MODERNA Gets $176 Million From Feds to Rush mRNA Injections for Bird Flu; Trump tells Zelensky he’ll end war; 3 Separate Weapons Were Fired in Assassination Attempt
CLG: Biden drops out of Presidential race
Timothy Page
‘Nowhere to go’: Migrant advocates say deported Honduran family was denied asylum rights
Mejia was working with her legal team to file for asylum and apply for a visa for human trafficking victims, said Migrant Justice.
Vermont’s healthcare overhaul: Does an ‘All-Payer’ outcome defy locals’ concerns?
Green Mountain Board’s Community Engagement Series may have predetermined ‘All-Payer’ outcome.
VT Headlines: Global Microsoft outage effects businesses and hospitals
Rotarians step up to clean up and organizer volunteers/ 1 woman dead after rollover car crash in Highgate/ Police searching for missing St. Johnsbury woman
Frustration and exhaustion shared at public meeting with Burlington Police
BPD and the public met at City Hall on Thursday afternoon to share information and solutions regarding how to curb increased crimes in The Queen City.
Roper: Education “reform” committee overtly stacked with special interests
Meet the ‘Blob’: Vermont’s new Commission on Public Education or just another tax-and-spend scheme?
Packed house for pre-primary Waterbury candidate forum
The community forum featured four candidates – incumbents Tom Stevens (D) and Theresa Wood (D), and challengers John Griffin (R) and Elizabeth Brown (D).
Because It’s Friday: J. D. Vance on America’s forgotten working class
J. D. Vance delivers his 2016 TED talk on helping kids from America’s forgotten places break free from hopelessness and live better lives.
Feds sentence major tranq dealer from Philly
Ronald Harris, 32, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by four years of probation for his role in drug trafficking.
Elderly woman’s disappearance suspicious, police say
Detectives from the Major Crime Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations are actively conducting interviews and gathering evidence.
Letters: Toning down rhetoric/ Biden’s reading problem
Also, Lindberg on rural school closures
Klar: What’s causing this brutal heat wave?
Cheap fakes of climate science.
Warner: What the Trump assassination attempt says about us
As individuals we still possess the power to engage our political enemies with honor and integrity at a time when both of those appear to be passé.
Fatal crash in South Hero claims one life, injures another
A tragic single-vehicle crash on US Route 2 in South Hero has resulted in the death of a 77-year-old man and left a 77-year-old woman critically injured.
VTGOP statement on Rep. Jim Carroll’s court appearance Friday, July 19th
“It will likely be difficult for voters to forgive Rep. Carroll for these illegal and dangerous actions if he is unwilling to…accept responsibility”
Coester pledges to support Congressional term limits
Coester also strives to improve education with focus on civics, aims to secure borders, reduce taxes, and combat human trafficking.
Woodstock schools settle lawsuit for $100,000
Fellow students called the victim a “fag,” refused to allow him to join activities because of their prejudice against him, the lawsuit said.
Former state trooper decertified
The Council’s decision to decertify Gauthier underscores the importance of integrity and accountability within law enforcement.
Governor’s office to push electric car deals as flood relief
This means the government is going to use its funds to help purchase Vermonter’s gas vehicles and offer them discounts on electric vehicles, despite some red flags.
VT Headlines: ACLU sues health commissioner over altering opioid settlement committee records
Vt. lawsuit accuses pharmacy benefit managers of driving up prescription prices/ Police: wrong-way driver had 5 kids in the car/ Missing Enosburgh woman
July 31 is deadline for Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit applications
Landowners who post their land may not apply for a landowner priority muzzleloader antlerless deer permit.
Floods hit Cabot again — just a day after Phil Scott came to praise its recovery
The sound of rain during the press conference brought a sense of déjà vu as foreboding forecasts rolled in…then the waters flooded the town again.
In Vermont vineyards, grape growers take a healing tack
A number of Vermont vineyards and wineries practice regenerative agriculture — that goes beyond minimizing farming’s costs on land to instead help restore it.
RI man faces multiple charges after VT shootout
Brenden Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, RI, is facing over a dozen charges, including attempted aggravated murder, following a shootout on Vermont Route 114 in Burke.
