The Trump administration decision came just a few days after Grist reported that Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA funding it received for July 2024 flooding as the state burned through cash faster than anticipated. Vague contract terms, pricey consultants, and poor oversight appear to be at least some of the culprits.
Hunters who get a deer on opening weekend of the Nov. 15-16 deer season can help Vermont’s deer management program by reporting their deer at a biological check station.
Morgan reportedly live-streamed sexually explicit conduct of a minor child, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua L. Banker.
Police arrest man with warrants in multiple states after high-speed chase; Halloween Roll & Stroll brings costumed riders to Burlington
Hypothermia is a real thing. Carry plenty of clothing – not cotton – and a waterproof layer, top and bottom. Headlamps – not one but two! Cell phone battery bank. High calorie snacks and plenty of water.
Titled “Being Red in a Blue Environment,” the in-person session invites red-leaning individuals to discuss what it’s like to live in largely liberal communities. Participants will learn and practice skills for effectively communicating conservative perspectives and values while fostering mutual understanding.
Predatory industrial-scale renewable energy development in Vermont has just reached an all-time low with continued ecological devastation and accompanying rate hikes in queue.
Why aren’t Vermont state politicians calling on our federal delegation to end the crisis?
Charged with bringing 9 more aliens this week into Jay
State legislators and community members attended awards night featuring national guest speaker Erick Erickson
Tamara Mathieu spent 14 years in the Twelve Tribes. Now, the Swanton resident is using TikTok to talk about life inside the group — and life after.
A promotional video released Friday by Newport Downtown Development showcases a city attempting to rebuild trust and economic vitality years after a fraudulent development scheme left downtown with an empty construction site and disillusioned residents.
For the last several years, state politics has been defined by the dynamic between Governor Scott and the Democratic legislature. If Scott decides not to run, that entire dynamic vanishes.
From Emily’s Bridge in Stowe, where you might see an ethereal woman with vengeance in the middle of the night – to haunted castles that some claim demons linger, this state is mighty haunted.
A public meeting planned for Wednesday to discuss plans by the Woodstock Resort Corp. to demolish two historic homes on South Street by the Woodstock Inn was postponed after the Village failed to comply with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.
Police investigating suspicious death in Sheldon, Vermont; Bennington apartment building goes up in flames, cause of fire unknown; Route 103 Ludlow back open after a hazardous materials spill
Vermont has a habit of passing grand, high-minded laws before anyone’s sure how they’ll actually work. It’s like breaking ground on a massive construction project before you’ve even drawn up the blueprints. The result isn’t progress — it’s chaos.
Reddit posts reviewed by The Robinson Report show Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, was a member of Maine’s Socialist Rifle Association and taught firearms courses.
Trump announces military strike kills narcoterrorists, destroys drug submarine; White House growing increasingly frustrated with Israel; Putin-Trump summit ‘not completely off the table’
Other senators should resign. And that Burlington bike lane? Carbon-emissions nightmare.
Waterbury shelter will reopen under new management; Swanton’s hydro facility to receive needs assessment; Wheels for Warmth collecting tires starting Thursday
A Paradox in Policy and Politics: While all of Vermont’s New England neighbors have passed Holocaust education mandates, Vermont lawmakers have actively chosen to become the regional outlier.
38 newly rebranded Stewart’s Shops, customers will have to decide between forgoing ice cream or giving the New York newcomer a try.
This was not justice.
Police cruiser hit by box truck on I-89 in South Burlington; Driver killed in suspected DUI crash in Brandon; Prosecutors say man acted out of anger in Berlin shooting, while defense says he was protecting daughter
Federal authorities say a Mexican, who was charged in state court with attempted murder and aggravated domestic assault in a strangulation case involving a woman in Addison County in September, is an illegal immigrant and should never have been in the United States.
In Vermont, the line between environmental policymaking and courtroom strategy has nearly disappeared. The same advocacy network that helped write the state’s climate and water rules now sues the agencies and farms that follow them—an endless loop of petitions, corrective orders, and consent decrees that leaves little room for either legislators or citizens.
Beneath the story of Fairlee’s $170K “miracle” units lies sweat equity, family loans, and a navigation of state and federal bureaucracy that, by the developer’s own account, were nearly ruinous.
VTF&W website helps with learning how to process
The people who participated in the “No Kings” rally demonstrated that they wish to Make America Great Again.
Also, the importance of the Silent Majority in opposing extremism.
There are three people who are orchestrating the Trump presidency and implementing the Heritage Foundation’s agenda. It is evil, and needs to be stopped.
Fire breaks out at Camp Ethan Allen National Guard base in Jericho; Vermont towns try to balance open government and the threat of political violence; South Burlington drafts new advisories for e-bikes
Parents can’t exercise their rights if schools never inform them about what is being taught or how their child is being treated.
Charged with crack cocaine at Burlington City Hall Park
Maybe it is past time for the Governor to take a good, long look in the mirror before casting stones.
250 years ago in Philadelphia, those who met had to process issues that were of far greater substance than what our present Congress so helplessly contends with today. What was present then and is missing today is the willingness and courage to adopt compromising positions. By failing to carry out its role, the three-legged table has lost its integrity and been damaged. And so has the country.
Chuck Schumer, leader of the US Senate Minority, recently said “Rise Up, faithful Democrats!” on a nationally televised broadcast. Rise up against what, and do what, I wonder?
Vermont farms impacted by drought could see federal help; State allocates almost $8 million to low-income broadband program; Rutland commander retires after 27 years with Vermont State Police
To protect Vermonters from the federal crisis, the state may be forced to sacrifice its own strategic plans for housing and property tax relief.
