Boar’s Head crisis/ Parental attempts to regain their rights
Letters: Vaillancourt on gender gaslighting/ Boar’s Head listeria
Timothy Page
VT Headlines: Montpelier man charged with attempted murder after multiple alleged assaults
Police look for suspect in Orleans store break-in; Actor Luis Guzmán Reflects on living in Vermont, service and staying grounded; Tractor-trailer crash causes delays on Route 2 in Colchester
VT Headlines: Over 100 protest ICE surveillance plans at Williston intelligence hub
Two in hospital after head-on collision in Rutland County; Comic book and pop culture fans gather for Rail City Fan Fest; Pittsford celebrates Vermont’s sheep history
Roper: Mike Pieciak is planning a negative campaign against Donald Tru– Er, Phil Scott
They want to know if Vermonters will buy a bunch of negative attacks on Phil Scott linking our governor to President Trump.
Trump: Dawn of a new Middle East
Excerpts from President Donald Trump’s speech today at the Israeli Knesset.
Deal: On its 250th birthday, remembering how the U.S. Navy was born
When the seas grow contested, commerce falters, and ordinary citizens feel it first — at the store, the gas pump, and the paycheck.
UVM announces crackdown on fraudulent maple syrup
Vermont’s Extension Maple Program has been awarded a grant from the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships to prevent farmers from misrepresenting the grade of their maple syrup.
VT Headlines: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Burlington’s mayor meet to discuss future of the city
Waterbury says mountain biking tourism brings in $1m annually; Home completely destroyed by fire in Highgate, Vermont; Staying safe while heating your home
BREAKING: Feds say Central Vermont drug dealer continued his business from jail
Seeking longer prison term in upcoming sentencing in fentanyl and crack case
Nonprofit seeks to rejuvenate Goddard
Arts events bring new life into the former campus
Drought on the heels of flooding in 2024 and 2023 complicates trail upkeep
How trail management is impacted by severe weather
Roper: Act 73 survey: Time to tell ‘em what you really think!
Where’s the bleeping property tax relief?
BREAKING: UVM to host Justice Sonia Sotomayor
The University of Vermont announced today that it will host U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on October 20.
Lottery vendor waited nearly a year to warn Vermonters of massive data breach, violating State law
The company waited 320 days—nearly 11 months—to warn victims.
VT Headlines: Demolitions begin on flood-ravaged Vermont properties following FEMA buyouts
Bennington apartment building goes up in flames, cause of fire unknown; Extreme drought expands across Vermont and New Hampshire; Viral video shows ‘secret nature’ of porcupines, Vermont biologist says
Vaillancourt: School children struggle to read, not with ‘white supremacy’
“To borrow a term from you, Parents are tired of being marginalized,” Vaillancourt told the school board.
Even the lobsters prefer Canada these days
The ultimate destination for these climate-migrating lobsters is north, into the cooler, more stable waters of Canada.
Tonight, who will win the George Schiavone Legislator of the Year Award?
The evening’s guest speaker will be nationally syndicated radio show host Erick Erickson who is based out of Atlanta. Prior to starting his own radio show and podcast Erickson also served as the CEO and Editor-in Chief at RedState.com.
Copter landing on Causeway BETA’s latest incident
The recent emergency landing of a BETA Technologies chopper in Colchester was just the latest in a string of hiccups plaguing the company.
Despathy: A Modest Proposal – for Vermont
This extractive economy is invasive and abusive and government and many companies either via force –or under the Silicon Valley spell– fall prey to the shiny new profitable tech that commodifies life in ways never witnessed.
VT Headlines: BETA-owned helicopter makes ‘precautionary’ landing on Colchester Causeway
Village of Wells River sends letter urging residents to conserve water as winter approaches; St. Albans dairy workers ratify a contract, ending strike; Rutland voters overwhelmingly approve TIF bond for redevelopment
Hot Off The Press today: Charlie Kirk assassination inspires another Vermonter to take action
Today’s top story on Vermont Daily Chronicle has its beginning in yet another Vermonter who was inspired by the life of assassinated free speech and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Reporter Ted Cohen and Hot Off The Press host Guy Page will discuss the Hartford Diner story in the first half of Hot Off the Press.
