Archive - Dec 23, 2010
Fundamental reform of the income tax system may be high on the agendas of both President Obama and Gov.-elect Shumlin in 2011.
Congress has passed the compromise between President Obama and Senate Republicans that will extend Bush-era tax cuts for another two years for all taxpayers. The two-year extension will put tax issues at the center of the 2012 presidential campaign.
For skiers, no website is as bittersweet as the one dedicated to the New England Lost Ski Areas Project.
NELSAP chronicles the history of the scores of New England ski areas that have closed their doors over the past 70 years.
There was a ski area in Bristol, for example. The website quotes a 1939 source, “Ski Trails in the East and How to Get There”:
What indeed would Jesus do?
Jesus Shuttlesworth, that is. That’s the name of the character Ray Allen plays in the Spike Lee movie, “He Got Game.” It’s a compelling film, especially since the protagonist is played by a basketball player, not an actor. (Those with small hoop-crazed children might wait before ordering — it’s rated R.)
BRISTOL — Two young high school boys’ basketball teams battled to the end on Tuesday, when host Mount Abraham, which graduated four starters from last year, edged Otter Valley, which graduated seven seniors, 48-45.
The outcome remained in doubt until OV sophomore Ryan Kelley — who led his team with 11 points — watched his three-point attempt roll off the rim with seconds left. Eagle senior Miles McGowan then snatched the rebound to seal a victory that left both teams at 1-2.
BRISTOL — First, downtown Middlebury was featured for a second or two in a pair of “30 Rock” episodes on TV, and now downtown Bristol has made its own minutes-long debut on the pop culture scene.
In October, the popular alternative rock band Guster released a music video featuring downtown Bristol as its backdrop.
