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Bartonsville Bridge To Re-Open On Saturday

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For a lot of people, their mental image of Tropical Storm Irene comes down to the 20-second video shot by Sue Hammond of Rockingham who captured the Bartonsville Covered Bridge being swept away in the floodwaters. But the historic span has been rebuilt by engineers, and will re-open this Saturday.
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Irene Recovery To Be Focus Of Conference

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People involved in Vermont’s continuing effort to recover from Tropical Storm Irene are set to gather at Norwich University in Northfield to assess how far they’ve come and the future of those efforts.
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After Leahy Rejects Appropriations Post, Will Federal Money Flow?

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One of the most surprising political events of 2012 was Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy’s decision not to become chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee. Leahy is the Senate’s longest-serving member. In a system built on seniority, the Appropriations Committee chairmanship is usually considered the top prize.
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Shumlin To Forego Inaugural Ball For Fundraiser

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Gov. Peter Shumlin says he’s not going to host a traditional inaugural ball after he’s sworn in to his second term in office. Instead he’s going to host an open house that will also serve as a fundraiser for ongoing efforts to help victims of last year’s Tropical Storm Irene.
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FEMA Says Buy Out Process Lengthy, Complex

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It’s a situation that has many Vermonters in equal parts frustrated and baffled. They’ve been approved for buyouts of their storm damaged properties by the Federal Emergency Management Agency following last year’s visit from Tropical Storm Irene, but they money has yet to come through.