When most people think of Vermont, the scenic landscapes, cows and maple syrup come to mind. Few, if any, think of it as an aviation hub.

“Vermont has actually been on the forefront of aviation since the early days of flying,” said Vermont historian Geoffery Vaughn. “When George Schmidt made a name for himself it was […]

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He was born Theodore Samuel Williams on August 30, 1918, in San Diego, California, and is quite possibly the best fighter ace to have ever lived in the state of Vermont. Many of you probably know him better as Ted Williams.

If you were expecting to read a story about baseball, I apologize. Although that would […]

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On Saturday May 14, the Progressive State Committee passed a resolution opposing the installation of the F-35 fighter jets at the Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington. The resolution was passed unanimously and reflects our bylaws which read “military expenditures must be weighed in the context of domestic […]

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Nicknames have a rich tradition in Vermont politics, thanks mainly to the efforts of Peter Freyne, the legendary columnist for Seven Days. Peter livened up the political arena by coining such memorable nicknames as Ho-Ho (Howard Dean), Scooby-Doo (Brian Dubie), The Ponytail Prog (David Zuckerman), and the unforgettable Governor Scissorhands (Jim Douglas). When Peter passed […]

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There are very few things that pass through the Vermont Legislature by a 122-5 margin, but that is exactly what happened recently with Joint House Resolution 51, supporting the deployment of the F-35 aircraft to the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) base in South Burlington.

Why did the state’s legislators, known […]

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