Past Articles

January 17, 2008
--NEWS--
Tax increase sought for town
Photo contest winner
MFCC to keep families together
Schools to make major decision on Jan. 21
Jan 21hearing set for Comp. Plan update
Grants may provide library studios
Car catches fires; driver charged with DUI
Dollar General opens
--SPORTS--
First loss for the ladies
Hockey loses to Peoples
Wins evade Yellowjackets
Winning streak continues for the PeeWee Warriors

December 27, 2007
--NEWS--
State could undercut sewer expansion
Milton's Year in Review
Residents continue to give and give
Cota doing fine after long year
A busy year for Milton Fire Department
Hereos are in the right place at the right time
Milton PD to adapt to growing caseload
Route 7 and town sewer see investment in '07
Wood chips still to be decided
District places greater focus on buildings
Route 7 development charted
Husky changes hands in '07
--SPORTS--
Varsity gynamistics score high
Ladyjackets unstoppable
Jackets fall short on courts

December 6, 2007
--NEWS--
Schools target 7.6 percent budget increase
Wood chip committee formed
Vandals tag Milton, Colchester
Milton Museum opens its house
--SPORTS--
New coaches join wrestling team
Go West, young skaters
Ice Hockey off to shakey start
O'Grady to coach Yellowjackets
Gymnastics has sophomore backbone
Ladyjackets basketball poised to play
Cheerleading welcomes Sue Cramer

November 29, 2007
--NEWS--
Local man killed while hunting
Local truck goes gas-free
License hearing set for ABC Metals
Santa, Festival of Trees coming to town
--SPORTS--
Button is Lake Division Coach of the Year
Nordic U12 girls tops in N.E.
Mites win at home and away
Mother/daughter team each bag a deer this season

November 22, 2007
--NEWS--
District discussing $150,000 in capital expenses
R.R. Charlebois coming to Milton
Expansion Plans filed for Milton Plaza
October Students of the Month
--SPORTS--
Ladyjackets earn top honors in the Lake Division
Josh Langevin sets state powerlifting records
Mites are back on the ice

November 15, 2007
--NEWS--
Food drop kicks off holiday charities
Survey: Milton teens drinking more
Volunteers sought for bike path committee
Local artwork on display on Satrurday
Security software discussed for MES
--SPORTS--
JV Field Hockey ends 5-6-3
Junior High Field Hockey
Junior High Cross Country shows promises
MHS grad inducted to College Hockey Hall of Fame

November 8, 2007
--NEWS--
Local group provides warmth
Possible second wood chip bond discussed at forum
Environmental sustainability fair coming to Milton
Four charged with BB shooting spree
Diocese recognizes local volunteer
--VETERANS DAY SPECIAL--
"Bug" saved Vet's life in Vietnam
Tobin started early, stayed late
Keeping veterans in Veterans Day
Officer Lehneman served in Iraq
Faith in the war zone
--SPORTS--
Eleven-year-old earns second place
7/8 Broncos are "Maple Bowl Champs"
JV ladyjackets wind up winning season
Ladyjackets soccer finale
Yellowjackets out in OT

October 25, 2007
--NEWS--
State lists numerous concerns with MES remediation
Final property tax bills mailed
New teen group working for a better Milton
Crosswalks approved for MES corridor
Ghouls didn't scare thieves
--SPORTS--
Ladyjackets knock off MVU
Cross Country Boy's team on top
Jackets advance to quarter finals
MHS loses to N. Country (0-1) in playdown
Football Jackets 4-4

October 18, 2007
--NEWS--
Milton's outstanding teachers--Scott Thompson
Milton's outstanding teachers- Leslie Read
School Board calls for wood chip hearing
Teen killed in I-89 crash remembered
Teen phenom to headline Grange benefit
Route 7 project almost done
Meadowlane expansion grant filed
Selectboard petitioned about loose animals
Obituaries
Opinions
--SPORTS--
Jackets undefeated in Lake Division
Varsity runners on top
Five consecutive ACT wins for Cyr
7/8 Broncos shine in overtime

October 11, 2007
--NEWS--
Food drive challenge issued by students
School Board hears update on middle school
Selectboard to form bike path troup
Security software discussed for MES
Community forum to be held Saturday
District works out e-mail bugs
Dollar General coming to Milton
Age 90 and going strong
--SPORTS--
"Again" is magic for Arrowheads
Football Highlights
Cross country running strong
Boys' Soccer 8 straight
Ladyjackets 7 - 4
Field hockey braves rain to play North Country
7/8 Broncos nipped by Wolverines