Klar: America’s brotherly love crisis
Why is the nation becoming more uncivil?
Neubieser: No, Vermont isn’t immune to our system of legalized corruption
Vermonters know the difference between free speech and legalized bribery. These reforms aren’t radical — they’re common sense. They represent the baseline of what a healthy democracy needs to survive.
Vermont School District Redistricting Task Force hearings
These hearings are an opportunity to learn about the Task Force’s work and to share your perspectives and priorities, which will help guide the Task Force as it develops proposals for Vermont’s school district boundaries. These hearings are not for commenting on finalized maps, but your input will inform the Task Force’s work and be included in their report to the legislature.
Researchers deliberately create motherless human embryos from skin cells
IVG is a process by which adult skin cells are used to create human gametes (eggs and sperm). The egg or sperm are generated through the use of pluripotent stem cells (iPS), in a process of “reprogramming” or stripping adult skin or blood cells back to an “embryonic-like” state where the cells can then be indefinitely duplicated.
VT Headlines: Brattleboro hospital CEO on leave amid fears about the not-for-profit’s fiscal health
UVM community reflects two years after Hamas attack on Isreal; Man facing charges after fatal head-on collision in Hinesburg; Rutland prepares for TIF bond vote on Tuesday; USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
Burlington campaign finance disclosure plan under fire
Citizens deserve to know more about the personal finances and potential conflicts of interest of candidates who are raising and spending this much money, Neubieser argued.
Hot Off The Press examines big changes in Burlington, Scott housing order
Ben Kinsley and Kolby LaMarche join Guy Page today for Hot Off The Press on WDEV at 11AM. What’s happening behind the scenes in the Burlington mayor’s office, the business community and on the City Council and Gov. Phil Scott’s recent executive order aimed at boosting housing construction will be the focus of discussion.
Livingston: The Gospel of the Third Party
The Third Party is not just a political option. It’s a symbol of moral reclamation.
Middlebury grad under fire in Maine election snafu
A Vermont college grad is under the gun in Maine for an unfolding election-ballot scandal.
Keelan: Corps celebrate 250th November 10
Celebrations nationwide of the Corps’ November 10 birthday include an event at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, currently home to six Marines.
Letters: During drought, beavers are our friends
If you live near, or pass by, a beaver pond, you will notice that they haven’t gone down much, if at all.
VT Headlines: St. Albans police search for suspect in dog-poisoning
Goats on the slopes? A potential climate solution hits the ski trails at Jay Peak/ Vermont Route 2A near Industrial Avenue in Williston closed due to gas leak/ University of Vermont field hockey loses in overtime against Providence College
Roper: Sibilia’s uncivil call for civility
Oh, the hypocrisy, but there is an opportunity for redemption.
Famous actor married in Vermont full of regret
Michael J. Fox says he’s sorry he married his wife Tracy Jo Pollan due to the pain he has caused her.
Repeat drug offender said ongoing leniency caused him to reoffend
Todd S. Popovitch, 44, of West Rutland. He also received a concurrent four-year prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Burlington for possession of a World War II submachine gun that was not registered under the National Firearms Act.
Soulia: Weapons of war: What the founders really knew about firearms
The Founders knew exactly what “weapons of war” meant. They also knew that freedom without accountability is no freedom at all.
VT Treasurer targets Trump meme stock—but here’s why your pension is safe
Trump Media makes up a minuscule 0.02% of the Russell 3000 total index—If its stock value went to zero tomorrow, the pension fund would lose less than two-hundredths of one percent.
Cohen: Vermont’s ‘Green New Scam’ scuttled
Trump blocks Bernie Sanders’ pet taxpayer-funded ‘climate initiative’
Essex County Sheriff pushes back against Vermont immigration policy
Colby, who oversees a 10-deputy department, says the rules simply don’t work in Essex County, where federal officers are often the only backup available.
