Burlington man pleads not guilty in alleged downtown sexual assault; British ‘Red Arrows’ pay Burlington surprise visit; UVM Medical Center resident physicians approve new contract with pay raise and benefits; Tornado safety tips that could come in handy late today
Not all historic buildings will be able to be preserved
According to the 2026 Property Valuation and Review Report, Vermont estimates that taxable property statewide is currently assessed at only about 70% of its fair market value. That doesn’t mean your tax bill is about to jump overnight, but it does mean the state is preparing for more frequent reappraisals designed to close that gap.
Right now the ‘smart money’ – AKA the investors in the bookie website Polymarket.com – give him just a one percent chance, even with Oprah Winfrey and way below seven percenter Kamala Harris. Even comedian Jon Stewart gets 2%.
“I absolutely think that their infrastructure is underinvested in, and that these are complicated machines,” Prince – a potential buyer of Vail properties – told SummitDaily.com. “When they don’t get invested in, unfortunately, people can die.”
Campaign for Vermont Prosperity has named longtime Vermont business and civic leader Pam Mackenzie as its new president, succeeding Pat McDonald, who led the nonpartisan public policy organization for the past decade.
The ridge behind the sculpture isn’t the Green Mountains. It’s a range of its own — and the state has been buying it up with federal money for years.
Kaiden McCarthy of Chester was drafted by the Atlanta Braves.
It remains unclear what triggered the automated emergency alert.
The report, which includes extensive video also captured on YouTube, says that a sport utility vehicle crashed into a swimming pool, sending guests scrambling but causing no serious injuries
Heat index values to top 100 degrees.
According to an X post by Orange County High Bailiff Christopher Helali, he’s been in Iran since at least July 7 to “honor, salute, and pray for” Iranian leader Ayotollah Khameini slain by U.S. military forces at the outset of the 2026 Iran – US war.
64 percent want to leave, mostly citing high cost of living and high taxes.
Following a brief struggle, the individual—identified as Matthew Adams, 35, of Essex Junction—continued to actively resist arrest, striking and biting law enforcement officers before being taken into custody.
Union rally in Burlington calls for safe staffing at UVM Medical Center; Morristown resident charged with abandoning child on highway; Woman rescued after falling near Lone Rock Point
Report concludes that while “most sheriffs do not engage in behavior that warrants removal,” Vermont’s current system leaves few options for dealing with problem sheriffs.
A new statewide poll suggests Vermont may be facing a growing “brain drain,” with nearly two-thirds of young adults saying they are likely to leave the state within the next five years, driven largely by high housing costs and the overall cost of living.
The iconic Stowe Country Club has reopened after a massive redesign, albeit now as a private course for the first time in its more than seven decades.
Ashley Williams, 31, of St. Johnsbury, was found outside the residence and was in possession of a trafficking weight of a substance that tested positive for fentanyl, police said. Osvaldo Andino Rodriguez, 43, of Meriden, Connecticut, was found inside the residence, police said. Approximately 115 grams of a substance that field tested positive for cocaine base and over $47,000 in currency were seized, police said.
Pilots Joe Doerer and Hélène Viens inflated Doerer’s balloon, Dream Chaser, on Saturday, July 4, to offer free tethered rides to visitors at Gardner Memorial Park.
North put skills learned in his youth to the test on the History Channel’s “Alone” series. Now he’s passing them along.
One 49-second video posted on social media by Poitras apparently got under the skin of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt.
Warning: this news story contains profanity and language of religious bigotry.
19-year-old charged with stalking.
Do you know anything about this dog found tied to a street sign?
Couture pleaded guilty in 2024 to negligent homicide in the deaths of his daughters, Kyriana Couture, 10, and Kelsey Couture, 7.
Vermont should learn if it seeks to avoid California’s $1.4B penalty
Teresa Youngblut, 22, of Seattle, Wash., wants to make sure she can have a proper defense, Assistant Federal Defender Steven Barth said as part of a 16-page motion filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington this month.
Elected official in Iran poses in front of Kill Trump sign.
Burlington man recovers after beaver attack while swimming in Lake George; Tree damage in Northeast Kingdom; U.S. Route 5 closed in Windsor County due to downed wires; Burlington man charged with excessive speeding, eluding police
When a Vermont brewery says it’s the only one making non-alcoholic beer in-state, the interesting story may not be the beer. It’s what the claim quietly admits about the category’s economics.
This federally funded program ensures that children across the state have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Meals are served at a wide range of locations including schools, parks, housing complexes, and libraries.
