Local News Articles

Voters pass budgets, reject roundabout (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 By Tim Simard Observer staff Despite some community ire over the town’s decision to not include a proposed ambulance service as a separate ballot item, vote...
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Ambulance questions reign at Town Meeting (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 By Tim Simard Observer staff Despite few items up for vote on Monday night’s agenda, Williston’s annual Town Meeting drew a large crowd. Approximately 150 reside...
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Despite big storms, plowing expenses within budget (3/4/10)
Town could use budget surplus to pave roads March 4, 2010 By Greg Elias Observer staff Williston has spent just two-thirds of its road salt budget so far this winter, potenti...
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Patent granted for wind turbine (3/4/10)
Allen Brook School to have first model March 4, 2010 By Tim Simard Observer staff The design of a wind turbine to be installed at Allen Brook School this spring received a federal pate...
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Williston-based hip-hop crew to perform (3/4/10)
Urban Dance Complex at Higher Ground on Friday March 4, 2010 By Stephanie Choate Observer staff A group of dancers based in Williston will offer a modern twist on the classic...
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Tap, filter or bottle: Choosing the best drinking water (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 By Tim Simard Observer staff Water. It’s the basis of all life on the planet. Without it, plants, insects and animals couldn’t survive. It’s the most im...
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Public Safety

Police notes (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010  Assault on police officer Following a motor vehicle stop on Feb. 27, Kaitlyn M. Ploof, 22, of Colchester was cited on a charge of driving under the influence, accordin...
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Community Forum

Little Details (3/4/10)
Armed and ready March 4, 2010 By Katherine Bielawa Stamper Traveling by train behind the Iron Curtain, a Czech border guard once held up my underwear for “inspection.” As ...
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Everyday Gourmet (3/4/10)
It’s NOT complicated March 4, 2010 By Kim Dannies Oscar fever is at full pitch this week. Two of my favorite movies this past year involve Meryl Streep and food. In “Julie &a...
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Guest column: Helping those without insurance (3/4/10)
Helping those without insurance March 4, 2010 By Dr. Gerald F. Joseph Jr. What do you do when you think you have the flu, strain your back or come down with an ear infection? I...
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Letters to the Editor (3/4/10)
 March 4, 2010   The Yankee Hole   The Vermont Senate has overwhelmingly voted to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant when their license expires in 2012. ...
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School News

New directors for school musical (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 By Tim Simard Observer staff Cast members in the Williston Central School spring musical listened with rapt attention on Tuesday afternoon as artistic director An...
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Sports

Spaulding bests CVU for hockey title (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 By Mal Boright Observer correspondent It was the defending Division 1 champions against a team making its first trip to the crowning contest in 13 years.  ...
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CVU boys fourth in alpine event (3/4/10)
Girls to ski Thursday March 4, 2010 The Champlain Valley Union High girls alpine ski team will make its try for the state title Thursday at the Middlebury Snow Bowl against Vermont’s...
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Fortin to wrestle in New Englands (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 Mal Boright Observer correspondent A third-place finish in his 171-pound weight class — in what coach Rahn Fleming called the “biggest state wrestling tournament...
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Essex knocks Redhawks from playoffs (3/4/10)
CVU boys close hoops season at 16-6 March 4, 2010 By Mal Boright Observer correspondent Even though they fell one victory short of making it to the Division 1 final four at the Univers...
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Final day for State Nordic comp (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 The second place Champlain Valley Union High girls Nordic team were hoping to make up a 26-point deficit to leading Mount Anthony Union High of Bennington on Wednesda...
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Title for youth hockey players (3/4/10)
March 4, 2010 A Chittenden County youth hockey team, which includes Williston players, recently won the state championship for its age group. The Chittenden-South Burlington Squirt AB Team...
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