Planners looking to boost downtowns around the state have been focusing on home grown stores that specialize in fresh produce and local products. In Barre, a group hopes a new co-operative grocery store will revive the city's central business district.

Jingle bells were the theme at Saturday's Festival of Lights in Morrisville. The annual holiday event is designed to showcase what Morrisville and its downtown businesses have to offer.

Governor Peter Shumlin started his day Monday at a business mixer in Morrisville, where he chalked up the state's business success to being more business friendly.

Vermont fire officials say one person is dead and another injured after a fire that displaced 30 people from a Morrisville apartment building.