The head of the Vermont Republican Party says he hopes a
candidate will emerge to challenge incumbent Democratic Congressman Peter
Welch; The Vermont National Guard will be forming a State Partnership with the
African Republic of Senegal; Northbound commuters on I-89 should expect delays
for much of May; Service has been restored to about a quarter of a million cell
phone customers in New England; The town of Manchester and the state are hoping
a highway-for-cash swap will save the state money; The head of the Vermont
State Employees Association is stepping down; and commentator Leora Dowling is
looking forward to a new summer job.