Vermont-based National Guard unit alerted for 2010 mission

17 May 2008, 7:57 am

"I feel very confident and I specifically left the civilian work force to continue to work and train soldiers on a regular basis, so I'm pretty well aware of what I've got myself into" Up to 1,900 members of the Vermont Army National Guard are preparing for a possible mission to Afghanistan in earl... read more

Purina recalls horse feed in Vermont

16 May 2008, 11:38 pm

Land O'Lakes Purina Feed has implemented a voluntary retrieval of horse feed due to a possible contamination from aflatoxin. via Rutland Herald ... read more

Health Department: be aware of measles

16 May 2008, 11:05 am

"Anyone born after 1957 who has had measles, or has received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine is immune as well." The Vermont Department of Health is advising anyone traveling overseas to be aware of ongoing measles outbreaks and to take the necessary steps to make sure they are protected ... read more

Worker complaints about files from closed building

16 May 2008, 2:59 am

Employees who worked in an office building that was closed last year over health concerns now say they've gotten sick from handling files from it. via Burlington Free Press ... read more

State pension funds may help boost Vt. economy

15 May 2008, 8:47 pm

"The benefits could be in any number of different areas." The state is looking to invest a portion of its multi-billion dollar pension fund in businesses that promise to strengthen the Vermont economy. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus ... read more

Utilities say late payments up

15 May 2008, 10:41 am

Officials at several Vermont electric utilities say more people are falling behind on their bills. via Burlington Free Press ... read more