Planned Parenthood calls J.D. Vance an “anti-abortion extremist”
Trump has Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his VP running mate, touching off rounds of praise, occasional statements of condemnation from the pro-life community.
Klar: Trump felony convictions imperiled
Void, mistrial, or delay? Trump may not be a felon much longer.
VT Headlines: Proposals to amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont
Advocates say St. Albans woman was wrongfully deported to Honduras; Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
Committee ponders getting to 50% land conservation
Much of the land they are trying to conserve currently does not belong to the state. Approximately 75% in Vermont is owned by private landowners.
Lintz: Guide to Vermont’s new Short Term Rental Tax Law
A guide in Plain English!
‘Getting In and Staying’: What it means to be a young woman in advocacy work
Activists try to strike a balance between being passionate and getting burned out.
Caiazza: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) falls short
Environmentalist: I conclude that although RGGI has been effective raising revenues it is not an effective CO2 emission reduction program.
Feds nab fugitive in Burlington
Andrew Brace, 39, of St. Albans, who has had multiple confrontations with police in six counties over the past few weeks, was located in a parking lot in Burlington, officials said.
Bananas: Biden wishes Archduke Ferdinand a speedy recovery
Meanwhile, the Twitter-verse was awash with conspiracy theories
from people who had been making fun of conspiracy theorists for the past eight years.
Rhode Island man shot by trooper in critical condition
Sackal had a Rhode Island arrest warrant for unlaw possession of high-capacity firearm magazines.
Burlington lawyer named superior court environmental judge
Governor Phil Scott Monday, July 15 announced the appointment of attorney Joseph McLean as a superior court judge of the environmental division.
Chamber profiles hot primary, general election races
Democrats are running roughly 132 House candidates, while Republicans are running 79. The Progressive party is officially running only two candidates for the 150 House seats.
Vermont Emergency Operations Center flood update
WATERBURY, VT—Recovery efforts continue following last week’s storms and flooding. Included is guidance and safety info as Vermonters clean up, seek assistance.
Roman Catholic bishop installed today
The Episcopal Ordination and Installation Mass of The Most Reverend John Joseph McDermott will take place today at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington.
Taylor Swift’s impact on fans’ body image attitudes mostly positive, research shows
First study on the health effects of Taylor Swift’s celebrity finds an overall positive influence on fans’ attitudes on body image and disordered eating
Interview with Kevin Graffagnino, author of Ira Allen: A Biography
While not as well known as his famous brother Ethan, Ira was no less important to Vermont’s early history.
Half of Vermont food scraps not composted
Growth of recycling flat, except for old furniture
Bucchieri: Unfair ‘open primary’ allows Dems, Progs to influence GOP convention
The opposing team dresses some of its players in your team’s uniform. They infiltrate your team and sabotage its plays. Neither fair, nor ethical.
‘Scary Times’: Donald Trump Jr shares intimate update after assassination attempt
Secret Service agents rushed Trump off the stage when the former president was hit in the right ear during the incident which left an attendee dead, 2 wounded.
VT Headlines: State makes bid for FEMA disaster relief funding
3-year-old dead after being found unconscious in pool; Officials urge people out of work due to flooding to file for unemployment; Vermont Flooding Resources
Vermonters sound off on assassination attempt
Vermont’s social media was abuzz with impassioned reactions to the failed assassination attempt of former President Trump. The Left, however, seems quiet.
CLG: Flashback: Biden said ‘Put Trump in a bullseye’
Donald Trump injured in apparent assassination attempt; The number of Democrats urging Biden to drop out grows to nearly 20
Trial for Franklin County Sheriff Grismore starts this month
Grand Isle Sheriff goes into the community to find more local residents to help fill the jury box after running out of people.
Walch: Follow the money to find who benefits from electrification
Even if the grid is working, if people can’t afford paying their electric bill and have no other fuel source as a back-up, they won’t be able to cook or heat.
