Tropical Storm Irene destroyed a Windsor County town's Little League field. This month, residents are putting the final touches on its reconstruction.

Authorities have arrested nine people on drug possession and distribution charges after seizing drugs and cash worth nearly $50,000 from a Chester apartment.

As black bears become more visible in Vermont, the Fish and Wildlife Department wants people to help maintain a healthy bear population by not attracting the animals to their property.

The district environmental commission has denied a permit for a 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store near Exit 3 of Interstate 89. Last month, the commission refused to approve plans for a Family Dollar outlet proposed for the same area.

Opponents say they'll appeal the Chester Development Review Board's approval for a dollar store in the Windsor County town.

Two national dollar store chains have plans to expand the number of their Vermont stores in the coming year, but they're running into some local resistance. Opponents say the proliferation of dollar stores poses a greater threat to the economy and character of many more towns than big box stores.  

In Chester, plans to build a dollar store have stirred up some members of the community who say the project isn't in keeping with the town's character. Many turned out last night as the town's Development Review Board met to review the plans.