The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq means the end of weekly anti-war protests for one central Vermont couple. But other activists say they'll continue to stage demonstrations until all U.S. soldiers come home from Afghanistan and other conflicts.

Vermont lawmakers want to accelerate appeals of acontroversial wind project in Lowell because they worry it could lose federal taxsubsidies if it's delayed. Butopponents of the Green Mountain Power development say their appeal rights couldbe violated if the bill passes.

UVM wants to expand its mission as a land-grant college by supporting local agriculture; Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie kicks off re-election campaign; Vermont banks have so far weathered the storm on Wall Street, but experts say additional problems could damage the national economy;