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Entries from July 2008

Doctor Elliott Dies

July 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Corner Medical co-founder Dr. John Elliott is dead. Elliott passed away at Northestern Vermont Regional Hospital early this morning after suffering a severe head injury. Elliott was injured Monday while working in the woods near his mother’s house in St. Johnsbury.  Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury is handling the arrangements. TW Evening update: All [...]

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Tags: Northeast Kingdom · Vermont

Are there resources for returning veterans?

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

The simple answer is yes. Obviously, the complete answer is much more complicated. BUT…for vets who may be exhibiting symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, there’s a new program called ‘Virtual Iraq‘ that is showing very promising results. To learn more, head to News ‘n Interviews and author Sue Halpern will explain what Virtual Iraq [...]

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Tags: Politics · rant

Don’t worry, be happy

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: On The Road

Monday is Ringo Starr’s birthday

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Ringo’s Birthday Wish List – “Peace & Love” Ringo was recently asked by Access Hollywood what he hoped to receive for his upcoming birthday (July 7th). Ringo’s answer was unconventional, he said, “just more Peace & Love.” Then he expanded his wish further, “it would be really cool if everyone, everywhere, wherever they are, at [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

July 4, 1776

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Next week, we give you the opportunity to  WIN one of 5 Phoenix Wi-Fi radios.  We’ll also report on my newest friend, the Blackberry Curve.  Thanks to Verizon Wireless for sending one for us to play with for a couple of weeks.  (They are few and far between here in Northern New England.) Meanwhile, with fond memories of the way [...]

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Tags: Radio · rant · Technical

John Hall running for state senate

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Former Vermont Housing and Community Affairs Director John Hall is now one of five candidates seeking two Caledonia-Orange senate seats. Hall lives in Danville and is the former St. Johnsbury Town Manager. TW

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Tags: Northeast Kingdom · Politics

TRAGEDY

July 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

 Police Believe They Have Found Brooke’s Body Updated: July 2, 2008 06:29 PM EDT (AP) Bethel, Vermont – July 2, 2008 Police believe they have found the remains of Brooke Bennett, 12, of Braintree. Police say the remains were found on property on Crocker Road in Randolph near the home of Michael Jacques. Yesterday, police [...]

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Tags: Vermont

But will they give her a ring??

July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

The lady in the tank is Libby Lefaivre, daughter of Larry & Oralee Lefaivre, the folks we know and love from the Burke View Garage in Lyndonville.  Libby, a graduate of Lyndon Institute, has a degree in Marine Biology (eat your heart out, Costanza!) and got what we believe is the dream job:  She’s in charge [...]

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Tags: Northeast Kingdom · On The Road · Sports