October 4, 2007
--NEWS--
Fire destroys island lodge
Onex buys Husky
Governor meets with local business leaders
Cemetery hit by candle thefts
Pellet gun vandalism in village area; reward offered in Jeep shoot-up
Obituaries
Opinions
--SPORTS--
Homecoming win for football
5/6 Broncos on the road to a winning season
Milton drivers take top ten at Thunder Road
Varsity field hockey ties Lyndon at Homecoming
Jackets pick up more wins
Soccer Ladyjackets improve to 6-3
Milton Hosts Cross Country

September 27, 2007
Local man charged as accessory in kidnapping
Fire consumes James Dr. Home
Bike routes comes under fire from potential neighbors
Police trying cop-car laptops
DRB approves wood burners
School Storts
Obituaries
Opinions
--SPORTS--
Yellowjackets pick up steam
Varsity field hockey waits for the elusive win
A win and a loss for the ladies
7/8 Broncos B team shines against Essex
Football Friday


September 20, 2007
--NEWS--
CVPS does double-take on park
School Board hears wood chip concerns
Schools to file mold paperwork
Artsy maple leafs coming to Milton
Littering Milton's roadsides
Lifesaver recognized
Public Safety open house on Saturday, Sept. 22
Hi I'm ..., a new teacher at Milton Elementary School
Deconstructing antiquated buildings
Obituaries
Opinions
--SPORTS--
Football Yellowjackets WIN
Ladyjackets boost record with two more wins
Lauziere makes Vermont Amateur Hockey team
Yellowjackets dominate soccer jamboree
Field hockey remains stoic
Cross Country teams place well

September 13, 2007
--NEWS--
Rte. 7 will get a facelift
Off-duty detective stabbed at Milton home
"Hi, I'm ..., a new teacher at Milton Jr./Sr. High School"
Local meetings available via Web
Outing a silent killer
Fall Fest to celebrate Georgia
Georgia to conduct facility study
--SPORTS--
Ladyjackets are 2-1
Season openers serve up a roller-coaster ride for field hockey
Sports shorts

September 5, 2007
--NEWS--
Roof issues holding up state $$
Waterside areas targeted by thieves
Seeking wheels for the meals
Town shorts
Celebrations
Obituaries
--SPORTS--
Yellowjacket boys' soccer starts
Miltonians: a force to reckon with on the speedway
Cyr and Dragon show in Labor Day classic
Ladyjackets down in opener
Football Friday
7/8 Broncos off to a good start

August 30, 2007
--NEWS--
Local man charged with sex crimes
Groundwater testing ordered for ABC Metals
Neighbors save drowning man
Concerns rising about cost of wood burners
Town Shorts
Local man arrested on warrant
Lots of locks to love
Campaign aims for "Smoke-Free Zone"
Activities Fair a ticket to one-stop involvement
Obituaries
--SPORTS--
Milton High School Fall Sports Schedules
Varsity football cautiously optimistic
Field Hockey gets new leadership keeps stellar attitude
Varsity Cross Country grows in numbers
Ladyjackets soccer starts with a bang
Yellow jackets soccer

August 23, 2007
--NEWS--
Police investigating lewd behavior reports
Family counts blessings after fire
Students got "August Jump"
Pulp Non-fiction
First of two tax bills mailed
Wastewater open house marks growth potential
Wild weather creates ruckus
Obituaries
Opinion
--SPORTS--
Milton trio to golf in Wold Amateur Championship
Men's baseball in championship game

August 9, 2007
--NEWS--
Our Heroes
School budget up for third vote on Tuesday, Aug 14
DRB looking for volunteers
Obituaries
Opinions
--SPORTS--
Varsity cheerleaders introduce the "Mini Jackets"
St. Hilaire navigates for World Combined Driving event
Lake Monsters welcome Milton All Stars

August 2, 2007
--NEWS--
Performance Center aiming for Sept. 22 completion
Fresh, local food and more available at the Milton Farmer's Market
Historical museum successfully bids for first telephoneObituaries
Celebrations
--SPORTS--
Bicyclist rides the path to wellness
U-18 girls end season 6-2

