Treatment against rare form of cancer proves a “game changer” for young Vermont girl.
A local youngster wins a round in her bout with cancer
Timothy Page
CLG: Navy presence off Israel grows as USS Mount Whitney deploys to region
2,000 U.S. Troops Ordered to Prepare for Deployment; Biden seeks $100 billion in Israel and Ukraine aid – report; Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda
Vermont students work to ensure “Covid-19 mandates are not repeated again”
Vermont college students have helped to start the Student Declaration 2023 which is to ensure that overzealous COVID-19-related mandates are never repeated again on their school campuses.
McClaughry: ACLU defends its own above all others
It’s sad that the once principled ACLU has come to this state, but if you want to defend the WHOLE Bill or Rights you’re going to have to keep looking for a home.
VT Headlines: Burlington homeless encampment further heightening safety concerns
Champlain Valley School District approves new transgender, nonbinary policy; Burlington Police looking for driver in hit-and-run; Lab-grown meat in Burlington
LaMarche: Miro for Governor, Shannon for Mayor, say websites
Miro’s campaign machinery is gearing up to rally around Shannon’s bid. As for Miro’s own site, his bid for Governor: “We’re under construction. Please check back for an update soon.”
Meiselman: It’s about America
If Israel is out of the picture, the full attention of their enemies, our enemies, will become laser focused on attacking America. To think otherwise is naive.
Anti-trapping, hunting groups seek last minute changes in proposed regs
Thursday a 3rd public hearing on new rules for trapping, coyote hunting will take place, 34+ speakers weighing in. A proponent of trapping says opponents want “death by a thousand cuts” for trapping.
Halloween Festival & Jack-O’-Lantern Hike
Kids will learn about the creepy, crawly critters that reside in Vermont and have a chance to get decked out in their costumes before the traditional trick-or-treat night.
Klar: Hunting rights in the crosshairs?
Two bills are under consideration by Vermont’s Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) that will have a substantial impact on Vermonters’ hunting and trapping liberties.
VT Headlines: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announces run for Burlington mayor
Norwich cadets honored for rescuing girl at Tunbridge World’s Fair; Pawlet asks judge to extend arrest warrant for Slate Ridge owner; Bennington Police investigate multiple cases of vandalism
Sanders blasted for wading into New Jersey labor dispute
Sanders accused of using the chairman’s gavel to “manipulate federal labor proceedings and send a signal of political support for one side in an ongoing labor strike.”
After VTGOP attention, Sen. Vyhovsky breaks silence, defending the terrorist attacks
On Friday Sen. Vyhovsky finally took to Twitter, not to clarify her position on the DSA statements, but instead to simply retweet a video from a rally in New York city which repeated Hamas talking points
Roper: Former rep tries to hoodwink Vermonters
Former Rep. Dave Sharpe (D-Bristol) just penned a truly execrable op-ed blaming private schools, lack of funding for public schools, and 60s era “white-flight” for the growing school performance gap
Letters: VT school districts flying BLM flag support pro-Hamas hate group
The leaders of ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparently believe that other lives don’t.
Front Porch Forum promotes pro-Palestine forum, rejects faith forum news
In yet another potential double standard, the popular local social media company Front Porch Forum is choosing favorites when running ads for political forums.
LaMarche: As Walgreens leaves, Burlington City Council “gets tough on drugs”
Perhaps the council will now act proactively and appropriately. Or maybe it’s too late and this has all become terminal.
VT Headlines: Sterling Market won’t return to Johnson, may be replaced
Old Burlington YMCA building demolition coming soon; Shelburne Museum: Successful season despite summer floods; Bobcats on the hunt in Shelburne
Despathy: Welch’s school bus WI-Fi puts kids at risk
It’s doubtful children riding on Wi-Fi equipped buses will work on homework. It’s certain that pediatricians are concerned about exposure to increased wireless radiation.
659 known, suspected terrorists captured in fiscal 2023, most in recorded history
Border Patrol agents work between ports of entry, patrolling the border to apprehend foreign nationals who’ve already illegally entered the U.S.
Flood tests new owners at Craft Beer Cellar
Flood are especially unwelcome for a business with the word ‘Cellar’ in it.
Doctor busted for ivory smuggling
Dr. Pedro Huertas, 69, now of Pasadena, Calif. is due for arraignment in U.S. District Court in Burlington this week, officials said.
Marroquin: Menstrual products in girls’ school bathrooms would reduce period poverty
No-one should miss more than five minutes of class to quickly, privately access a tampon.
