Midday Newscast June 17, 2008

Leaders of Vermont’s travel industry say they think they can take advantage of high gas prices to increase business this summer; Sugarbush Ski Resort has agreed to pay nearly $19,000 in fines to the Environmental Protection Agency; a group that represents older Americans wants Vermont to expand its Catamount Health program; a group of Vermonters has just set sail to help Quebec City celebrate the 400th anniversary of its founding.