Two national dollar store chains have plans to expand the number of their Vermont stores in the coming year, but they're running into some local resistance. Opponents say the proliferation of dollar stores poses a greater threat to the economy and character of many more towns than big box stores.

We've become accustomed to the fact that the price of gasoline is rarely the same from fill-up to fill-up. But what concerns many people these days is how high the price is. Vermont gas prices are influenced by a complex combination of local and global factors.

In Chester, plans to build a dollar store have stirred up some members of the community who say the project isn't in keeping with the town's character. Many turned out last night as the town's Development Review Board met to review the plans.  

While the Air Force says it will cut 60 full time guard positions held by Vermonters, it will also add 66 active duty and civilian personnel to the Air Guard by bringing people in from elsewhere. 

Rochester has held numerous town meetings in the last six months following devastating flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. At last night's annual town meeting, residents didn't have to look far for reminders of the storm.