Republican party officials say high voter turnout and the early voting system worked against their efforts.

Apparently, it all began with a love triangle in Montpelier in 1897.

A record number of Vermonters are opting to vote early in this year's election, and it has become a key issue in the Secretary of State race.

Faced with the lengthy timeline, lawmakers are likely to try again to force Yankee to set aside funds for decommissioning.

The College Board's annual survey "Trends in College Pricing" lists Vermont's average in-state tuition at $11,341, up 8.1 percent from the year before.

Some political observers note a shift in strategy in the Douglas campaign; Governors association calls on Congress to pass economic recovery package; Commission will look into reasons for farmers' declining milk checks; Commentator Ted Levin says that in New England it's possible to be a naturalist and a runner at the same time.

Vermont officials are pushing for a wide ranging economic stimulus package from Congress; A Danby man faces jail on charges he buried waste; Rutland's "Mr. Halloween" dies.

A diverse group of state officials and economists is urging Congressman Peter Welch to support an economic stimulus package that includes a wide variety of projects.

Stalling economy becomes an issue in the gubernatorial race; Heating oil contracts, signed at peak, are now haunting buyers; A 'Hands and Faces' exhibit tells stories in a Brandon gallery.

Interest and demand is on the rise for meat raised in our region, but some experts say there's a limit to how much meat we can produce if the capacity of our regional slaughterhouses doesn't keep up. Also, a comparison of how Vermont and New Hampshire are handling budget woes.

Montpelier based group signs agreement to help an industrial area in China reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; public health officials say it's only a matter of time before a deadly worldwide flu pandemic hits; more...

Anthony Pollina's independent campaign for governor got a boost from a federal court ruling on campaign finance recently. We talk with about the three-way race for governor. Also, an audio postcard from Old Bennington.

Energy issues have generated some heat in this year's gubernatorial race; Vermont volunteers for Barack Obama are heading to New Hampshire, where the presidential race with John McCain is tighter;Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was returned to power, but not with the majority he'd hoped to win;and commentator Bill Seamans anticipates tonight's final presidential debate.

The major candidates are divided over the future of Vermont Yankee and the role of wind power in the state's energy portfolio.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington says she's concerned that taxpayers could get stuck with hundreds of millions of dollars in clean up costs when the plant is eventually shut down.

Officials say the decommissioning trust fund for Vermont Yankee nuclear plant has fallen by 10 percent in the past month. That's more than $40 million.

Among the Liberty Union candidates are gubernatorial hopeful Peter Diamondstone and Lieutenant Governor candidate Ben Mitchell.

States accused Lilly of marketing Zyprexa for off-label uses, and inadequately disclosing the drug's side effects to health care providers.

It's estimated that roughly one quarter of all voters will cast early ballots. And town clerks are predicting the rate could go as high as 50% in some communities.

Governor Douglas said he believes some parts of Vermont's economy were being adversely affected after the U.S. House rejected a bailout plan on Monday.

The decision means potentially thousands of people could still have trouble paying their heating bills.

The University of Vermont has been hit by the American financial crisis; Journalist says the bailout that the U.S. Senate will vote on today is the wrong approach; Phish is getting back together; more...

The groups say the latest draft of a 10-year energy plan lacks specifics and fails to aggressively promote renewable energy or transportation alternatives.

Tom Costello says lawmakers shouldn't support a license extension for the facility unless a clear and concrete plan to decommission the plant is included in the deal.

Union leaders say they're happy with the deal, and that it brings UVM closer to regional and national norms in faculty pay.