Early A.M. News Script

Tue 30-DEC-2008 Early A.M. News Script

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A well-liked couple in Ausable Forks, was found dead in their home on Monday. Police say it was a murder suicide. The bodies of Otis and Fredricka Collins were found in their home on French Road shortly before 10 a.m. Neighbors called police after they heard gunshots. Authorities say Otis' injuries are consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It appeared his wife also died of gunshot wounds. Residents of the small rural town say they can't believe it.

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(( MISSY DONER/ Couple Were Generous : they were very giving people . They gave to the christmas barrel her in town for the kids... Very nice people.)) ((PAUL DRAKE/ Can't Believe What Happened: it is definitely shocking to the town. It's not what anyone here would expect to happen here.)) Town residents said Otis Collins had coffee with friends early Monday morning -- and seemed happy and content. State Police say the deaths are still under investigation. They do not know what prompted the shootings.

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A police shooting in the Upper Valley has authorities and residents worried about increasing violence. Police say John Connelly of Bethel threatened his neighbors and pointed a gun at Trooper Stacey Corliss Sunday night. Corliss fired at Connelly twice. No one was hit. ((Robert Sand/State's Attorney: She was acutely aware of the laser scope. That prompted her out of fear for her own safety and the safety of her fellow officers to discharge her firearm.")) Connelly pleaded not guilty to multiple charges -- including reckless endangerment and simple assault on a police officer. Connelly's family says he suffers from mental illness.

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Police in Brattleboro hope you can help them identify an armed robber. They believe the man seen in this survielance image held up the Neighbors Convenience Store on Canal Street and two hours later robbd the Planet Gas Station on Western Avenue. Even though the robber has different clothing - they believe it is the same person. In each case - the suspect displayed a knife and left the scene in a small dark car. If you recognize this man - call police.

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A deadly day on the slopes at Whiteface Mountain . Police say a 44-year-old skier from New Jersey was killed -- when he lost control -- and ran into a tree. The victim died at the hospital.

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The St. Albans Town Fire Department has some new equipment to help them go through the ice on Lake Champlain. Last winter - 80-year-old James Hance drowned while ice fishing. His truck went through the ice in Lapan's Bay. It took crews three days to find him because the camera they used could only see 10 feet ,,but only if the water is clear. Hance's son Tom - an engineer in California - has developed the EnHanced Ice Rescue Sonar and donated it to the fire department. It allows rescuers to see 420 feet into the distance .. even in murky water.

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It looks like Montpelier has gotten out of a jam. The Winooski River level has dropped eight inches. Last week -- an ice jam sent water levels up -- and raised fears that the river could flood. But officials say -- even though there this threat is over,,,, -- flooding could become a concern again in the spring. The river level is constantly monitored by the city. Officials may rent a crane to break up the ice -- if there is another big jam.

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Today: AM snow showers, 1-4" Then partly sunny Windy Highs: 25 to 32, falling Wind: WNW 15 to 25 mph Tonight: Increasing clouds Snow developing by AM Lows: 12 to 18 Wind: Light Wednesday: New Year's Eve! Snow, 2-5" Turning blustery, colder Highs: 13 to 20, falling Wind: NW 15 to 25 mph Extended: Thursday: 2009! Mostly sunny Cold, blustery Lows: -10 to 0 Highs: 12 to 18 Friday: Snow Lows: 0 to 10 Highs: 20s Saturday: AM snow showers Then clearing Lows: 10 to 20 Highs: 15 to 25

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The Stock market is looking forward to a new year,,,And ,,lower gas prices are fueling sales of SUV's again. Kathryn Brown has more in our money Watch.

