Still to be sentenced is the leader of the drug trafficking conspiracy, Dominique Troupe, 37, of Colchester, who was convicted in May 2024 by a federal court jury in Rutland on four felony charges. He is known by the street names “Whop” and “Juice.”
John Chinnici, 39, of Bennington had initially filed the civil rights lawsuit against the town, Police Chief Paul Doucette, and former Detectives Lawrence Cole and Anthony Silvestro for their actions concerning an armed robbery investigation of two convenience store employees as they attempted to make a night deposit in January 2016.
How changing management methods impact air quality and weather
The bond was forged in shared deployments, most notably when Vermont Guardsmen served alongside their Macedonian counterparts in Afghanistan, a testament to the trust built between the two forces.
These women are the future of the country
In a world obsessed with the new and the unanchored, Vermont’s greatest strength has always been its rootedness, its barns and mountains, its churches and fields, its people, and their stories. When we erase these from our icons and our celebrations, we risk losing not just the images, but the spirit they represent.
But there are ways to improve those roads that reduce pollution and strengthen against floods.
Unlike four other New England states, Vermont has failed to recover all of the jobs it lost from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession, according to a July 31 report prepared for the Vermont Emergency Board.
The future of rural healthcare in Vermont begins with you
St. Albans Creamery to pay settlement after illegal dumping suit; South Burlington meets with consultant for superintendent search; Henry’s Diner celebrates 100 years in business
The Telephone Gap Integrated Resource project had a historic level of public engagement, according to advocates, before it passed in June.
A new pathogen called beech leaf disease (BLD) is spreading across Vermont forests.
Gumshoe Investigation Leads to Arrest of Old North End Robber; Classical Series a Respite From War for Ukrainian Musicians; Plans to replace Burlington monument bring controversy over state-recognized tribes to Queen City leaders
The latest round of job reductions is expected to save the network up to $5 million. When combined with additional cuts announced Tuesday, the total savings are projected to reach $180 million. These come on top of $150 million in cost reductions implemented earlier this year.
Happened during PCB removal project
The squealing pig could be heard above the roar of the ATV engine on the video that neighbors used to record the incident, Game Warden Ethan Coffey reported.
The larger question many conservatives, and also non-conservatives, are unwilling to let go is, given Epstein’s obvious connections to the intelligence community who are known to have heightened awareness of who they associate with, what are we to believe about who he was and what he was doing?
Dover, N.H. Police Chief William N. Breault was named as the new police chief for the city of South Burlington on Tuesday afternoon.
The state’s Regional Workforce Expansion Pilot program is hiring coordinators to find and train (mostly) young people to join the labor force.
Blackstone identifies employee killed in NYC shooting; Trump reduces Russia-Ukraine ‘deadline’ to 10-12 days; Tsunami hits Russia’s Kuril Islands
The facts are complex, but one thing is clear: The claim that illegal immigrants are paying their fair share is not supported by the math.
In the July issue of VermontBiz magazine, reporter Olga Peters metaphorically describes the economy of northwestern Vermont: “Chittenden County stands as the undeniable engine of the state’s economy, generating a disproportionate share of its jobs, wages, and income tax revenues.”
“This case demonstrates the problematic nature of the Global Warming Solutions Act’s expansive private right of action provision,” said Vermont’s Secretary of Natural Resources, Julie Moore, in a written statement to VDC yesterday morning.
“They were lying on top of the hay bales staring up at the sky, watching for shooting stars.”
100+ Plainfield residents share ideas to become more flood resilient; Sen. Peter Welch celebrates grand opening of renovated pool at Burlington Boys and Girls Club; Fairfax dairy named 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year
Critic blames crackdown on hunting bears with dogs
The Dignity Act and the Big Beautiful Bill collide.
Governor Phil Scott today announced that Department of Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml will step down from his role on August 15, with former Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad named to serve as interim commissioner.
Crews contain forest fire in Fair Haven; Vermont State Police investigate suspicious death in Brandon; Wildfire smoke continues to impact local air quality
Taxpayers and students are being ripped off, and no one is being held accountable.
Vermont educators were teaching the historical record—while their union’s national leadership was busy diluting it.
A weak Canadian dollar has always meant a quieter season of Canadian visitation. But the latest figures reveal a downturn so bad that only the COVID-19 pandemic was worse.
Elite police unit to monitor social media for anti-migrant posts; U.S. State Department accuses EU of ‘Orwellian censorship’; 99 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight – Moscow
A Quebec man navigating Lake Champlain struck a known reef near Sunset Island on Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency rescue response and the safe recovery of all four people aboard the damaged vessel.
We walk them. We build them. We shovel them. We drive through them in battered pickups with a plow blade strapped to the front and a tired dog in the back. But we don’t dance in them. Not like they do in the cities we never asked to become.
