesbian couple win stay of deportation http://t.co/pDvBV8aW #VT

Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Natalie MacMaster coming to Flynn

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — I was perusing the brochure for the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival yesterday when I stumbled upon an ad for the 2012-13 Flynn Center season, which mentions names (but no dates) for some of the folks who'll visit the Burlington performing-arts center within the next year.
Brent Hallenbeck Arts and Entertainment Reporter, Burlington Free Press @BrentHallenbeck
Brent's Notebook - Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Natalie MacMaster coming to #btv in 2012-13 - http://t.co/DkDknBMr

Bernadette Peters dazzles with Broadway standbys and surprising 'Shenandoah'

burlingtonfreepress.com — There were the standbys, of course - the Sondheim tunes, Rodgers and Hammerstein, even a few popular non-Broadway melodies. But Bernadette Peters enthralled her audience most with the unexpected: a haunting rendition of an old American folk song.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Bernadette Peters dazzles with Broadway standbys and surprising 'Shenandoah' http://t.co/9NYN1LdH via @bfp_news

Transactions on the lobbying front

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — The Montpelier lobbying firm of MacLean, Meehan & Rice announced today that Heidi Tringe of Montpelier has been named a partner in the firm. Tringe, a former aide to Gov. Jim Douglas and U.S. Sen. Jim Jeffords, joined MMR in August 2010 as an associate.
Terri Hallenbeck Capital Bureau Reporter, Burlington Free Press @terrivt
vt.Buzz: Transactions on the lobbying front http://t.co/SsL9mAWP

Superintendent's apology on race in schools draws mixed reviews

burlingtonfreepress.com — Burlington Schools Superintendent Jeanne Collins faces a major test next month when the School Board discusses her action plan on diversity issues and the extension of her contract from its end date in the summer of 2013.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Superintendent's apology on race in schools draws mixed reviews http://t.co/TX8AiuTq via @bfp_news #vt #btv

Vermont now part of feds' 'Secure Communities' program

burlingtonfreepress.com — A federal program aimed at identifying illegal immigrants who are arrested for crimes expanded to Vermont on Tuesday, touching off opposition from advocacy groups for immigrants. Those groups say the Secure Communities program was implemented by the federal government in Vermont without consulting state officials, and they fear it will help destroy a trust that most of the state's law enforcement community has worked to build with the immigrant community.
Ryan Mercer Photo and Multimedia Editor, Burlington Free Press @ryanmercer1
Immigrant advocates march in protest of #securecommunities program in #btv #vt http://t.co/8UPoaJl4 @bfp_news #migrants #immigration

Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again

burlingtonfreepress.com — PLAINFIELD - The MacLaren brothers are third-generation dairy farmers, but they will likely be the last in their family. After working all their lives on the hillside farm in Vermont that their grandfather bought in 1939, rising to milk cows at 3 a.m.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again http://t.co/a5ODtnBj via @bfp_news #vt

Huntington man to fulfill marathon promise after heart surgery

burlingtonfreepress.com — A lack of physical activity and a high cholesterol count were two reasons Peter Bailey needed triple-bypass heart surgery at age 50. A decade later, the Huntington resident is preparing to run his first marathon Sunday.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
RT @bfp_news Huntington man to fulfill marathon promise after heart surgery http://t.co/hLy4MVYO #vcm #btv

Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again

burlingtonfreepress.com — PLAINFIELD - The MacLaren brothers are third-generation dairy farmers, but they will likely be the last in their family. After working all their lives on the hillside farm in Vermont that their grandfather bought in 1939, rising to milk cows at 3 a.m.
Melissa Pasanen Food Writer, Burlington Free Press @TasteofVermont
RT @bfp_news: Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again http://t.co/FTiXDD1r

Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again

burlingtonfreepress.com — PLAINFIELD - The MacLaren brothers are third-generation dairy farmers, but they will likely be the last in their family. After working all their lives on the hillside farm in Vermont that their grandfather bought in 1939, rising to milk cows at 3 a.m.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
RT @bfp_news: Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again http://t.co/eCy5kTvi

State police reject records request for dispatch logs

burlingtonfreepress.com — The Vermont State Police have rejected a request to turn over copies of its police log for Easter weekend, when a then-state trooper is accused of assaulting two Windham County men in Wilmington. The rejection comes two months after the Vermont Supreme Court ruled such logs are public except in limited circumstances.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
State police reject records request for dispatch logs http://t.co/HlolGRmM via @bfp_news #vt
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
State police reject records request for dispatch logs http://t.co/HlolGRmM via @bfp_news #vt
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
#VT State Police reject records request for dispatch logs - 2 mos. after high court OK's access. http://t.co/awGZNKA9 #btv

