Richford man charged with swiping nearly $1,400 in merchandise from Church Street business; Jury selected for trial of man accused of shooting Palestinian students; Plans for Rutland town’s new Walmart Supercenter progress at Act 250 prehearing on Thursday; Vermont farmer, former Air Guard pilot recall 9/11 response
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM: A 79-year-old driver from Texas was arrested Thursday after police say he turned around and drove the wrong way on Interstate 91 to speak with a state trooper.
A 38-mile loop through Rochester and Pittsfield caught the BBC’s attention. It is the first finished piece of a planned 485-mile route across the state.
Regulators in Vermont have issued a waiver to permit biomass plants Ryegate Power and the McNeil Generating Station in Burlington to purchase low-grade wood that had been destined for a Glens Falls mill, Finch Paper, before it suddenly discontinued its pulpwood operation in July.
Burlington Police remain short-staffed.
The simulation will test emergency response procedures, communication, and coordination among the participating agencies while helping identify areas where plans and processes can be strengthened.
Think your taxes are high now? If a majority of Vermonters vote to adopt Proposal 4 on the November 2026 general election ballot, you can expect your taxes to go up – waaaay up, not down.
Police take man into custody after report of gunshots fired in St. Johnsbury; Jury draw begins for trial of man accused of shooting Palestinian students in 2023; Van goes up in flames at Charlotte fishing access
Councilors also discussed, but took no action on, Burlington’s proposal for a 100-bed low-barrier homeless shelter on Williston Road.
The arrests mark a striking turn for Kinkade, who received favorable attention for her work with Brattleboro’s homeless population.
Thompson has prior convictions for assault and robbery as well as aggravated assault with a weapon. At the time of the August stabbing, he was already out on pretrial release conditions after a July 2026 arrest for assault and robbery in which a police officer was injured.
Also: Don’t move needle exchange next to Single Pebble, across from new hotel, and, Rebuild Woodstock’s foundation from the bottom up
“I work for American Airlines, and I was notified that a plane that was being flown by a friend of mine was in the process of being hijacked,” Dubie said in the film. “And that’s how I first heard about the beginnings of the World Trade Tower tragedy.”
One year ago, America lost a young man whose life was far larger than his years.
Commemorative events will begin on Thursday, Sept. 10, when Norwich students from both the Corps of Cadets and civilian student population will place flags in front of Jackman Hall in remembrance of each person murdered in the 9/11 attacks.
Removing obsolete dams is a huge and tricky job. Permissions must be secured and regulatory and financial hurdles cleared. Engineering and construction are complex.
Marine Sgt. Jesse Strong, son of Rev. Nathan and Vicki Strong of Albany, Vermont, was killed in action in Iraq on January 26, 2005, along with three other young Marines, as a result of an ambush attack on his convoy when a rocket-propelled grenade struck the open-top Humvee they were riding in.
I saw one little boy crying and looking at his father. His father said, “You should not be afraid. You are the apple of God’s eye and you will not be harmed,” quoting Zechariah 2:8; “…for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.”
Man tried to lure child with candy in attempted kidnapping, police say; Barre Unified Union School District heads to third budget vote after two failed proposals; Police search for suspect in Shaftsbury Elementary School theft; Burlington merchants feel the pinch as tax revenue stalls
The midterm elections are close at hand and sad as it seems to be, Christians fail to turn out to vote in these elections. Each may have their reason, but honestly, none are adequate considering what is at stake.
“Young girls need strong role models and people within the school system saying, ‘You know what? Maybe you’re not a boy—maybe you’re just a strong girl.’ Why aren’t we advocating for that?”
Williams, who appeared Aug. 13 on VDC’s “Chronicle Conversations” program on WVMT AM 620, won the Republican nomination for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District.
Putin meets Trump envoys at Kremlin; Trump wants Biden’s Ukraine billions back Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount; U.S. Army doctor claims 28 troops died from Covid vaccines
Lawsuit over political satire videos by “Planet Hank” will continue
VSP says house leveled after propane leak explosion
Our family has a motto: no matter the task, big or small, we leave it on the field. I decided to run for the State House about eight hours into labor with my daughter — because I’ve learned there’s no perfect moment to act, only the decision to do the work.
The Vermont Covered Bridge Society (VCBS) will hold its Fall Meeting on Saturday, October 10, at the Tunbridge Town Hall. Registration is from 9:30 – 10:15 am, and the meeting runs from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to everyone who wishes to attend, and attendees are asked to RSVP by October 4.
A motorcyclist accused of traveling 123 MPH on Interstate 91, a fatal motorcycle crash in Dorset, an alleged assault at Central Vermont Medical Center and the recovery of a stolen vehicle are among incidents reported by Vermont police following the Labor Day weekend.
“We’ve seen challenges in our home city, the city we’ve called home since our birth,” Tromp said. “And we are partnering to help work on those changes.”