Kinsley: Rebuttal of teachers’ union hit piece against Scott
Tinney’s “hit piece” on Governor Scott is nothing new for the VT-NEA, although I’m surprised by the shrillness of the tone.
Meet the faith-guided leaders backing the South Burlington Food Shelf
“We want to bring to bear for good, but we also want to do that in a very humble and a servant style.”
Monday: Environment and Energy meeting
The bill being considered contains language that would mandate environmental protection and conservation 30% of VT’s land by 2030, and 50% of VT’s land by 2050
Roper: Clean Heat Standard will hurt poor Vermonters on LIHEAP heating assistance
More testimony damns this damnable law.
Dame: VTGOP joins Senator Welch in calling for Biden to drop out of presidential race
“We also encourage the other members of Vermont’s Federal Delegation to join us and Senator Welch in asking Biden to step aside for the good of the country.”
Woman charged with mugging 97-year-old man on Church St.
A Shelburne woman charged with assaulting and robbing a 72 year old man at an ATM has now been charged from robbing a 97-year-old man.
Koch launches Washington County State Senate campaign
He said that although he is a Republican, he will be an independent voice if elected and will use his own judgment rather than adhering to a party position.
Klar: Administrative creep on the chopping block
Why the Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron Deference matters.
MacDonald: The emissionary position
If you really want to lower “global emissions”…
Flooding causes widespread road closures and damage in Orleans, Essex counties
Residents are urged to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed through local updates as efforts to repair and reopen roads continue.
BLOTTER: Brazen Burlington daylight robbery/ Assault on firefighter
Burlington man arrested in major drug bust
Plainfield loses several bridges, has road collapses, homes lost, and a water main break
Plainfield suffered bridge collapses and a major water main break as large parts of the town are expected to struggle with water and travel for the near future.
Geoengineering topic of July 16 Creemee Cast with Ian Baldwin and Rob Williams
The lifelong observer of the skies first noticed long-lasting contrails in the Vermont skies. Baldwin asked, ‘why?’
State preparing for possible flash floods
The Weather Service emphasized that this storm will not be like last July’s catastrophic flooding event but will still pose real dangers where flash flooding occurs.
Cabot Creamery outlet in Hardwick set for August opening
A success story for collaborations between municipalities and businesses coming together to spur economic development in Vermont’s small towns.
Gravel roads tell Vermont’s story top to bottom on VTXL cycling route
Its 301 miles are peppered with 30,300 feet in total climb — all on public dirt roads between a dozen rocky sections.
Haines: Iran influencing Gaza campus protests
Statement from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines on recent Iranian influence efforts.
Homicide suspect appears in federal court for drug case
Danny “Miami” Daniels, 32, had been on the run from the law for 18 months when he was arrested by authorities in New Orleans last month.
50 years after joining NCAA, Vermont colleges reap athletic awards
This year sees the 50th anniversary of Vermont colleges participating in NCAA Division III sports where since 1973 they have competed successfully for national titles.
Ellis: Biden’s conflict of interest
Many stalwart Democrats consider Biden a liability: The good of the country is at stake, and Biden’s age is endangering us all.
Vermont, NH top the nation with most expensive in-state tuitions
As in Illinois (3rd place), this may lead to further emigration of young adults from those states,.
Training course offered Aug. 1 for new hunter ed. instructors
VT Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach hunter, trapper or bow hunter education.
Farmer, foster mom runs for Windsor County senate seat
Andrea Murray of Weathersfield (R),,July 9 officially launched her campaign for the Vermont State Senate representing Windsor County.
Empowering change
The Father’s House Board donates to Teen Challenge Vermont
VT Headlines: Vermont fire captain dies in the line of duty
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher featured in latest ad for Secret Deodorant; Amidst a housing crisis, Greensboro proposes putting apartments in its town hall
Illegal alien charged with rape in Massachusetts let go due to Vermont-like sanctuary policies
An illegal alien who has been charged with the rape of a 15-year-old disabled teen girl has been let go on a modest $500 bail.