July 26, 2007
--NEWS--
Lock down security in works for MTSD
The house at 17 Main Street
Town starts sewer line blow-out
--SPORTS--
Stingers U-14 boys "A" team Trifecta...done!
Geocaching anyone?
Little League players get coaching from Monsters
U-18 Girls' Soccer undefeated

July 19, 2007
--NEWS--
Don't feed the bears
Village trust benefits CVPS Park
Former selectboard members honored
Artists wanted for Garden Art
Georgia building is a local investment
Ovations

July 12, 2007
--NEWS--
Oops! Not as much budget savings as district first thought
Gamer reaches beyond Heroes Kingdom
Milton's lakeshore attractive to summer campers
July 4th fireworks postponed
--SPORTS--
Annual 5k attracts participants from all over
Jimi Aikey sets national powerlifting records
Hundreds walk in Chittenden County's Relay for Life - Husky top finisher
Thunder soccer team plays hard in Essex Tournament

June 21, 2007
--NEWS--
School Board hears from the community
Long time teachers retire
Leaking roof fixed
Student reps bring another perspective
--SPORTS--
Lacrosse Warriors end season
MIlton Thunder wins Tournament
Milton Youth compete in national competition

June 14, 2007
--NEWS--
Former Milton student wins fellowship
Hometown flight crew says thank you
This show rocks
New car locks cause police to change policy
--SPORTS--
Junior High Track completes strong season
JV Baseball ready to move up
Varsity softball ends difficult season at Mt. Abe
8th grade softball
7th grade softball

May 31, 2007
--NEWS--
Family loses everything in Memorial Day fire
MHS students observe "accident" scene up close
Milton honors its own
Georgia dedicates monument
--SPORTS--
Milton players galore on 2007 Cannons rosters
Jackets finish season with perfect week
Lacrosse pulls off last minute win
Barry Metayer runs 11th Marathon
Youth Lacrosse update

May 24, 2007
--NEWS--
School budget fails
Mock accident should be strong reminder for students
Local artist chosen for book covers
Parents line up to ensure child safety
Graduations
Kindergarten class increases in size next year
Georgia dedicates veterans' monument
Seat belt usage declines at night, deaths increase
--SPORTS--
Baseball looks for more wins
Softball struggles
Lacrosse wins two
Varsity track strong in home meet
U14 Boys' "A" team on a roll
JH track

May 17, 2007
--NEWS--
What's on Tuesday's ballot?
Two run for Selectboard
Transitioning into adult life
Vehicle raised from the deep
Milton greens up
Whatever happened to...Alicia Williams, MHS Class '98?
--SPORTS--
Lacrosse picks up first win
Home track meet against Colchester and U-32
Lady Jackets strong against Spaulding
Baseball downs Burlington 16-2
Youth Lacrosse hosts second Jamboree
Nolin wins at Airborne opener


May 10, 2007
--NEWS--
School says good-bye to Wum
Girls and women come together for special day
Milton plans its future
Milton Rescue in need of volunteers
Milton artists welcome visitors
Community garden plans growing
Local student attends World Leadership Forum
--SPORTS--
Lacrosse team poised to win
Baseball picks up two wins
Payea gets first ACT win
Lady Jackets pitch big wins
Varsity Track Scores

May 3, 2007
--NEWS--
Neighbors debate wind turbine
Busy night for School Board
April's Fools rally for relay
Town enforces illegal dumping statutes
Playing pays off
Whatever happened to...Kris Emery MHS '96
Chris Smiley wins Warden of the Year
Ovations
Milton team wins 3rd in Odyssey competition
--SPORTS--
Softball wants a win
Lacrosse struggles for goals
Baseball comes close
BHA Bantam B state champions
Little League celebrates opening day

April 26 , 2007
West Africa waits again for Jenna
Cameron marches on
Consistency key to AYP improvement
Milton keeps close tabs on TIF bill
MOPC work schedule
Green Up Day is soon

April 19 , 2007
Correction on School Budget
Two apply for Selectboard
Grange puts spring on the map
Mosaic Day, a celebration of culture
The sky was dark, but the mood wasn't at MOPC ground breaking

April 12 , 2007
School board agrees to 8.13% increase
Town Plans for future
Performance Center breaks ground Monday
Armenians sample American hospitality
Georgia resident retires as St. Albans city fire chief
Grange holds Home and Garden show this weekend

