BARNET - It has been confirmed by State Police that at approximately 1:30 this afternoon, a body was found in Barnet, in a wooded area off of Comerford Dam Road. The body is being described as a young female, and will be taken to a medical examiner in Burlington for an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow.

Police believe it could be the body of Melissa Jenkins who was reported missing last night, but an official identification has not been made.

St. Johnsbury- The bodies found in a home at 121 Caledonia Street St. Johnsbury yesterday afternoon have now been Identified as 50 year-old Penny Birch, and her husband 55 year-old David Birch and Police have concluded that the deaths were the result of a Murder-Suicide.  

ST. JOHNSBURY - Last week, catamount arts played host to Mark Simakaski for their weekly discussions regarding local agriculture.  Simakaski is the founder and vintner of Artesano Mead, a Mead making business that he created with his wife.  Mead is an alcoholic drink that is similar to wine.  But instead of making it with grapes and grains, it is made with honey.

LYNDON - At 2:16 Friday afternoon, students, faculty and staff at Lyndon State College received an email informing them that the Carol Moore, President of the College, would be retiring as of June 30, 2011.

ST. JOHNSBURY - Starting today at 6pm, St Johnsbury will be hosting the third annual world maple festival on railroad street.  People gather all around to celebrate together and see who can make the best maple syrup.

ST. JOHNSBURY - Yesterday afternoon, Catamount Arts held a presentation by Katherine Sims.  Sims is the founder and executive director of the Green Mountain Farm-to-School program.  Farm-to-School is directed at raising healthier children by changing their daily diet.