A $35,000 settlement over an illegal bike-trail network on Mount Mansfield closes the case this week. The state’s own court filing answers the harder question — and it isn’t reassuring.
Tayt Brooks has worked for the Scott administration since 2017. He started as director of affordability and economic initiatives, then became deputy secretary of ACCD in 2021. He will officially become secretary on July 27.
Vermont will receive approximately $1.3 million as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind Cash App, over allegations the payment platform misled consumers about its fraud protections and failed to adequately safeguard users, Attorney General Charity Clark announced Wednesday.
The political establishment is reeling from analyst Mark Halperin’s prediction that Vermont’s senior senator is likely be the left’s presidential nominee in two years.
Assessing Bushnell’s 2000 vision of 2025 warfare—and what it reveals about AI’s role in society
Now, Vermont has a unique opportunity to put many of those ideas into practice. Through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the state is expected to receive nearly $1 billion over five years to strengthen healthcare access, support providers, expand the workforce, and improve health outcomes. Combined with this year’s healthcare legislation, Vermont has an unprecedented opportunity to reshape healthcare delivery.
Feerick was operating an aerial lift to remove a section of fencing when the lift tipped over down a small embankment.
“This is a law to protect incumbent politicians,” Poitras said.
In a July 7 letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, who heads the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, reminded state officials of their obligations under federal election laws, including the National Voter Registration Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Act.
“People are not willing to take promotions because they can’t take the increase in pay because they will increase their health care,” a Colchester business owner said.
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Investigators are now trying to identify the owner of the pit bull, described as a woman between 40 and 50 years old who was accompanied by a child believed to be 8 to 10 years old at the time of the incident.
Graham Platner denied the sexual-assault claim as “false” but said it has “placed an immense amount of weight” on him, as he had until only Monday to decide whether to continue his candidacy.
As the economist Milton Friedman famously observed, “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government measure.”
Vermont’s display on the National Mall during America’s 250th birthday celebration was a significant embarrassment on many levels.
Payment diversion scams remain among the most common cyber threats facing organizations.
Two men fined $35k for cutting down 300+ trees to build illegal mountain bike trail in Stowe; Montpelier man arrested after reported assault; Vermont man pleads not guilty after truck crash and gunfire incident
Imagine what we could have showcased: the Green Mountain Boys, the independent Vermont Republic, maple syrup, dairy farms, our ski resorts, fall foliage, covered bridges, Lake Champlain, and the story of the first state admitted after the original thirteen colonies. The first state to ban slavery.
Why we should care about the country
When the contractor did not respond to Provost’s demands to move the van, Provost presented a small caliber handgun and fired two rounds into the ground near the van.
“We had the joy of meeting young Lilly, who blew us away with her maturity.”
You don’t have to be Catholic to realize something is very wrong with our legal and judicial systems to allow these cases to continue to bankrupt The Diocese of Burlington.
The Governor’ claims the decision came down to cost and time, but that explanation rings hollow. They had 45 days to prepare, and this was not a surprise invitation to a backyard picnic. It was a national celebration.
Berlin Police say Ashley M. Lynch, 26, of Barre City, entered a home in the area of Vermont Route 12 and Muzzy Road on July 5 and took the family’s dog – identified in WCAX coverage as Fiona, a 16-year-old pit bull lab mix.
Friends and neighbors of a Cambridge family who lost two siblings to drowning last week have raised over $87,000 online to send their bodies home to Ecuador.
Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito has agreed to participate in the Court Diversion program as an alternative way to resolve his off-duty arrest for driving while under the influence in Franklin County on April 14.
On July 8, 1777, delegates meeting at Elijah West’s tavern in Windsor adopted the first Constitution of the Free and Independent State of Vermont, nearly five months after declaring independence. The document established the framework for governing what became the Vermont Republic, an independent nation that existed for 14 years before joining the United States in 1791 as the 14th state.
Sanders was among Platner’s earliest supporters in Maine’s senate race, endorsing the Democrat nominee long before other party luminaries reluctantly decided they could live with him.
State health officials are encouraging private well owners in the Newport Center area to test their well water after a collaborative study found elevated levels of naturally occurring uranium and gross alpha radiation in some wells on the north side of Vance Hill Road.
A downtown Burlington apartment produced a $15.16 monthly quote, a $500 deductible, and an offer to start coverage the next day, while an older home in rural Vermont was rejected.
U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks; Secret Service knew Trump’s shooter had a rifle and was ON THE ROOF and never told his own detail, bombshell intelligence report reveals; U.S. troops headed back to Poland
Former Vt. lawmaker died of asphyxiation, death certificate shows; Chittenden Solid Waste District to recover $2.27M lost in cyberscam; Two injured after falling off cliff on Lake Bomoseen;; Kayakers rescued from rapids in Missisquoi River
“I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone he helped,” Fetterman told Fox News host Laura Ingraham in an interview.
