Lumping together high-crime metro areas with low-crime rural states may make for easy national statistics, but it doesn’t help us understand the problem. Worse, it leads to policy debates that treat Vermont like Chicago or Montana like Baltimore — even though the lived reality is worlds apart.
A growing discrepancy over content standards
What changes and what doesn’t
Will Vermont get on board?
The defendant, the nephew of state judge Justin Jiron, admitted he conspired with Theodore “Theo” Bland, 29, of Burlington, who gunned down two people and then concealed evidence about the double homicide in Lowell on Oct. 12, 2023.
With two chairs who didn’t consider a tax exemption for veterans important enough, the bill was never brought up for a vote.
China continues to prioritize environmental protection and the transition to a green economy, a consulate press officer tells VDC.
With an increase in political violence across the nation, one worries what could happen in Vermont. Do our legislators need more security? Are our public officials at risk of attack? Support for political violence has recently surged amongst Democrats.
Even before it started, the City of Burlington has pulled the plug on a controversial plan to allow up to a dozen homeless families park overnight on the shores of Lake Champlain.
It is no surprise, then, that the Conservation Law Foundation, which is proficient in bringing lawsuits, has taken the state up on its offer.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says her bill would make the release of “weather-altering chemicals” a felony offense; At least 51 dead in Texas floods, with dozens still missing from summer camp; FBI blocked probe into alleged Chinese 2020 election meddling to protect Wray, documents show
Swimmer rescued from Dog River in Berlin; Senator Welch to introduce bill aiming to improve FEMA’s long-term disaster recovery
Michael A. Wilson, 24, of Burlington was wanted on a state charge of attempted second-degree murder for the shooting outside the Barnes & Noble at 102 Dorset Street, South Burlington Police said.
The Vermont Warden Service, Vermont State Police and other local law enforcement agencies will be partnering with the National Association of Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard by participating in the Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, which takes place July 4-6, 2025.
What schools must disclose in 2025 (and why Vermont isn’t all there yet)
Households meeting homeless criteria will be able to park up to 12 vehicles overnight on the shores of Lake Champlain under a new pilot project by the city of Burlington. There are rules, but no indication as to who, if anyone, will enforce them.
Prison can be a rescue shelter for God’s children who have wandered away and find themselves lost.
Employees can opt-out of the program but have to actively do so after being forcibly enrolled.
Killer Bryan Kohberger reportedly researched Burlington, Vermont native Ted Bundy’s killing style
The crisis facing Vermont’s education had its genesis, not 30 years ago but 50-plus years ago.
The artificial split between “genetically modified” and “natural” foods obscures reality: all domesticated species result from human-directed genetic change. The choice isn’t between “natural” and “artificial” foods, but between different methods of genetic modification.
Controversial GE chestnut tree under review for USDA approval.
Thomas had fought a couple of courageous battles with cancer off-and-on for several years, but succumbed on Monday evening, officials said. Thomas had spent two dozen years in law enforcement, including three years as police chief in Shelburne.
Tromp comes to UVM after serving six years as president of Boise State University. The UVM Board of Trustees announced her selection on March 20, 2025, following a search that examined over 100 candidates.
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue officials have a new cover story for ousting Aaron Philmus.
Grand Isle bake shop becomes an unexpected destination on Route 2 in Vermont; The Skinny Pancake, Einstein’s Tap House team to bring free Grateful Dead series to Burlington
Families have until Monday to lock in funding for independent schools
An illegal immigrant listed as a wanted international fugitive for a weapons trafficking charge in Honduras has been ordered jailed in Vermont by a federal judge. Yubert Yasiel Lopez-Lopez, 31, of Burlington appears to have been living in Vermont for at least two years despite having been ordered removed from the United States four times over the past 11 years, federal court records show.
Africa peace deal brokered by Trump tied to U.S. resource push; Kash Patel claims he has proof former FBI bosses buried evidence that China interfered in 2020 election; Iranian nuclear scientist and his family killed in Israeli attack;
Fire displaces 10; Sledgehammer assault in St. J; Child beating
But no clue where the money will come from?
“Sylvia Drake and Charity Bryant lived together in Weybridge from 1807 until Charity’s death in 1851 as one of the most well-documented same-sex couples in early America,” according to a Middlebury College website.
Balint owes the family of slain Vermonter and Border Patrol agent David Maland an apology.
“If we don’t plow the streets and fix the roads, the people aren’t going to put up with this socialism s—.” – John Franco, ex-aide to socialist Bernie Sanders
Vermonters turn climate uncertainty into new opportunity.
