Wed 6 P.M. News Script

Wed 04-NOV-2009 6 P.M. News Script

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Good evening, I'm Darren Perron. And I'm Kristin Kelly. A Franklin County woman who was imprisoned in a case of mistaken identity -- has learned the police are protected from lawsuits in cases like hers. Brian Joyce has our report about an innocent victim who happened to have the same name as a fugitive drug dealer.

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((tape 723 tc 7:34 Sarah Clark/Berkshire:"On the way to the jail I kept saying to,myself you know this is a really bad dream. This is not real.")) But the bad dream was real in July when Sarah Clark -- then 8-1/2 months pregnant with her infant son Chance -- was arrested at home in front of her partner Brad Bosely by Frankin County Sherrif's deputies. She was cuffed and shackled -- and taken to the state prison in St. Albans. The deputies believed she was Indiana drug fugitive Sara Clark who had been wanted on warrants for six years. But they had the wrong Sarah Clark.This one is a well-known lifelong resident of Berkshire who had never been arrested for anything. ((tape 723 tc 6:31 Sarah Clark:"Being 81-2 months pregnant with him and being told you're going to be put in jail, for something you didn't do! It just goes to prove that you're guilty until you're proven innocent.")) The authorities realized their mistake the next day when Indiana authorities provided finger prints that didn't match -- but only after this Sara Clark had been strip searched and imprisoned for 15 hours. She contacted lawyer Peter Langrock hoping to sue the sherrif's for false arrest. ((tape 637 tc :23 Peter Langrock: "Nobody should have to go through what she went through but sometimes the law does not provide a remedy.")) But Langrock say the sherrifs acted in good faith in this case -- made an honest effort to ensure they ahad the right Sara Clarek --so under law --they are immune from a lawsuit. ((tape 637 tc 3:21: Langrock: She was shackled- she went to prison. I mean there's some horrible things that happened. But it wasn't done maliciously to hurt her or so recklessly that there is grounds for a compensation.)) The sheriff is standing behind his deputies actions and and is not offering an apology. ((sheriff robert norris/franklin county: tape 708 tc 6:37: Well basically, it was an unfortunate incident that transpired. The deputies acted in good faith. When it was rectified the following day in court the individual was released-- end of story.)) ((tape 708 2:58 Joyce: But believe it or not, Sarah Clark's nightmare with false arrest may not yet be over. She learned that the hard way 3 and a half weeks ago when her fiance Brad driving her car with her license plates pulled into the parking lot here at Mac's Market in Richford and he was approached by a Vermont State Trooper.)) ((Brad Bosley: tape 723 tc 27:59: I said, can I help you sir? And he's like, yeah, is this car registered to a Sara Clark. I said, yeah, yeah, that's my fiancee. He said, well, did you know there's a warrant out for her arrest?)) For now Sara Clark worries that will once again be the victimof a false arest -- and says it is unfair that she canot sue the sherrifs depoartrmenmt. ((tape 723/ 21:26 Sarah: I was furious. I was sad. I was hurt. I was feeling like they can just come and get you whereever they want to. But nothing's going to happen to the sheriffs or the law enforcement because they're acting 'in good faith.'")) BJ, channel 3 news, Berkshire.

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A Johnson State College professor faces a court date after dozens of animals were found either dead or neglected in a science lab at the school. Keagan Harsha has been looking into this story. Keagan..... Kristin -- this incident actually happened back in August when most students at the college were home on break. A staff member was walking through the science building and detected a strong odor coming from the animal lab. But what college administrators found inside -- took everyone by surprise.

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The animal lab at Johnson State College is closed -- and closed for good. A staff member was in Bentley Hall past August -- and detected an acrid odor coming from inside the lab. Upon entry -- dozens of animals were found dead -- others were malnourished and clinging to life. ((19:21-36 Barbara Murphy/Johnson State College President: "it hadn't been going on long because at the end of spring semester we had a routine vet check and the animals were doing fine and they were in good shape, so there'd just been this decline in the last couple of months")) The director of the lab is now facing criminal charges. Professor John Wrazen is being issued a citation for importation and stocking of wild animals without a permit. ((1:08:19-28 Liz Dolci/Chair of Science Dept.: "it's always disturbing when a colleague is involved.")) The Animals were used for demonstration purposes -- not research. Most were reptiles or amphibians -- everything from snakes and lizards to turtles and salamanders. All in all -- there were more than 50 animals in the lab --representing 38 species.. Many that were alive had to be euthanized. (("yes, it was very out of the ordinary.)) There are no plans to re-open the lab. The remaining animals were donated to a massachusetts reptile company. ((17:38-49 Murphy: "the vets report was that some of them had been underfed, under watered, that's what prompted our decision that you know, there are better places to take care of these reptiles.")) Wrazen is on paid administrative leave. In the meantime -- Questions remain as to why he neglected the animals and how conditions deteriorated without being noticed by others in the department. ((1:07:53-57 Dolci: "actually, I don't know if any of us have an answer to that."))

