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      Rutland City voters say yes to $66M in budgets
      Voters approved the city budget Tuesday. Full Story
      Rutland City voters say yes to $66M in budgets
      Louras fends off Allaire
      Mayor Christopher Louras won a fourth term Tuesday. Full Story
      Louras fends off Allaire
      Bridgewater reviews policing
      Bridgwater elected a new constable and discussed the future of its police coverage Tuesday. Full Story
      Bridgewater reviews policing
      Meet the new aldermen, same as the old aldermen
      None of the new names on this years ballot broke through in the aldermanic race. Full Story
      Shumlin: GMO labeling good, bill bad
      Gov. Shumlin discussed transportation infrastructure, education and GMO food labeling at a... Full Story
      Shumlin: GMO labeling good, bill bad
      Louras and Allaire take campaign to finish line
      A last look at the Rutland mayor's race. Full Story
      Louras blasts Allaire over campaign
      Mayor Louras and Alderman Allaire squared off at the Paramount Theatre Thursday. Full Story
      Louras blasts Allaire over campaign
      City Dems question candidates
      Rutland's aldermanic candidates gathered at the library Wednesday. Full Story
      Final four: City board candidates push ideas
      The final four aldermanic candidates discuss their ideas. Full Story
      Still no chloramine yet: Panel discusses city water
      Rutland chloramine issue was rehashed during a forum at the library Tuesday. Full Story
      Rutland Aldermen Four make case for board
      Four of Rutland's aldermanic candidates make their case. Full Story
      Aldermen candidates reveal platforms for office
      Aldermanic candidates Diane Alberts, Paul Black, John Cassarino and Thomas DePoy discuss their... Full Story
      Aldermen candidates reveal platforms for office
      Louras and Allaire spar over public safety in TV debate
      Rutland's mayoral candidates debated on PEG-TV Thursday. Full Story
      Louras and Allaire spar over public safety in TV debate
      Alderman candidates meet in TV debate
      Crime and economic development were the dominant topics during the city’s first 2013... Full Story
      Alderman candidates meet in TV debate
      Louras and Allaire take each other to task on public safety
      Mayor Christopher Louras and Board President David Allaire contrast their positions on public... Full Story
      Shrewsbury to reconsider Australian ballot
      Shrewsbury will vote at town meeting on maintaining the Australian ballot. Full Story
      Four debates scheduled in city elections
      Debates among city office candidates are planned for the coming weeks. Full Story
      Four debates scheduled in city elections
      Louras and Allaire talk economic development
      Mayoral candidates David Allaire and Christopher Louras discuss their positions on economic... Full Story
      Castleton holds candidate forum
      Castleton will hold a candidate forum next week. Full Story
      Scott talks at Chamber breakfast
      Lt. Gov. Phil Scott spoke at the year's first Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Legislative... Full Story
      Scott talks at Chamber breakfast
      Two for mayor, 12 for aldermen on city ballot
      Two mayoral and twelve aldermanic candidates will appear on the March ballot. Full Story
      Two for mayor, 12 for aldermen on city ballot
      Rutland County candidates file their election intentions
      A listing of races around the county. Full Story
      Candidate deadline is Monday
      Despite an error on some city paperwork, petitions to run for local office are due Monday. Full Story
      Rutland City Blighted properties could get tax help
      Residential tax stabilization will go on the March ballot. Full Story
      Hall finished with work on Rutland Town Select Board
      Jim Hall will not seek another term on the Rutland Town Select Board. Full Story
      Two aldermen out, two wavering in Rutland race
      Several of this year's incumbent aldermen say they may not run for re-election. Full Story
      Aldermen set budget at $18.7M
      The Board of Aldermen finalized the 2013-14 budget in a five-hour meeting Wednesday. Full Story
      City board weighs proposed budget
      The aldermen continued to debate the budget as the Herald reached its print deadline Wednesday. Full Story
      Aldermen debate closing pool
      The rec committee discussed, and largely rejected, closing White's Playground as it went over... Full Story
      Mayor: equipment cuts mean personnel cuts
      As he did with the general fund, Mayor Louras has outlined where he would prefer the board to... Full Story
      Mayor: equipment cuts mean personnel cuts
      City lights project gets alternate funding
      A plan to replace city street lights came out of next year's budget and will likely be paid for... Full Story
      Aldermen debate public works budget
      The public works budget cleared committee Thursday, but arguments of staffing and equipment are... Full Story
      Aldermen debate public works budget
      Committee nips and tucks police budget
      The Public Safety Commitee approved all the major increases in the police budget. Full Story
      Aldermen question auditing cut
      The Finance Committee endorsed a new HR position while questioning Mayor Louras over cutting a... Full Story
      Aldermen question auditing cut
      City watches water quality following vote
      What comes next for the city water system. Full Story
      Rutland returns Russell and Fagan to Montpelier, adds Cupoli and Gage
      The outcomes of the races for Rutland's House seats. Full Story
      Rutland returns Russell and Fagan to Montpelier, adds Cupoli and Gage
      Water bond fails in city
      The outcome of the city's water bond vote. Full Story
      What's on Rutland's ballot?