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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE THERE ARE ONLY TWO MORE TRADING DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE NEW YEAR. 2008 HAS BEEN ONE OF THE WORST YEARS FOR STOCKS SINCE THE GREAT DEPRESSION. AMERICAS BIGGEST COMPANIES HAVE BEEN CLOBBERED.... FALLING ALMOST 41 PERCENT. SO FAR, THE RECESSION HAS WIPED OUT MORE THAN 7 TRILLION DOLLARS FROM THE MARKET. ON MONDAY STOCKS FELL EVEN FURTHER ON NEWS THAT OIL PRICES ARE ON THE RISE. THE DOW DROPPED MORE THAN 31 POINTS. THIS YEAR THE DOW HAS FALLEN 36 PERCENT. THE NASDAQ LOST ALMOST 20 POINTS. TECHNOLOGY STOCKS ARE DOWN 43 PERCENT IN 2008. EVEN THOUGH OIL IS UP A LITTLE GAS PRICES REMAIN LOW AND THAT SEEMS TO BE FUELING A COMEBACK IN S-U-V SALES. THE AUTOMOTIVE WEBSITE EDMUNDS DOT COM PREDICTS TRUCKS AND S-U-V'S WILL OUTSELL CARS IN DECEMBER. ANALYSTS ALSO BELIEVE SALES OF GAS SAVING HYBRIDS WILL DROP. THE RECESSION IS NOT ONLY CLAIMING JOBS IN THE U-S. A NEW REPORT PREDICTS MORE THAN 6-HUNDRED THOUSAND PEOPLE IN BRITAIN WILL BE LAID OFF IN 2009. IT WOULD BE THE WORST YEAR FOR JOB LOSSES SINCE 19-81 AND WOULD BRING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED IN BRITAIN TO ALMOST 3 MILLION. THAT'S YOUR MONEYWATCH. LOG ON TO CBS-NEWS-DOT-COM FOR MORE. IN NEW YORK ... I'M KATHRYN BROWN.

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Did you know that even if your electronic devices are off,,,they are still using energy. It is called "phantom" power and it could be haunting your house --and costing you money. Darren Perron has more in Dollars and Sense.

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((DARREN PERRON: Something is using electricity inside your home and you may not know it. Tonight -- we uncover the mystery -- behind phantom power.)) That's a name given to electricity being used -- even when an appliance is NOT being used. For example -- your television set. If it's an instant-on TV, it's using power -- even if it's off. ((DOTTIE SCHNURE/GMP: 11:47 So for saving the five seconds for your TV to warm up, you are paying for power day in and day out. 10:55 So you are paying for electricity 24-7 when you are not even watching it.)) Dottie Schnure of Green Mountain Power says numerous devices around the home use phantom power -- simply for your convenience. They're on stand-by just waiting for you to turn them on. ((DOTTIE: 10:52 It's drawing electricity all of the time so that it's ready when you call for it.)) Your computer, your microwave, your DVD player. Anything with a digital clock, for example. All sucking up energy -- even after being turned off. And it's not necessary. Here's an inexpensive way to kill phantom power. Get a power strip. ((DOTTIE: 11:57 Plug all of the appliances into the power strip and just turn power strip off. Then its off until you need to use it and then all you need to do it turn it back on and all will come on when you need them. Then you are not paying for them when you are not using them.)) And phantom power can really add up. An estimated ten percent of your monthly bill -- can be chalked up to phantom power. And ten percent on every U-S home -- equals several large power plants -- operating only -- for phantom power. ((NATS: CHARGER)) Even leaving your cell phone charger -- plugged into an outlet is drawing electricity -- whether your cell phone is connected or not. ((DARREN PERRON/ So, pull the plug -- on phantom power. And your electric bills may not be so scary. I'm Darren Perron.))

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Consider this,, it is estimated that phantom power is costing U-S consumers ....more than 4-BILLION dollars per year.

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New Hampshire lawmakers will consider a bill that would fine electric companies,,if it takes them too much time to restore power. It comes in the wake of the major ice storm that crippled the state earlier this month. Nearly half a million people lost power - many for days - some even weeks. The idea behind the fine is to encourage power companies to be proactive when it comes to maintaining power lines ...and to improve communication with customers. If not - the utilities could potentially be fined for each day power is not restored.

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From school funding proposals to a new education commissioner -- it was a busy year for Vermont schools. Keagan Harsha takes a look back at the education stories... that made headlines in 2008.

