On Thursday, Vermont Gas Systems filed a petition for a state permit to begin construction of its underground pipeline project, which has already collided with opposition from local residents who don't like the route.

The Vergennes City Council has agreed to continue the town's farmers' market on the City Green from June through September of this year.

Renewable energy advocates worry that a state fund that has fueled the growth of Vermont's clean energy industry is running out of money. Gov. Peter Shumlin says he has a plan to replenish the fund through a new generation tax on Vermont Yankee.

These were some of the voices in the news this week.

Vergennes is drafting rules for holiday displays in the city-owned park. The move comes after a resident raised concerns about a nativity scene that appears every December.

Vermont State Police say a celebrated Vergennes principal who was on medical leave is now facing charges of driving under the influence.

Vermont Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca worries petitions in Addison and Vergennes to stop a school merger will stall other districts considering school board consolidations.

A disciplinary hearing has been postponed for Vergennes Police Chief Michael Lowe, who is facing drug and embezzlement charges.

Vergennes officials are expected on Tuesday to take up the status of Police Chief Michael Lowe, who is facing drug and embezzlement charges.

The lawyer for suspended Vergennes police Chief Michael Lowe entered a not guilty plea on his behalf today to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs.

The Vergennes police chief faces embezzlement and other charges. Chief Michael Lowe already had been accused last month of driving under the influence of drugs.