March 29, 2007
Paparelli name to School Board
Drama wins regional one-act festival
Community comes together for Grace
Milton engineer gets top recognition
Babies celebrated at Saturday event
Long-time bank manager celebrated
Arrowhead seniors celebrate the wearin' of the green
Aspiring poets encourage each other
Milton community reads together
Hard work noted by homeowners
Ovations

March 22, 2007
Teachers' union contract settled
A milton woman ahead of her time is celebrated

March 15, 2007
School board dealing with defeated budget and Pidgeon's resignation
Old house needs new home
Milton farm life, rich with family history
Husky for sale?
Whatever happened to...Dianne Sinclair Audette (MHS '86)

March 8, 2007
Town Meeting Day voting results
Families benefit by food drop
Community supports library chairs
Input need for use of town forest and Bove property
Jessica keeps us safely posted
Whatever happened to...Matt Luzzatto (MHS '93) and Shannon Jones (MHS '92)?

March 1, 2007
Budgets and boards up for Tues Vote
A Rockin' Good Time
Local business speaks for community
School and Select Board Candidates' Reasons for Serving
New Rescue Chief named
Students test broadcast voices at VPR
Writing contest winners
Sports
Opinion

February 22, 2007
The big dig
Longtime Selectboard Chairman Ken Nolan leaves office in March
Milton Vet donates to MFD
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

February 15, 2007
Boy Scouts can-do attitude feeds homeless
Flour Power
Student tech it out
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

February 8, 2007
Boards finalize FY08 budgets
Selectboard gets Governor's ear
Arrests made in Cota Burglary
Cushing chosen for state commission
Whatever happened to...Joy Goodman MHS class of 90
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

February 1, 2007
Cota home, grateful to all
On thin ice
Some positions unfilled as deadline ends
Stomach virus symptoms vary
It’s official, Waldron hired!
Let the show begin
Town further defines stormwater laws
Sports
Life's Celebrations
Opinion

January 25, 2007
School Board begins negotiations with superintendent candidate
Students speak out
Legislators begin their work for Milton
Reading, writing and rhythm
Board struggles to reduce school budget
Sports
Obituaries

January 18, 2007
Zoning changes on hold
Milton man accused of forgery, exploitation of elderly woman
Superintendent meets with parents, school board
Businesses welcome snow
Teens will rock the night away
Messages from Montpelier
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

January 11, 2007
Promoting wellness pays off
Community invited to meet superintendent candidate
Students make a wish come true
Rescue enables second chances
Selectboard considers changes to maintain Old Towne
Students learn while having fun
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

January 4, 2007
Peterson Dam to stay
Looking back at 2006
District hires buildings' supervisor
No parking in front of Herrick school
It is better to give than to receive
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

December 21, 2006
Four arrested in Milton drug bust
"All for the kids"
Santa made an early visit for MFCC
Town is musically challenged
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

December 14, 2006
Girls share their locks
Healthier smiles coming to Milton schools
Don't be a Scrooge!
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

December 7, 2006
Elves were busy in Georgia
ATVers donate supplies for elementary school
MHS passes AYP
Porter on Patrol in Milton
Neighbors on Lake Rd. create holiday tradition
Web Exclusive: Photos of Milton Elementary mold remediation
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

November 30, 2006
Voters say yes, yes and yes
'Tis the season for giving
Teachers return to Herrick Ave.
Trash burning fines increased
Husky invites guests for a tour
Whatever happened to...Joeie Hilliker Clark, Class of '89
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

November 23, 2006
School bond vote's on Tuesday
Deck the halls with art!
Hollywood seeks suspect
Milton grad goes Cosmo
Rec field will open in spring
Giving can be fun
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

November 16, 2006
Parents' saftey concerns heard
Teammates and friends bare it all for Cota
Milton High School's Student of the Month
Teachers honored for their commitment
Holiday Assistance prepares for Thanksgiving
Students honor local veterans
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion
Obituaries

November 9, 2006
Milton actress takes stage in Shelburne
MTSD looks at wood chip heating - Nov. 28 vote
New Milton eatery opens on Rte. 7
Metzger returns home from Iraq
U. S. Navy Swimmer recalls days at sea
Veteran pilot gears up to serve again
A career in military service for airman
Georgia pays tribute to veterans
World War II sailors reunite in Milton
Sports
Opinion
Life's Celebrations
Obituaries

