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- Country: United States
- Capital: Montpelier
- Governor: Jim DouglasJim Douglas: Re-Elect Governor
- Population: 623,908 (2006 estimate)US Census Bureau: Vermont QuickFacts
- Founded: January 18, 1777
- Time zone: EST
- Major Cities: Burlington VT, Brattleboro VT Rutland VT
- Nickname: Green Mountain StateAmericas Story: Vermont
- Area Code: +802
- Area: 24,923 km2
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Vermont became a state of the Union, on January 18, 1777. For six months it was known as New Connecticut until June 2, 1977, when the 72 delegates met again to change the name to Vermont.
Vermont is part of the New England area and is surrounded by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and the Canadian province of Quebec.
The area that later became Vermont was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, Abenaki and Iroquois.
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Schools Prepare for H1N1
School opens this week in Vermont and Vermont wants to be ready for H1N1 (swine flu) and the possibility of outbreaks within the school system. State health and education officials have suggested "planning teams" as a way to get out ahead of H1N1 within the schools. Parents are also being asked to further and more closely monitor their children for swine flu symptoms. The Vermont Health Department is working closely with the CDC to keep everyone informed and also suggesting school based vaccination clinics.http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090829/THISJUSTIN/908290312<ref> -
State Items
- Flower: Red Clover
- Tree: Sugar Maple
- Gem: Grossular Garnet
- Animal: Morgan Horse
- Bird: Hermit Thrush
- Song: "These Green Mountains"
- Cold-Water Fish: Brook Trout
- Warm-Water Fish: Walleye
- Amphibian: Northern Leopard Frog
- Reptile: Painted Turtle
- Mineral: Talc
- Rock: Granite, Marble and Slate
- Pie: Apple Pie
- Soil: Tunbridge Soil Series
- Beverage: Milk
- Fossil: Beluga
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Vermont Weather
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Current ConditionsMontpelier, VT as of Wed, 10 Feb 2010 6:51 am EST
Cloudy
18°F(-8°C)Barometer: 29.62 falling Humidity: 77% Visibility: 10 mi Wind: 0 mph Sunrise: 6:57 am Sunset: 5:12 pm -
Today's Forecast
PM Snow ShowersHigh: 33°F (0°C)
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Tomorrow's Forecast
Cloudy/WindHigh: 28°F (-3°C)
Low: 16°F (-9°C)
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Vermont Questions
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What is the story behind the Second Vermont Republic? 2 Answershttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/GreenMtBoys.jpg The Second Vermont Republic (SVR) is a secessionist group within the U.S. state of Vermont wh... read more -
What makes moving to Vermont a good idea? 3 AnswersI moved to Vermont 3 years ago and I love it. Here is why. I grew up in the midwest but did not like it. The heat and mindset was not for me. My husband a... read more
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On my way to Vermont! What's the state capital? lol 3 AnswersMontpelier is the capitol of Vermont. http://web03.bestplaces.net/city/Montpelier_VT.gif A beautiful city anytime of year Montpelier is most scenic in the duri... read more -
Heading to Vermont! Where Is your fav place to go? 4 AnswersMy favorite place to visit in Vermont is the Burlington area, specifically Lake Champlain. I love to go fishing and boating and even hope for a sighting of the ... read more
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Vermont Comments on Backtype Powered by Backtype
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Stephen Colbert just called Sarah Palin "Fucking Retarded!"
[...] Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. By the way, Boston isn't a state... it's a city.Tokacheif | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 10:43 AM) -
PALM READINGS: The New Tea Party “Sign” Language!
[...] I'm picturing some entrepeneur drawing up the patterns for signs in the shape of a hand and selling them on the open market. Like Vermont teddy bears, each one could be unique and personalized with their own special message. I love the fact that each time [...]Dave B | http://templeofmut.wordpress.com/about/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 04:34 AM) -
dreaming of Light
[...] when my husband hasn't come home till midnight for the third night in a row, and I want to move away...to ireland or to vermont...a cabin somewhere beautiful and quiet and peaceful. But, we can't! And, we have kids here that need us, and while they are [...]lwayswright | http://timandbrookecollier.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 02:07 AM) -
Tuesday Open Thread
[...] in his home state (Illinois), in states where the white Democratic primary electorate is unusually upscale and non-Jewish (Virginia, Vermont), and in mountain states where the cultural divide is not black-white.” "This racial divide, Barone explained, [...]whiterosebuddy | http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 01:21 AM) -
Texans like God, Mormons like Twilight, and New Englanders like each other. Visualizations...
"That's primarily because we were once our own independent Republic." Big freaking deal. So was Vermont. And they did it first.KazamaSmokers | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 12:32 AM)
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Stephen Colbert just called Sarah Palin "Fucking Retarded!"
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Douglas proposes eliminating 55 state panels: The governor's idea would leave Vermont as one of the few states .. http://bit.ly/aaTlL9
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Vermont student's recovery from brain injury heralded http://bit.ly/cPeaUg
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Vermont man charged with failing to notify - Boston Globe: BURLINGTON, Vt.— A Vermont sex offender who's accused o... http://bit.ly/bFsnf4
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On your marks... In 2 days we will push in Vermont to move Single Payer along. Help us prepare by inviting your... http://bit.ly/9YNHvp
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Fun read! RT @SlowFoodVT: Slow Food #Vermont's Mara Welton explores THE KITCHEN TABLE! http://bit.ly/ctvDwF #vt
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