Ryan Mercer

Police: Raid on meth lab uncovers pot-growing operation

burlingtonfreepress.com — During the raid of an alleged methamphetamine lab in Burlington's New North End earlier this week, officers smashed their way into an apartment next door - and stumbled upon a marijuana-growing operation, according to police. Details of the raids were revealed publicly Friday.

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m.burlingtonfreepress.com — On a recent afternoon, Mike Smith looked out the window of his corner office in the FairPoint Communications building on Hinesburg Road in South Burli...

King Street Center plans to expand

burlingtonfreepress.com — The center, which serves 500 children and families in Burlington, plans to double in size with a $4.5 million capital campaign

Shumlin: State ready to respond if IBM cuts workers

burlingtonfreepress.com — Vermont state government is preparing for the possibility of layoffs at IBM's plant in Essex, despite hearing no official word from the Armonk, N.Y.-based company regarding job cuts, Gov. Peter Shumlin said Wednesday.

44% of Shoppers Will Buy Less Online if Internet Sales Tax Passes

mashable.com — If the Marketplace Fairness Act passes through Congress, more online retailers would have to collect sales tax at the point of purchase. Would you buy less stuff online if that becomes the case? If yes, you're not alone - about 44% of people said they would cut back on their Internet shopping if the so-called Internet Sales Tax becomes reality, according to a study.