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.
Science is learning how to study animals without killing them. A Vermont researcher helped show how.
VT Headlines: Nearly a dozen arrested in Burlington drug crackdown at City Hall Park
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
Barbs traded in labor spat
“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.
Champlain Valley Fair and many more this weekend
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.
Vermont’s hunting season for gray squirrels opens September 1
Hunters can pursue one of Vermont’s tastiest and most abundant small game species — the gray squirrel — anywhere nut-bearing trees are found.
Klar: Connecticut introduces Arab and Islamic Studies into school curricula
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.
UVM President’s State of the University Address, checked against UVM’s own numbers
Most of what Pres. Marlene Tromp told an audience on Tuesday holds up. One claim doesn’t, and several of the announcements arrived without the figures that would give a Vermonter the complete picture.
Vergennes woman denies DUI fatal charge in motorcycle crash
She had her three young children in the car
Pair arrested in multi-agency vehicle theft, break-in investigation
The investigation led to a large police search Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Republican announces run for Speaker
If elected speaker for the 2027-28 biennium, Galfetti said her first priority would be establishing a “hard adjournment date” of April 15.
Christmas mail thief sentenced
Manning had been stealing mail from porches and mailboxes of his neighbors in Grand Isle County for months.
Vermont to receive $92.7 million in landmark Meta settlement over alleged harm to children
The settlement, which remains subject to court approval, would also require significant changes to Instagram and Facebook for children.
Welch challenges no-bid contract for DHS aircraft
The senators said recent reporting shows DHS began pursuing the aircraft deal in fall 2025, during Noem’s tenure as secretary. The purchase included three luxury business jets and seven Boeing 737 passenger aircraft.
Pushback on Burlington plea for more homeless cash/ Rob North on plan to reduce spending, health care premiums, housing
Rep. Rob North describes how the GOP Senate ‘Vermont Promise’ affordability plan would expand tax breaks for senior citizens, lower health care insurance premiums for non-smokers, and streamline permitting for new housing.
Half of 2026 fatal crash drivers under influence
As of August 24, Vermont roadways have seen 31 fatal crashes resulting in 34 fatalities.
Vermont family size shrinking, state report says
Vermont now has the second-smallest average household size in the nation, behind only Maine.
Burlington ID woman found in river
Police said officers were called to the river near Chase Street Aug. 4.
Vermont AG sues Postal Service over new mail-voting rules
Suit #64 against the Trump administration by Vermont AG Charity Clark.
Evslin: Children Are Now a Poor Investment for Parents
As of 2026, humanity is likely below replacement fertility. That has never happened before, not in wars or pandemics.
Smith: Straight talk about Burlington’s homeless and accountability
Let’s say it out loud: selling drugs is a violent crime. The perpetrators are criminals who destroy lives for profit. It is obvious and pervasive criminality and needs to be removed from Burlington’s streets. Passively allowing drug markets to persist is neither just nor merciful.
VT Headlines: Man crashed into Ryegate home and drove off, police say
State officials confirm voting registration errors through the Vermont DMV; Head-on crash shuts down part of Shelburne Road; Teen hospitalized after ATV crash in Highgate
VTGOP fills slate of statewide offices
Last week H. Brooke Paige withdrew from several statewide offices to make room on the ballot for the Vermont Republican Party to appoint three new names to the November ballot.
As school year starts, cops investigate kidnapping report
Berlin police say investigators have found no indication of a credible or ongoing threat to the public following a report of an attempted kidnapping involving a child.
St. J wants more homeless housing, too
Burlington isn’t the only Vermont community looking to expand homeless shelter capacity, as Northeast Kingdom organizations are moving ahead with plans to double the size of a St. Johnsbury shelter and eventually add accommodations for families.
Newport felon faces stolen gun charge in federal court in Burlington
A not guilty plea has been offered in federal court on behalf of a Newport felon facing a charge of being in possession of a Ruger 9-mm and ammunition that he reportedly stole by placing a knife to the throat of a local man earlier this year.
