
	News in Brief Friday, July 3 Police arrest person of interest WOODSTOCK (AP) -- Vermont State Police are investigating a homicide in Woodstock. Full Story Firm to pay for Vt. asbestos mine cleanup Friday, July 3 NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A company that once operated a 1,600-acre asbestos mine in Vermont has agreed to pay up to $300 million to clean up that site and nine others where hazardous materials were disposed. Full Story Agent: N.H. tax evader was in his crosshairs Friday, July 3 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A federal sharpshooter had tax evader Ed Brown's head in his crosshairs and was ready to pull the trigger during a failed attempt to arrest Brown at his rural New Hampshire home two years ago, the agent told a federal jury on Thursday. Full Story Some stores sold diseased plants Friday, July 3 KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- A New Hampshire plant health specialist says late blight, a fungal disease that primarily affects tomatoes and potatoes, has shown up early this season and that some infected plants have shown up in stores. Full Story Stimulus funds to cut diesel emissions in N.E. Friday, July 3 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Federal stimulus money is being used to cut diesel emissions on the water and in a railroad yard in four New England States. Full Story Eating locally Friday, July 3 Tips on consuming more locally produced foods: -- Join a community supported agriculture farm, where you can buy food directly from a farmer. Full Story Begging for change Friday, July 3 CHICAGO (AP) -- When carpenter Greg Douglas rolled his pickup truck, his toolbox hit him and smashed his ribs and collarbone. Full Story Locally grown Fourth fare Friday, July 3 PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- It's the day Americans celebrate the land of the free, and now a man from Maine wants governors to live off that land. Full Story Mass. man to face charges of murder Wednesday, July 1 WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- A murder arraignment has been scheduled for a Worcester man accused in the fatal beating of his 7-year-old son on Father's Day. Full Story News in Brief Wednesday, July 1 Court allows drug law to take effect MONTPELIER (AP) -- The 2nd U. Full Story Mass. toll hike scrapped; budget OK'd Wednesday, July 1 BOSTON (AP) -- Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday approved a $27 billion state budget that hikes the Massachusetts sales tax by 25 percent, largely preserves education spending, and makes deep cuts to state services. Full Story Welch touts climate bill Wednesday, July 1 MONTPELIER -- Vermont's experience trying to save energy for electric customers and others helped shape a major piece of legislation passed last week by the U. Full Story News in Brie Wednesday, July 1 Judge freezes malpractice fund LACONIA, N. Full Story Mass. man to face charges of murder Tuesday, June 30 WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- A murder arraignment has been scheduled for a Worcester man accused in the fatal beating of his 7-year-old son on Father's Day. Full Story Mass. toll hike scrapped; budget OK'd Tuesday, June 30 BOSTON (AP) -- Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday approved a $27 billion state budget that hikes the Massachusetts sales tax by 25 percent, largely preserves education spending, and makes deep cuts to state services. Full Story