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Clean up costs totalled about 30-thousand dollars. John Wrazen couldn't be reached for comment -- but he's scheduled to appear in court December 22nd. More than two dozen other animals were also confiscated from his home in Franklin County. Wrazen is facing charges in both counties -- and could end up paying about 14-hundred dollars in fines. You said the professor is facing citations for not having a proper permit -- what about animal cruelty charges? Well - to be honest -- that's a question we've been asking all day but one that hasn't been answered. We're told more charges may be coming. The problem is -- authorities have hard time staying in touch with Mr. Wrazen -- so at this point they're hesitant to release too many details. We do know Wrazen has also been issued a ticket for having unsanitary living conditions for the animals -- that's a civil a violation.

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New York has a new congressman representing its 23rd district. North Country voters elected Democrat Bill Owens in a special election decided early this morning. Kate Duffy has more on his historic win.

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(nats) Democrat Bill Owens went from political newcomer to congressman-elect in a victory speech early Wednesday morning. (22:48 owens speech)((this has been an extraordinary journey.)) He said it was a victory built on the issues, not the partisan ideology that had largely defined the race. (37:28-41? owens)((it was focused on the issues we talked about. job creation, the farm crisis, health care, and fort drum. those are things people are incredibly focused on and it was not campaign rhetoric when i talked about it, that's what people spoke to me about.)) (kate)((bill owens' election ends the GOP's 150-year grip on the North Country. In the past year, the Republican Party has lost both local districts -- the 20th and the 23rd. Both races were decided by extremely narrow margins, but both were victories for the Democrats.)) (34:36-42 june o'neill)((it was very, very difficult in this district until fairly recently to get elected as a democrat. that tide has turned.)) The chair of New York's Democratic Party said this victory came from mobilizing resources at the local, state and national levels. (35:10-30 june o'neill)((we said a while ago, what's the party doing, what's the democratic national committee doing, we said listen, we are all in this race. we are not going to leave anything on the table. if it doesn't work, we can take solace in the fact that it hasn't worked in 150 years but we're going to hit it with our best shot, that's what we did.)) (10:35-40 doug hoffman)((let's join in helping bill owens be our congressman, let's work with him together...)) Doug Hoffman conceded the race after midnight, saying he would share his ideas with Owens to help rebuild the local economy. But he asked his supporters to keep the fight going. (10:41-55 hoffman)((let's make sure we get the message out there that we can't spend money we don't have, we can't tax and regulate our people and our businesses and expect to have job growth.)) Owens is savoring his special election victory now -- but will have to fight for his seat in Congress again in just one year. Kate Duffy, Channel 3 News, Plattsburgh.

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And we'll hear more from Congressman-elect Owens -- a little later in this broadcast.

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The halls were quiet today at Lyndon Institute. Classes and all activities have been canceled for the rest of the week because so many students are sick. The decision was made after 18-percent of the student population was absent yesterday. About 600 students attend the school. There are no confirmed cases of swine flu - but the school is taking safety precautions and following recommendations made by the Vermont Health Department.

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((Rick Hilton/Lyndon Institute Headmaster "It just seemed to be the best thing to keep them safe to send them home to rest, hydrate, and to avoid close social contact.")) In his eleven years as headmaster at LI - Hilton says he has only had to close the school once due to a large number of absences.

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What's this about some snow in the forecast? It's time! It's November, and we are going to see some snow mixing in with the rain showers from time to time. That is the case over the next 24 hours, ... Where we are expecting some rain and snow showers to move across the area, ....The snow showers are more likely across places that are above 1500 feet, ... (**click**) and then tomorrow, ...There will be a bit of a lull in the morning with another round of rain and snow showers. We could see a trace to a couple of inches of accumulation in the mountains, with mostly rain showers here in the valleys. Any of us could see a few snow showers tomorrow night though as temperatures cool down again. Friday, and into the weekend we are drying out, and temperatures will be moderating as well. By early next week, we'll see temperatures back in the 50s again .... And that too, is fairly typical of November.