“Many Trump supporters are unwilling to see through all the white noise coming from their selected media sources. They have found solace and comfort with a narrow window of information, which for many of us, is easier to understand.”
We discussed Harvey’s transition from Wall Street to State Street, a move driven by his deep connection and love for Vermont. He shared insights into the @VTGOP’s efforts to build momentum in a state where they have often been the underdogs. Harvey’s analysis of the political landscape was both candid and forward-looking, touching on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the party.
Hotel and event space proposed for Malletts Bay draws controversy; Cuts to federal agency could pose election security risk; Agritourism brings second income to Vermont farmers
Close encounter over Lake Champlain
Campaign spotlights housing, taxes, and energy mandates
The incident has sparked outrage in Quebec and raised questions here in Vermont, not just about jurisdiction, but about the nature of reality itself.
U.S. Border Patrol Agents arrested Freddy J. Rodriguez, 40, of West Warwick, R.I. with 10 kilograms of heroin on Sept. 19, 2023 as he prepared a nighttime load in a kayak to head north from Highgate on Lake Champlain to meet another vessel coming south from Canada.
PP of VT worked to pass legislation that forces our schools to provide condoms to middle school students as young as 12. When those condoms fail, kids can head to Planned Parenthood clinics without involving parents.
Also: Mittica on the possible treason of Barack Obama, and the consequences.
Most of a $68 million state and federal grant package announced yesterday will help flood-stricken communities build housing outside of flood-prone areas.
How about Vermont, and what other useless programs can we scrap?
For a state already grappling with a shallow labor pool and an aging population, the new rules are poised to create more barriers than bridges to employment.
The state has faced an increase in cases since 2022. The last time Vermont saw a rise in rabies-positive raccoons, the primary species carrying the virus, was between 2015 and 2016.
Sanders’ video not only focuses on the Epstein files but also focuses on his critique on what he says are President Trump’s broader policy failures.
Recent break-ins and burglaries have underscored the value of security and proactive safety measures for businesses across the Green Mountain State.
Bishop Robert Joyce in the 1970s enjoyed a weekly “aperitif” at UVM fraternity house
Bernie Sanders warns 45,000 Vermonters could lose health insurance under the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’; Proposed South Burlington city policy cracks down on loud vehicles with updated noise ordinance
Larry L. Lanpher Jr., who also was critically wounded when his brother was killed in the Leicester shooting on June 4, 2023, was sentenced for conspiracy to knowingly and intentionally distribute both crack and powder cocaine between January 2023 and August 2023 in Vermont and elsewhere.
For now, the Law remains unequal.
In China we have a saying: “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” Both Vermont and China are pushing hard for green growth, and that gives us so much room to dream big together.
The gun-toting woman that is accused as part of the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent in the Northeast Kingdom in January will not get a six-month extension for her defense team to try to block consideration of the death penalty in her case.
I can only imagine what Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden are thinking when they witness the direction the Democratic Party has taken in 2025–to the left of socialism.
The passing of a journalistic giant.
Other key economic metrics strong, White House claims
SNAP was created in 1964 to fight hunger by increasing access to calories. But critics argue it has not kept pace with nutrition science. Research shows SNAP participants often consume more calories than non-recipients, but their diets are higher in carbohydrates, sugar, and sodium—raising concerns about diet quality and long-term health outcomes.
Dam repairs may cause power rates to increase; Cambridge nature preserve plans major expansion; Wilmington closes fundraising gap on veterans’ memorial
Without clear and consistent records of its meetings, Vermonters are left with few details about how significant decisions, such as selecting the anniversary logo, were made. As the 2026 celebrations approach, maintaining transparency and ensuring that future meetings are fully documented will be key to building public confidence in the commission’s work.
The incident came as Vermont Superior Court Judge Justin Jiron had ordered Myott released back to the community instead of admitting him to an inpatient psychiatric care facility for a mental health evaluation, records show.
Jose Armando Lopez Moreno, 22, of Panton was ordered held for lack of $5,000 bail. He also denied a misdemeanor count of simple assault by striking the victim in the head with a bottle.
Marcos Diaz Lopez, 23, also of Panton had to be airlifted to the UVM Medical Center in Burlington following the incident on Jersey Street in Panton about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, police said.
The federal judiciary has run out of money to pay for defense lawyers assigned to represent criminal defendants in Vermont.
Israel bombs Gaza’s only Catholic church sheltering elderly and children; Trump suffering from chronic condition after lower leg swelling sparks concern, White House reveals; Two worshippers shot dead as gunman brings carnage to church after wounding cop at Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport; Trump sues Wall Street Journal for 10B after lewd Epstein letter report
City officials in Montpelier cleared a homeless encampment near the downtown transit center this week, citing mounting safety concerns and violations of local ordinances that prohibit overnight camping in public parks. The action comes just weeks after Vermont’s pandemic-era motel voucher program officially ended, displacing hundreds of vulnerable Vermonters — and sparking renewed debate about homelessness, governance, and community responsibility.
