Monday, May 12 BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- A judge says a jury can consider awarding punitive and compensatory damages to a former altar boy suing the state's Roman Catholic diocese over sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a priest. Although the diocese had not yet presented its case, Judge Matthew Katz said Thursday that evidence showed that Rev.   Full Story

Monday, May 12 MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Two top Vermont Democrats say House Speaker Gaye Symington will announce her gubernatorial candidacy Monday. A high-ranking Democratic lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak for Symington's campaign, says Symington will announce her candidacy against incumbent Gov.   Full Story

Monday, May 12 WHITINGHAM, Vt. -- The Windham Southwest Supervisory Union will hold a super board meeting at the Whitingham Elementary School on May 13 at 7 p.m.   Full Story