VT Headlines: Vermont’s largest hospital now protects patient info 3 years after ransomware attack
Vt. human services leaders join Rutland mayor on tour of homeless hotels; Environmental groups allege Casella violated leachate plan at Coventry landfill
Israeli airstrike destroys Planned Parenthood abortion center
The Planned Parenthood abortion business has sent out an emergency alert to its supporters asking for donations and complaining that women who can’t get abortions would be “forced to give birth.”
Montpelier facing numerous financial challenges and choices
The accumulated financial challenges facing the city government and school district, challenges that could potentially increase Montpelier’s already high property taxes.
Baker: Lawmaker says ‘God-given right’ statement lacked context
“I do not believe in restricting people’s right to drive wherever, whenever, or however they please,” a Brattleboro lawmaker told a VDC reader.
VT Headlines: DOE announces funding for Vermont hydropower facilities
Scott says fixing Burlington problems will be a joint effort; Middlebury College hosts vigil for victims of Hamas attacks; Pro-Palestinian group continues Burlington petition following Hamas attack
Roper: Survey says! Vermonters really don’t support state energy policy
DPS poll/focus groups will be spun the other way, but this is what people said.
Satire: Harvard Student leaves lecture on microaggressions to attend ‘Kill The Jews’ rally
The University happily hosted the rally for mass murder and rape after being assured that no one would be misgendered.
CLG: Israeli lawmaker calls for using ‘doomsday weapons’
Apple blocks presidential candidate’s newsletter, Libs of TikTok banned from email marketing; Israel knew of Hamas attack in advance – U.S. lawmaker; 22 Americans confirmed dead in Israel
Tesla thief gets 4 years
Michael A. Gonzalez, 34, fraudulently obtained the five Teslas valued at about $607,000 from car dealerships in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida.
Forcing use of pronouns is compelled speech, lawyer tells Faith summit
In South Burlington on Tuesday, several leading national voices supporting individual rights, liberties, and religious principles gathered for a series of speeches and forums.
Sanders urges protections of “innocent people on both sides” in Israel and Gaza
Hamas’ terrorist assault on Israel will have horrific short- and long-term consequences.
VT Headlines: Burlington declares substance use a public health crisis
Local Jewish organizations taking extra safety precautions as war wages on in Israel; Barre City Council votes on removing planning commissioner after podcast comments
Brighton man charged following series of suspicious fires and explosions
Avery Buchman, 64, of Brighton, is accused of possession of destructive devices, possession and use of explosives, burglary, possession of stolen property, and unlawful mischief.
New Vermont bullying advocacy campaign seeks to tell stories
The project will allow those affected by bullying and harassment in Vermont schools to share their stories either through a confidential form, an interview or a small group discussion.
Most Vermont farms are still waiting for state flood relief, data shows
Of 41 approved applications, only 28 agricultural businesses had gotten paid as of Oct. 4, according to data from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Keelan: If hypocrisy were a gas, it would…!
There is a path to deal with what is happening in the world regarding the climate. It should be addressed without hypocrisy. We can start here in Vermont.
Klar: Brattleboro-led hate group attacks autistic woman artist
Even after an autistic artist said she would kill herself, transgender activists continued social media attacks.
Vermonters’ rate affordability over emissions reduction, State survey shows
The Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) has released a new report that presents insights into the public opinion on renewable electricity in Vermont.
Vermont mammologist recognized for endangered species conservation
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) announced this year’s Sally Laughlin Award recipient, Dr. C. William “Bill” Kilpatrick.
Police investigation continues into Castleton shooting
Fleming was found deceased at 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Chief Medical Examiner later determined the cause of her death was gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death homicide.
802 Ed: Lawyers make out like bandits in mascot controversy/ Multimillion dollar toothache/ Student mental health screenings
As attorney fees in Chieftain appeal approach $10,000, Green Mountain school board votes to stop paying.
VT Headlines: Jenna’s Promise Roasting Company to serve at VT info centers
Welch brings in an FCC representative for broadband talks; River Restoration efforts in Winooski River Basin begin; Mount Philo State Park honored by the ‘Leave No Trace’ organization
Fernandez: Hamas attacks Israel
The sheer scale of terror and violence of this unprovoked attack against the Jewish state’s populace far outweighs the repeated rounds of internecine fighting between Hamas and the IDF.
WCAX began 99 years ago this week as UVM radio station
The first radio broadcast from a Vermont location originated at the University of Vermont’s station WCAX on October 10, 1924.
Klar: NASA’s climate change metrics need fixing
Loving your lawn comes with an expensive but unseen cost.
The fall of Sunflower Support
The fervor that once surrounded the Russo-Ukrainian War is growing stale and going out of style.
Roper: VT Renewable Energy Standard: A “shell game” of “picking winners & losers”
Winners: major donors to the Democrat and Progressive parties and their candidates. Losers: those who may supply better, cheaper, more reliable electricity but don’t support those politicians.
