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Since moving to the Northeast Kingdom five years ago, Aine Baker has bought and rented out several properties in the area. Baker said, "I take a place like this and slowly turn it into something that's, you know, nice place to live in. We're doing painting now, we've done electrical work, we've done new windows, we've done quite a bit of work to it. It's coming around, it takes a while though."

It's in his nature to help whether it's with a house, or with his real passion, animals. "I'm the dog trainer for my wife's business in Lyndonville, the class is a six week course, it's one hour per week, one night per week. If you're able to take your dog to training class early it becomes a much bigger bonding experience between you and your dog, you understand your dog a lot more. It's enjoying your dog and having fun with your dog, that's the best part I think. Getting the people to see that a-ha moment, you know my dog actually gets it and is learning it and having fun."

The dogs Baker trains already have loving owners, but his love for all animals caused him to volunteer at the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury. "All the animals we are caring for at the Kingdom Animal Shelter, you know, don't have homes." But luckily for them, Baker believes that with a little care abandoned animals make the best pets. "You know you're giving them a second chance, and to me those rescued animals seem to really understand that, and they seem to be the ones that really, you know, appreciate that the most so they make the best pets."

News 7's Photojournalist Rafae Khan takes us for a walk with his leash.

Hundreds of people showed up in Montpelier to show their support for health care for everyone.

People filled the streets with signs and drums as they walked through Montpelier, ending up on the lawn of the State House. There, politicians, singers, and actors addressed the public about their views on health care. U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders, gave a motivational speech filled with power and determination.  "Mr. President, this is what Vermont has done!", he said.   The crowd cheered with excitement.

Photojournalist, Dan Crowley, followed local resident Sam Silverman of St. Johnsbury to capture the rally.