Updated Metro golf leaders

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — An update on the Metro golf teams, including scoring average leaders: With record, team differential and average team score: 1. Champlain Valley (16-1, 46.40, 332.0) 2. St. Johnsbury (14-5, 57.00, 339.2) 3. Mount Mansfield (5-8, 64.78, 350.0) 4. Essex (20-1, 65.71, 345.2) 5. Spaulding (12-5-1, 71.15, 351.2) 6.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
Posted on the blog: Updated Metro golf leaders -- teams and top 15 individual scoring averages. http://t.co/ogpGDEhF #vt #btv #golf

Golden parachutes for Golden Gophers?

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Close readers of the Chronicle, which ran a package on presidential pay yesterday, might have noticed this toward the bottom of one of the sidebars (titled "Presidential Pay Is Still a Potent Political Target"): Criticism of pay for former administrators has been particularly intense at the University of Minnesota, where a special committee of the Board of Regents is reviewing executive compensation and paid leave for departing executives.
Tim Johnson Higher Education Reporter, Burlington Free Press @flyonthe
Nought 101: Golden parachutes for Golden Gophers? http://t.co/9o8OcqG1

Same-sex couple gets a break from immigration - for now

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont's congressional delegation welcomed a federal decision to defer action on possible deportation of a Japanese woman married to a Vermonter who happens to also be a woman. Here's the delegation's news release about the decision. Sens. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and U.S. Rep.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Same-sex couple gets a break from immigration -- for now: http://t.co/1zxkWm5V #vt

Same-sex couple gets a break from immigration - for now

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont's congressional delegation welcomed a federal decision to defer action on possible deportation of a Japanese woman married to a Vermonter who happens to also be a woman. Here's the delegation's news release about the decision. Sens. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and U.S. Rep.
Nancy Remsen Political and Government Reporter, Burlington Free Press @nancybfp
vt.Buzz: Same-sex couple gets a break from immigration — for now http://t.co/MwEFJhsT

Convicted killer to be freed after judge determines sentence is complete

burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont parole officials testified they created false documents in an effort to keep control of a convicted murderer. Nonetheless, the court must soon set free the former Barre man, U.S. District Judge William K. Sessions III determined Monday.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Convicted killer to be freed after judge determines sentence is complete http://t.co/gNBAq8qW #VT

This is Bernadette: Broadway legend Peters talks with the Free Press

burlingtonfreepress.com — Bernadette Peters talks about her many roles and what drives her career. She will perform a solo concert Tuesday at the Flynn Center in Burlington - her first appearance on a Vermont stage in a career that spans decades and includes seven Tony nominations and two wins (along with screen accolades, as well).
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
ICYMI: Catch up with Bernadette Peters ahead of tonight's show @FlynnCenter. My interview: http://t.co/JzBeppWQ #btv #vt

Burlington fuels softball revival

burlingtonfreepress.com — Burlington, which lost Monday's completion of the suspended game, 14-5, to drop to 10-4 overall, has more wins this spring than in the past two seasons combined. The Seahorses haven't won a playoff game in 15 years, a play-in triumph over Rice, one of the program's three tournament victories.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
ICYMI: My feature on the BHS softball team, which has more wins this season (10) than last two combined. http://t.co/NbxdnvzA #vt #btv

Vermont now part of feds' 'Secure Communities' program

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - A federal program aimed at identifying illegal immigrants who are arrested for crimes expanded to Vermont on Tuesday, touching off opposition from advocacy groups for immigrants.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Vermont now part of feds' 'Secure Communities' program http://t.co/6qAkhSG0 via @bfp_news #vt

Winooski council wants study of economic impact of F-35s on city

burlingtonfreepress.com — Winooski's City Council, in a 5-0 vote, asked the Air Force to assess the economic impact of basing 18 or 24 new-generation F-35A fighter aircraft at Burlington International Airport. The resolution was introduced in response to the Air Force's multi-volume Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the proposal.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Winooski council wants study of economic impact of F-35s on city http://t.co/4jkYhs8h via @bfp_news #vt #vtang #btv

