NRC Gives Yankee Good Grades For 2012

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant did a good job last year in protecting public health and safety. The nuclear agency released its annual assessment report on Thursday.
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Pollution, Property Rights At Issue In Lakeshore Bill

A House committee will hold a hearing next week on a bill that calls for new protections for the shorelines of lakes and ponds, including buffer zones for new development to prevent polluting run-off. But some property owners are concerned that the bill would infringe on their property rights.
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Indoor Gardening

When the grey clouds are looming and icicles hang down from the eaves, it’s nice to have a green plant on your windowsill. We’ll learn how to grow salad greens indoors, and how to keep your potted plants thriving.
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Vermont Gas Alters Pipeline Route, Again

Vermont Gas has changed the route of the proposed extension of its natural gas pipeline through Addison County. The company filed a petition last year for a state permit to build a 42-mile pipeline from Colchester to Middlebury.