Can those of us "from away" conceivably become real Vermonters?   Full Story

PITTSFIELD -- Despite the governor's last-minute $70 million supplement to immigrant health care, advocates say that legal immigrants statewide will be on a precarious perch as they wait for this summer's health care revisions to unfold.   Full Story

Wednesday, July 1 BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi forces assumed formal control of Baghdad and other cities Tuesday after American troops handed over security in urban areas in a defining step toward ending the U.   Full Story

Friday, July 3 BRATTLEBORO-- A jury on Thursday afternoon found David Boglioli guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his neighbor, George Riccitelli.   Full Story

Friday, July 3 Police arrest person of interest WOODSTOCK (AP) -- Vermont State Police are investigating a homicide in Woodstock.   Full Story

Friday, July 3 Area kids run, run as fast as they can BRATTLEBORO -- Sixteen area youngsters passed on video games and a Sponge Bob episode in order to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department's track and field practice on Wednesday night at BUHS.   Full Story

Friday, July 3 BOSTON (AP) -- Vanguard Group shareholders on Thursday rejected an activist proposal that would have required the mutual fund company to adopt stricter screening of investments that may be linked to genocide in international hot spots like Sudan's Darfur region.   Full Story