Top Stories for Tuesday July 15, 2014

New Artist Set To Debut In Frog Hollow Alley In Middlebury
By Cookie Steponaitis
Dustin Dattilio has a smile that simply never dims and an aura of calm patience that moves through life with him. He instantly puts people at ease with his openness and friendly disposition and many of his former teachers comment that he possesses an “old soul” that makes him often seem settled.  [ more ]

Local Entrepreneur Celebrates 10th Anniversary With 2,400 Sq. Ft. New Store Opening
By Cookie Steponaitis
The historic downtown in Brandon, Vermont has a new resident at 6 Park Street and Creative Fiber Designs is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way: by opening a new 2,400 square foot studio/store. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Historic Brandon community,” said shop owner Maria Ammatuna. “I want to be THE destination for creative projects and inspiration in Vermont and online.”  
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Hands On Lessons In American Government American Legion Boys & Girls State
By Cookie Steponaitis
The American Legion and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary with a goal of teaching participants, “to learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens,” launched Girls and Boys State in 1935 with programs connected to all states except Hawaii since. High school juniors from across the nation attend each summer and the individual expenses for the teens are paid by local sponsoring units of the American Legion.
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