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While there is already a crowded field of Democrats running for Governor - there is another person waiting in the wings. Progressive Anthony Pollina ran for Governor last election -- and lost. But he came in second -- beating the democrat. Kristin Carlson talked with Pollina about his plans.

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((tape 069 tc 1:57:41 Anthony Pollina: Good afternoon - welcome to Equal time.)) Every afternoon Anthony Pollina hosts a talk show on WDEV. ((tape 069 tc 1:59:30 Anthony Pollina: Most Vermonters if you took a poll do support single payer.)) From single payer health care -- to workers rights -- it's a similar message when he's on the campaign trail..... and now this Progressive is talking about the 2010 election. ((tape 069 tc 1:50:31 Anthony Pollina: I've heard from people ever since the last election because people were encouraged by the momemtum we showed.)) Pollina surprised some - coming in 2nd to Republican Governor Douglas.... narrowly defeating the democrat. Even so it was his third run at statewide office -- and his third loss. ((tape 069 tc 1:53:27 Anthony Pollina: And I sometimes what I will say to them quite honestly is - I've run before and haven't won - aren't you tired of hearing from me - I've literally said that to them - and most people say no - we just started hearing from you a little while ago.)) Pollina says he's considering several options -- including running for Governor in the Democratic Primary. It would avoid a split of the liberal vote.... and he says he's in a good position -- coming off the last election. ((tape 069 tc 1:40:28 KC: You have very strong Progressive roots - would it be hard for you to run in the democratic primary? Anthony Pollina: Without a doubt it would be difficult to run in the democratic primary - but as you know over the years one of the things I've tried to do more then anything else is find ways to bring democrats and progressives and independents together.)) Pollina says he won't make a decision until after this legislative session... to see if candidates deliver on Progressive priorities -- like universal health care - and closing Vermont Yankee Nuclear. If there is action -- he may support a democratic candidate -- if not -- it makes it more likely he'll run. ((tape 069 tc 1:47:29 Anthony Pollina: So if you look at just the past you would say none of them measure up - you would hope that once people say they are going to step up and try to do the right thing they would put into practice some of the things they talk about while out campaigning.)) ((tape 069 tc 148:50 KC: So it sounds like you might be running ... Anthony Pollina: It shouldn't sound like that - it sounds like I've been encouraged and I'm thinking about it.)) ((tape 069 tc 2:03:37 OR 2:04:52 KC: In response to news that Anthony Pollina is considering a run for higher office in 2010 - officials at the Vermont democratic party say they are not in the business of pushing anyone out. And that if he wants to run in their primary - it will be up to democratic voters to decide if they can support someone who has been critical of the democratic party. Kristin Carlson channel 3 News Waterbury.))

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Pollina says he's also considering running for State Senator from Washington County -- he's waiting to see if one of the current Senators -- Phil Scott -- runs for lieutenant Governor.

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The confirmation hearing -- for federal judge nominee Christina Reiss began this afternoon. Reiss was recommended for the job by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy. He is chairing the review of her nomination in the Judiciary Committee. If confirmed by the full senate, Reiss would become the first woman to serve on the Federal bench in Vermont -- replacing J. Garvan Murtha who is retiring.

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Ten thousand healthcare providers in New Hampshire just found out their social security numbers may have been stolen. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield says an employee transferred information -- including the numbers -- to a laptop -- that was then stolen. The company says no patient information is at risk. Blue Cross is offering healthcare providers free credit monitoring for year.

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Tonight: Cloudy skies. Chance of light rain or snow showers after midnight. (snow over 1500') Lows: 25/32 Winds: Light Thursday: Cloudy skies. Rain showers and mountain snow. (above 1500 feet.) Highs: 35/42 Winds: Light Thursday Night: Cloudy skies. Chance of rain and snow showers. Lows: 25/32 Winds: Light Friday: Morning clouds, becoming partly sunny. Highs: 38/45 Winds: NW 5-10 mph Extended: Saturday through Monday. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 40/47 Lows 30/37 Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 45/52 Lows 30/37 Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 50/57

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Mike's in with our sports preview...a flashback in the Fall Classic... is it 2009 or 1999... game six of the World Series tonight in New York...it will be Andy Pettitte versus Pedro Martinez.

