Here are 11 updates of new stories covered in "Local Matters" this year.

» Vermont Farmers Hang Tough After Near-Record Rainy Season
by Ken Picard

» Neighbors Congregate in Front Porch Forums
by Cathy Resmer

» Burlington's Mayoral Election Spurs Others to Vote with IRV
by Ken Picard

» Medical Pot Patient's Condition Worsens as Home Refuses to Yield
by Ken Picard

» Congregations Press City, UVM to Address Housing Crisis
by Ken Picard

» Time Names Fun Home No.1 Book of 2006
by Cathy Resmer

» Crackdown on Vacant Buildings Continues
by Cathy Resmer

» UVM Implements Divestment Strategy for Sudan-Friendly Companies
by Ken Picard

» Liability Fears Sour Proposed Pine Street Office Project
by Ken Picard

» South Cove House Downsized, Approved and Appealed
by Cathy Resmer

» Specialty Filaments Factory Is Still Half Empty
by Cathy Resmer