http://aggregates.owt.com/aggs/vermont-attractions.xml Vermont Attractions 2012-05-09T21:59:26Z quality of tourism management; and outlook for the future. The final scores resulted in the Stewardship Index. Not surprisingly, not just one destination in the state, but the entire state of Vermont placed high on the list. Vermont, more than ... http://www.ajc.com/travel/deals/budget-vacation-offer-to-1434252.html 2012-05-13T18:19:56Z http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/us/dollar-store-plans-divide-vermont-residents.html But such battles can be particularly trenchant in Vermont, with its tourism-dependent economy and fierce protection of its landscape. In Franklin County, opponents fought a proposed Wal-Mart for almost 20 years until the Vermont Supreme Court ... BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont Tourism Week kicked off Monday as people gathered downtown at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden to discuss upcoming events and how to promote the area. In the last year, Brattleboro's economy has faced many ups and downs ... 2012-05-08T05:04:08Z http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_20570398/vermont-tourism-week-kicks-off-downtown-brattleboro?source=rss http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20120515/BUSINESS09/705159939/1011/BUSINESS Vermont Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Megan Smith has been appointed to the Brand USA Marketing Advisory Board. Smith is the first person from New England to be appointed to this board. She will advise Brand USA on the ongoing development ... 2012-05-15T07:04:41Z 2012-04-29T14:54:38Z http://www.wcax.com/story/17924994/here-is-the-latest-maine-new-hampshire-and-vermont-news-from-the-associated-press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Maine Tourism Association is paying tribute to Senator Olympia ... MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont House has passed a resolution thanking 1 of its members for the peanut M&Ms. Representative Ken Atkins has carried on a ... 2012-05-10T01:19:52Z Vermont Tourism and Marketing Commissioner, Megan Smith - who attended the ceremony on Tuesday - said she believed the Chamber's new location would attract more people "I think people have the ability now to come in, see what you have to offer ... http://www.manchesterjournal.com/ci_20584080/chamber-open-new-welcome-center?source=rss_viewed Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:44 -0700 Shelburne Museum broke ground Wednesday on a major expansion project that will, for the first time, allow year-round operation. Board members and major donors gathered to celebrate the formal launch of construction on the Center for Art and Education. The $7 million, two-story complex will include climate-controlled art galleries, a 130-seat auditorium, and classroom space adjacent to the museum ... http://news.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A2KJjb3HRrRPRHcAgzz_wgt./SIG=14upqrma4/EXP=1337243463/**http%3a//www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/Shelburne-Museum-plans-year-round-operation/-/8869880/13422836/-/13qfidu/-/index.html Tue, 08 May 2012 07:02:30 -0700 Famed author says he didn't expect to take up sexual intolerance again, but says it is "still with us" http://news.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A2KJjb3HRrRPRHcAhTz_wgt./SIG=13j32j0lc/EXP=1337243463/**http%3a//www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57429819/irving-takes-on-sexual-intolerance-in-new-book/ http://news.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A2KJjb3HRrRPRHcAhDz_wgt./SIG=13hpbeuf2/EXP=1337243463/**http%3a//www.wate.com/story/18424116/historic-homes-and-ut-buildings-on-fragile-15-list-in-knox Tue, 15 May 2012 09:09:26 -0700 Several deteriorating homes, buildings and schools, as well as buildings at the University of Tennessee, were named Tuesday to Knox Heritage's list of most endangered historic places in Knoxville and Knox County.