Battle on all fronts against Citizens United ruling

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Those opposed to the U.S. Supreme Court decision entitled Citizens United, which overturned longstanding restriction in corporate funding of political campaigns, are trying every tactic they can think of to undo the decision. Vermont politicians are part of the fight.
Lynn Monty Multimedia Journalist, Burlington Free Press @TheFullMontyVT
RT @nancybfp: vt.Buzz: Battle on all fronts against Citizens United ruling http://t.co/Z2gBtmez
Nancy Remsen Political and Government Reporter, Burlington Free Press @nancybfp
vt.Buzz: Battle on all fronts against Citizens United ruling http://t.co/Z2gBtmez

Poll: Shumlin holds big lead

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — A new poll suggests that incumbent Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin has a sting lead over Republican challenger Randy Brock. The poll, conducted for WCAX-TV, WDEV radio and Vermont Business Magazine, indicates Shumlin would receive 60 percent of the vote if the election were held today.
Terri Hallenbeck Capital Bureau Reporter, Burlington Free Press @terrivt
vt.Buzz: Poll: Shumlin holds big lead http://t.co/TzXy8upb

Poll: Shumlin holds big lead

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — A new poll suggests that incumbent Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin has a sting lead over Republican challenger Randy Brock. The poll, conducted for WCAX-TV, WDEV radio and Vermont Business Magazine, indicates Shumlin would receive 60 percent of the vote if the election were held today.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Poll: Shumlin holds big lead: http://t.co/AcQwcwMx #vt #vtgov

South Burlington Council: Station F-35s elsewhere

burlingtonfreepress.com — SOUTH BURLINGTON - The South Burlington City Council voted 4-1 on Monday night against basing the F-35 fighter-bomber at Burlington International Airport. Councilor Pam Mackenzie voted against the majority position. It was unclear what effect the vote - or votes by the legislative bodies of other municipalities - might have on the decision by the Air Force.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
South Burlington Council: Station F-35s elsewhere http://t.co/10d3tDNd
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
South Burlington Council: Station F-35s elsewhere http://t.co/AeUEGSkD via @bfp_news #vt #btv #vtang
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
South Burlington Council: Station F-35s elsewhere http://t.co/10d3tDNd via @bfp_news
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
#SoBu Council to USAF: Station F-35s elsewhere. http://t.co/6kdMQv91 via @bfp_news #btv #vt

Seat belt enforcement campaign intensifies in Vermont

burlingtonfreepress.com — SOUTH BURLINGTON - There's now one more reason to buckle up before zooming off in your car. The state has stepped up seat belt enforcement across the state in response to an uptick in fatal car crashes in Vermont this year.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Seat belt enforcement campaign intensifies in Vermont http://t.co/ZasvnxPQ via @bfp_news #vt

Mumbere�s �Chicago� rocks Contois Auditorium

burlingtonfreepress.com — A quintessentially American poem roared to life Monday night at Burlington City Hall, delivered with the power and grace of Congo-born Burlington High School senior Claude Mumbere. Mumbere, 18, recited Carl Sandburg's "Chicago" after receiving a commendation from the City Council - and a standing ovation from dozens of people in the audience - for his second-place win a week ago at the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Mumbere’s “Chicago” rocks Contois Auditorium http://t.co/MMrasUjf via @bfp_news #vt #btv #btvcc

St. Albans Wal-Mart groundbreaking likely in July

burlingtonfreepress.com — ST. ALBANS - After nearly 20 years of debate to get approval for a Wal-Mart in St. Albans, Vt., there's been another delay. Developers planned to break ground on the store this month. But they said at a town meeting Monday that that's more likely to happen in July.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
After how many years? - St. Albans Wal-Mart groundbreaking likely in July http://t.co/9eF9b1Q7 via @bfp_news #vt

Battle on all fronts against Citizens United ruling

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Those opposed to the U.S. Supreme Court decision entitled Citizens United, which overturned longstanding restriction in corporate funding of political campaigns, are trying every tactic they can think of to undo the decision. Vermont politicians are part of the fight.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Battle on all fronts against Citizens United ruling: http://t.co/WP2eBHt9 #vt

Burlington fuels softball revival

burlingtonfreepress.com — Burlington, which lost Monday's completion of the suspended game, 14-5, to drop to 10-4 overall, has more wins this spring than in the past two seasons combined. The Seahorses haven't won a playoff game in 15 years, a play-in triumph over Rice, one of the program's three tournament victories.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
RT @bfp_sports: Burlington fuels softball revival http://t.co/tMU6CrZK

