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Michael Christmas is led into Bennington District Court by a phalanx of police oficers Friday. Christmas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and the aggravated sexual assault of three children under the age of 10. More than a dozen police officers provided security, mindful of a free-for-all that took place at Christmas' arraignment. He entered his pleas without incident Friday.
11/6/2009
Album ID: 883185
Photos by Peter Crabtree

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David Dupee, left, the proprietor of the Mobil convenience store on Bennington's Main Street, speaks with Thomas and William Mahan on Thursday. The brothers drove from Albany, N.Y., to buy cigarettes at the store, which is undergoing renovations after a fire. It is due to open next month, with an expanded lunch counter and more room for customers to gossip. "It's the Mobil where friends meet," said Dupee.
11/5/2009
Album ID: 882353
Photos by Peter Crabtree

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Thomas A. Dee, shown at a press conference Wednesday, is the new CEO of Southwestern Vermont Health Care.
11/4/2009
Album ID: 881557
Photos by Peter Crabtree

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Andrew James, a sex offender whose case attracted national attention, appeared Wednesday in Bennington District Court. He was accused of violating the terms of his probation.
11/4/2009
Album ID: 881402
Photos by Peter Crabtree

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Kristin Surdam, a student at the Southwestern Vermont Career Development Center, gives Frank Barone, the CDC director, a trim Wednesday. The CDC's cosmetology program is donating the proceeds from its work this week to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Haircuts are $10. Call 447-0220 ext. 152 for an appointment.
11/4/2009
Album ID: 881396
Photos by Peter Crabtree