BURLINGTON — Vermont's passenger trains are seeing a slightly positive trend in ridership despite the economic downturn. Full Article at Rutland Herald

JERICHO — The Vermont National Guard wants hunters and other civilians to stay off its firing range. The Ethan Allen Firing Range covers 11,000 acres in three towns: Bolton, Jericho and Underhill. Full Article at Rutland Herald

JERICHO — The Vermont National Guard wants hunters and other civilians to stay off its firing range. The Ethan Allen Firing Range covers 11,000 acres in three towns: Bolton, Jericho and Underhill. Full Article at Barre Montpelier Times-Argus

JERICHO, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont National Guard wants hunters and other civilians to stay off its firing range. The Ethan Allen Firing Range covers 11,000 acres in three towns: Bolton, Jericho, and Underhill. Full Article at WCAX

JERICHO Vermont National Guard officials Friday appealed to hunters and other Vermonters to obey posted signs and stay away from the Ethan Allen Firing Range for their own safety and that of soldiers training at the 11,000-acre site. Full Article at Burlington Free Press

Despite the economic downturn, ridership on Vermont's passenger trains grew slightly in the 12 months ending Sept. 30 and continued the positive trend in October. "Considering that most of the Amtrak network is flat at best, we are doing very well," Full Article at Burlington Free Press

Vermont Rail Action Network, the citizen advocacy group behind saving the city's passenger rail service earlier this year, on Friday launched a marketing campaign aimed at promoting the state's two Amtrak lines as fun, economically and environmentally... Full Article at Rutland Herald

JERICHO, Vt. -- You wouldn't think it would take much convincing to keep hikers away from an active military firing range. Full Article at WPTZ Plattsburgh

Speaking of being unafraid, many accept that Vermont’s financial situation will require new thinking, brave action, cooperation and a transparency — at levels not known in recent years. Full Article at Seven Days

If staying in is the new going out there are no excuses not to have a beautiful home. A decade ago there were limited choices – once you had your Ikea starter kit and a few finishing touches from The One, you were all set. Full Article at The National Newspaper

As a neophyte commercial real estate broker eight years ago, Kenny Anderson got used to the who's-this-new-punk sneers from fellow real estate pros. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

Some Vermont hunters are venturing into dangerous territory this fall-- a military firing range. The Vermont National Guard uses the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho to fire live ammunition and other training. Full Article at WCAX

Part two of the Ronald McDonald House Charities McAuction 2009 is 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Ethan Allen Club, 298 College St. , Burlington. The event includes a live auction presented by Thomas Hirchak Auctions and a silent auction. Full Article at Burlington Free Press

The health care debate took center stage Tuesday night at the Williston Central School auditorium. A panel of Vermont speakers discussed how current health care reform proposals in Washington D.C. would be detrimental to the country if enacted. Full Article at Williston Observer

By S. Mitra Kalita They are the hottest tickets in town: invitations to the first official dinner at the White House.The Obamas' guest of honor on Nov. 24 will be Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Full Article at Wall Street Journal

Looking for ways to spruce up your home for the holidays? Ethan Allen is hosting a class on festive and stylish decorations tomorrow. Cookies, coffee and cider will be served, and there will be door prizes. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune

The National Guard is reminding residents that hunting is not allowed on the property of the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho and Underhill. Full Article at Burlington Free Press

The Ethan Allen Homestead is wrapping up a year of quadricentennial celebrations today by hosting Kevin Dann, who will speak about celebrations of the past, and his walk this summer from Montreal to New York. Full Article at Burlington Free Press

Bozos. The lot of them. Can we bind them hand and foot, attach weights to their ankles, and toss them off the 14th Street Bridge? On a somewhat related note, Andrew is so cute when he is pissed off at the crazy Right. Full Article at Balloon Juice