November 2, 2006
District sets bond vote for mold remediation, wood chips
Town health insurance costs on the rise
What's on the ballot?
School board hosts forum on school safety, MHS building
Miltonians make a match in Lyric's 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Hattitudes have Happy Halloween
Georgia Historical Society ends season
Candidates visit Milton
Milton Rep. candidates' responses
Sports
Opinion

October 26, 2006
Security Reach - district tightens school safety
Where's your polling place?
Students serve a hearty thank-you
Rescue chief leaves Milton for military
Milton actor takes part in Champlain College play
New nursery opens on Bear Trap Road
Library friends hold book-themed basket raffle
Whatever Happened to ... Ken Vietor, Class of '89?
Sports
Opinion


October 19, 2006
District weighs test results
Mold efforts praised by Cate
Committee kicks off search
A look at the newest faculty members
The flamingos are back
Yellowjackets celebrate
Sports
Opinion


October 12, 2006
Team heads back to New Orleans on relief mission
More MES space recovered
District has its super search committee
Outdoor performance center halfway to its goal
One fish, two fish, red fish, ... huge fish
Life's Celebrations
Sports
Opinion


October 5, 2006
Dollars mount for mold remediation
District settles on make-up days
The show goes on for Outreach Theatre
Salvage yard under scrutiny
Sharing an important journey
Resources for families of young children
Life's Celebrations - NEW!
Sports


September 28, 2006
Grange building gets facelift
Searching for a search committee
Special area faculty and staff deal with MES displacement
Program gives students job experience
New faculty members join middle and high school
Life's Celebrations
Sports


September 21, 2006
Elementary school students return
Vermont Civil War monument in Virginia
Planning community events in Georgia
Early flares of red
Life's Celebrations
Sports


September 14, 2006
Five years later - Remembering 9/11
Bright colors mark anniversary of dark day
Plans made for the start of elementary school year
Administrators look at potential make-up dates
Milton Business Association to host kick-off
Streetlight grant on hold
Bunny caper turns criminal
Life's Celebrations
Sports


September 7, 2006
Start date pushed back again
MFCC kicks of programs for young men and women
School administrators play musical offices
Vandal caught first by security camera, now MPD
Pub made over as Irish Annie's
Tougas makes Eagle Scout
Whatever Happened To ... Mitch Bowles, Class of '91?
Life's Celebrations - NEW!
Sports

August 31, 2006
Milton agencies lend a hand at Essex shootings
School officials consider elementary make-up days
District prepares for the return of students
Economic Development Commission restructured
School supply donations roll in for Milton kids
Townes honored for longtime service
Freedom Ride set to roll
Dignity for loyalty - company specializes in pet memorials
Life's Celebrations

August 24, 2006
The green team - areas of town spruced up
Recognition of heroism long overdue
Vandal captured on tape
Broncos look for practice space
Dream cuisines - kitchen design business opens
Life's Celebrations
Mold concerns continue

August 17, 2006
The historical Milton Cemetery
Cemetery Association makes improvements
FY 2007 tax rate set
VYCC continues River Walk work
Life's Celebrations
Mold plagues elementary school

August 10, 2006
Milton misses AYP targets in some groups
Bantus resettle with help
Staff changes at family center
Coffee house buzzes into town
Life's Celebrations


August 3, 2006
Middle Road gets repaved
District prepares for large class of Kindergarteners
Palettes in several different tastes - Palette slideshow
Looking back - Summer Relief in Milton, Part I
Life's Celebrations


July 27, 2006
Make haste while the sun shines - haying season delayed
School hosts summer reading camp
Charter Review Committee looks at projects, next charge
Petitions submitted for primary election ballot
Whatever Happened To ... Wade Costello, Class of 1982?


July 20, 2006
Sears headed to Milton
A hard year - the Mumleys cope after son's death
Endres decides not to seek re-election
Schill's flying dreams - a look at Milton's historical air field
Unthinkable theft - Items stolen from soldier's grave
Milton gets its own acupuncturist
The Steens and the beanstalk


July 13, 2006
Milton police tout Tasers
Mahony steps in as planning director
Milton Matters television show on local access
Library summer program sizzles
Women's group donates neck coolers for soldiers