A few months back the University of New Hampshire ran a poll showing that 86 percent of Vermonters found the state to be unaffordable and 64 percent of prime working age folks 18-34 were actively planning to leave. Last week the Fiscal Alliance Foundation followed up with another poll, this one asking (among other things), what would it take to make someone change their mind and decide to stay. The number one answer – don’t spill your popcorn here – LOWER TAXES.
Many VDC readers know me through my 2020 campaign for Lieutenant Governor, my time as president of the Ethan Allen Institute, or my other work in Vermont’s political and policy spheres. Today, I would like to tell you about an initiative that carries deep personal significance for me.
Statewide leaders cite Murray’s independence, experience and commitment to making Vermont more affordable
Post Apartments includes 38 apartments with nine set aside for people experiencing homelessness – and four of the apartments are occupied by veterans.
Wind and solar can produce large amounts of electricity, but they don’t produce it whenever customers need it. Meanwhile, grid watchdogs have warned about reliability risks as older coal and other power plants retire.
Montpelier pet store recognized as ‘coolest pet store’ in US by magazine; Brattleboro hospital pursues federal designation to try to save birthing center; Burlington firefighters join bike ride honoring 9/11 victims; Vermont man killed in Dorset motorcycle crash
While skeptics often view chemtrail concerns as unfounded, history reveals a pattern of secrecy and manipulation that warrants critical consideration. Could modern weather modification efforts be hidden in plain sight, or are we witnessing natural phenomena misunderstood?
Vermont’s Big Oil shakedown should meet a similar fate.
In addition to his 85th Birthday earlier this week, Senator Bernie Sanders has much to celebrate. His deep involvement in transforming America into a Socialist country has gained traction in several congressional districts throughout the country. The crown jewel of this is close to home: the election of socialist Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City.
Snow depth is what Vermont measures. Water content is what predicts floods. The state has almost no way to measure the second one.
Pol8ce say the shooting was the result of a dispute between Brackett and the victim regarding a domestic relationship with a third party.
A lithium-ion battery caught fire.
Police say the thefts happened in July.
Early reports say some people were trapped in the rubble.
For decades, Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE) has been a watchdog looking out for Vermonters, our communities, and the environment.
At about 1:16 a.m. on September 4, officers were called to College Street near Thorsen Way for a report of a man waving a firearm. A responding officer spotted Isaac Walters of Winooski and tried to stop him. Walters ran, and the officer chased him on foot, bringing him to the ground.
Eight of the 158th Fighter Wing’s twelve jets reached England Friday on the first leg back to Burlington. What follows them home is a records problem still unresolved.
Police discussion led to several people leaving the inside of the building, while the others indicated they’d need to be arrested.
St. Johnsbury overnight standoff ends with man taken into custody; Cabot man accused of stealing $46K in property from Worcester business; Protesters against ICE operations arrested in Williston
“It turns out that over 1,000 AI agents figured out how to access the internet on their own, sent tens of thousands of secret messages to each other and coordinated to break the restrictions imposed upon them by the company.”
Vermont’s USPS mail delivery has become intermittent in many towns, due to employee shortages. However, the Secretary of State’s Office told VDC last month that USPS will prioritize delivery of ballots. Nevertheless, Secretary Copeland Hanzas said voters who choose to mail their ballot back to do so promptly.
A $9.5 billion organization intends to demolish a Vermont farmstead even as it aggressively pursues ownership of more of Vermont’s working lands, which it sometimes monetizes for its own benefit.
In plain terms: once it’s in, no legislature can ever make union membership optional or stop mandatory dues agreements. It’s a permanent shield for the dues-collecting machine that keeps pouring money and ground troops into Democratic campaigns.
It’s the first presence in Vermont for the national non-profit news organization, which has a footprint in Colorado, Georgia, and Maine.
His data center comments came after Morristown and South Burlington adopted local moratoriums and amid criticism of his veto of legislation regulating large data centers.
Bridgewater’s Second Advent Church
Anti-data center group starts campaign. Roadless rule change decried. Veteran data hack.
Houston slowly spelled out five words: “I M IN HERE.”
“Vermont’s education crisis and housing crisis are converging, and together they are pricing Vermonters out of their own state,” Ponnwitz said. “I have spent my career taking struggling organizations and turning them into modern, disciplined, and accountable ones.”
A crazy-haired man is looking into windows at UVM residence halls.
The organization said 61% of voters surveyed reported that their income is not keeping pace with living costs. The concern crossed partisan lines, including 63% of independents, 62% of Republicans and 60% of Democrats.
Vermont receives about $790,000 annually through Title X, including $760,000 for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, which operates six Vermont health centers.
Manley draws a comparison between the amendment and Vermont’s history with the eugenics movement.
A homeless Burlington career criminal, who police say threatened to kill a City Market employee with a knife while reportedly stealing a shopping cart with store merchandise, is now facing a federal robbery charge.
Research shows that Vermont could be an important destination for wildlife as the climate changes.
