In This Week's Issue: September 12, 2012

Here are the news and politics stories you’ll find in this week’s dead-tree edition:

With the Democratic primary finally over with, we turn our attention to the Republican candidate. Andy Bromage profiles Jack McMullen (pictured), who’s trying to put two previous electoral failures — and the spectre of Fred Tuttle — behind him.
Over in Winooski, Green Mountain Power finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy. Some residents have health concerns over a new transmission line GMP has proposed in the Onion City.
To the north, Québec elected a new government last week, led by new premier Paule Marois and her pro-secession Parti Québécois. Ken Picard spoke with some experts on Canadian politics to find out the seven things Vermonters should know about the new Québec government.
Super PACs — those shadowy, mysterious political groups spending big bucks on elections — have made it to Vermont. Paul Heintz examines their potential ripple effects in this week’s Fair Game column. Plus, news on Burlington’s November ballot questions, and Montpelier gains another news outlet.
In this month’s Kids VT, find out why having a championship basketball team isn’t enough to save Mount Saint Joseph Academy, the Catholic high school in Rutland.