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((YANKEES)) The Yankees hold a three games to two lead in the series and need just one more victory to lock up the championship. But there is some apprehension in the Bronx as the 37-year-old Pettitte starts on three days rest for the first time since 2006 and the first time in the postseason since 2003. ---------------------- ---- ((SPORTS)) One step away from a shot at the state title. Semifinal action in girls high school soccer is coming up in sports.

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A recent transportation survey in Chittenden County -- showed the vast majority of people who have a job -- also have access to a car to get to work. For many people in our region, the car is an absolute necessity. Andy Potter takes a look, in part two of our series on the car ...

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Elaine Young gets up early for the morning commute from Waterbury to Burlington. She's not thrilled with the extra time and expense of driving sixty miles to and from work -- but says this is nothing like her former drive to a job in Washington, DC. She says Vermont is easy. ((Elaine Young/Commuter: "For me, the commute's really not an inconvenience because compared with what I know from before -- so it's just part of my every day. And it's highway driving.")) She made one important change three years ago. She bought a Honda Civic hybrid. Even though this car is an older hybrid, she says the electric mode has saved a lot on gasoline -- especially when it was closing in on four dollars a gallon. ((Young: "And even now, gas prices kind of go up a little bit. It does make a difference for me. I don't fill up nearly as much as I used to with my other cars. So that has an impact when you're not spending twenty dollars or almost thirty dollars every couple of days. I'm doing it once a week, and it works really well.")) She says the hybrid was her contribution to the environment, as well as a way to save on the pocketbook. Sometimes she carpools with friends. She says the other alternative, the bus, would not give her enough flexibility. That's one reason that people keep on buying cars -- in spite of the expense and uncertainty around future gasoline prices. ((Tom Clark/Shearer GMC General Manager: "You know, in rural areas you got to have a way to get around. And I don't know what else you'd use." -- laughs)) Tom Clark is a veteran car dealer who got into the business over thirty years ago. Those were the days when people bought cars not just out of necessity, but for fun. Such as the muscle car. And nowadays, given a certain air of political incorrectness around oil, some people find an escape -- at car shows like the one in Stowe every August. ((Ricky Barnard/Muscle Car Enthusiast: "You don't know what the cars today -- you can't tell one car from another. But back then they changed year by year and each had their own distinct personality to 'em. That's when they made cars.")) But the muscle cars were not known for their fuel economy. Over the next three decades the country struggled with gasoline shocks -- and that began to drive peoples' decisions at the showroom like never before. ((Clark: "For sure, that affects how people buy cars, when they buy cars, if they buy cars. It's a very emotional thing, buying a car.")) It's also the single largest transportation choice in Vermont, by far. A Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization survey in 2006 found more than eighty percent of residents believe that "traffic congestion gets noticeably worse every year," but 94 percent have access to a car to get to work. Still, for Elaine Young, it comes down to a necessity -- although as a seasoned commuter, she says there are limits to how long or far she would drive to a job. ((Young: "There's a threshold there where it does become overwhelming. And I think if you commute over an hour every day, that's really difficult to do.")) Our commuter cruises down Main street and makes a turn toward her job at Champlain College. Of course, commuter trips must be repeated at the end of the day. But for the forseeable future, this is how most people will get to work. The car will continue to be a driver of the economy. Andy Potter, Channel 3 news, Burlington.

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Tomorrow night at six -- we'll wind up our series on the car by taking a look at the future, including some new research at the University of Vermont.

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Still ahead - what's next for Bill Owens? Hear more from the Congressman-elect in just a little bit. A Vermont filmmaker shows off his latest work... And next in our HealthWatch - why swine flu targets people who are seriously overweight. Kristin has more on that.

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There's another reason to shed those extra pounds. Obesity has emerged as a risk factor for complications from swine flu. Elizabeth Sanchez reports.