Burlington council advances 'safe-zone' law for women's clinics

burlingtonfreepress.com — A law designed to protect patients and staff from protesters at Burlington's reproductive care clinics moved forward Monday night in the City Council, proceeding to the Ordinance Committee for refinement. The preliminary version of the proposed ordinance, which would establish a 35-foot safety buffer around those clinics, garnered support of 13 councilors.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Burlington council advances 'safe-zone' law for women's clinics http://t.co/yhfkAt0D via @bfp_news
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
#BTV council advances 'safe-zone' law for women's clinics. http://t.co/GptfX1vW via @bfp_news #btvcc #vt

Vermont legislative session done except for the bill signings

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Legislative leaders won't bring lawmakers back today to override Gov. Peter Shumlin's veto of a bill requiring the state to report on its handling of complaints about abuse of elderly and disabled Vermonters. That means the 2012 legislative session officially ends today. Meanwhile, the governor has been holding numerous events to sign bills with which he agreed.
Nancy Remsen Political and Government Reporter, Burlington Free Press @nancybfp
vt.Buzz: Vermont legislative session done except for the bill signings http://t.co/0jqhPfvP

Jeanne Collins: �I have heard the criticism�

burlingtonfreepress.com — The city of Burlington is engaged in a very important and sometimes difficult discussion about diversity within our schools and community. These discussions have been intense and heartfelt. Some have called for my resignation, saying that I have been slow to act on diversity issues; that I have failed to lead as the demographics of our community changed.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Jeanne Collins: ‘I have heard the criticism’ http://t.co/BgtRQYvj via @bfp_news #vt #btv
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
Read #BTV schools leader Collins' column: ‘I intend to listen & act’ http://t.co/Pkdnw0QP via @bfp_news #vt

Burlington superintendent Collins: 'I am sorry' over handling of diversity issue

burlingtonfreepress.com — Burlington Schools Superintendent Jeanne Collins says she regrets not having done more to promote diversity and expects to move aggressively to attack what she called "disparities" in the school system, but she does not plan to resign. She made these comments in an op-ed submitted to the Burlington Free Press, being published online Monday afternoon and to appear in Tuesday's paper.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Burlington superintendent Collins: 'I am sorry' over handling of diversity issue http://t.co/7DB6LwuP via @bfp_news
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Burlington superintendent Collins: 'I am sorry' over handling of diversity issue http://t.co/w7jvyV4U via @bfp_news #btv #vt
Adam Silverman Editor, Burlington Free Press @Wej12
#BTV superintendent Collins: 'I am sorry' over handling of diversity issue. http://t.co/2hQyAVrM via @bfp_news #vt

Monday's Vermont sports scores and Tuesday's schedule

burlingtonfreepress.com — High school results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: Monday's games High school baseball Lyndon 5, Lake Region 3 Harwood 21, Mount Abraham 1 (5) Danville 11, Twinfield 2 Colchester 4, Vergennes 1BFA-St. Albans at Mount Mansfield Essex at St.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
Tonight's Vermont high school scores: http://t.co/Y5xqcgfD

Call to arms and complaints at the Vermont Republican Convention

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont Republicans gathered last weekend to get jazzed about the upcoming election by hearing from their gubernatorial candidate - Randy Brock - and by selecting the delegates who decide the party's presidential nominee. Brock delivered the fighting words one would expect from a candidate who will need to build a passionate following to have any hope of unseating Democratic incumbent Peter Shumlin.
Nancy Remsen Political and Government Reporter, Burlington Free Press @nancybfp
vt.Buzz: Call to arms and complaints at the Vermont Republican Convention http://t.co/DGL8T83j

Vermont warning of text and mobile phone scam

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - The state of Vermont and the Merchants Bank are warning people about the resurgence of a scam that targets people through text messages and their mobile telephones. The Vermont attorney general's office, the Department of Financial Regulation and the Merchants Bank say calls and text messages direct consumers to call or text debit card or account numbers and information to "confirm" the account.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Vermont warning of text and mobile phone scam http://t.co/HHfnuwTT #VT
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Vermont warning of text and mobile phone scam http://t.co/oEGvCgkk via @bfp_news #vt

