Dec 30, 2009 – Jan 5, 2010
What will 2009 be Remembered For? Burlington Residents Seek Repeal of Instant Runoff Voting; Former Vermonter Creates an American Literary Journey
Judge Sides with Troopers Who Fatally Shot Mentally Ill Man
A federal judge has ruled that members of the Vermont State Police tactical team were justified when they fatally shot Joe Fortunati (pictured) in the woods of Corinth in 2006. U.S. District Judge J. Garvan Murtha cleared nine members of the Tactical Services Unit, a camouflaged and heavily armed SWAT-type team, of wrongful death in…
Alice Levitt’s Best New Restaurant Dishes of 2009
It’s that time of year, the time when I’m seeing casual acquaintances and making new ones, all of whom want to know where I’m eating these days. It’s too big a question to take lightly. That’s why, for your benefit, I have once again compiled the absolute best new dishes to grace our fair state…
Burlington Residents Seek Repeal of Instant Runoff Voting
A group of Burlington residents have garnered the necessary 1654 signatures to put a simple question to voters: Should Burlington revert to its old way of electing its mayor? Instant runoff voting (IRV) — which allows voters to rank candidates as a way to choose a winner on election day rather than holding costly separate…
Letters to the Editor
Breast Practices Although I agree with Judith Levine’s premise that not all medical procedures should be covered [“Poli Psy: Medical Necessities,” December 9], I felt insulted by her characterizing a woman who desires a mammogram to prevent a life-threatening disease as a “spoiled customer at Saks.” Unfortunately the press, including Ms. Levine, has been irresponsible…
News Quirks
Shoe Business A man who robbed a shoe store in Knoxville, Tenn., made off with four or five left-foot shoes from the storeroom. Police Lt. Bob Woodbridge told the Knoxville Sentinel the robber didn’t get matching pairs because the right-foot shoes were being used for displays. The following day, employees spotted the suspect in the…
Home Made
Art Review: “Shelter : Dwelling : House : Home,” paintings and sculptures by Judith Rey and Denis Versweyveld. TruexCullins Architecture and Interior Design, 209 Battery Street, Burlington. Through January.
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for December 29, 2009 – January 13, 2010. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): One of my favorite landscape painters makes a livable wage from selling her art. She has had many gallery showings and has garnered much critical acclaim. That’s the good news. The…
Name of the Game ’09
Seven Days’ 3rd annual list of people whose names match their professions
The 20/20 Challenge: Ascutney Mountain Resort (Week #4)
One Snowboarder’s Quest to Hit 20 Vermont Resorts in 20 Weeks