Shorts: VSP asks for help IDing trespasser/ Washington-Chittenden District taxpayers invited to meetings
Burlington fire displaces residents, cause identified as electrical/ Ethan Allen Homestead: Dealing with health challenges in the 1800s
Dame: Smaller paychecks start this week
One estimate indicates we are garnishing the wages of Vermonters to the order of nearly $120 million per year.
Bananas: Handicapping the debate
Following the debate members of the media were stunned to discover what the rest of America had been talking about since 2020: Biden has the acuity of a Roomba.
DMV official is put back to work after FBI investigates
There was no basis for any charges or actions against Wade Cochran of Waterford, Agency of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said.
Roper: What “Paying Just a Little More” really means
An analysis of the new payroll tax that hit this month.
Vermont joins federal pilot promoting health care ‘equity’
In the past, the State of Vermont set a precedent to allow prioritized healthcare by race. It remains to be seen if this may be the case again.
CLG: Trump attorneys accuse Jack Smith of concealing FBI emails related to Mar-a-Lago Raid
Top Democratic donors creating political fund for possible Biden replacement – report; Joe Biden describes himself as a black woman during radio interview.
Fernandez: Pondering Pascal’s Wager in secular Vermont
“Old time religion” practitioners are now the odd souls in the Green Mountain State’s nouveau humanist-pagan zeitgeist. Social vengeance replaced divine mercy.
Lee: The ATF has resumed openly murdering Americans
It seems the ATF intends to confuse the public and exercise increasingly arbitrary power to terrorize and prosecute American gun owners. Abolish the ATF.
Ellis: Turmoil in the West Wing
In a nationally televised debate seen by 50 million-plus people, we saw an 81-year-old president struggle to string words together for 90 minutes.
Ehlers: Beware blue-green algae – check before you swim
Blue-green algae produces neurotoxins and liver toxins. The problem is growing rapidly as politicians accelerate development and fail to regulate polluters.
Shorts: Child passenger safety/ Motorboat decals/ Late-night Burke crash
Barton hosts annual 4-H Horse Clinic for northeast Vermont youth/ Vermont Master Angler Program 2023 annual report released
BLOTTER: Lyndonville raid/ Alleged serial burglar caught/ 2 Sutton women apprehended
Lyndonville raid yields guns, drugs in multi-agency operation/ Alleged serial burglar nabbed in St. Albans/ Sutton pair arrested on outstanding warrants
Gov. Scott announces $2.7M for rehab and reuse of brownfields
“Cleaning up contaminated properties and turning them into sites for housing and economic opportunity is key to community revitalization,” said Governor Phil Scott
Dame: VTGOP calls DNC plans to circumvent convention a true “threat to democracy”
After last week’s unsettling performance at the Presidential Debate, Democrats have been in full panic mode.
Video: The USA in a word…
Paul Bean asks people in Boston, MA to give their hot take on America in a single word.
Dawson: How to stop politics from dividing families in Vermont
With the arrival of summer, one in which families tend to spend more time together, experts are recommending avoiding political chats to keep the peace.
Klar: The First Amendment odyssey of Julian Assange
An icon of whistleblower journalism tastes freedom.
Finger-licking fugitive nabbed by sheriffs at SB Supermarket
A wanted New Jersey fugitive has learned it is never a good idea to try to chow down on food from the hot bar at a supermarket when police officers are nearby.
Criminals released in Arizona by Border Patrol later arrested in New England
In three recent cases, Border Patrol agents in Arizona released violent criminals who were later arrested nearly 3,000 miles away in New England.
MacDonald: Fossil-fuel companies won’t pay for “climate change” – Vermonters will
Fuel companies should stop doing business in Vermont. The State is, after all, in a huge hurry to get to its all-electric, no-fossil-fuel paradise.
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store.
Roper: The Property Tax gaslighting has begun!
No, a 14% property tax increase is not a decrease.
Burlington cops cope with 301 incidents over weekend
Despite limited staff, BPD deals with massive surge in incidents this weekend.
Shorts: Flood damage assessment requested/ Disease threatens Vermont woods
Vermont is 211 back up and running
Klar: Industry fraud brings down Boeing planes
Senate subcommittee grants whistleblowers a platform.
