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The Bread and Puppet theatre troupe performs for protesters.
After police clash last night, today's Burlington protests quiet
Burlington, VT, Jul 30, 2012 — Burlington streets remained mostly quiet and peaceful Monday after the weekend's large protests ended with a clash between demonstrators and police. Go to full article
All Before Five: 07/30/12
Jul 30, 2012 — Why Lake George waterkeeper Chris Navitsky isn't the most popular guy around town--and why he thinks he should be. Brian Mann has that profile. An update on the protests going on in Burlington this week--it's been a peaceful day after yesterday's large protests ended with a clash between demonstrators and police. And a 16-year-old boy scout earning his Eagle Scout badge by organizing a group of more than 60 veterans and their families for an Olympic-themed trip to Lake Placid. Go to full article
Demonstrators, police clash at governors' conference in Burlington
Burlington, VT, Jul 30, 2012 — A peaceful protest in Burlington turned violent late yesterday afternoon when demonstrators clashed with police. Approximately 500 protestors took the streets downtown to protest the 36th annual New England Governors conference. While New England governors and eastern Canadian premiers met at the waterfront Hilton Hotel to discuss energy policy, protestors demonstrated outside, voicing their opposition to a proposed pipeline across northern New England that would ship Tar Sands oil to Portland, Maine. Sarah Harris has our story. Go to full article
After a decade on patrol, Lake George Waterkeeper sees more, bigger threats
Bolton, NY, Jul 30, 2012 — Lake George's crystal clear water has been famous for centuries. It's one of the few big lakes in North America that's still certified as safe to drink. The water's clarity... Go to full article
Boy Scout leads Lake Placid Olympic tour
Lake Placid, NY, Jul 30, 2012 — A 16-year-old from the Troy area helped bring a group of more than 60 people, including Armed Services veterans and their families, to Lake Placid last week to tour Olympic... Go to full article
In the garden: what's ready, and what's not
Plattsburgh, NY, Jul 30, 2012 — So, when is that tomato ready to pick? What about the onions? Green or red peppers? Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy shares ideas on when to pick some... Go to full article