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New research finds that obese people may be at higher risk for complications from h1n1. (graphic) a new study of swine flu hospitalizations and deaths in California found that of 268 adults more than half were obese. 67 were morbidly obese. (SOT Dr. Jennifer Ashton/CBS News Medical Correspondent) we have seen anecdotally a high percentage of people with obestity being affected. (vo) with that extra weight comes higher risk for many conditions including diabetes, pulmonary or lung conditions and cardiovascular disease. And the latest Jama study found that two thirds of the obese patients ** had ** underlying conditions . (SOT Dr. Jennifer Ashton/CBS News Medical Correspondent) all of those can stack the deck against the patient should they become critically ill with h1n1. (STANDUP Elizabeth Sanchez/Los Angeles) obesity has never been considered a risk factor for severe ** seasonal ** influenza. experts say this year's ** swine flu ** is the first time they're seeing this possible trend. (vo) It's estimated that two thirds of the nation is overweight. This new study raises a flag .. When a person is carrying too many pounds...H1n1..could be more dangerous . Elizabeth Sanchez, CBS News, Los Angeles.

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For a link to more on that study -- visit the InfoCenter on wcax dot com. That's HealthWatch, Darren.

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A woman wrongly jailed -- cannot sue the police. That's one of tonight's top stories. Sarah Clark was 8 months pregnant when she was arrested for being a drug dealing fugitive. It turns out -- police had the wrong Sarah Clark. She was strip searched -- and jailed for 15 hours. But because the sheriff's department acted in good faith -- and made an honest mistake -- Clark cannot sue. A Johnson State College professor faces criminal charges after more than 50 animals were found dead or dying in a school science lab. John Wrazen is now on paid administrative leave from the school. More than two dozen animals were also confiscated from his home. And for the first time in 150 years, a Democrat will represent New York's 23rd district in Congress. Bill Owens defeated Conservative party candidate Doug Hoffman in yesterday's special election.

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I spoke with Owens about his historic win via satellite.

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Should segway scooters be allowed on Burlington's bikepath? That story is coming up tonight on the Channel 3 News at 10:00. Tune in to WCAXtra on Comcast 168 -- or over the air on digital 3-point-2.

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In news Around the Region ... an upset in a New Hampshire mayoral race yesterday. Berlin's incumbent Mayor David Bertrand fell to Paul Grenier by a vote of 59-percent to 40-percent.

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In Claremont, voters decided to stay with the incumbent. Mayor Deborah Cutts was re-elected with 55-percent of the vote. Challenger James Neilsen got 44 percent.

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A dramatic rescue this morning in St. Johnsbury -- that closed interstate 91 for 8-hours. State Police say the Canadian truck driver was hauling potting soil when he lost control and rolled over this morning around 1-30. He landed in some trees. Rescue crews spent more than five hours trying to bring the 30-year-old driver to safety. He suffered minor injuries.

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The Blodgett Oven Company is staying in Burlington. Blodgett said it had outgrown its Lakeside Avenue plant last year -- and was looking to relocate to somewhere larger within the state. But now company officials say they've renovated to expand their capacity -- and they're staying put.

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Carris Reels is relocating its headquarters from Rutland to Proctor. Carris will continue to make reels for the wire industry at its plant in Rutland Town. But its corporate offices -- and 23 employees -- will move into the former Citizens Bank building on Main Street in Proctor. The company hopes to complete the move by mid-December.

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Plans are moving forward on a new multi-million dollar public library in West Lebanon. When it's complete -- the Kilton Public Library on Route 10 will be three times larger than the current library in West Lebanon. Library officials hope the building will be an anchor in revitalization efforts taking place in this part of the city.

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(("It is going to have more books and materials, its going to have something that the people in West Leb always wanted which is a meeting room space which will seat 120 people. It is going to have small little tutorial rooms for small groups to meet. Its going to have a nice large children's library which will have an arts and crafts room and a story time room. So it is going to be really exciting. Plus is is going to have WiFi.")) Kilton family of Lebanon donated over a million dollars for the building. The city has raised an additional 3-point-8 million and needs to raise another 400 thousand dollars to meet the 5-point-2 million dollar goal. That's News Around the Region, Darrem.