VT Headlines: First responders credit VTRANS employees with saving cardiac arrest victim’s life
Police say a Vermont substitute teacher has been cited after finding cocaine in classroom; Police, fire marshal investigate suspicious mobile home fire in Eden; Mount Snow spreads Oktoberfest fun over two Saturdays
Governor Scott focuses on mental health initiatives in Newport
The Front Porch provides a 24/7 co-occurring program supporting individuals across the lifespan, offering a safe and welcoming alternative to emergency rooms.
Barton man receives deferred sentence in shooting, threats case
A Barton man who fired multiple shots through a neighbor’s home where a toddler was present received a deferred sentence after pleading guilty to assault charges.
CLG: Trump admin says U.S. engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with drug smugglers
Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists; Covid jab caused 35% increased risk of thyroid cancer, risk rose to 53% and 68% for lung and prostate cancers respectively – Korean study; NYPD cop on sick leave snuck into Ryder Cup in full tactical gear, claimed he was on Trump security; Rep. Maxine Waters admits Dems forced government shutdown to get ‘health care for everybody’ – including illegal immigrants
DOE axes $5.2 Million in Vermont grants
Inside the national purge hitting BETA and UVM
Lawmakers dump Tylenol stock before autism controversy
Before President Trump warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, three members of Congress dumped stock in the Fortune 500 company that makes the popular painkiller — sell-offs that saved them from incurring sizable losses, an investigation by The Center Square found.
Sanders, Balint Welch blame GOP for government shutdown
All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation blame Republicans for the ongoing Federal government shutdown, citing cuts in subsidized healthcare coverage and other government programs they say Americans depend on.
Bethel Psychologist charged with $600K Medicaid fraud
Robert Vaillancourt, 76, of Bethel, pleaded innocent Tuesday in state court on four felony counts of Medicaid Fraud following a state investigation into his psychological practice.
Nearly 5,000 Vermont Federal employees begin working without pay—essential programs face cuts next
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. For Vermont, this presents a two-stage problem: a manageable short-term disruption that could quickly become a severe long-term crisis.
VT Headlines: New mental health urgent care to open in Newport next month
Central Vermont Job Fair introduces candidates to employers and resources; Activists note ICE’s absence at Burlington airport in recent months
Gervais mounts challenge to Dame for Vermont GOP Chair
The Vermont Republican Party is heading for a leadership showdown as Joe Gervais, an Arlington resident and party activist, announced he will challenge incumbent chair Paul Dame for the top job.
Fishing restricted in part of Hatchery Cove to protect spawning salmon
The closure aims to provide a safe corridor for the landlocked Atlantic salmon that gather in Hatchery Cove before migrating up the nearby Hatchery Brook to spawn each fall.
Ellis: Government shutdown blues
Or…I talk to a Senate insider about how a shutdown works, why it happens and the political stakes for the rest of us.
Addison County prosecutor to resolve her DUI case
Embattled Addison County State’s Attorney Eva P. Vekos reached a tentative agreement Wednesday to end her 20-month legal battle over a driving while intoxicated arrest when she responded to a homicide to help police.
Kinsley: A piece of the puzzle?
A reaction to Scott’s Executive Order on Housing
Joe Gervais running for Chair of the Vermont Republican Party
Gervais: Vermont Republicans: let’s build a stronger, grassroots-powered future together
Governor Scott appoints 78 to boards and commissions
The Governor’s office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations.
VT Headlines: Police search for missing boater at Somerset Reservoir
Today’s Fire Danger Risk: Moderate to very high; A Burlington resident looks out for those less fortunate; Champlain College launches financial literacy academy
Red Sox fans new chant for Wild Card Series with Yankees: Ticketmaster Sucks!
The Yankees enacted a restrictive ticket policy that left thousands of fans, including many here in Vermont, locked out in order to minimize the number of Red Sox fans in Yankee Stadium.