Brook: Climate science is changing: it can never be “settled”
I question the whole ‘climate change’ narrative. That makes me subject to name calling…
Vt Headlines: Abenaki Tribe of Missisquoi expanding HQ with $500,000 grant
Welch speaks in favor of CHIPS and Science Act; How Indigenous Peoples’ Day came about and why it matters today; Wireless company sues Vermont regulators after officials ground plans for new tower
Woman defrauded pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program of $86,058
An Addison County woman now twice found guilty of defrauding federal programs filed a secret motion to delay her imprisonment. Vermont News First protested.
5 things to know about Israel’s 9/11 and the war against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Hamas Saturday after the terrorist group launched missile strikes and an incursion, killing hundreds and taking hostages.
Netanyahu vows to turn Gaza into ‘ruins’
FBI Quietly Created New Category of Extremism Ahead of 2024 Election to Include Trump-MAGA Supporters; Hamas claims ‘big number’ of Israeli captives; Hillary Clinton Calls for ‘Formal Deprogramming’ of MAGA ‘Cult Members’
Klar: Subconscious husbandry
Raising animals develops its own range of instinctual triggers.
Savoring the Vermont acorn
Venture into Vermont’s oaks, embrace the art of acorn foraging, and unlock a world of culinary possibilities that connect you with the land and nourish both body and soul.
Poacher required to forfeit car, weapon, hunting license, and fined $2,800
Shane Phillips, 43, of Johnson, was initially cited for “deer jacking.” The citation followed an after-dark field operation by game wardens in October 2020 at multiple locations in Johnson.
VT Headlines: Vermont’s dairy industry gets federal funding
Vt. lawmakers begin hearings on future of emergency hotel-motel program; Plan for temporary warming shelter in Burlington gets cold reception; Pilot accused of stalking NY woman appears in Vt. court
Vermonters take on every town through the 251 Club challenge
The 251 Club is a nonprofit for Vermont enthusiasts that challenges people to visit all 251 (now 252 with the addition of Essex Junction last year) municipalities in the state.
Koch: A House divided
The House, with Republicans theoretically in charge, looks more like a bunch of second-graders in a sandbox than a house of Congress.
Lunge reappointed to Green Mountain Care Board
A universal health care insurance advocate under the Shumlin administration has been reappointed to the Green Mountain Care Board.
Roper: Thar She Blows!
Hopefully the continued failure of offshore wind projects is enough to save the whales from the self-proclaimed environmentalists.
Warner: Your government is propagandizing you…legally?
Propagandists have their techniques down to a science.
VT Headlines: Former president of Ethan Allen Institute, Myers Mermel alleges ‘retaliation,’ questions finances
Protesters in Burlington demand ceasefire, war negotiations in Ukraine; Burlington firefighters speak out on opioid crisis; Will flood-damaged communities deter fall tourism?
Key House lawmaker would penalize gas-guzzlers
“The priorities have been so skewed,” Brattleboro Rep. Mollie Burke said. “People think they have the God-given right to go whenever they want to go.”
Father-to-be gets 10 days in jail for border jumping case in Alburgh
The defendant had wanted to reunite again in the U.S. with his wife, Sarah Jones Larkin, who was due to have their first child late last week, records show.
Lawsuit ends in Isle La Motte over runner-involved collision
An elderly long-distance runner who collided with a passing trailer has lost his legal efforts to collect money for injuries received in the accident five years in Grand Isle County.
Vermont Family Alliance creates opt-out forms for controversial school programs
Opt-out forms are not the only service VFA does, they will also provide training for those who are interested in running for school board.
VT Headlines: Fair Haven students bring stolen handgun onto campus
Ex-Brattleboro police officer banned from working in Vermont law enforcement; Seven sentenced in connection with 2019 Burlington murder; CBD market remains strong after legalized THC sales
Baker: So you think all we have to do is vote out the Democrats/Progressives?
If you look at the country, we are mostly conservative. There are pockets, cities mostly, where Democrats reign. But we are in the majority. Not in Vermont, but in the rest of the country.
Illegal immigrant found with loaded shotgun, meth in Orleans
Ciro Temich-Ramirez, 35, appeared briefly in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Tuesday afternoon to face the two felony counts.
Balint says McCarthy enabled ‘Maga extremists,’ Dame says he did the best he could
“I believe Speaker McCarthy did the best he could with the hand he was dealt,” VTGOP Chair Paul Dame said.
Essex High requires racially-segregated reading groups
On Monday morning the local school board and superintendent’s office as well as the Department of Education were all reached out to for comment and have not yet responded.
