Top Stories for Tuesday March 12, 2013

Vermont Railroad And The Martin Family Heritage, Commitment And Transportation
By Cookie Steponaitis
   The mystique and appeal of being on a train, moving across America and seeing the nation by rail was for many generations part of the American dream and is intertwined with the American heart and history. Not only did the railroad link two sides of the continent and pass through the vast American prairie lands and Rocky Mountains it also served as a testimony to our industrial age and American ingenuity.  [ more ]

VUHS Boys Basketball Wins Div II State Title Undefeated With 24-0 Season
By Cookie Steponaitis
The Barre Memorial Auditorium was rocking the foundation when the undefeated Vergennes Varsity Boys Basketball Team ended a fairytale season with a 62-49 win over Burr and Burton. Emotions ran high and  some of the senior players had to wipe away tears as the trophy was lifted high.  [ more ]

A Changing Of Seasons And Of The Guard: The Little City Bids Farewell To Mayor Mike Daniels
By Cookie Steponaitis
The appearance of Town Meeting Day, the yearly New England age old tradition of voicing opinions and voting on matters of local importance reflects one of the miracles of living in a functioning democracy which isa peaceful transition of power. On Town Meeting Day Mayor Mike Daniels will be stepping down and a newly elected mayor will take her or his place in the city leadership.  [ more ]