Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.:
Yesterday’s rain and high temperatures caused a handful of rivers around Vermont to crest over flood stage and cause localized flooding; There’s a good chance that Vermont will be able to meet a sizeable portion of its future energy needs by renegotiating its power contracts with Hydro Quebec; Voters in 89 New Hampshire communities will be asked at town meetings this spring to support dumping the anti-tax pledge candidates take when running for office and urging them to do something about high property taxes; The Bennington Battle Monument has been defaced by vandals who spray-painted red graffiti on it.