The resolution condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States
The author will be VDC editor Guy Page’s guest today on Chronicle Conversations at 12:30 PM on WVMT AM 620, FM 101.3, and wvmtradio.com. Calls are welcome at 888-414-0303.
Thousands of tires discovered at bottom of Lake Champlain.
A judge ruled Sept. 1 that the second-degree murder prosecution of Jozsef Piri, 52, can proceed to trial in the 2019 shooting death of a delivery driver on Route 103 in Rockingham.
Other hikers had been telling her for weeks that she could not leave the state without getting a maple creemee.
Pokemon collectors, gamers, families, and fans from across Vermont and the surrounding region will come together this fall when PokeKon-Fest Burlington arrives at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont in October.
Here’s the problem with their manufactured outrage and attempts to take credit… each of those provisions were first put forward in the Governor’s proposed FY26 budget.
Now, with Canada responding with matching tariffs of up to 50 percent on $20 billion of American goods, it is uncertain what the escalating dispute could mean for the economy and cross-border tourism.
Under the Act, K-12 schools that refuse to grant vaccine exemptions for students on the basis of their religion will not receive educational funding from the government.
Among the volunteers was Tyler May, 31, who said he has been homeless for about six months and is struggling with fentanyl addiction. May said he recently entered a methadone program and hopes to overcome his addiction, find full-time work and secure stable housing.
Police are providing a video upload link and QR code to anyone with video or photo information of the incident.
Transients living around a Montpelier church involved in fight.
There was a remarkable amount of pearl clutching over an amendment intended to give working farms some additional room to adapt.
“When Greenway is operating fully, students are expected to live on campus for two years doing projects and then go on to real-world workplaces for an additional two years while continuing to get support from faculty.”
3,447 acres of forest conserved. New life for elm trees in Vermont.
And George is not happy about having to extend her campaign into November – something she’s never had to do – judging by her comment following the announcement.
The suspect was captured in an image wearing a red hoodie and black pants, police said.
The walk kicked off Red Fox’s year-long study of rocks and geology, and gave students their first hands-on encounter with a material that shaped the region long before they arrived in it.
Birong, who recently endorsed Rodgers, will work with the campaign’s senior team.
If elected, I will resign from the office after taking the necessary steps to ensure an orderly transition. I trust Governor Scott to appoint someone who will lead the office effectively and restore a focus on public safety and accountability,” Laquerre said.
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Vermont should use roughly $9 million of its $92.7 million share of the settlement to establish a privacy and digital protection division within the Attorney General’s Office, a House Representative says.
Agents allegedly found one person crouched on the front passenger floor, three hiding under blankets in the second row and two concealed beneath a blanket in the third row
This era of easy access gave the gas towns a leg up that many other regions would never receive, laying the groundwork for a lingering disparity that remains today.
“This is not a free market failure. This is policy failure,” said Elizabeth Brown, the foundation’s Vermont state director.
Yes, here in Vermont – a comedian who makes a good living telling clean jokes. Golfing at the country’s oldest golf course to support state troopers. And Turning Point USA.
Woodstock’s “leadership” wouldn’t be facing so much criticism now if leaders had behaved honestly and lawfully in the past two years.
Continuing to counsel from a Genesis 1:27 perspective could eventually expose Christian professionals to discrimination complaints, lawsuits or regulatory action.
I began to feel bad for my fellow freshman Democrat legislators who were regularly and strongly coerced into voting along with their party on each bill coming to the floor. They couldn’t vote for their constituents or according to their conscience.
Copeland Hanzas knew she was lying when she made this “definitively, no,” claim in March, because by her own admission these potential problems were brought to her attention last December. Which is also an untruth because many people – like me! – have been raising this sirens-blaring, arms waiving, red flag for literally years.
New England’s largest bat cave is in Dorset. Same bat cave, same bat questions, no dead bats. A UVM researcher helped prove that last part is possible.
Police arrest driver in ; Rutland hit-and-run crash caught on camera; Police identify person found dead in Winooski River; Vermont woman pleads not guilty to updated charges after dog kills father
“Assertions that the Superintendent acted out of personal retaliation are completely unfounded, as decisions regarding labor contracts are driven strictly by governance and fiscal reality, not personal feelings or union listening tours,” the school district responded.
Fair season is officially in full swing, and this weekend Vermont’s smaller counties are carrying the load. From Scottish athletics on the Quechee Polo Field to a bluegrass brunch on a Braintree hilltop, here’s what’s worth the drive this Friday through Sunday, August 28-30.
Hunters can pursue one of Vermont’s tastiest and most abundant small game species — the gray squirrel — anywhere nut-bearing trees are found.
Partisan divisions in Connecticut have sparked controversy over a new law that offers public schools a curriculum focused on Islamic and Arab studies. Proponents say the initiative rounds out multicultural education and does not conflict with the separation of church and state. Opponents object that the law will favor a particular theological perspective.
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