MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A new Log Cabin syrup touted as "all natural" looks a lot like the pure, 100 percent maple product that's the pride of Vermont, right down to its packaging in a plastic beige jug.

In Vermont, only certain sparklers and novelty smoke devices are allowed. It is illegal to sell, possess or use all other types of fireworks in Vermont without permits. Sale, possession, or use of ...