Continuing to counsel from a Genesis 1:27 perspective could eventually expose Christian professionals to discrimination complaints, lawsuits or regulatory action.
Proposition 4 could hinder biblical counseling, Vermont counselor warns
Timothy Page
Science is learning how to study animals without killing them. A Vermont researcher helped show how.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Vermont governor’s salary among nation’s highest, due to legislated pay hikes
The salary of Vermont’s governor has risen about $100,000 since 2017, putting the chief executive of the nation’s second-least-populous state among the highest-paid governors in the country.
Boston Tea Partier buried in VT
A commemorative plaque was installed at a Sharon cemetery yesterday to recognize Boston Tea Party participant Anthony Morse, the Journal-Opinion reports.
How the mysterious ‘Bennington Triangle’ came to be
A series of eerie disappearances led to the creation of the state police force and birthed a lasting cultural phenomenon.
CLG: Trump snubs South Korea over ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong Un
Secret texts from Dr. Fauci’s COVID-era phone released – jab ‘could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester’; Far-right troops bid farewell to Nazi collaborator with torch-lit march in Kiev; Netanyahu nixes Trump’s Gaza peace plan; Travel warning upgraded to highest level amid thousands of deaths in Ebola outbreak – ‘avoid all travel’; Potentially deadly fungus spreads across U.S. with cases reported in 27 states
VT taxpayers covering the cost of police defunding
Vermont literally paying for Burlington’s failures.
Thayer: America’s freedom depends on defending free-market capitalism
America did not become an economic superpower because Washington controlled business. It became great because ordinary people were free to dream, invest, invent, build businesses, own property, and reap the rewards of their hard work. Our Founders understood that liberty and economic freedom go hand in hand.
The Champlain Porpoise?
The case for Champ: Sonar, sound, and our ancient sea
Windham County moves forward with $1.1M plan to remove lead hazards from local homes
The Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program, run out of the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, announced this week that it intends to formally request the release of the funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or around August 31. The money comes from HUD’s Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program, established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
VT Headlines: Train hits tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury
Healthcare workers plan picketing outside UVM Medical Center; Operation Stonegarden immigration arrest conflicts with Vermont’s fair and impartial policing policy; Rutland structure fire leaves significant damage inside a medical supply company
BLOTTER: Man floods third floor apartment on purpose/ Woman gouges another woman’s eye/ OD’er gets violent
Hartford police say a 66-year-old man intentionally flooded his third-floor apartment in an effort to damage the building and force his own eviction, leaving eight apartments uninhabitable.
New Spend-O-Meter shows what Vermont spends, where it goes, and what it costs you
Vermont state government will spend more than $9.3 billion this fiscal year — about $297 every second. A new ‘Spend-O-Meter’ page on FYIVT.com tracks that money in real time, follows it to its destination, and measures it against what Vermonters actually earn and pay. Everything here comes from public records, and every source is named.
Dogs who killed poodle, goats still missing
After two recent fatal dog attacks, the Waitsfield Select Board is reminding residents and visitors that dogs must be physically leashed on public property, the Valley Reporter, the weekly newspaper for the Mad River Valley, reported August 13.
Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero has closed with no notice
The restaurant, founded by Patience “Mandy” Hotchkiss and Phoebe Bright in March 2005, had become a well-known dining destination in the Champlain Islands.
The Navy is coming to Burlington
The U.S. Navy will descend on the Champlain Valley later this month for Vermont’s first-ever Navy Week, bringing sailors, military musicians, historic displays, patrol boats and other demonstrations to Burlington and surrounding communities.
Lamoille County nonprofit plans to open Waterbury birthing center
The Green Mountain Birthing Center, a nonprofit organization based out of a new clinic in Morrisville, is working to give families more birthing plan options. The nonprofit plans to open a full-service freestanding birth center in Waterbury by 2028, which they say will help address a great need in the region.
Newport pit purchased for $1.1 mil
The acquisition marks a major milestone in Newport’s long-term strategy to activate economic growth, beginning with the transformation of one of the city’s most prominent properties that was locked up in the aftermath of the EB-5 scandal.
Keelan: Raptor Lane’s issues: Greater than the number of units
If only 35 units are approved and construction started, will the project succeed, and if not, what debt will Dorset be obligated for?
Local cat café robbed by vagrant cat klepto
After the alleged theft, the café says it made contact with the person, who admitted to taking the cat and sent photos of the animal. However, subsequent attempts to negotiate the cat’s return reportedly broke down, with the individual instead threatening self-harm and making threats toward staff.
Raised in Mao’s China amid famine, House candidate warns of threats to U.S. liberty
Lily Tang Williams, candidate for one of New Hampshire’s two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, was a guest today on Chronicle Conversations on WVMT AM 620 and wvmtradio.com.
VT Headlines: State Hazmat team responds to sunken vessel leaking fuel
St. Michael’s College accreditation at risk amid steep enrollment drop; About 1/5 of registered voters participated in Vermont primary, data shows; Police seek suspect in car theft from St. Johnsbury Ford dealership
Arrest made for summertime heists of gold and silver
Also, two truck crashes in northeastern VT, and Smokies make DUI bust in Queen City
President Trump’s USPS mail-in rules head to US Supreme Court
Midterm voting integrity is embroiled in panicked lawfare.
Connecticut, Vermont primaries showcase Democratic Party’s rift
Voters in Connecticut and Vermont went to the polls Tuesday to decide primary races that showcased Democrats’ struggle between moderates and its progressive left wing and demands for generational change in Congress.
Waterbury home demolitions begin under FEMA buyout program
When it comes to flood resiliency, Waterbury homeowners consider their options.