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Sharon is here with more on that snow .... We do tend to get a little excited about snow in the forecast this time of year. Some people love to hear it, others dread the news! But ready or not, ...It's time. We do have a little snow at the stake near the top of Mount Mansfield already, ...And we could see a little more snow after midnight tonight. Tomorrow, the summits will be obscured in clouds, and there will be another round of snow showers developing in the afternoon and continuing tomorrow evening. We could see a couple of inches of accumulation at the highest elevations. (**click**) On Lake Champlain ...It will be rain showers developing in the afternoon, visibility will decrease to 3-5 miles with those showers. Winds will be from the south, 5-10 knots, and waves about a foot. The water temperature is now 49 degrees. (**click**) For the rest of us, ...There will be lots of clouds, with one round of rain and snow showers late tonight and early tomorrow. Then another round of rain and snow showers will develop during the afternoon, ...Those of you in the northeast kingdom, and locations above 1500 feet stand the best chance of seeing the snow, ...Although tomorrow night as the temperatures fall, any of us could see a few snow showers mixing in with the rain showers. This will all be winding down overnight tomorrow night through, with increasing sunshine on Friday, and the weekend should be dry, with warming temperatures. These temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s are well below average for early November, so we'll be boosting those back up into the 50s again early next week.

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Yesterday the boys had the center stage. Today, the girls are in the soccer spotlight. A busy day of state semifinals, starting in Division One. A 2-3 matchup of Chittenden Country rivals, second seed CVU hosting number three Rice. A great crowd Hinesburg...first half ...CVU's Kendall Berry lining up the free kick...it's ticketed for the top corner but Alayna Hauke makes a fantastic save to keep this a scoreless game going into the break... --- second half...Redhawks junior Lindsay Hawley with the pretty spin move against a pair of defenders...and then the shot was a piece of perfection...high over the outstretched arms of Hauke... CVU keeps the high powered Rice offense off the board. The RedHawks earn a 1-0 win and a return to the D-1 finals for the first time since 2006.

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((Hawley/"I worked really hard for that goal, but since it was a high goal it was luck. But I worked really hard for that goal and so did my team. Someone got me that ball and I think our team has just really deserved to make it to the finals and it's just so much fun out there."))

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to the capital... Montpelier, the top seed in D-2, facing fourth ranked Harwood and their crazy fans ... --- No score in the second half.... Montpelier gets an early chance but the shot by Mollie Gribbin sails just over the crossbar.... --- Later in the half, Harwood's Sarah Moore knocks it toward the net.... There's a battle for it between five players.... Montpelier tries to clear it but it rolls to Liza Mackey who sneaks it by the diving Caroline Dellipriscoli.... 1-0 Highlanders.... --- Down the other end, Montpelier desperately trying to net the equalizer.... The shot by Julia Francis goes off the far post and across the crease before it is cleared by Harwood with just over 4 minutes left .... The Highlanders advance to the state final winning this one 1-0....

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((BURDETT - "It feels absolutely amazing. This is my third year playing Montpelier and they're always a really tough game. They did a really good job.")) ((FAN - "Alright Taylor!")) ((MACKEY - "Well it's amazing, our team played awesome. The atmosphere - everything was great.")) ((REPORTER - "How excited are you to go play for a state championship?")) ((MACKEY - "So excited, so excited. Hasn't happened forever."))

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another 2 versus 3 matchup in Division Three...Peoples visiting BFA-Fairfax ...rematch of last year's final won by Peoples... --- Just two minutes in the Wolves attacking ... Erin Nichols goes down in the box... But the bounce goes right to Haleigh West...the freshman puts Peoples up 1-0... --- Just four minutes later... Devaney Cote with the free kick... She puts it right into the back of the net... 2-0 Peoples six minutes into the game ... --- Second half...Wolves at it again... Nichols breaking away...full head of steam... she scores past the diving keeper.... Peoples Academy is heading back to the championship game... they win it 3-1...

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((WEST/ "it was a really nice start. I think it just gave us a lot of confidence to start off the game, it was just really nice to start strong." COTE/ "that was our game plan, its always seems to work really well. We possessed really well, everything we worked on this year really paid off." NICHOLS/ "To win this game feels amazing. We were really nervous because we were the underdogs coming in, but we played really nice soccer."))

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Game six of the World Series is tonight in the Bronx. New York leads Philadelphia three games to two and all the talk centers around short rest. For the third straight game, the Yankees starting pitcher will be working on three days rest. It worked for C-C Sabathia in game four, didn't for A-J Burnett in game five. Tonight, it's veteran Andy Pettitte's turn. He will be starting on three days rest for the first time since 2006, but Pettitte is ready. ((Pettitte/"Just going to go as hard as I can for as long as I can. Joe prepared us the last month of the season. I talked with A-J and C-C when we went into the postseason and we talked about this. Talked about a commitment that we were prepared for this because of the rest that we were able to get down the stretch.")) Pettitte will be countered by Pedro Martinez for the Phillies. Martinez was solid in game two in New York, giving up three runs in six plus innings in a 3-1 Yankees win. Always a character, in his press conference before game two, Martinez said that he might be the most influential player ever to play in the old Yankee stadium. Before tonight's start, Pedro was asked about his legacy in the game and how, and when, he wants to be remembered."))