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch wrote a letter to the Department of Defense on Wednesday, urging Secretary Pete Hegseth to restore funding for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BYR) programs — a nationwide network of support services that includes Vermont’s Veterans and Family Outreach Program.
Pledges to “finish what we started”
Former Burlington school superintendent was one of Iran’s U.S. hostages in 1979
Baker said the city received 14 applications to replace Chief Shawn Burke, who resigned, effective in March, to take a two-year post as the interim police chief in Burlington.
Big city sponsors face off against rural dairies.
Many people seem genuinely shocked when the law is enforced as written. But that kind of surprise often stems from not understanding the rules in the first place. And in the United States, those rules are defined by constitutions — at both the federal and state level.
Overshadowed by the recent detention of two migrant workers in Vermont, the annual mobile Mexican Consulate event at Christ Church in Montpelier brought at least 132 people from around Vermont to the capital city on Saturday, June 21. Notably fewer people attended compared to last year, when over 200 attended.
Westminster’s Compass School closes its doors after 25 years; Chittenden County hotel projects continue in order to meet growing number of Vermont visitors; Morgan receives $37,000 grant for invasive species prevention at Seymour Lake
Republicans may have just been tricked into setting themselves up for defeat in 2026.
As the sun set on the final day, U.S. and Hellenic troops executed a second live-fire exercise, using U.S. Humvees and Hellenic tanks under the cover of total darkness. Working together in nighttime conditions added a new level of challenge and helped soldiers improve their coordination, communication, and trust.
Amid heightening tensions with his bosses for his Pro-Israel politics, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue cleric resigns immediately
Active shooter drives truck into church and opens fire on congregation in Michigan; Dow jumps 300 points as oil drops following a restrained retaliation by Iran to U.S. attacks; Suicide bomber ‘kills 22 and injures 63’ in attack on church full of worshipers in Syria
Vermont baseball team executes ‘rough terrain evacuation’ at team bonding event; Scientists expect beech leaf disease to spread throughout Vermont this summer
The real history of U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Patrick DeBonville, 30, of Island Pond was ordered held without bail by Judge Rory Thibault after pleading not guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful mischief, reckless endangerment, and illegal firearm possession by a violent felon.
The protesters were appalled by Trump and Mr. Livingston was appalled by the sign. BOTH have the right to express it.
Vermont lawmakers voted Monday to ban smartphones and other electronic devices used by students during the school day. The goal is to improve academic performance as well as battle a disturbing rise in the rates of depression and anxiety among young people in the state.
Woke Vermonters attempt to entice Canadians with a feeble overture meant to whitewash years of poor, Marxist management that increased crime and decreased economic vitality.
Health system committed to improving, preserving access to high-quality care
A regional war could break out if Iran responds by targeting American allies and assets, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Iran could also close the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil flows.
What do a pit and a jellyfish have in common? Find out by reading ‘The Big Pit on State Street.’
Rep. Becca Balint took to Facebook recently and warned that VA doctors can now refuse care to Democrats — a claim that must have caused fear and concern to her Vermont constituents and veterans. But the troubling part isn’t just the claim itself: it’s that a sitting member of Congress, with access to primary documents and official statements, fell for a debunked narrative without pausing to verify the facts.
Barry C. Perez, 39, formerly of Hartford, Conn., also learned he will be on supervised release for five years once he is discharged from federal prison. Chief Federal Judge Christina Reiss also ordered Perez to make $44,626 in restitution for damage to a box truck, which officials said he had stolen and crashed just before the Good Samaritan stopped to help.
Border-crossings plummet, public approval rockets.
Gu, who owned homes in Dorset and Winhall, maintains that all her defense lawyers before, during and after trial, including on appeals were lacking in some way, court records show. She wants her three criminal convictions overturned and to strike a $107,117 restitution order to the Bank of Bennington, one of the five financial institutions she and a co-defendant targeted in the case.
No matter what your politics are, dragging children into the mud of adult hatred should never be normalized.
Reflecting on the ongoing enslavement of Black Africans in Mauritania while the nation celebrates Juneteenth.
Federal authorities say Christopher Boisvert, 34, admitted in federal court in Burlington earlier this month to armed bank robbery, and Meghan Cox, 31, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery.
Two wins and two sellouts marked this year’s women’s exhibition matches as a permanent team is in the works.
Recent studies by professional stupidity testers reveal what many of us have suspected for quite some time – American’s are getting stupider.
Originally released Tuesday, January 1, 2002: What does it mean for a state to have One Big School System? For the answer to that, look at the only state that actually has one, Hawaii.
