Suspended BRFD firefighters reinstated

Wednesday June 19, 2013 NEAL P. GOSWAMI Senior Staff Writer BENNINGTON -- Bennington Rural Fire Chief Shawn Gardner reinstated 15 suspended firemen Tuesday after a two-hour meeting despite an ongoing investigation by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation into the actions of several department members. Full Story

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	Waiting for word from Bernanke, stocks move higher Wednesday June 19, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) -- It’s all about the Fed. Still. U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup in home building and low inflation. But the Federal Reserve loomed large, with investors trying to guess what the central bank will say Wednesday about how long it plans to keep stimulus programs in place. Full Story Investors guess Fed’s actions, push stocks higher New Maine laws affect scrap yards, online shops Report faults Heinz Endowments head for gas ties Disappointing reports push US stocks down US stock market moves sharply higher


	Forum to spotlight area’s composite manufacturers Wednesday June 19, 2013 Workers with a specific skill set are needed for manufacturing jobs that are available in the Bennington area. That sentiment was recently echoed by Peter Odierna, executive director of the nonprofit Bennington County Industrial Corporation, as well as by area employers. With the hopes of educating the public on what kinds of careers are available and what kind Full Story Letters: Save Manchester OPEN flags Freedom of too much information Fertility rites This will not end well Letters: That is NOT the permanent door at Oldcastle’s new home!

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	BSD can’t take tuition students Wednesday June 19, 2013 ZEKE WRIGHT Staff Writer BENNINGTON -- Given changes afoot at one neighboring elementary school and a looming enrollment bubble, Bennington School District board members agreed to put a "freeze" on out-of-district student placements. Based on student projections and capacity at the BSD’s three elementary schools, Superintendent Catherine McClure Full Story Suspended BRFD firefighters reinstated Time bank to get rolling in area soon Curves of Bennington remains open, under new ownership Former Rural fire chief pleads not guilty to embezzlement Fundraiser: Pitch in to paint the Old First Church Adult education enrollment up by 25 percent at CDC Cause of North Street fire unclear Relay for Life pledges, teams keep growing Ed chief to hear BVSU’s concerns


	Marketing campaign to benefit four area chambers Wednesday June 19, 2013 CHRIS MAYS Brattleboro Reformer WILMINGTON -- A grant that was awarded in Windham and Bennington counties, which is meant to assist businesses and help boost the economy, has brought in flood recovery officers and established downtown and village revitalization programs. Full Story Vt. Health Co-op expanding board to win approval Gov. Shumlin tours new seven-bed psychiatric residence Vt. and Quebec announce an electric car corridor Police seek information on Ramunto’s burglary Hoosick Falls man pleads not guilty to rape of girl


	Dustin Cone 2 strokes back at Vt. Open Wednesday June 19, 2013 LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP FAIRLEE -- Bennington native Dustin Cone sits tied for third on the eve of the final round of the Jeff Julian Memorial Vermont Open at Lake Morey Country Club after posting a 2-under 68 on Tuesday. At 6-under for the tournament -- Cone shot a 66 in the first round Monday -- he is two shots off of a trio leaders. Full Story Harvey pitches Mets to 4-3 win against Braves Rose finds a coach and a friend in Foley Penalty-killer Paille steps up for Bruins Youk needs surgery, Teixeira to DL Ortiz, Sox top Rays in rainy opener

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	The Beer Diviner Saturday June 15, 2013 ANDREW ROITER Arts Editor STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. -- Jonathan Post of Stephentown, N.Y., traveled to Burkina Faso in Western Africa several years ago. There, he met the Dagara people living in the town of Dano. Years prior, he had wandered into a homebrew store, which sparked his love affair with making beer. Full Story Spirituality and hip-hop Arts Glance for June 13 Get Involved for June 13 E-Week for June 13 ’Tom Fels: Cyanotypes from the Arbor’ series at the Benn. Museum