GOP freshmen who vowed change spent millions on mailings

burlingtonfreepress.com — WASHINGTON - Re­publican freshmen who came to Congress last year promising to transform Washington's free-spending culture are no different from most other lawmakers in at least one respect: They mailed out millions of tax­payer- funded flyers and bro­chures during their first year in office.
Ryan Mercer Photo and Multimedia Editor, Burlington Free Press @ryanmercer1
Tea party gone postal? RT @bfp_news: GOP freshmen who vowed change spent millions on mailings http://t.co/dIRr8pRO

WCAX poll out for Vermont AG race

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — WCAX-TV released a poll Monday that must give William Sorrell, incumbent state attorney general, must take some of the panic out of his re-election bid, at least for now. The poll shows him with a 26 point lead over Democratic challenger T.J. Donovan if the primary were held today instead of on Aug 28.
Nancy Remsen Political and Government Reporter, Burlington Free Press @nancybfp
vt.Buzz: WCAX poll out for Vermont AG race http://t.co/u99VUf8A

Monday's Vermont sports scores and Tuesday's schedule

burlingtonfreepress.com — High school results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: Monday's games High school baseball Lyndon 5, Lake Region 3 Harwood 21, Mount Abraham 1 (5) Danville 11, Twinfield 2 Colchester 4, Vergennes 1BFA-St. Albans at Mount Mansfield Essex at St.
Alex Abrami High School Sports Reporter, Burlington Free Press @aabrami5
RT @bfp_news: Monday's Vermont sports scores and Tuesday's schedule http://t.co/hkvSftnt

Too much caffeine? Fair trade coffees fighting

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - Two stalwarts in the fair-trade coffee movement are debating a move by a national certifying organization to expand beyond small, farmer-owned cooperatives and allow larger growers to sell their product with a fair trade label.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Too much caffeine? Fair trade coffees fighting http://t.co/Hv99kaXB

Too much caffeine? Fair trade coffees fighting

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - Two stalwarts in the fair-trade coffee movement are debating a move by a national certifying organization to expand beyond small, farmer-owned cooperatives and allow larger growers to sell their product with a fair trade label.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Too much caffeine? Fair trade coffees fighting http://t.co/BW6IfVST via @bfp_news #vt

11 Vermont cliffs closed to protect peregrine falcons

burlingtonfreepress.com — ST. JOHNSBURY - The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says 11 cliff areas across the state are closed to hikers because peregrine falcons are nesting nearby and humans could bother the birds.
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
11 Vermont cliffs closed to protect peregrine falcons http://t.co/aOo5lpfE

Vermont warning of text and mobile phone scam

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - The state of Vermont and the Merchants Bank are warning people about the resurgence of a scam that targets people through text messages and their mobile telephones. The Vermont attorney general's office, the Department of Financial Regulation and the Merchants Bank say calls and text messages direct consumers to call or text debit card or account numbers and information to "confirm" the account.
Ryan Mercer Photo and Multimedia Editor, Burlington Free Press @ryanmercer1
Got the call this weekend, promptly hung up. Phone Scam asks for Merchants Bank card info. http://t.co/l6SYiLhO @bfp_news #btv #vt

Bondsman subdues suspect in Old North End

burlingtonfreepress.com — It looked like a wild scene from the popular cable television show "Dog The Bounty Hunter," but it played out in Burlington's Old North End. Northeast Fugitive Recovery Task Force agents took down Goran Zebic, 26, at Archibald and Walnut streets as passers-by watched in amazement Saturday night.
Ryan Mercer Photo and Multimedia Editor, Burlington Free Press @ryanmercer1
Hope they got the right guy. Video from fugitive bust in Old North End #btv on Saturday. http://t.co/QZJGSWFM @bfp_news #vt

Pomp and Spongebob share UVM�s 209th commencement

burlingtonfreepress.com — Only after the usual speeches from the customary people in high places did graduates of the University of Vermont hear that elfish, child-like voice they had listened to for years - that uniquely familiar voice that supposedly resonates with their generation: SpongeBob SquarePants. The Class of 2012 had their commencement speaker, Cyma Zarghami, to thank for that.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Pomp and Spongebob share UVM’s 209th commencement http://t.co/XyLfp030 via @bfp_news #vt #btv #uvm
Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Pomp and Spongebob share UVM’s 209th commencement http://t.co/HKsvY5Tf via @bfp_news