Contrary to discussions or opinions, it does not save money.
The conversation in Montpelier has shifted from deciding which taxes to increase on already overburdened Vermonters, to deciding where we can actually provide tax relief and reduce costs.
A controversial Burlington, Vermont, food distribution center run by self-avowed Marxist anarchists is set to be relocated due to business complaints of increasing crime and declining commerce. Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak still gave it $10k more.
Ski Vermont says ridership increased from last season compared to previous; Billings Farm hosts family-friendly dairy celebration in Woodstock
Mine is not a left-wing voice of animal rights idealism or return-to-the-land idyllicism. This is just plain old real science.
Vermont officials condemn agents who hide their faces — but not protesters
The group emphasized themes of constitutional rights and opposition to what they characterized as authoritarian governance. No arrests were reported.
A cryptocurrency trader from Rutland County is facing a federal charge of bilking the Internal Revenue Service out of more than $1 million in income taxes, penalties and interest, according to a new federal indictment filed in Burlington.
Let’s set aside the anger, refocus on the real challenges facing our state, and come together to restore the Vermont we know and love.
Local producers help foods co-op after major distributor recovers from cyberattack; Security increases at Vermont statehouse after Minnesota attacks
“What we’ve accomplished over these last few months is important, but what comes next will be even more important. We cannot make the mistake others have made to declare victory and assume our many crises have been solved.”
U.S. shifts aircraft carrier closer to Israel, deploys aerial refueling tankers to Europe; Trump issues terrifying warning to 17 million people living in Tehran as he abandons G7 summit early and rushes back to Washingtoni
There have been so many more “firsts” during my lifetime, and undoubtedly there will be many more to come. Will the Town of Arlington ever develop a wastewater system that can replace the failing septic systems that now exist? What a “first” this would be.
In 1925, Vermont had over 3.3 million acres of agricultural land. Fast forward to 2022 and this number has dwindled to 543,096 acres.
The organization brought together some 500 delegates this year for the event.
These Vermonters are trying to make the outdoor recreation industry safer and more joyful for people of color.
Protesters gather at Border Patrol office, demand release of detained migrants; Burial for WWII veteran happens in Proctor 81 years after his death; South Burlington School Board to review superintendent policy
I am writing this, because as important as it is to oppose the desecration of our democracy currently underway, it is equally important to imagine the world we want.
Police find ‘manifesto’ in suspect’s car and make chilling ‘anti-Trump’ discovery; Suspect in lawmaker assassination was a Tim Walz appointee, leads international security firm; Iran launches ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv in revenge for Israeli blitz – as defiant Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’
AR-15 rifles will return to fight another day.
115 MPH in Berlin leads to driving, drug charges; Armed confrontation and assault in Lowell; Cocaine arrests in Rutland; Prohibited firearm possession in Richford; Retail theft in Rutland
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– Vermont has most No Kings rallies in Vermont, but Trump supporters gather too
– Anti-independent school House stalls progress on education funding reform
– Govt. funding for news media grows in Vermont, even as Congress mulls defending Public Radio
New Burlington high school project bounced back from early set back; Meet some teens in Swanton helping kids get connected to their community; New Burlington high school project bounced back from early set back
Members of Scott Administration call out Climate Council for “misleading” the public.
Celebrate our flag and nation, and the rule of law!
Attorney General Charity Clark gaslighted individuals challenging her failure to uphold federal laws regarding Title IX, parental rights, and immigration during a community forum held in Essex on Monday, June 2, to discuss The Impact of Federal Actions on Vermont.
The federal enforcement actions in Los Angeles, while politically contentious, appear to fall within existing legal frameworks. The heated reactions from Vermont’s congressional delegation reflect growing national divisions over immigration policy, but have also sparked debate over the treatment of federal employees and the responsibilities of lawmakers.
Believe it or not: yes, they do – but not in the way you might think.
Says 2027 start date leaves time for court challenges
Alison Gu, 49, who had Vermont homes in Dorset and Winhall, was sentenced in December 2018 to 3 years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application.
U.S. authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies; Toxic chemical leak at Ohio explosives plant prompts no-fly zone, mass evacuations
Can the Vermont House and Senate agree this week on tuition for independent schools?
The outbreak appeared shortly after a foul, burning odor was reported on May 16. Resident Priscilla Foster likened the smell to “rotting flesh” and said flies filled the area two days later.
I demand Becca Balint to resign her seat in Congress immediately, and for Governor Phil Scott to organize a Special election in sixty (60) days for an open special election process to replacement her.