VT Headlines: Increased crime driving businesses out of Church Street
1 year in, has Vermont’s legal cannabis marketplace met expectations?; BETA Technologies celebrates opening of electric aircraft facility; Firefighters and EMS teams join forces amid staffing shortage
Roper: Why is the Vermont media ignoring the Curt Hier vs. Slate Valley School Board story?
Our most widely read/viewed news outlets are more concerned with protecting a politically powerful special interest than they are about informing the public.
Vermont has given 3,534 electric vehicle rebates since 2019
State incentives are available for new vehicle purchases or leases of eligible EVs with a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $50,000 or less.
VT rabbit hunters beware
Sudden mortality in healthy rabbits occurs with this virus, and infected rabbits may be lethargic, reluctant to move, or have blood coming out of the nostrils or mouth.
School Board member calls for whistleblower protection
Slate Valley and Curtis Hier have been at odds over the dismissal of a teacher, a physical attack by a teacher on a student, and the use of restraint and seclusion in the schools.
Congenital syphilis rates are soaring
States are seeing an alarming surge in cases of congenital syphilis, a preventable infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death — or lifelong complications such as blindness or deafness.
Health officials raise fears of runny-nosed ‘triple-demic’
State health leaders encourage people to take responsibility for their health and that of their communities’.
VT Headlines: Brainstorming ways to meet state’s climate action plan
Vermont lawmakers weigh in after U.S. house passes bill to avoid government shutdown; It’s a triple win’: How a new program will help Vermont’s housing crunch and workforce shortage;
Evslin: Artificial Intelligence can cure educational disparities for real
It will help with both social mobility and inequality. It must be taught aggressively and used to its fullest, not banned in the classroom.
CLG: Scientists ‘shocked’ and ‘alarmed’ at what’s in the mRNA shots
Senate passes stopgap measure in 88-9 vote, averting shutdown with three hours to spare; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Planning to Announce Independent Run; Sen. Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at 90
LaMarche: A crisis in Bidenomics
If you’ve been searching for an explanation for the persistence of poverty in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, look no further.
Bananas: GOP throwdown numero dos: a Bananalysis
Coming to you from the late, great state of Calexico the Republican Party held its second installment of seven people all competing for the least popular job in America.
Roper: Who owns that clean heat carbon credit?
When Senator Dick McCormack called S.5/Act 18 a Rube Goldberg contraption, he was underselling what a mess the whole thing is.
Bossange: We all need to be climate activists now
What choice do we have? Our time is getting short. We all need to be climate activists now.
VT Headlines: Welch works to cancel student lunch debt
WCAX Investigates: Burlington’s intractable homeless crisis; As Barre digs out from the flood, can its leaders agree on a path forward?; Major Killington development moves forward
Paul: Don’t tread on homeschoolers
Authoritarianism is rooted in the notion that politicians, bureaucrats, and their favored special interests have the right to tread on everyone.
Klar: Chicago Mayor displays the Woke playbook
Destroy law and order, then institute state control of food.
Secrets of the Bennington Triangle
The mysteries of the Bennington Triangle remain elusive, defying easy explanations. It is a testament to the power of the preternatural, the inexplicable, and the enduring allure of the unknown.
Wool festival gives farmers an outlet to sell their goods
Particularly after the festival sales lost during the pandemic, the event is important as a source of income, the farmers said. And it is also a chance to educate and connect with their local community.
VT Headlines: The race is on to get flood-affected Vermonters’ heat before winter
Residents of a Colchester manufactured home park organize to form VT’s first new village in years; Judge denies Sheriff Grismore’s motion to dismiss assault; Why so few Vermonters have flood insurance
LaMarche: A post-breakup ‘friendship’
Across the pond, the United Kingdom’s Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has pledged that if he wins a majority in parliament he will seek to re-negotiate key aspects of Brexit.
Secretary of Education job posting is revealing
“The Secretary will be dedicated to reducing educational inequities in all schools, particularly in communities that have experienced the most substantial demographic declines.”
Klar: Masking creates toxic health impacts, NIH reports
In “Measuring the quantity of harmful volatile organic compounds inhaled through masks,” NIH posited what many concerned parents had wondered about in 2020.
Fighting human trafficking one Bazaar at a time
“This is about freedom and justice and raising dignity for artisans – about helping and showing their stories,” Carolyn Wetherby said.
Planned Parenthood in VT, NH has lost clinics, still has no CEO
PPNNE has closed clinics and can’t seem to find a new CEO to replace the two that left within the last two-and-a-half years.
Joe Biden’s Health Department wants to erase “father” and “mother” from childcare law
Health and Human Services has filed an as-yet unpublished regulatory proposal that would eliminate the words “mother,” “father,” “paternity,” and “his” and “her” from childcare-related laws.
