Across the state, cities and towns will celebrate Memorial Day this weekend by honoring those who've served in war. One Addison County town will give special attention to those who served in the the current war in Afghanistan.

Citing environmental concerns, cities in Chittenden County are already deciding whether they want to support the Air Force's proposed plan to bring F-35 jets to Burlington International Airport. Their decisions could change the Pentagon's preferred location for the new jets.

The South Burlington City Council has voted against a proposal that would base military flight jets at Burlington International Airport.

Burlington International Airport has asked Burlington's City Council to authorize new noise exposure maps designed to clearly define which homes can't coexist with airport noise.

A proposal to erect two large wind turbines in Derby Line, on two different farms, is running into harsh resistance-especially from Canadians who say the turbines are too close to their properties.

Voters in Northfield have given their overwhelming support to the idea of merging the town and village in hopes of streamlining municipal operations and avoiding small-town political squabbling.

Officials in Chittenden County are weighing the economic benefits of the Air National Guard's proposed plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport, while raising concerns about noise levels and government transparency.

The district environmental commission has denied a permit for a 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store near Exit 3 of Interstate 89. Last month, the commission refused to approve plans for a Family Dollar outlet proposed for the same area.

With the economy stagnant and drugs rampant, a number of Vermont communities are reporting an increase in burglaries. In Dorset, residents are taking action by launching a community policing program to help track crime.

Cities and towns are reacting to the state's recommendation that the Federal Emergency Management Agency buyout 99 homes in Vermont destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene floodwaters. For homeowners, the state's approval is just the first step.

Some advocates would like to see Vermont towns go back to the renewable energy future by relying more heavily on hydroelectricity. They say a bill to simplify the permit process that's pending on Governor Peter Shumlin's desk would make that more likely, but skeptics say hydro is still too inefficient and expensive.

As Gov. Peter Shumlin is asking President Obama to increase the state's federal reimbursement for damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene from 75 to 90 percent, the cost of Irene-related repair work continues to saddle city and town finances.

The Vermont Land Trust is interested in purchasing more than 1,100 acres of land - some of which is used for cross country skiing - from Bolton Valley Resort.

About 130 state employees in Bennington have been working in prefab modular offices since 2007, when a rash of asthma-related illnesses among workers forced the old state building to shut down. On Wednesday, a host of state and local dignitaries gathered for a ribbon cutting at the new office complex.

Newport Daily Express reporter Laura Carpenter on a proposed wind project in Derby Line, and the opposition from the town and its neighbors in Stanstead, Quebec.

Tinmouth residents have been at odds over how to vote on town meeting day. But in a special election Tuesday, they decided to continue using a mixture of floor votes and secret ballots.

The town's Energy Committee is distributing a study exploring the feasibility of a low-impact hydro project.

Hydroelectric advocates are touting a bill that was approved by the Legislature and is now heading to the governor's desk. The measure would expedite permitting for small-scale hydro-electric projects.

The Vergennes City Council has agreed to continue the town's farmers' market on the City Green from June through September of this year.

Last week, the Agency of Transportation re-opened the last of the state roads that were closed due to flooding, but long-term concerns linger even after the emergency repairs are finished.