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Proposals for a new school funding formula garnered attention once again in the state legislature. Lawmakers held hearings on a proposal to scrap the residential property tax and instead use an income tax. House Republicans also proposed a plan to replace property tax with an annual block grant to be given to schools. Neither ideas gained enough support to become law. ((nats)) ((NEW PHILOSOPHY)) Former Vermont Education Commissioner Richard Cate unveiled a plan to completely revamp the state's education system. Cate says the existing system fails to meet the needs of half of vermont students. His plan would change the way students are taught -- with more emphasis on hands on learning. It would also alter the requirements dictating how many hours in a classroom it takes to make a credit. ((30:34-44: "So what we'll end up with is some students going through algebra one in 3 months and others may take 15 months. I just want them to learn. I don't care how long it takes.")) (2/8) Cate never saw those plans come to fruition. He left the state to take an administrative job at UVM -- but his successor supports many of the same proposals to revamp education. ((NEW COMMISSIONER)) 51 year old Armando Vilaseca will take over in January -- becoming the 5th education commissioner in the last 10 years. Vilaseca also wants to explore the idea of school district consolidation ((34:34-41 "Would we lose the sense of community? I don't think so. Would we not be able to adjust to changing demands? I don't think so.")) ((STUDENTS STRUGGLE)) Vermont students continue to struggle when it comes to the New England Common Assessment Program's standardized tests. Only 30 percent of Vermont 11th Graders are proficient in math. 39 percent are proficient in writing. While those numbers are up slightly from last year -- a new NECAP science assessment shows only a fourth of Vermont 11th graders are proficient in science. Teachers continue to profess that tests don't tell the whole story. ((21:09-16 "A lot of teachers have been teaching to the test, which I don't think is the best strategy for the students.")) ((MAGNET SCHOOLS)) Burlington schools are moving forward with plans to transform H.O Wheeler and Lawrence Barnes schools into magnet schools. Both will begin accepting students next fall. ((nats)) ((BOND BATTLE)) The Burlington school board brought forth a 226 million dollar bond proposal -- three times the amount of any bond ever issued by the city. It was eventually broken down into three phases and would have funded improvements at five schools. The Burlington city council ultimately squashed the new 92 million dollar initiative . ((Kurt Wright: 24:36-40 "we're still looking at a massive, massive plan." )) ((BUDGET CUTS)) And the economic downturn also took its toll on education in vermont. The state just recently announced preliminary plans to balance the budget. Those plans include trimming 3/4's of a million dollars from VSAC -- and a 1.5 million dollars at UVM. The state's largest university now has a deficit of 28 million dollars. So far -- no major layoffs at any Vermont schools.

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Tonight we take a look back at the biggest energy stories of the year.

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And coming up in sports,,,,,all kinds of high lites for you,,, Including high school hoop action,,,,,

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The Vermont men's and women's basketball teams both lost tough games yesterday in their respective tournaments.... The men fell 82-76 to Colorado State in Hawaii, while the women lost 85-76 at Florida.... Tony Gugliotta (GOOG-li-atta) wraps up all the other sports news from last night....