GOP freshmen who vowed change spent millions on mailings

burlingtonfreepress.com — WASHINGTON - Re­publican freshmen who came to Congress last year promising to transform Washington's free-spending culture are no different from most other lawmakers in at least one respect: They mailed out millions of tax­payer- funded flyers and bro­chures during their first year in office.
Jon Ralston Las Vegas Sun Blogger and Host of Face to Face @RalstonFlash
How many stories can b done on @RepJoeHeck's $$ on taxpayer-funded mailings? Answer: Same as # of DCCC news releases. http://t.co/pBE4IJub

Bicyclists beware in Shelburne � Police are writing tickets

burlingtonfreepress.com — Bicyclists be warned: Traffic rules in Shelburne apply to you, too. Following "an exorbitant amount of complaints" this spring about scofflaw bicyclists on the town's scenic roads, officers are writing tickets for "blatant" offenses such as running stop signs or red lights, Shelburne Police Chief James Warden said.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Bicyclists beware in Shelburne — Police are writing tickets http://t.co/Ojuy2pIt via @bfp_news #vt #btv

UVM and internationalization: To outsource or not?

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Believe it or not, but there's more to be said about growing international enrollment than could be squeezed into our rather corpulent article yesterday. The big question you face, as a university, is whether to outsource recruitment/ English-language prep work or to do it yourself.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
UVM and internationalization: To outsource or not?: http://t.co/P15HLAhj #vt #btv #uvm

UVM and internationalization: To outsource or not?

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — Believe it or not, but there's more to be said about growing international enrollment than could be squeezed into our rather corpulent article yesterday. The big question you face, as a university, is whether to outsource recruitment/ English-language prep work or to do it yourself.
Tim Johnson Higher Education Reporter, Burlington Free Press @flyonthe
Nought 101: UVM and internationalization: To outsource or not? http://t.co/wxVBfpby

GOP freshmen who vowed change spent millions on mailings

burlingtonfreepress.com — WASHINGTON - Re­publican freshmen who came to Congress last year promising to transform Washington's free-spending culture are no different from most other lawmakers in at least one respect: They mailed out millions of tax­payer- funded flyers and bro­chures during their first year in office.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
RT @bfp_politics: GOP freshmen who vowed change spent millions on mailings http://t.co/rnFFFaV2

South Burlington Council to discuss F-35 proposal

burlingtonfreepress.com — The South Burlington City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today to continue the discussion about basing the new F-35 fighter at Burlington International Airport. The Air Force has said South Burlington is the preferred location, with Hill Air Force Base, near Ogden, Utah, also under consideration.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
South Burlington Council to discuss F-35 proposal http://t.co/CMyMAT7Z via @bfp_news #vt #btv #vtang

Burlington council to consider no-protest zone around clinic

burlingtonfreepress.com — Verbal and physical intimidation of patients by protesters at the Planned Parenthood office and clinic in Burlington has led city councilors to propose legal "safe zones" around such facilities. The resolution, to be discussed tonight, calls for a buffer zone, extending 35-feet in each direction of reproductive health centers in the city, in which demonstrators may not confront patients, volunteers and staff.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Burlington council to consider no-protest zone around clinic http://t.co/LPhw2tSh via @bfp_news #vt #btv

Vermont group sees 'sputtering' jobs picture

burlingtonfreepress.com — MONTPELIER - A Vermont group that often leans liberal on fiscal and economic issues says the state's job market isn't improving as fast as it may appear to be at first glance. The Public Assets Institute's comments were released after the state Department of Labor announced Friday that the Vermont unemployment rate had dropped to 4.6 percent in April, down two-tenths of 1 percent from March.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Vermont group sees 'sputtering' jobs picture http://t.co/98piUgZu via @bfp_news #vt

Donovan to garner endorsement today

burlingtonfreepress.com — As battle lines are being drawn among Democrats over whom they'll support in the race for attorney general, challenger T.J. Donovan is poised to nab the endorsement of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard Sears, D-Bennington. Donovan, the Chittenden County state's attorney, is challenging 15-year incumbent Bill Sorrell for the Democratic Party nomination.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Donovan to garner endorsement today http://t.co/T1JXH5tU via @bfp_news #vt

Early tropical storm not an omen

blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com — After Vermont's very negative experience with tropical storms last year, given the disaster from Irene and all, it's probably nerve wracking to see a tropical storm form in the Atlantic so early in the season. Tropical Storm Alberto formed off the southeastern United States coast over the weekend.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Early tropical storm not an omen: http://t.co/VOqX9wOu #vt