      What Rutland voters need to decide Tuesday. Full Story
      Budget prompts questions
      A closer look at the propsoed city budget. Full Story
      Gage faces Durgin-Campbell in Rutland 5-4
      Doug Gage and Sherri Durgan-Campbell are competing for the House seat in Rutland District 5-4. Full Story
      Mayor unveils budget
      Mayor Louras released the proposed 2014 budget Thursday. Full Story
      Mattison, Russell face off in District 5-3
      Republican John Mattison has challenged Rep. Herb Russell for the Rutland 5-3 House seat. Full Story
      Cupoli challenges Andrews for House seat
      Republican Larry Cupoli is challenging Rep. Peg Andrews for the Rutland 5-2 House seat. Full Story
      Three candidates vying for two seats in new district
      A new district in the county has a contested race next week. Full Story
      Three candidates vying for two seats in new district
      Three candidates vie for two seats in Bennington District 2-2
      BENNINGTON — Two longtime incumbents are facing a challenger who is seeking public office for... Full Story
      Three candidates vie for two seats in Bennington District 2-2
      Brock goes negative in new campaign ad
      MONTPELIER — With less than a week until voters head to the polls, Republican Randy Brock has... Full Story
      Democratic PACS fight back in local races
      MONTPELIER — Having seen more than 40 of their local candidates targeted by a Republican super... Full Story
      Second firehouse forum Thursday
      Firefighters in Rutland Town are making hundreds of house calls this month, but not for fires or ... Full Story
      Second firehouse forum Thursday
      Democratic PACS fight back in local races
      MONTPELIER — Having seen more than 40 of their local candidates targeted by a Republican super... Full Story
      Candidate Q & A: State Auditor's Race
      To what division of government would you subject your first performance audit, and why? Full Story
      Candidate Q & A: Attorney General Race
      Q: Beyond prosecuting offenders, what role should the attorney general play in curbing the... Full Story
      Shumlin administration makes its case against Yankee
      The Shumlin administration makes its case to the Public Service Board on why Entergy Nuclear... Full Story
      Louras proposes two new city jobs
      Mayor Louras' 2014 budget proposal will include new City Hall positions to help combat drugs and ... Full Story
      State of Vt economy divides gubernatorial candidates
      Is it the best of times? Or the worst? Full Story
      Allaire kicks off mayoral run
      David Allaire formally announce his mayoral candidacy Wednesday. Full Story
      Allaire kicks off mayoral run
      Campaign Q&A: Lieutenant governor candidates
      Q: It’s April of 2014, and the sitting governor passes away before he was to sign into law a... Full Story
      MacGovern says winning is long shot
      SOUTH BURLINGTON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate John MacGovern knows his effort to unseat... Full Story
      MacGovern says winning is long shot
      Candidates take opposite tacks on energy
      Gov. Peter Shumlin is among the more vociferous elected officials in the nation when it comes to ... Full Story
      State doctor talks about chloramine studies
      The state toxicologist discussed the research on monochloramine during a forum Tuesday. Full Story
      State doctor talks about chloramine studies
      Auditor probing Pearce backs Wilton
      Joe Juhasz, the deputy auditor assigned to oversee a probe into Treasurer Beth Pearce’s... Full Story
      Democrats decry ‘scare tactics,’ deny imminent tax changes
      MONTPELIER — The head of a top money committee in the Vermont House of Representatives has... Full Story
      Annette Smith: The ‘organic’ candidate for governor
      Environmental activist and community organizer Annette Smith hasn’t raised a dime for her... Full Story
      Rutland officials say Wilton was a key part of the team
      How much credit should Wendy Wilton get for Rutland's financial turnaround? Full Story
      Rutland officials say Wilton was a key part of the team
      Teaching a presidential election apolitically
      Vermont teachers are taking a moderate approach to a potentially divisive yet pertinent subject -... Full Story
      Teaching a presidential election apolitically
      Treasurer’s race: Wilton and Pearce face off over pension, debt
      MONTPELIER — The two most prominent candidates for state treasurer are an incumbent who points... Full Story
      Treasurer’s race: Wilton and Pearce face off over pension, debt
      AG candidates face off
      MONTPELIER — The major-party candidates for Vermont attorney general cross-examined each other... Full Story
      Auditor candidates tout independence
      In their fifth and final debate before the Nov. 6 election, Republican Vince Illuzzi and... Full Story
      MacGovern doesn’t want F-35s at Vt. airport
      SOUTH BURLINGTON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate John MacGovern doesn’t think the ... Full Story
      MacGovern doesn’t want F-35s at Vt. airport
      Gov. hopefuls sharpen attacks
      Gov. Peter Shumlin and Republican challenger Randy Brock traded by far the sharpest barbs of the ... Full Story