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((HS HOOPS)) The Essex Hornets hosting the North-South Classic last night and hosts Brattleboro in the first round.... --- And the Colonels off to a great start.... Kelsey Guarino finds Robin Darrow down low .... She goes to the hook shot and draws the foul.... Game high 11 points for her.... ---- The Hornets will match that.... They'll get an "and-one" of their own.... Carlie Visker threads the needle up ahead to Renee Denison .... she'll draw the hack. --- Back come the Colonels .... Nice passing here .... The give and go .... Brianna Moore back to Guarino for the lay-in.... Brattleboro up 3.... --- But the Hornets turn up the defense.... Katie Greene steps in the passing lane and takes that coast to coast for the deuce .... The Hornets pull out a slim-win.... 44-40 the final. --- In the other game, it's BFA taking on Hartford.... --- The Hurricanes trailing in the second half...trying to make a comeback... Stacey Schellong the nice up fake and drive to the rim for two... --- Back come the Comets ... The Lawton sisters hooking up... Nicole up ahead to Lea...the easy two and a smile ... --- Then it's Tiffany Johnson inside to Alyssa Callan...she goes off glass for two ... B-F-A looking good... they win it 65-28. ((MLB)) The Red Sox have signed starting pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year, 5 million dollar contract with performance incentives that could add 3 million more....Penny, who started the All-Star game for the National League just 2 seasons ago, joins the Sox from the Dodgers where he suffered through injuries last year but went 16-and-4 with a 3.03 ERA in 208 innings in 2007.... Penny is penciled in as the Sox' fourth of fifth starter.... ((PATRIOTS)) With the Patriots out of the playoffs, the question now becomes what to do with Matt Cassel? The fourth year quarterback who came out from under Tom Brady's shadow to lead the Patriots to the cusp of the playoffs this year will become a free agent at season's end .... The Patriots can retain Cassel by placing the franchise tag on his head, but that will cost the Pats the average salary of the league's five highest paid quarterbacks, which is upwards of 12 million dollars.... As for right now, Cassel is just reflecting on the year gone by.... ((CASSEL - "It's been a satisfying year. To say eleven wins - I didn't know how this year was gonna go when it all started. I stepped into this role and I had some big shoes to fill, but to come out here and put ourselves in position to possibly be in the playoffs and win eleven games was a big accomplishment not only for myself but also this team, this organization and it showed the resiliency and also the great coaching that goes in every week from Coach Belichick to Coach McDaniels to the defensive side of the ball and it's a testament to what we do here as a Patriot."))

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A popular Vermont group,, has gone digital. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals released their first direct-to-web recordings on iTunes. They're hoping to keep their growing fan base happy until they can produce a new studio album. The six songs were recorded earlier this year at a live performance in Maine.

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((Grace Potter/Musician: 3:15: Just like public speaking or anything else, you're projecting more. When you're in a studio, everything's contained. So getting out onstage and screaming your lungs out... It's a good way to open up.)) Grace Potter and the Nocturnals perform- New Years Eve at Higher Ground in South Burlington.

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A popular couple in Ausable Forks, was found dead in their home on Monday. Police say it was a murder suicide. The bodies of Otis and Fredricka Collins were found in their home on French Road shortly before 10 a.m. Neighbors called police after they heard gunshots. Authorities say Otis' injuries are consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It appeared his wife also died of gunshot wounds. Town residents said Otis Collins had coffee with friends early Monday morning -- and seemed happy and content. State Police say the deaths are still under investigation. They do not know what prompted the shootings.

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A fierce battle continues to rage between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.. Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed. Joel Brown has the latest from Washington.

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(nats: bombing early Tuesday morning) Israeli rockets lit up Gaza's skyline overnight...igniting a fourth straight day of attacks. Witnesses say at least 16 bombs flattened a Hamas compound destroying a sports center and two training camps. It's the fiercest air offensive Gaza has seen in DECADES. Hundreds have died including at least 50 civilians. With more than 1400 injured, the regions nine hospitals are stretched thin. (SOT: Gabriela Shalev, Israeli Ambassador to the UN) OUR HEART ACHES FOR EVERY CHILD, FOR EVERY INNOCENT PERSON THAT IS BEING KILLED OR INJURED BUT THESE CASUALTIES..AND THE BLOOD IS ONLY ON THE HANDS OF HAMAS. Palestinian militants proved yesterday they still have firepower.. crashing a missile into an Israeli bus stop. ( nats: warning sirens) The deadly barrage of attacks was enough to send a government official diving for cover. (STANDUP: Joel Brown/CBS News/Washington) THE WHITE HOUSE IS CALLING FOR A LASTING CEASE-FIRE TO END THE VIOLENCE. BUT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS STILL BACKING ISRAEL'S DEADLY AIR ATTACKS. (nats; protests) But thousands from Lebanon....to New York are outraged over the assault. (SOT: Jeanne Strole/Protesters) IT HAS TO STOP AND ISRAEL CAN JUSTIFY IT. THEY CAN TRY TO JUSTIFY IT ANYWAY THEY WANT BUT IT'S OUTRIGHT MURDER. U-N officials are also calling for an end to the bloodshed. (SOT: Riyad Mansour/Palestinian Observer to the UN) WHAT WE NEED IS TO HAVE THIS CARNAGE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, HAVE A CEASE-FIRE IN PLACE IMMEDIATELY, But after enduring almost daily attacks by Hamas... Israel says there's no room for a cease-fire. The Jewish state wants to stop Hamas for good..WHATEVER and HOWEVER long that takes. Joel Brown, CBS News, Washington.