Vermont sports betting revenue below projections
Bettors, particularly during the popular football season, performed significantly better than models anticipated, which directly reduced the state’s share of the proceeds.
‘Unofficial’ smallmouth bass catch smashes state record
If Andrew Oestringer of Barnet had brought his bass to a certified scale before filleting the fish, he would probably hold a new state record.
Despathy: Vermont carbon policy is legal plunder
Vermont has both the lowest energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Vermont does not need a greater tax burden. Period.
Roper: Data and analysis? Not so much in Montpelier.
Auditor’s report shows increase in homeless spending increases homelessness.
Page: Autism and the New Eugenics
The echoes of Nazi policies in the modern quest to “cure” and “eradicate” Autism.
VT Headlines: Ex-Hartford police lieutenant accused of sexual harassment banned from law enforcement work
Troubled Rutland City elder care home group is back in receivership; Tractor trailer stuck on Smuggler’s Notch in Cambridge, officials say; Barre group hits fundraising goal to buy vacant downtown building
Soulia: Vermonters’ right of self-defense
What the Second Amendment and Article 16 mean for Vermonters
Is a Congressional power play about to end Vermont’s hemp industry?
A federal ban would override Vermont’s carefully crafted state system. The “total THC” rule could make much of the hemp grown by Vermont farmers illegal overnight.
Procaccini: Who really benefits from the Gaza War?
There is a shocking 38-page document, published in the Washington Post, that outlines exactly what the plan by Israel/US was and still is for Gaza, including the removal of the entire population of Palestinians; and constructing the “Trump Gaza Riviera”.
St. Albans dairy strike strikes at heart of national power struggle
The walkout was targeted at a facility already weakened by legal and environmental troubles, and it employs a sophisticated legal strategy that could have consequences for workers across the country.
Bennett: My vote goes “clunk”
An older Vermonter hopes he lives long enough to see the Turning Point tide roll across Vermont.
VT Headlines: Burlington mural vandalized one day after it was painted
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation; University of Vermont women’s soccer wins first America East Conference game of 2025; Walk to End Alzheimer’s was back in Shelburne
Deal: Military leadership overdue for a reset
Are you worried about the president’s meeting with more than 800 senior generals and admirals tomorrow? Consider this: how our military prepares for global conflict hasn’t changed since the Obama era.
Callers vent frustration to legislator about homeless, easy benefits, cost of living
One caller disputed a Democrat lawmaker’s assertion that Vermont isn’t attractive to out-of-state people looking to take advantage of Vermont’s generous public offerings.
Singing the WORST. SONG. EVER.
A live music showdown of the best attempts at the very worst songs is coming back to the Barre Opera House in November.
Giant pumpkin squashes past record at Sam Mazza’s weigh-off
Growers gathered at Sam Mazza’s Farm last Saturday to see who had the biggest pumpkin.
Mesick gets out of trouble again
Tovi Rose Mesick, formerly known as Christopher M. Mesick, claimed self-defense when Stephen Furtado, now 47, was shot inside his residence at the Salmon Run Apartments on Riverside Avenue in Burlington in February 2023.
Roper: Repeal the Renewable Energy Standard in 2026? Yes, please!
Senate Republican Leader outlines some agenda items for next year.
FDA confirms abortion pill review
This comes in response to 22 state attorneys general who asked the FDA to review the drug. These officials cited concerns over new studies showing much higher rates of adverse events than the studies which were used to justify the drug’s initial approval.
MacDonald: Gov. Scott’s climate road-to-Damascus moment
Governor Scott dropped two bombshells on Vermont’s climate cult.
Soulia: The economic impact of Act 59
Signed into law in June 2023, Act 59 sets ambitious goals to conserve 30% of Vermont’s land by 2030 and 50% by 2050. These targets align with the international “30 by 30” initiative but extend Vermont’s commitments even further by setting a 50% benchmark for mid-century.