Alleged car thief flees cops/ MA fugitives arrested/ Richford burglar
Two Massachusetts fugitives arrested in Derby — Two people with no fixed address were arrested after Vermont State Police troopers recognized them as fugitives wanted in Massachusetts.
Mayor: A bipartisan call for State action
While we urgently need more action from the State, I also want to recognize the incredible efforts of our City – which are collectively making progress, even if that progress is incremental.
Burlington has 10 new requests for support from the state. Is that fair to the rest of Vermont?
Gov. Phil Scott wondered aloud how a Vermonter in Newport should feel about it. Compass built the record. Over two years, nearly every discretionary move the state has made on homelessness and street disorder has landed in one county — the one with the highest incomes and a homelessness rate below the state average.
Roper: Hought of touch!
Dems already backing Far-Left-Lori Houghton for Speaker.
VPIRG to hold ‘mass non-violent direct action’ training before election
Vermont activists are being invited to a two-day “Election Defense Workshop” next month that will include planning and scenarios for “mass non-violent direct action” if election results are threatened in Vermont or elsewhere in the country.
On radio NOW: Burlington wants state $$ for vagrant help – should there be strings attached?
Just as vagrants should expect work on their issues in return for free services, should the City of Burlington be required to mend its faux-compassionate ways in exchange for state assistance?
VT Headlines: Vermont school cellphone ban goes into effect as new year begins
VT Youth Risky Behavior Report shows worse mental health in teens; Gov. Scott highlights $190M in tax refunds; Brattleboro hospital seeks federal help to stop birthing center closure; Waitsfield decides fate of vicious dog
Vermont mail-in ballots to continue following SCOTUS ruling
Vermont’s plans to mail ballots to all active registered voters for the November general election remain unchanged – for now, anyway – despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that removed one legal barrier to the Trump administration’s proposed new restrictions on voting by mail, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas said Tuesday.
Hometown sailor returns to Essex Junction during Navy Week
Senecal began his military career when he was at a crossroads as a young person.
Convicted killer caught with loaded gun by Border Patrol
A Mississippi felon, who was linked to the fatal stabbing of a minister’s son, has been arrested with a loaded firearm in Orleans County near the international border, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Soulia: Data breach? Here’s what to do right now
Data breaches have become increasingly common, exposing sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers (SSNs), login credentials, and financial details. If you’ve been affected by a data breach, taking immediate action can help minimize potential damage and protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. Below are key steps to take to safeguard your identity and financial well-being.
Woman pleads guilty to embezzling $186,000 from fire department, gets 12 days
In her statements to investigators, Higgins attributed her actions to personal credit card debt and alcohol abuse.
Great-great-grandson says Wilberforce would have fought abortion
Yesterday marked the birthday of William Wilberforce, who, in the waning years of the 18th century, successfully led what seemed to be an utterly quixotic campaign to end the British slave trade.
City councilors want State to help fund new homeless shelter, expand homeless hotel program, pay for psych beds
Among the most immediate requests is state assistance in establishing a 100-bed, low-barrier, year-round homeless shelter somewhere in Chittenden County before winter.
Gunshot victim left at hospital IDed by cops
Jacobs and other people interviewed by investigators have not provided significant details about what happened, including the location where Jacobs was shot.
Barre independent running for governor
Vermont gubernatorial candidate Brian Judd is promising to use the governor’s executive authority aggressively if elected in November, including seeking to repeal Act 181, restore state psychiatric hospitals and conduct broad audits of state government and nonprofit organizations.
VT Headlines: Missing child in St. Johnsbury found and reunited with family
Police investigate shooting of Derby man airlifted to hospital; Bret Michaels replaced by John Waite at Champlain Valley Fair; Trick-or-Treat: Nightmare Vermont planning to take Halloween off; Mad River Valley schools raise funds at back-to-school carnival
Vermont’s first Navy Week begins today
The week will give Vermonters a rare up-close look at the U.S. Navy in a state without a major Navy installation. Sailors associated with the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Montpelier and civilian mariners from the USNS Burlington are among those expected to participate.