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New Hampshire authorities are reminding people about a new law for folks who head into the wilderness unprepared. The state currently charges lost hikers who recklessly venture into the woods. But now the state can revoke the driver's licenses of those who don't pay their fines. Negligent hikers can also lose their hunting and fishing licenses. In the past decade - more than one million dollars has been spent on rescuing reckless hikers,, but only about 25-thousand dollars has been recovered.

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This weekend's unusually warm weather came at a tough time for local ski resorts. The Christmas and New Year's weeks are usually big for business, but temperatures in the 50s didn't help. Temperatures were cold enough Monday that Bolton Valley's snow guns could make up for some of what melted. Still, just 18 of the 64 trails were up and running, so this week the resort is giving people a break on the price of a ticket -- 49 dollars instead of the usual holiday week price of 64 dollars.

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(3:04-16 josh arneson/bolton valley marketing manager)((this weekend was a little difficult weather wise. it definitely got warm. the snow was good, i got out yesterday myself and it was like spring conditions, but it certainly hurt attendance at the resort.)) (10:28-31 evan lister/norwalk, ct)((the whole mountain's not completely open but the trails that are open are great.)) Of course Bolton Valley is not the only resort that got hurt by the warm weather. Mad River Glen lost so much snow it had to close its main mountain Monday -- but it will open as soon as it gets more snow. And a big storm is in the forecast for Friday.

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Today: AM snow showers, 1-4" Then partly sunny Windy Highs: 25 to 32, falling Wind: WNW 15 to 25 mph Tonight: Increasing clouds Snow developing by AM Lows: 12 to 18 Wind: Light Wednesday: New Year's Eve! Snow, 2-5" Turning blustery, colder Highs: 13 to 20, falling Wind: NW 15 to 25 mph Extended: Thursday: 2009! Mostly sunny Cold, blustery Lows: -5 to 5 Highs: 12 to 18 Friday: Snow Lows: 0 to 10 Highs: 20s Saturday: AM snow showers Then clearing Lows: 10 to 20 Highs: 15 to 25

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A warning now -- about mortgage scams. The state has heard several complaints from homeowners -- about foreclosure rescue services promising help . The state says the offers have been unsolicited. That can be a sign of a scam -- especially if you are asked to put money up front --

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((tape 841 tc 6:07 Tom Candon/Deputy Commissioner, Banking Division: It's a cold call - someone seeing if they can help out - they want to be their friend - and they've called and offered to help with their lender to work out a loan modification - they want money up front - they recommend that people don't make their next two payments - it's things you'd be questioning right away but we want to be sure that people are aware of this concern. )) Officials say talking to your own lender first is the best move if you're having trouble making mortgage payments. The state's Mortgage Assistance Program also offers free advice. You'll find a link -- in the infocenter at wcax-dot-com.

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The conversion to digital television is seven weeks away -- and if you have not requested your coupon for a converter box -- you may need to act fast. TV stations will switch to an all digital signal on February 17th. Any TV hooked up to cable or satellite will work fine. But if you rely on an antenna to get your signal -- you need to buy a converter box. The government is offering coupons worth 40-dollars -- but now its running out of money to support the coupons. The commerce department set aside 1-point-3 million dollars for the program. It expects that limit will be reached in early January. That means requests for coupons will be put on hold... unless congress acts quickly to provide more money to the program. It's something Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says he is working on.

