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***We will be on break through the summer.  Check back September 2010 for the latest news, sports, and weather!***

HERE IS WHAT'S MAKING NEWS, NOW.

Texting while driving will be banned by this summer
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

A new bill has been passed in Vermont that will ban texting while driving.

Salvation Army Outside
Friday, May 7th, 2010

The decline in overall retail sales has a direct impact on thrift stores, causing many of them to shut their doors. The Salvation Army generates over $100-million in revenue each year.  Many stores on the West Coast are shutting down; however, that is not the case here in the Northeast Kingdom.

Mother Where Art Thou
Friday, May 7th, 2010

One local student has written and published her first book at the age of 17. Jessica Newby, a senior at Danville High School, spent six months working on her senior project, a book entitled Mother Where Art Thou? The book is composed of poems inspired by her mother's heroine addiction.

Lyndon is Still Looking
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The search for a one hundred year old relic from Lyndon's past is back on.

July 4th, 1891 marked Lyndon's first centennial celebration. To memorialize the date, townspeople decided to bury a time capsule with documents from the event. Today it has still not been found.

Kids Playing in the Park
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Community members in East St. Johnsbury are writing new pages in the Peter and Polly Park story.

Cemetary
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Would you be surprised to find out the town of Sheffield has more dead residents than alive? Leslie Degreenia, the sexton of Sheffield one man taking care of maybe more than a thousand souls.

For the Love of the Pet

Friday, May 7th, 2010
Baker 1

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."

Baker 2

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.

Health Care Rally Gains Attention

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Senator Bernie Sanders

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.

 

Nathan Colpitts
Friday, May 7th, 2010

Nathan Colpitts followed his friends on a blacksmith tour, and aspired to become one himself. After two years of working his apprenticeship with a blacksmith, he started out on his own.

fournier
Friday, May 7th, 2010

A powerful forehand swing and a dangerous serve can easily score an ace. The newest team member of the Lyndon State College tennis team is up 40-love against his competitors, and making history at the same time.

Rt 5 Fix
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The town of Lyndon could be getting some needed repairs to Route 5 within the coming years. Town officials have begun to revisit plans for reconstruction that have been on the table for many years now.

The Breathalyzer is the tool police officers use to test blood alcohol levels
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The State of Vermont prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver that has a .08% or above blood alcohol concentration. But what repercussions will you face if you do get caught drinking and driving?

Roads
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Construction season and traffic delays have started, the mission of State Transportation Agencies nationwide, has moved from building new highway systems to repairing them.

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