Federal prosecutors say a New Mexico-based defense contractor with offices in Williston is going to pay over a million dollars to settle billing fraud charges.

The town of Williston is reporting high phosphorous levels in Lake Iroquois, and officials say the challenge in managing blue-green algae blooms is having four towns co-managing it.

It's that time of year when Vermont cities and towns are setting their tax rates, and select board and city council minutes show many have increased them slightly as they enter the 2013 fiscal year.

Mental health advocates are urging the Shumlin Administration not to reopen the antiquated state hospital in Waterbury. Meanwhile, officials say they're making progress on finding space for some of the patients at a residential facility in Williston.