10 years ago:
Gov. Jim Douglas was facing several opponents in his bid for reelection, including an independent candidate from Readsboro.  Justin Gamache was running as an independent write-in candidate, seeking to provide universal health care, cut taxes, reduce oil and gas prices, and increase the use of renewable energy.  Gamache said his decision to run was made while mowing the neighbor’s lawn.  “I was thinking about what I could do to help Vermont, and I thought the governorship is the best way to make change.”