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(( tc :56 - 1:06 Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont: "Given the fact that the government made the decision to make this transition it's really unfair to stick all of the burden on people who simply want to watch their TV.")) Sanders is also asking Congress to help out the countless number of people who will not be able to get a digital signal -- because they will be out of range. He introduced a bill that would require cable and satellite companies to offer broadcast channels free, or for a minimal fee.

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The opening of the new Lowe's in Ticonderoga, New York has been delayed. It was scheduled to open at the Four Corners in late January. Now it won't open until March. The home-improvement retailer blamed construction delays and says it needs more time to stock the store and hire and train more than 100 full-time employees.

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And coming up in sports,,,,,all kinds of high lites for you,,, Including high school hoop action,,,,,

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A Bennington man continues to run away with records. 92-year-old Bob Matteson recently set the world record in the 100-meter dash for his age group by half a second. The original record was set twenty years ago by a man from Taiwan. Matteson now holds the age-92 world records in the 100-meter - 200-meter 400-meter 800-meter - one mile and two mile events. That feat has never been accomplished by any runner of any age group . Mattesson says he is now considering retiring since he has achieved his goal of the records sweep.

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Welcome back, Dr Steven Metz from the Shelburne Veterinary Hospital is here to talk about Feral Cats,,

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Good Morning - I'm Judy Simpson. A popular couple in Ausable Forks, was found dead in their home on Monday. Police say it was a murder suicide. The bodies of Otis and Fredricka Collins were found in their home on French Road shortly before 10 a.m. Neighbors called police after they heard gunshots. Authorities say Otis' injuries are consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It appeared his wife also died of gunshot wounds. Town residents said Otis Collins had coffee with friends early Monday morning -- and seemed happy and content. State Police say the deaths are still under investigation. They do not know what prompted the shootings.

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Police in Brattleboro are looking for your help to identify an armed robber. They believe the man seen in this survielance image held up the Neighbors Convenience Store on Canal Street and two hours later robbed the Planet Gas Station on Western Avenue. Even though the robber has different clothing - they believe it is the same person. In each case - the suspect displayed a knife and left the scene in a small dark car. If you recognize this man - call police.

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Hi Gary

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Im Judy simpson coming up tomorrow on the chanenl three news daybreak,, we will have the lastest local news headlines,,,Gary says we are instore for some very cold weather,, and,,,We will have a recipe to jump start your diet,,,join us Wednesday,,,

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Good Morning - I'm Judy Simpson. A deadly day on the slopes at Whiteface Mountain . Police say a 44-year-old skier from New Jersey was killed Monday-- when he lost control -- and ran into a tree. The victim died at the hospital.

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New Hampshire authorities are reminding people about a new law for folks who head into the wilderness unprepared. The state currently charges lost hikers who recklessly venture into the woods. But now the state can revoke the driver's licenses of those who don't pay their fines. Unprepared hikers can also lose their hunting and fishing licenses. In the past decade - more than one million dollars has been spent on rescuing reckless hikers,, but only about 25-thousand dollars has been recovered.

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The St. Albans Town Fire Department has some new equipment to help them see through the ice on Lake Champlain. Last winter - 80-year-old James Hance drowned while ice fishing. His truck went through the ice in Lapan's Bay. It took crews three days to find him because the camera they used could only see 10 feet ,,but only if the water is clear. Hance's son Tom - an engineer in California - has developed the EnHanced Ice Rescue Sonar and donated it to the fire department. It allows rescuers to see 420 feet into the distance .. even in murky water.

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Hi Gary

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Good Morning - I'm Judy Simpson. A police shooting in the Upper Valley has authorities and residents worried about increasing violence. Police say John Connelly of Bethel threatened his neighbors and pointed a gun at Trooper Stacey Corliss Sunday night. Corliss fired at Connelly twice. No one was hit. ((Robert Sand/State's Attorney: She was acutely aware of the laser scope. That prompted her out of fear for her own safety and the safety of her fellow officers to discharge her firearm.")) Connelly pleaded not guilty to multiple charges -- including reckless endangerment and simple assault on a police officer. Connelly's family says he suffers from mental illness.

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Hi Gary

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Thanks for joining us,,now it is back to the Early Show,,

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