This week the online news outlet VT Digger hosted an event in Brookfield titled, “In Facts We Trust: Local Journalism in the ‘Fake News’ Era.” They described it thus, “In an era of misinformation, how do we know the news we’re seeing is accurate? Let’s talk about it together.” VT Digger, are you joking?
Vermont State Police investigate stabbing in Panton; Essex town leaders vote against building an Amazon facility in Saxon Hill Industrial Park; Couple offering Arlington Inn for sale, upgraded the property during their tenure
Matthew Hill, 47, dragged a live screaming pig behind an ATV along Paronto Road near his residence, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department confirmed Tuesday evening.
The jury is still out as long-term studies await…
A launch of the amazing MAHA initiative, called MAHA Action, will be celebrated on July 21 at the Ned nightclub in Washington, DC.
According to Curt Lindberg, chair of the Waitsfield Conservation Commission, the project spans a cumulative 260 worksites across the region.
Vermont pours millions into treatment programs to combat the opioid epidemic while lawmakers lock away 15% of opioid settlement funds from a tool that could stem the tide: drug trafficking enforcement
A police report was filed shortly after the incident. Authorities are now seeking any information the public may have regarding the event.
Rebeka Arias, 33, of Bellows Falls, was hiking to a popular overlook on July 15 when she became lost. At approximately 5 p.m., a third party notified conservation officers that Arias was feeling faint and nauseous. Shortly after making a call to a family member for help, her phone battery died.
The “grassroots” label for Mamdani’s campaign has been challenged by reports of $37 million in donations from George Soros-backed groups, including the Working Families Party. This funding, detailed by the New York Post, does not align with Sanders’ claim of fighting the oligarchy.
The Privacy Paradox – Part 2
The data broker industry represents a massive and growing surveillance economy, valued at $270.40 billion in 2024 and expected to reach $473.35 billion by 2032.
A trio of videos on Vermont’s spooky critters, ghastly tales, and haunting mysteries.
Over the past decade, we’ve grown ever more concerned about dubious strains of social-justice advocacy infiltrating medicine. Following the death of George Floyd in 2020, doctors’ pursuit of social reform coalesced, almost overnight, into a mission.
Since the historic floods of 2023, few Vermont residents have buyout money in hand; Advocates say they helped prevent 3 ICE detainees from being flown out of Vermont; More than a dozen ‘Good Trouble’ protests happening in Vermont, Northern New York
Lyndonville police seek person in connection with Memorial Drive retail theft; Woman arrested on domestic assault charge in St. Johnsbury; Driver arrested on Interstate 91 for second DUI offense in Lyndon
Part 4 in 4-part series, ‘Mutilation or Healthcare?’
How America banned TikTok for data collection while leaving data brokers untouched
These states are calling this freeze unconstitutional, unlawful and an arbitrary decision.
Is this payback or just doing their job?
Whither goes Elon next?
Why food demand in Vermont remained high post-COVID as funding vanished
When Canada geese molt their flying feathers in the summer, scientists see a key window to study and track them.
Watching the cheddar cheese–making process is the centerpoint of Shelburne Farms’ “Sun to Cheese” tour, which opened May 10 and runs into October.
The two-day expo will feature educational clinics, interactive demonstrations and performances from top-tier experts including veterinarians, farriers and trainers. Attendees can browse vendors offering tack, apparel, specialized services and products for equine enthusiasts.
EB-5 scandal fallout racks up another $1 million in fees; Sutton residents assess damage after violent summer storm; Vermonters invited to share experiences of exclusion, harm
The Lafayette Trail is an organization (Sponsored by the The William G. Pomeroy Foundation) that commemorates Lafayette’s grand tour. 2024 marked the 200th anniversary of his visit, and over the course of his return, he stopped by a number of locations in Vermont.
Every year, thousands of people disappear while attempting to cross borders or while living without legal documentation in the United States. These disappearances represent more than statistics—they are families torn apart, communities left searching for answers, and lives lost to a system that often fails to protect the most vulnerable.
Across campuses and corporations, DEI is retreating into rebranded titles and euphemistic jargon, but its ideology remains intact.
This move from local to regional control is supposed to be more streamlined and efficient. But let’s think about this…
Can dogs hear beyond deafness? A Vermont farmer-coder thinks so—and he’s asking for your help.
Part 3 in 4-part series, ‘Mutilation or Healthcare?’
Montreal expects over 21,000 Haitians to seek asylum from U.S. – officials anticipate some heading to Vermont
These outdated trapping and hunting policies do not reflect the majority of the people. Protect Our Wildlife focuses on securing stronger protections for individual wild animals, recognizing that they feel happiness, pain, fear, sadness, and so much more.
