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Ski season, so far

Resorts in our area are working to draw in visitors, despite the high cost of skiing and riding. We’ll look at what people expect when they pay a high price for that lift ticket. Also, a Bennington County event brings together cross-country skiers to raise money for low-income heating assistance.
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Northeast homeowners ponder switching to wood heat

A lot of people in the Northeast are worried about paying for heat this winter. Some think wood might be the answer to high oil and natural gas prices. But although it’s cheaper, burning wood may not be that good for the environment.  
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Can government ease winter heating costs?

The program that helps low-income Vermonters pay for heat is at least $19 million short this year, and middle income Vermonters are also struggling to plan for winter. We’ll look at whether federal and state government can ease the concern about heating costs.

Midday Newscast: June 25, 2008

State officials are unsure why enrollment for Catamount Health is not meeting the legislature’s projections; state GOP leaders say Tom Salmon’s deployment to the Middle East is a legitimate campaign issue this fall;