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Grimes Named to National Steering Committee
Grimes Named to National Steering Committee
Barbara Grimes, general manager of Burlington Electric Department, has accepted an invitation from the Washington-based Alliance for Climate Action to serve on the steering committee of ACA's new Municipal Clean Energy Project (MCEP).
The MCEP is a 3-year, nationwide initiative of ASE, in close collaboration with the American Public Power Association (APPA), the Large Public Power Council (LPPC) and other partners to promote efficiency and renewable energy as the way to meet this country's energy needs.
Jonathan Wood in, George Crombie out as secretary of Natural Resources
JONATHAN WOOD appointed secretary of natural resources
DOUGLAS THANKS crombie for Service
Montpelier, Vt. - (November 7, 2008) Governor Jim Douglas today announced that Forest, Parks and Recreation (FPR) Commissioner Jonathan Wood has been appointed Secretary of Natural Resources.
Wood replaces George Crombie who, after nearly two years as secretary, is pursuing other opportunities.
Chris Graff: Douglas, Obama produce historic election results
Chris Graff: Douglas, Obama produce historic election results
by Chris Graff
VBM Political Coumnist
That Democrat Barack Obama won 67 percent support from Vermonters is stunning. That Republican Jim Douglas fought off the Obama tide to gain 55 percent of the tally in the governors race is amazing.
Obama's win in the state spanned the spectrum:
- Exit polling showed he won 95 percent of Vermont Democrats, 71 percent of independents and 11 percent of Republicans;
Beginning Farmers Get Support from Federal, State and Private Agriculture Groups
Beginning Farmers Get Support from Federal, State
and Private Agriculture Groups
Montpelier, Vt This week, representatives from Farm Service Agency (FSA), Yankee Farm Credit and the Agency of Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help beginning farmers get financial assistance to establish viable farming operations.
Brattleboro's Harris Hill Ski Jump Secures Additional Funds for Construction
Perfect Landing At Harris Hill Ski Jump
Organizing Committee Secures Additional Funds for Construction
BRATTLEBORO, VTAt a Brattleboro Selectboard meeting, Harris Hill Ski Jump Co-Director Pat Howell announced that Harris Hill has received a gift of $188,000, totaling the funds needed to complete the construction of the jump.
"This is more than a gift, it's a miracle," said Howell. "The town of Brattleboro should be very proud of the confidence in our community that this gift represents."
Bridge Managers Optimistic About Improving Bridge Conditions
Bridge Managers Optimistic About Improving Bridge Conditions
DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time
since 2005, highway engineers are optimistic about reducing the number of
structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges. The information
comes from an annual survey of highway professionals in 50 state
Departments of Transportation and the District of Columbia conducted by
Better Roads magazine and sponsored by Contech Bridge Solutions, Inc. The
Saint Michael's physicist receives $300,000 NASA grant
Astronomer/Cosmologist O'Meara, collaborates with 8 other scientists
Saint Michael's physicist receives $300,000 NASA grant to determine how galaxies are born and how they change over time
Assessing data sent to earth by the Hubble Space Telescope, Dr. John O'Meara, Saint Michael's College assistant professor of physics, and eight colleagues at four universities, will study how galaxies are born and how they change with time.
State economic development commissioner Quinn stepping down
Economic development commissioner stepping down
Douglas, Dorn Praise QUINN's Service
Montpelier, Vt. -- (November 6, 2008) Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) Commissioner Michael Quinn today announced he his stepping down as economic development commissioner.
Quinn said he has enjoyed serving Vermont and Governor Douglas, but is looking forward to returning to the private sector.
Central Vermont Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Increase
Central Vermont Reports Third-Quarter Earnings
RUTLAND, VT, Nov 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE: CV)
Champlain College to Buy Ethan Allen Club
Champlain College to Buy Ethan Allen Club
Members to remain for two years while student housing plans are developed
BURLINGTON, Vt. (Nov. 4, 2008) - Champlain College announced today it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase the Ethan Allen Club located at 298 College St. The building and location, identified in Champlain's recent master plan, represents an opportunity for Champlain to develop apartment-style housing units for its students, according to officials at Champlain College.
Unemployment Insurance claims rise for the week
Week Ending November 1, 2008
There were 1,253 new regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance last week, an increase of 63 from the week before, according to the Vermont Department of Labor. Altogether 7.545 new and continuing claims were filed, 640 more than a week ago and 2342 more than a year earlier. In addition, the Department processed 1,136 claims for benefits under Emergency Unemployment Compensation, 2008, a decrease of 25 from last week.
The Unemployment Weekly Report can be found at:
http://www.vtlmi.info/