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Vermont A.G. reaches agreement in e-book price-fixing allegations

Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell (D) announced May 29 the resolution of a multistate antitrust investigation against major U.S. book publisher Penguin Group (USA) Inc. for price- fixing and collusion in the electronic book (E-book) market.

Guest Viewpoint: Sales tax on bottled water is a bad move for Vermont

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) urges Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin to continue his opposition to the sales taxes included in the budget proposals recently approved by both the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives.

Town OKs Cabot wastewater discharge

Agri-Mark-Cabot’s request for increased wastewater discharge to Middlebury’s Wastewater Treatment Facility was approved by the Middlebury Select Board.

Lake Monsters: Say goodbye to concrete bleacher seating

As the Vermont Lake Monsters get ready to embark on their 20th anniversary season of baseball in the New York-Penn League, permanent seating in both the first and third base seating areas are being added to enhance the fan experience at the ballpark for the 2013 season, according to Monsters spokesman Paul Stanfield.

GMP, NRG announce partnership in Rutland

Canadian-owned Green Mountain Power and NRG Residential Solar Solutions signed a groundbreaking agreement to pilot a central solar lease program in Rutland.

U.S. House Committee approves Farm Bill; key Vermont priorities included

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved a Farm Bill last week on a bipartisan vote of 36-10. The bill is expected to be debated by the full House of Representatives this summer.

Okemo team “greens up” resort for spring

Okemo Mountain Resort commemorated Vermont Green Up Day May 16. Staff members donned blue latex gloves and, with trash bags in hand, scoured the Resort for litter.

Rutland insurance agencies merge

Two Rutland-area insurance agencies merged recently.

Hinesburg convenience store expands beverage service

Commuting customers of the Jolley Convenience Store, located on Route 116 in Hinesburg, are enjoying the place’s expanded beverage service.

Bud's Beans of Middlebury: Meet the real ‘Mr. Coffee’

Bud Smith turns a coffee hobby into a local business

Bud Smith has always had a taste for coffee. His long-percolating passion for all things relating to the evergreen coffea bush took off with the dawning of the new millenium.

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Bigfoot statue is a big hit at Rutland garden center

Lifelike garden sculpture needs a name, home

A six-foot-tall, Bigfoot statue is making a special appearance at Garden Time in Rutland Town this month. And customers are loving it.

Raising the roof of a Vermont treasure

Major fixes to historic covered bridge in Charlotte

The historic circa-1849 Quinlan's Covered Bridge is getting a much needed facelift this spring and summer. The heavily traveled bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

AT&T urging Vermont drivers to never text and drive

AT&T New England officials said they are educating drivers across the region about the dangers of texting while driving, and urging them to take the “Txting & Drving: It Can Wait” pledge never to text and drive.

Vermont bill to strengthen employee, women's rights

Employees may ask what coworkers are paid

Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) will sign into law a bill May 14 strengthening protections for Vermont workers around a number of issues, most notably equal pay.

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