Campaign fundraising and funding sources have been a major focus for many Vermonters since the 2024 election. Groups like Americans for Prosperity drew heat from Democrats last year over concerns about outside organizations influencing Vermont politics and state government policies. Now, a July 1 campaign finance report indicates that the donor network behind one of the state’s most influential advocacy nonprofits has become a major financial force in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
$19.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law completes the Pittsford-to-Brandon reconstruction — a project whose roots run to 1996, and to bypass talk from the 1950s.
Platner, accused Monday of having raped a former “friend,” was an unknown name who became a leading candidate due in no small measure to the early support of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
Vermont dairy closing under fire
For anyone planning to attend, you can find the Vermont booth at the end of the Fair grounds closest to the Capital on the northeast side of the Mall.
Their professional experience spans across multiple fields, including healthcare, education, family services, nonprofit service, and military affairs.
Bhakta, the founder of Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey, purchased the property at auction in 2020 with the goal of eventually turning it back into a school.
George has declined again to hold the demonstrators accountable.
Extreme terrain calls for extreme vehicles
The big brother jumped in to rescue his little sister. Neither resurfaced.
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Perhaps the Democrat majority doesn’t want you to find out that Prop 4 is actually an UNequal rights amendment that intends to provide the legal framework to defend Vermont’s existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and implement even more DEI programs, all at taxpayer expense.
Clark and the others AGs say the “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections” rule would unconstitutionally interfere with state-run elections. They are calling for the immediate withdrawal, arguing it would create a “one size fits all” federal mandate that ignores the unique voting laws of states like Vermont.
The scammers allegedly used fake government letterhead, emails and threats to convince the woman to withdraw a large sum of money, purchase gold and turn it over to a purported government “agent” for safekeeping.
The deceased individual is believed to be the man who jumped into the Lamoille River upstream of the lake Wednesday evening to attempt to rescue a young relative who fell into the water.
Amber is striking because it preserves a moment forever—a leaf, a wing, a fragment of life suspended in golden resin. It allows us to look backward through time, capturing a world exactly as it once was. But what makes amber so mesmerizing is also what makes it dead. The moment inside can never change again.
Vermont should watch the air-conditioning fight carefully
The steel towers still stand, a reminder of the decades when Vermonters climbed into the clouds each morning, scanning the tree line for smoke.
“No Apologies,” Sen. Sanders says, invoking Trump
David Gendreau, 46, was lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport on charges of recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, unlawful mischief and disorderly conduct, state police said.
Officers located the shooting suspect, who was running north on Church Street with a firearm in his hand.
During the struggle, Gardner suffered a minor graze wound to his leg from a small-caliber firearm that police said was used in self-defense by the occupants.
Rutherford swerved to avoid a pickup truck he apparently thought might enter his lane.
We were a newborn republic, barely six months removed from declaring itself independent, not only from Great Britain, but also from New York’s claim over the New Hampshire Grants.
The more a country embraces capitalism, even a little bit (see China here), the better it does, and when a country falls back into the trap of socialism it doesn’t take long for things to turn to a steaming crap.
Ages of two victims disclosed by state police.
Just how independent are millions of Americans whose daily lives are enslaved by addiction and debt?
Ryan S. Orvis, 38, of Hinesburg, is facing various criminal charges, including the theft of $8,000 in tools during a burglary at a construction project inside Mater Christi School on Mansfield Avenue in Burlington, the sheriff’s department said.
The rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts by emergency personnel.
New court filing raises questions about lead-up to fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent; Two people badly burned in Essex boat fire; Vermonters rally to support Venezuela earthquake relief
Two of the cases include illegal crossings at the bi-national Haskell Free Library in Derby Line.
Too hot to go outside today? Here’s a pretty cool fish story. Apex predators like Muskies help keep the lake healthy and in-balance.
“I am very excited to see women’s rights take the forefront in this new fight for legislation. I am a woman, a mother to daughters, a feminist, and an American. I have watched women’s rights get destroyed for far too long,” Nicole Cota of Moms for Liberty said.
They believed future generations deserved something better. They believed in a nation where government answers to the people—not the other way around.
On the left of the Federal line on the ridge, Brig. Gen. George Jerrison Stannard – the first Vermonter to enlist to fight in the Civil War – and three weary regiments of his inexperienced 2nd Vermont Brigade anxiously awaited the Confederate assault.
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