Blotter: Man charged with DUI-4 in crash that injured young child
A 60-year-old Newfane man is facing a fourth DUI charge and several other offenses after Vermont State Police say he crashed an ATV while carrying a 4-year-old passenger, injuring both of them.
Democratic Rep. Matt Birong, former Dem Sen. Bobby Starr endorse Rodgers for re-election
An increasing number of Democrats are endorsing Lt. Gov. John Rodgers (R) over Dem. challenger Molly Gray.
Keelan: 25 years after the phone call from the Twin Towers, a widow is coping
What was difficult was the everyday reminder: the constant news and ever-present neighbors and friends providing assistance. It went on for weeks, months, and longer.
New study New England’s energy transition has not reduced fossil dependence
Twenty-five years of New England electricity data reveal persistent fossil dependence and growing cost and reliability risks as demand begins to rise
Brattleboro hospital faces $30M+ in losses
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is facing a serious financial crisis – YouTube
Video: Veterans’ memorial vandalized in Bennington
WARNING: Profanity
From hobbit holes to giant sculptures, Joplin Wistar turns imagination into local landmarks
The Shelburne artist and longtime educator experiments with materials and forms to create whimsical works.
A mother-and-daughter duo give wedding bouquets new life in Stowe
The Stowe Petal Project repurposes flower arrangements in one of Vermont’s most popular wedding destinations.
Vandals paint obscenities on stone Honor Rolls at Veterans’ Home
The messages, mostly in red or white paint, frequently used the “F” word to attack wars, people, the country and groups. In one case it called Americans “(Expletive) Killing Machines.”
Suspicious package forces closure of U.S. Post Office in Northfield
Bomb technicians helped secure the package, X-rayed it and eventually opened it.
Submarine Perry family to be honored during Navy Week
The special event is scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, Aug. 25, at American Legion Post 1 on Parah Drive in St. Albans.
Garlic Town USA returns for 31st anniversary with expanded entertainment, chef demonstrations and family programming
Formerly known as the beloved “Garlic Fest,” the annual festival has grown into one of Vermont’s largest family-friendly agricultural celebrations, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to downtown Bennington each Labor Day weekend.
Motorcycles speeding 105 MPH thru village this summer
Police identified the motorcyclist as Adam Blow, 47, of Burlington. Officer Blake Allen was conducting traffic enforcement near Shelburne and Bay roads at about 12:16 AM Aug. 20 when stationary radar recorded Blow’s Suzuki GSX-8R traveling south at 100 mph. Blow pulled over and was issued a speeding ticket in lieu of arrest.
Franklin County man is dead after walking into train
The male approached the crossing from the west, walking east, when he collided with the train.
VT Headlines: Coast Guard investigates charter boat business on Lake Champlain
Burlington man arrested for assaulting first responders in Montpelier, police say; ATM stolen from convenience store in Hancock, police say; Police cite 2 in East Montpelier underage drinking investigation; South Hero man sentenced to 8 months in mail theft case
WEEKEND: State Fair in Rutland, world soccer in Montpelier, Little City throws big party
Late August in Vermont is when the state squeezes every last drop out of summer, and this weekend the calendar shows it.
Springfield, MA men dodge federal death penalty in Rutland drug killing
Dylin “Slim” Wainscott, 30, and Precious “P” Okorie, 32, both of Springfield Mass. are charged in the latest federal indictment returned by a grand jury in Rutland this week, officials said.
Website in opposition to Proposal 4 launched
On July 28, 2026, Governor Scott issued a press release formally proclaiming two constitutional amendments upon which voters will decide on the November 2026 general election ballot. Governor Scott encouraged voters to, “do their homework before making their voices heard on these issues in November.”
