Top Stories for Tuesday May 3, 2011

Healing Hands: Vermont’s History Holds Heroines
By Cookie Steponaitis
All of us have at one time or another turned to a medical professional for help, whether it is a doctor, nurse, optometrist, dentist, midwife or healer and been met by people with caring, knowledge and skill that continues to develop and change as technology allows us more windows in which to view the world of human anatomy. While many Vermonters know the facts of Vermont leading the way in agricultural inventions, abolishing of slavery and being at the forefront of many important issues in American history, few have heard of Linda Richards who not only entered the nursing field, but also led the way for millions who have followed.  [ more ]

Otter Creek Bakery Celebrates 25 Years In Business
By Larry Johnson
    When I asked Sarah and Ben Wood what they attributed to the phenomenal success of their Otter Creek Bakery over the past 25 years, they both agreed that it was quality. “Quality is first. If it’s not good, it’s not going out the door,” Sarah told me.
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