In This State: How George Woodard milks the farm for material
A question: Will the unfortunate animal now have to endure one of Woodard’s jokes, like, say, this cornball classic: “If a cow laughs, will milk come out her nose?”
In This State: Old railroad town offers ‘opera block’ new beginning
Until the late 1960s, the opera block was home court for the Bearcats, a team of statewide renown.
In Vermont, retirees look to “downsize”
Meanwhile, the value of recreational holdings, condos and second homes is in decline, real estate agents say.
In This State: A sugaring family’s gamble paid off sweetly
Because of the Branon’s efforts, and that of fellow sugar-makers in the area, Franklin County is considered the state’s top-producing county.
In This State: Their voices keep age-old Gregorian Chant in play
The fact the chant entered the mainstream, coupled with Pope Benedict XVI’s support for Latin Mass, gives chant enthusiasts hope for more renewal.
In This State: The woodstove guy
By Wilber’s reckoning, counting a batch in his barn, he has more than 350 stoves, many of which are broken down and of little value, except for parts. But you also get the sense he has difficulty just letting some go. Nostalgia is part of the business.
‘Death-with-dignity’ bill heads for renewed Vermont debate
It was a political pep rally of sorts in Montpelier, but without much pep, largely because only 20 people attended, and the issue at hand, Vermont’s “Death With Dignity” bill, is as sobering as it is controversial.
Farm relief arriving in response to $10 million-plus problem
Shumlin said that a batch of checks will be sent Thursday to 52 other Vermont farmers. The checks will range from $2,500 to $10,000.

