Livingston: Vermont’s climate trap is a man-made policy disaster
Vermont has been trapped. Not by ice, not by storms, not even by the natural cold that shapes who we are — but by the kind of law that looks good on paper and bleeds us dry in practice.
VT Headlines: Propane tank hit by construction equipment in Shelburne; two homes evacuated
Vermont man sentenced after accepting plea deal in South Burlington attack; Vermont agriculture secretary says federal relief will likely be requested for famers due to drought; Fire ravages Sugarbush Golf Course
Suspected drugs-for-guns ringleader jailed
Fifth defendant picked up on indictment
India native remains in jail for now in Barre gun case
A Barre resident from India will continue to be held behind bars as his criminal case for reportedly lying during an attempt to buy a semiautomatic pistol at a Washington County firearms shop plays out in federal court.
Main man in Murder for Hire plot has sentencing postponed
One accomplice in Danville homicide ordered to serve over 9 years
CLG: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress, obstruction of justice
Charlie Kirk suspect’s trans lover has VANISHED – new photos show abandoned home; Rifle behind Charlie Kirk’s killing may be untraceable relic from WWI; Anti-ICE shooter Joshua Jahn used Nazi battle rifle in deadly Dallas attack – experts
Fireovid: Blinded by the artificial light
As currently written, the plans developed by our ruling class will make the inevitable decrease in our average standard of living even worse.
Vermont Dairy 4-Hers bring home ribbons and respect from the Big E!
Vermont 4-H youth showcased their talents, dedication and prize livestock at the 2025 Eastern States Exposition, better known as The Big E, held in West Springfield, Massachusetts. They brought home enough ribbons to fill a milk can – or two.
Body of missing kayaker recovered from Lake Memphremagog
Chief Travis Bingham of the Newport Police Department said the Vermont State Police Dive Team located the remains of Charles Arnold, 70, at about 12:20 p.m. Monday. His body will be taken to the Vermont State Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington to determine the cause and manner of death.
Cohen: Vermont hospital chief flameout 2.0
The ousted chief of Vermont’s largest hospital is now two strikes away from a final out trying to run health-care companies.
BREAKING: Officer identified in Burlington Police shooting
Burlington Police Officer Brady McGee was identified as the police officer involved in a shooting that injured a city man on Sunday, Vermont State Police said this afternoon. State police also confirmed in the news release that Aaron Loucks, 32, of Burlington was the wounded man. Vermont News First had reported on Monday that Loucks had been shot the night before.
VT Headlines: Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah at Burlington’s waterfront
Brattleboro’s Teamsters Union Local 597 unanimously votes to ratify contract with Travel Kuz; Vermont officials say recent rain helps, but drought is far from over; Shelburne warns about charger safety after lithium-ion battery explosion
The hidden cost of care
New book reveals how lobbying drives up healthcare prices
Fernandez: The Gaza “Genocide” is a lie
Now a political weapon, threadbare and cliche, it is shamelessly misused by high school and college students and faculty, anarchists, like Antifa, as well as the likes of Washington representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MI) and Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
Klar: Charlie Kirk taught colleges how to teach
His campus events proved that universities are failing America’s youth.
Roper: Both sides have nut jobs, but only one side cheers them on
Thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Vermont’s congressional delegation rated worst in the nation for Bible-aligned legislation
Currently, Wyoming’s delegation is ranked first nationally with a 90.65% alignment, while Vermont’s delegation is ranked the worst with just 0.66% alignment.
VT Headlines: Burlington musician Kevin Bloom launches early bid for Chittenden County sheriff
Vermont grapples with the potential end of Covid-era federal subsidies for marketplace health insurance; Missing Vermont man found dead in Orange; A Norwich car theft leads to a party invitation; Standoff suspect threatened to kill neighbors, court records show
The full story behind the Shaftsbury Solar decision
Why the elected town government, acting on behalf of all its constituents, would trade its opposition for nearly a quarter-million dollars in annual revenue and other benefits.