A brief history of Vermont’s eclectic license plates
Vermont’s license plates have changed steadily since the first cars appeared on the state’s roads, moving from fragile porcelain tags to the sturdy green plates that feel like part of the landscape.
Teenage e-moto rider dressed in black runs red lights at night
A young teenager dressed entirely in black reportedly raced through Burlington streets the night of August 18 on a high-powered electric motorcycle without lights, reflectors or a helmet, adding another incident to growing concerns over e-bikes, e-motos and other motorized devices on city streets.
Letter: Why I left Vermont
The vast majority of Burlington’s and Vermont’s citizenry deserve what they are getting, either through their voting habits or apathy or (mostly) willful share of ignorance and stupidity.
Stone: Who Vermont’s economy actually works for
Vermont’s property tax carries the highest effective burden in the country — first out of 50 states, per WalletHub’s 2026 analysis, at 4.89 percent of income.
We read all 2.59 million checks Vermont wrote. Now you can too.
Introducing the Citizens’ Checkbook — and five questions the state should answer
Students standing up for LIFE on campus
We all know how colleges can indoctrinate students with a leftist agenda. But when it comes to abortion, the consequences aren’t just badly informed citizens or bad politicians winning. It means children being killed and women deeply hurt by a predatory abortion industry.
Reckless target shooting injures 84-year-old neighbor
Two men were target shooting near a Ceres Circle home when a round entered the residence and struck her.
Colchester man gets 36 days in prison for breaking arm and leg of baby
The boy with the broken bones in February also had been treated at the hospital for a sprained ankle in January when he was about two weeks old, court records noted.
Fourth Burlington knife assault in last week leads to arrest
Burlington police say Nicholas Hulbert, 38, a vagrant, was allegedly committing a retail theft at City Market at 82 South Winooski Avenue at about 6:41 PM August 19 when a store manager attempted to intervene. Police say Hulbert then produced a knife, placing the manager in fear for his life, before fleeing on foot.
VT Headlines: South Burlington fire chief named president of world’s largest professional association
Man sent to the hospital with gunshot wound, Hardwick police investigating; Vermont State Police patrols end in Burlington following violent weekend; Juvenile seriously injured in e-bike, car crash in Weathersfield; Vermont teen killed in ATV crash
Klar: Becca Balint responds hysterically to hysterical AI video
Free speech includes the best of satire!
Montgomery voters affirm short-term rental ordinance
The new ordinance, adopted by the Selectboard in June, requires property owners to register annually and comply with multiple policies, including limits on the number of guests.
Fernandez: Bernie & Mamdani’s political clan clouded by Rama Duwaji, the New York City Mayor’s wife
Duwaji and every other genocide accuser will have a tough time explaining Israel’s genocidal intent, given that the population of Israeli Arabs has grown from 156,000 in 1948 to more than two million today – one-fifth of the population.
14 year old girl dies in ATV crash
She was driving the ATV on private land.
Meet ‘Indian Joe’ of Joe’s Pond, and Rev War vet black Baptist preacher
“The majority of people throughout history have been common people whose stories have not been highlighted,” researcher Angie Grove said.
$192M issued in state tax refunds, so far
The State of Vermont has sent $192 million in tax refunds to Vermonters so far for Tax Year 2025 – thanks, in part, to a multi-million-dollar tax relief package signed into law last June.
Scott traces Burlington violence back to 2020 Defund the Police vote
Bird call recordings to discourage Montpelier vagrants. Fallout of dairy, paper mill closings. Connecting defund the Police and violent crime in Burlington. Incumbent Phil Scott gives his take on Dems electing progressive-backed Janoo to oppose him in November.
VT Headlines: Vermont Supreme Court deals setback to defense in case of deadly cruiser crash
Police say man shot in leg in East Hardwick; Vermont health insurance rates will rise next year, but less than expected; Woman accused of firing gun in downtown Burlington pleads not guilty; Police searching for missing Vermont teen
Small town struggles with juvenile e-bike, e-moto riders
Statewide, public officials are grappling with public safety threats posed to juvenile e-bike and e-moto riders, both to themselves and those around them.