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((Martinez/"Normally when you die people tend to give you props about the good things. But that's after you die. So I'm hoping to get it before I die. I don't want to die and then hear everybody say, 'there goes one of the best players ever.' If you're going to give me props, just give them to me right now."))

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The Boston Celtics freight train looks to keep rolling tonight when the C's visit former teammate Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Boston now 5-0 after another impressive perforamce last night. Celtics in Philly... end of the first quarter...game tied... the ball in the hands of the new $55 million man...Rajon Rondo...on the baseline...over the backboard and in at the buzzer... --- early second...it's Rasheed Wallace from the top of the arc... Sheed 6-for-8 from three point land... he'd finish with 20... --- then it's Paul Pierce inside for the jam... the captain with a game high 21 points... it's another rout. The C's improve to 5-0 with a 105-74 win.

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the Bruins in Detroit ...lone meeting of the season between the Original Six clubs... late first period... Henrik Zetterberg jumps in off the face off and sends the quick wrister by Tim Thomas...1-0 Red Wings ... --- three minutes later... Todd Bertuzzi's pass is corralled by Pavel Datsyuk...beautiful back pass to Tomas Holmstrom... that would do it... Detroit wins 2-0. Boston's first back-to-back losses of the season. Both have been shutouts.

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The UVM men's basketball team hosts St. Mike's this Saturday in the neighboring school's annual preseason showdown. It's the kind of matchup between a D-1 and lower division program you see throughout the country this time of year. Last night, Le Moyne, like St. Michael's a member of the Division Two Northeast-10 Conference, hit the Carrier Dome to challenge 25th ranked Syracuse. final minute of the game...Damani Corbin with the alley oop to Laurence Ekperigin... 76-71 Le Moyne... --- 30 seconds to go...Le Moyne breaks the full court press...but at the other end misses a layup...Syracuse pushing the ball up the court...Wesley Johnson for three from the corner...that puts the Orange up one... --- one more chance for the Dolphins...the ball kicked out to Christopher Johnson and he nails a deep three pointer... and that's the difference as Le Moyne stuns Syracuse with an 82-79 exhibition win.

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A former Vermont resident -- is back in the state to screen his new movie. Aron Gaudet (aaron gaw-dett) used to work for Burlington's Fox and ABC TV affiliates -- but now works in Boston as a filmmaker. His documentary "The Way We Get By" is about people in Bangor Maine who have greeted nearly 1-million military personnel at the airport as they return from service overseas. The movie has shown at several festivals -- and Gaudet says it should strike a chord with Vermonters... As more than 14-hundred Green Mountain Boys prepare for a mission in Afghanistan.

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((Aron Gaudet/Filmmaker: tape 654 tc 2:23: I think that's really important for all the Vermont National Guard going over, to have people that support them unconditionally regardless of how they feel about the war. That's one of the big messages of our movie: to forget about the politics and support the people who are serving. And that's a good message to take, especially with Veterans Day right around the corner.)) The movie is playing at the Palace 9 on Shelburne Road through tomorrow... With the director leading a question and answer session at tonight's 8:50 showing and again at two showings tomorrow. The movie will also air next Wednesday night on PBS.

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PINK became the primary color for students at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire today. The athletic fields were turned into a day-long fundraising site. Students sold T-shirts, cookies, and wristbands to support cancer research -- at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. TK Sportswear in the Upper Valley partnered in the fundraiser-- which students hope to make an annual event.

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(("A lot of people are affected by cancer, all forms of cancer and no one should feel alone and it is really important that we stand together and talk about things that are important to us.")) (("I haven't seen our school so enthusiastic about something in a really long time. I walked into our dining hall today at lunch and there were pink balloons and on the table there were facts about cancer so it has been really good and the whole school has gotten involved.")) The school hoped to raise two thousand dollars for cancer research. They had already raised 16 hundred --before the afternoon sporting events.

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