This week concerns grew about invasive plants spread by floodwaters during Tropical Storm Irene. The Dover Select Board decided to use funds from its local sales tax to attract tourists to Deerfield Valley. Waterbury was looking for ways to help guide the town's long-term recovery. The Green Mountain Care Board met for the first time. And Tong Chen was named teacher of the year.

Entergy executives won't be prosecuted; Senator Sanders on the federal budget; a new EPA rule for power plant emissions; Red Cross lessons learned; more.

Hydro-Quebec, a slow economic recovery and a new health care bill were among the top stories this week.