On Saturday, November 1st, Mark Breen and his wife Sandy were among the celebrities hoofing it (where did that term come from??) at the Vermont Arts Council’s Second Annual “Stompin’ With the Stars” in Burlington.  Naturally, they took home the gold! Mark’s talents extend to other entertainment avenues…he plays guitar, sings and…yes, FORECASTS the weather!  [...]

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It was a watershed moment in American history.  This past Tuesday, November 4th, 2008, the United States of America made a loud and resounding statement, electing Barack Obama as our first African American President.  The Democratic wave of support cascaded all the way down to the local level. Next week, we’ll take a break.  We’ll spend five days discussing [...]

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There are some things you never forget.   Most are deeply personal, like getting married, having a child or the death of a loved one.   But there are also moments when you look up, just in time, to witness a critical moment. A moment that is so unexpected, so clear, so historic, that you [...]

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Jon Margolis is a long-time political reporter who has been covering presidential elections for four decades.  A resident of the Northeast Kingdom, this former Chicago Tribune reporter offers unique insight into the process and acknowledged yesterday’s election as a watershed moment in our history. audio

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It’s been quite a night here for local democrats who have gathered in the main function room at the Comfort Inn and Suites in St. Johnsbury. Not only did Obama win, but Fairbanks Scales worker Bob South who – by all acounts – became the first Democrat in many, many years to be elected to [...]

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Former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen has unseated Republican Senator John Sununu. Democratic Congressmen Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter have been re-elected. Governor John Lynch has been re-elected.

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Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and Lt. Governor Brian Dubie have been re-elected. U.S. Congressman Peter Welch also won re-election.

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It’s 11:20 pm on election night. I’m here at the democratic headquarters in St. Johnsbury and John McCain has just conceeded to Barak Obama. TW

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It’s 1:00 PM Eastern time in the U.S. The polls close in the east in six hours. You have access to all results here until the last ballot is counted: Get state-by-state breakdowns and local results here:

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