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Burlington, Vt. - Depositions and testimony were heard today in the case brought against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington by a former altar boy who was abused by now de-frocked Father Edward Paquette, 80. Evidence describing continued sexual abuse incidents by Father Paquette were read before the jury.
On the witness stand, Sister Mary Crosby, who [...]
Burlington, Vt. – University of Vermont mens and womens hockey seasons get underway this coming weekend with the mens team taking on New Brunswick Sunday at 4 p.m. followed by the UVM women’s hockey team hosting McGill at 7 p.m. at Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington, Vt.
UVM Mens Hockey Head Coach Sneddon talked during the annual [...]
Burlington, Vt. – The American Bouldering Series presents its annual regional climbing competition in Burlington, Vt., at Petracliffs Climbing Center, Saturday, October 3. This competition showcasing mental and physical problem-solving in order to ascend short climbs of varying difficulty for points is open to all ages and abilities. Gear prizes and Live DJ. From 3–8 p.m. at Petra [...]
Burlington, Vt. – Former University of Vermont standout Viktor Stalberg ‘09 is scheduled to make his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday at 7 p.m. against the Montreal Canadiens. Stålberg led Toronto in goals in the preseason and earned a spot on the 23-man roster.
Stålberg, a finalist for the 2009 Hobey Baker [...]
Burlington, Vt. – When attorney Jerome O’Neill presented his opening argument today to the jury in Chittenden Superior Court, he described in detail, some of the sexual abuse endured by his client, a former altar boy, who was abused by now de-frocked Rev. Edward Paquette, 80.
O’Neill described his client as, ” a scared, 11-year-old kid,” at the [...]
Burlington, Vt. – American Flatbread and WBKM online radio of Burlington, Vt., announced they will continue the effort again this year to attract Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid to Vermont.
Tonight, Tuesday, September 29, $4 from every bread sold at American Flatbread will be offered to the Vermont Farm Aid Committee, which was formed to continue efforts [...]
FairPoint Communications, Inc., announced yesterday, Sept. 28, that it may have to file under Chapter 11 as it currently discusses permanent debt restructuring with lenders under its bank credit facility and which may involve the bankruptcy filing of disclosure and reorganization information.
Fairpoint also announced it has entered into a forbearance agreement with lenders that collectively [...]
Funds Available for Beginning Beekeepers
Waterbury, Vt. – As wild honey bee colonies and native pollinator populations continue to decline and other factors like parasitic mites and diseases impact established beekeepers, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has announced the availability of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funds.
A total of $8000 for beginning beekeepers is available to [...]
Hunting deer is a passion and pastime for many Vermonters. Licensed bow hunters this weekend will be able to take a maximum of two deer, one buck and one antlerless, during the 32-day season ending October 25th and one turkey of either sex during that season which ends October 23rd.
Turkey have expanded in Vermont since their [...]
Burlington, Vt. – Jury selection got underway today in Chittenden Superior Court in Burlington, Vt., where a sexually-abused, former altar boy seeks damages from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington. The court, presided over by the Honorable Judge Helen Toor, will determine over the next 7 days if the Diocese is legally responsible for abuses to [...]