The failure of knife laws to curb violent crime
Office for National Statistics figures and related studies show that when access to certain lethal means is tightly limited, the underlying drive to harm does not disappear; people simply turn to whatever remains available.
Blotter: Elderly driver dies in crash
Also, Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly broke into the Champlain Farms convenience store at 5127 Main St. in Waitsfield early Tuesday morning.
New roof at Waterbury state complex to cost $8 million
The Waterbury State Office Complex needs an $8 million slate roof because the old slate is beyond its life expectancy and cannot be replaced with cheaper materials due to historic and architectural significance.
Artisan cannabis cultivators are struggling to make money in Vermont
Independent growers want a way to sell their product directly to consumers.
AdaptHealth breach exposed health records of one in 13 Vermonters
AdaptHealth sells and rents durable medical equipment — the industry term for medical gear people use at home rather than in a hospital or clinic.
Keep dairy plant open, don’t punish union workers, Bernie says
A federal judge on Monday granted a temporary restraining order blocking the closure, according to Sanders’ office. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Thursday. Sanders is calling on DFA to keep the St. Albans operation open and preserve the roughly 80 jobs at the facility.
Roper: Amanda JaNOO THANKS!
VT Dems go full communist.
VT Headlines: Judge halts St. Albans Creamery closure
Lawsuit had accused Dairy Farmers of America of retaliation for employee strike
There and back again—the journeys of two Wood Thrush
Highlights of Audubon Vermont’s Wood Thrush migration tracking efforts as part of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service project to better understand Wood Thrush migration patterns across their breeding range.
18 Dem primary winners, including Janoo, endorsed by Progressive Party
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amanda Janoo heads a group of Vermont Progressive Party-endorsed candidates who advanced in the Aug. 11 primary and are now headed to the November general election, according to Ballotpedia.com.
Mice may drive Lyme disease
Vermont has second highest Lyme disease rate in nation; Researchers hope to genetically modify mice
BREAKING: Bristol resident wants historic Lord’s Prayer Rock destroyed
The Bristol Town Selectboard has been asked to demolish the historic “Lord’s Prayer Rock” leading into the village on Vermont 116.
VIDEO: Vermont has become unlivable for regular people
In this thoughtful video essay, Vermont native Morgan Gold examines the demographic and economic pressures that are making the Green Mountain State increasingly difficult for ordinary residents.
Balsamic: Vermont, ICE officials launch “Operation Honk Off” to deport Canadian geese
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife announced a joint campaign Monday to stop Canadian geese from “violating U.S. borders” and to remove those already occupying Vermont ponds, golf courses, and public parks.
Hunt Canada Geese in September
Vermont’s resident Canada goose hunting season will be held September 1 through September 25 to help control Vermont’s resident Canada goose population prior to the arrival of Canada geese migrating south from Canada, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Victims shot at home identified
Timothy Magee, 45, was shot during an incident reported at about 8:35 PM Sunday, Aug. 16, at a residence on Holliday Road in Albany, police said.; Cops seek green Subaru from MA
Child Evangelism Fellowship fires Vermont director after kiddie porn bust
“CEF has zero tolerance for such misconduct and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.”
Montreal porn suspect bagged at border
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol called State Police and turned over the wanted man.
Man arrested for kidnapping, unlawful restraint
State police received the report at about 1:24 PM Aug. 16 that Nubian Mohammed had unlawfully restrained household members at a location on U.S. Route 2.
VT Headlines: Police seeking person of interest in Sunday night shooting
Crews rescue trapped resident in overnight Burlington fire; Two kayakers rescued from Lake Champlain; Ver-Monster Brawl strongman competition held on Statehouse lawn in Montpelier
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