Also: Guv says customer caution, not regulations, responsible for low turnout at restaurants By Guy Page August 11, 2020 – Vermont’s state prisons won’t be open to volunteers offering religious services anytime soon, Agency of […]
Absentee ballot voting way up, in-person way down
Total turnout exceeded 2018 primary by 11 am, Berlin voting officials say by Guy Page August 11, 2020 – By late morning, voter turnout in the Town of Berlin had already surpassed the 2018 primary […]
Mike Donoghue: alive and well, despite news reports
Yes, Governor Scott, he’s still asking the tough questions August 11, 2020 – Editor’s note: Gov. Phil Scott made a tongue-in-cheek reference during a recent news conference about being unsure if longtime Vermont journalist Mike […]
Lake Carmi 41% closer to phosphorus goal, State claims
Runoff control, in-lake aeration credited August 10, 2020 – Ongoing phosphorus reduction in and around Lake Carmi in agricultural Franklin County in 2019 moved the popular recreational lake almost halfway to its targeted acceptable maximum […]
In Orange County, a contested Republican House primary
Editor’s note: While there are numerous Republican candidates for both governor and lieutenant governor, competition is rare among Republicans seeking House and Senate seats. The Orange-1 House primary is one of the few contested Republican […]
Former news anchor gets VT absentee ballot request card – in Tennessee!
Also – St. Johnsbury lawyer collecting Vermonters’ reports of absentee ballot documents gone awry By Guy Page August 10, 2020 – A longtime Vermont journalist reported August 3 that he received a Vermont ballot request […]
Leahy, Dean condemn Portland riot violence
Welch demands FBI investigation into “disinformation campaign” about Antifa, suspects Chinese; culprit’s a Bernie supporter By Guy Page August 10, 2020 – Judging by their public statements and actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Rep. […]
Wells Beach is safe to visit – Hampton Beach, not so much
It’s safe once again to travel to Wells Beach, Ogunquit, and most other popular Maine coast beaches. But most of southeastern New Hampshire, including the seacoast – long a “safe” area for Covid-quarantine wary travelers […]
AG Donovan, Planned Parenthood in ‘taxpayer supported collusion,’ Klar alleges
Candidate spent $3400 to get ‘public record’ documents passing between AG, Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood PAC violated campaign finance law, Vermont Right to Life says August 8, 2020 – Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan and […]
Ashe, Johnson commit to funding, passing Global Warming Solutions Act
Scott opposes H688 provision allowing groups to sue State for missing carbon reduction goals by Guy Page August 7, 2020 – Expect the Vermont Senate to fully fund the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) when […]