      Candidates squabble over time off
      MONTPELIER — Vermont’s two leading candidates for governor continue to squabble over how much... Full Story
      Vote may be unofficial until Thanksgiving
      MONTPELIER — Results from the Nov. 6 election in Vermont might not be official until after... Full Story
      Single donor nears $700,000 in PAC funding
      MONTPELIER — She’s one of the biggest players in Vermont elections this year, and... Full Story
      Ads pulled over use of state seal
      MONTPELIER — A political action committee has taken down two online ads after learning that it... Full Story
      Burlington sends out new ballots
      BURLINGTON — The Vermont city of Burlington has mailed corrected city election ballots to 523... Full Story
      Brock says race is far from over
      MONTPELIER — Republican challenger Randy Brock assured the press corps Thursday that reports of... Full Story
      Brock says race is far from over
      Overseas ballots lead to lawsuit
      MONTPELIER — The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont and... Full Story
      Candidates grilled on shortfalls in services
      Eight Rutland County candidates answered poignant questions on human rights at Tuesday's public... Full Story
      AG candidates differ on Yankee, crime
      BURLINGTON — Candidates for attorney general took a few rhetorical jabs at each other Tuesday... Full Story
      Debate gives minor candidates their shot
      The economy, health care and jobs have figured prominently in this year’s race for governor. But ... Full Story
      Debate gives minor candidates their shot
      In new ad buy, Brock targets single-payer
      MONTPELIER — Tuesday marked the beginning of another 10-day ad buy for Republican gubernatorial... Full Story
      In new ad buy, Brock targets single-payer
      MONTPELIER — Tuesday marked the beginning of another 10-day ad buy for Republican gubernatorial... Full Story
      Brock economic plan focuses on cutting taxes, tape
      WILLISTON — Vermont has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, was the only state... Full Story
      Do-it-yourself campaign pitches deficit solutions
      As a blue-collar cop trying to support a wife and two daughters, Mark Donka says he knows what... Full Story
      Do-it-yourself campaign pitches deficit solutions
      U.S. Senate candidate focuses on deficit
      Deficit hawk John MacGovern says he has 16 trillion reasons Vermonters should elect him to the U.... Full Story
      U.S. Senate candidate focuses on deficit
      Jobs, health care take center stage at debate
      Both major party gubernatorial candidates say their business backgrounds have informed their... Full Story
      Jobs, health care take center stage at debate
      Romney camp decries Vt absentee voting preparations
      MONTPELIER — The presidential campaign of Republican Mitt Romney is complaining some Vermont... Full Story
      City hears chloramine pros and cons
      City and state officials answered questions about chloramine at a forum Tuesday. Full Story
      Gekas supports return of state workers with FEMA funding
      WATERBURY — As the Federal Emergency Management Agency moves to meet a key deadline next month,... Full Story
      Gekas supports return of state workers with FEMA funding
      Judge dismisses suit to keep Obama off Vt. ballot
      MONTPELIER — A judge has refused a Vermont man’s request to strike Barack Obama’s name from the... Full Story
      Condos urges Vt. voters to register
      MONTPELIER — Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos is urging Vermonters to register to vote... Full Story
      Louras backs Shumlin for governor
      MONTPELIER — Election Day was still more than a year away. But for Rutland City Mayor... Full Story
      Louras backs Shumlin for governor
      Notes from the trail: Brock’s new ads; Super PAC leader’s misstep
      The ad opens with a grainy clip of Gov. Peter Shumlin standing at a podium, singing “Here Comes... Full Story
      Vermonter wants Obama off ballot
      Vermonter wants Full Story
      Anti-single payer ad to hit the air
      Four weeks after producing its first television ad, the state’s leading anti-single payer group... Full Story
      Notes from the Trail: High time to donate to Shumlin
      Remember the flap in early August over Gov. Peter Shumlin’s plea for campaign donations from a... Full Story
      Super PAC donor identified
      MONTPELIER — The checkbook behind the Republican super PAC “Vermonters First” belongs to a woman ... Full Story
      Progressive primary: Smith comes up short, vows write-in campaign
      MONTPELIER — A closely watched recount appears to have settled once and for all the winner of... Full Story
      Center Rutland fire station estimated at $2.7M
      Rutland Town will consider a $2.7 million bond for a new fire station. Full Story
      Center Rutland fire station estimated at $2.7M
      AG debate: Differences bubble to surfiace
      TUNBRIDGE — After a heated Democratic primary that hinged more on leadership style than... Full Story
      Gekas apologizes to Scott over email
      Democratic/Progressive candidate for lieutenant governor Cassandra Gekas is apologizing for a... Full Story
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