It’s the time of year when we begin to get ready for the next season. Golf clubs and kayaks get cleaned and put away for next year. The list includes an appointment at Charlie Dorr’s to change over to snow tires, taking down the garden hoses at the house and much more. And while the State House is mostly quiet these days, some are preparing for the new legislative session, which begins January 6.
A pair of environmental nonprofits are threatening to sue one of Vermont’s largest dairies for allegedly polluting Dead Creek, a tributary of Lake Champlain — but the dispute could reach far beyond a single Addison County farm. If the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) prevail, their interpretation of the Clean Water Act could redefine how nearly every Vermont farm manages its land and water.
From a milk truck on a mountain to a new era
Partisan agenda could leave low-income Vermonters cold and hungry.
Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Southern Vermont; Vermont joins lawsuit against Trump for cutting $7 billion in solar funds; Vermont’s fiscal leaders worry feds won’t repay the state when government reopens
30-something active Republican asks: “Why would I run, when young Vermonters like Senator Douglass aren’t allowed to make a mistake?”
What makes these calls convincing is the use of real data — names, addresses, or partial account numbers — pulled from earlier data breaches or public records. Caller ID spoofing adds another layer of deception by displaying a familiar or official-looking number.
Celebration of violence is wrong. Every. Single. Time. Vermont Governor Scott, without hesitation, said, Sam Douglass, you’re finished; along with all of his party leadership. Please comply with this directive, former Senator Douglass, without passing another moment.
A haunting piece of Vermont history — the story of Ascutney farmer Romaine Tenney — has been brought to life in animation and has earned its creator, Burlington filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne, the 2025 Richard O. Hathaway Award from the Vermont Historical Society.
A Vermont YouTuber’s fatal move to the Philippines
Vermont DCF pulls license for Rutland Town child care center; As Montpelier City Council mulls multi-million infrastructure project, a familiar consultant rises above the fray; ICE looking to fill 100 jobs at Williston facility, could offer up to $50,000 as a sign-on bonus
“This is not a time for credit. This is a time to think about American policy,” said Sanders, claiming “The entire infrastructure of Gaza… have been destroyed under Trump,” and criticizing $22 billion given to Netanyahu’s government for policies that “have been starving children.”
Simply put, there is no real-world evidence to back up the Senator’s claims. It also appears he is using fear about AI to jump-start his socialist economic agenda.
Whether it’s frozen boots or broken tibias, Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team (WRBT) is prepared to respond to any kind of backcountry crisis.
That’s not a crisis of resources—it’s a crisis of judgment.
The Nancy Wicks Bemis, RN Endowment will provide scholarship assistance for undergraduate and graduate nursing students with financial need who demonstrate potential to become future leaders in the profession. Priority will be given to students who are Vermont residents.
Contrary to the fear-mongering by state and federal officials, Covid is not killing millions of Americans, as vaccine worshippers seem to imagine: current CDC surveillance data review a Covid death rate of zero people per 100,000 Americans as of the week that ended September 6, 2025. Such deaths have not risen above .3 per 100,000 people since the week of February 17, 2024.
State shuts down Rutland child care center after finding multiple violations; Pedestrian killed in Highgate crash; Northeast dairy farmers can now apply for modernization grants; Vermont school district says cellphone bans are showing positive results
Governor Scott is the only thing standing between Vermont and a continued moral and fiscal bankruptcy that would end any remaining semblance of independence. He is also the only proven unifier known for decades. What every citizen should do, anyone who sees the picture painted above for what it is – in reality, and not ideology – is write the Governor and ask him to run again.
The true danger for Vermont lies not in the probability of an earthquake, but in the catastrophic consequences a moderate one could have on the state’s beloved historic brick buildings.
Two hours of deliberation were all the Orleans County jury needed to sentence Cedano for the 2019 crime.
Wildlife Day at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center took place this year on Oct. 4 in Addison.
The $100,000 penalty, when viewed against the backdrop of multi-million dollar settlements, raises an important question: Was this a significant punishment or just the cost of doing business?
Boar’s Head crisis/ Parental attempts to regain their rights
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
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
They want to know if Vermonters will buy a bunch of negative attacks on Phil Scott linking our governor to President Trump.
Excerpts from President Donald Trump’s speech today at the Israeli Knesset.
When the seas grow contested, commerce falters, and ordinary citizens feel it first — at the store, the gas pump, and the paycheck.
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.
Waterbury says mountain biking tourism brings in $1m annually; Home completely destroyed by fire in Highgate, Vermont; Staying safe while heating your home
Seeking longer prison term in upcoming sentencing in fentanyl and crack case
Arts events bring new life into the former campus
How trail management is impacted by severe weather
Where’s the bleeping property tax relief?
The University of Vermont announced today that it will host U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on October 20.
The company waited 320 days—nearly 11 months—to warn victims.
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
“To borrow a term from you, Parents are tired of being marginalized,” Vaillancourt told the school board.
The ultimate destination for these climate-migrating lobsters is north, into the cooler, more stable waters of Canada.
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.
The recent emergency landing of a BETA Technologies chopper in Colchester was just the latest in a string of hiccups plaguing the company.
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.
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
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.
Why is the nation becoming more uncivil?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The Third Party is not just a political option. It’s a symbol of moral reclamation.
A Vermont college grad is under the gun in Maine for an unfolding election-ballot scandal.
Celebrations nationwide of the Corps’ November 10 birthday include an event at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, currently home to six Marines.
If you live near, or pass by, a beaver pond, you will notice that they haven’t gone down much, if at all.
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
Oh, the hypocrisy, but there is an opportunity for redemption.
Michael J. Fox says he’s sorry he married his wife Tracy Jo Pollan due to the pain he has caused her.
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.
