Sportsmen, and women, and the Fish and Wildlife Department have brought this renewable resource to where it is today, since it was all almost wiped out by land clearing for farming in the mid to late 1800s.
Barre City officials prepare for end of hotel housing program; Foodbank celebrates upgrades with open house; Green Mountain Transit to resume fare collection next year
The new addition at the Fairbanks Museum is the first in the world to use regional hemlock in cross-laminated timber construction.
Since March 2020, we may have experienced the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.
Mbengue will serve part-time in the Air National Guard while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at UVM.
New Evidence FDA, CDC Hid Early Data on Myocarditis Spurs Questions of ‘Criminal Coverup’; New IRS whistleblower letter suggests DOJ interference in Hunter Biden probe dates back years
Firefighters battle several blazes along train tracks in Northeast Kingdom; Lake Monsters return to Centennial Field for opening day; Vt. Fish and Wildlife asks hunters to share turkey hunting data
Vermont Attorney’s General’s office was involved in misconduct by failing to turn over documents to the defense until the eve of the trial, a judge ruled.
Do we care what it takes to get us an EV or a kilowatt of electricity? Vermont has been in denial. The cost is too great for this to continue.
Sixty-nine dude! That’s how many of these awesome meetings of the uber elite have taken place in the last sixty-nine years and they finally had the good sense to invite yours truly – or not- I’m not supposed to say.
Berlin tries to curb impacts of influx of unhoused individuals; Washington County sheriff’s deputy accused of leaving scene of accident; Police chase car across Burlington airport property
Did you know that fossil fuels are 100% organic? Made from the Earth and by the Earth.
One interest group fared extraordinarily well during the just-completed legislative session. That’s the interest group comprised of Representatives and Senators.
Increasingly and oddly in these days of supposed inclusivity, Mascots of Color need not apply. And if one already has the job, prepare to be eliminated.
“Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in Vermont lakes and streams,” said Commissioner Christopher Herrick.
NH State Rep. Tommy Hoyt attacks parents, Catholic priest, and more to a constituent in confirmed email.
Folks in the State House cried and cheered with the override of Scott Veto. But what they did not do was listen to their constituents.
UVMMC patient survives six-story fall; Child airlifted to hospital after crash in Belvidere; Charter change in Brattleboro heads to Governor’s desk
The Underbelly of Woke Capitalism; FBI obtained Americans’ bank records without subpoena; FBI Audit Reveals 8,000 Unjustified Searches of Americans’ Communications
Are there any moderate Democrat leaders who understand Biden’s failures and will join Republicans and fix them?
The racist ideology of “The White Man’s Burden” has permeated our public schools, universities and other establishment institutions and is mortally wounding the future for Black American children.
Correction: It is incorrect for us to state that VT Digger failed to publish VFA’s commentaries: VFA failed to send them to VT Digger.
The Vermont Attorney’s Office is planning to file criminal charges against two veteran state troopers for the use of a bean bag round in an effort to deescalate an out-of-control suspect.
State reps detail constituent input on legislative bills; Route 7 in Ferrisburgh shut down after crash; Legal battle continues over what landowner can do with blighted Burlington property
As the Memorial Day weekend looms, law enforcement agencies urge everyone to buckle up hitting the road.
Across the Connecticut River, Jeffrey Epstein’s connections run deep in the Granite State, GraniteGrok reports.
Animal waste is a major culprit in the development of blue-green algae, a type of cyanobacteria that plagues Lake Champlain and other Vermont waterways, largely due to soil runoff into rivers, streams.
“We share the same goals. We both support making historic investments in shared priorities. But we must do it in a way Vermonters can afford,” Gov. Phil Scott said.
Fire forces evacuations at Williston movie theater; UVM faculty, staff seek apology for administration’s handling of federal antisemitism investigation
As the state pushes toward its solar goals, what environmental questions must be examined?
Shelburne garbage truck catches fire; Housing crunch magnified by older Vermonters looking to downsize; UVM faculty union alleges unfair labor practice over switch to new educational software
Migrant influx further taxes broken housing systems; Terrorist watchlist members caught in migrant influx; Dominion Voting Systems pressed on role in Tucker Carlson firing
One man is dead, another in critical condition from gunshot wounds suffered Friday night in Brookfield. Whodunit?
Having double-minded men and women administering two-standards of justices is nothing new in American politics.
Ensuring a sustainable, realistic budget wisely appropriated for the good of all must be a primary goal. This did not happen this session.
A Burlington scientist asks the Vermont Dept. of Health to bring more clarity to the high rate of age 15-54 heart disease deaths by correlating with their vaccination status.
And why job loss from AI is still a problem.
New mental health treatment facility opens, and others are in early stages; Missing Bennington man found dead
The Vermont House and Senate often disagree on what priorities should be or the best way to pay for a program, but on this point they heartily agree: they themselves deserve a lot more money.
The Legislature just budgeted tens of millions of dollars to create new state jobs. Too bad it couldn’t have kept more retired military instate by exempting their pensions from taxes.
VTDigger has presented a biased perspective on gender-affirming industry ‘shield laws,’ H.89 and S.37, into law on May 10th by Governor Scott.
Gov. Scott, Speaker Krowinski, and President Pro Tem Baruth weigh in with a trio of public statements.
Vermont lawmakers are seeking to give workers increased protections when it comes to collective bargaining and union organizing through a bill that has passed in the Senate with a number of changes since it was introduced.
Vermonters will help visitors if they’re in distress. Just don’t expect them to be all warm and fuzzy. Oh, and creemees.
Burlington fire crews knock out flames at homeless encampment; Vt. agencies to drop rabies vaccine amid Chittenden County outbreak; Vt. holds state auction
The White House and FBI oppose investigation and transparency involving corruption allegations against Biden family.
Vt. regulators to crack down on synthetic cannabis; Corrections commissioner denies records appeal, keeps ID of out-of-state prison bidder secret
10% to 30% of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness will die as a result.
“Let us hope that the ghost of no SVHC Trustee will ever come back and say if only I had done my job.”
State declines to prosecute former Vt. teacher in lewd conduct case; Brattleboro Union High School to rebrand with new mascot; Coyotes on the prowl
The new partnership provides technical assistance and development services to Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) business owners and professionals statewide.
While listening to Committee testimony and Floor readings on H.89 and S.37, I heard witnesses and legislators toss the words “evidence-based” like pizza dough, except there was no crust.
Allocating harm where it does the most good.
37 child care center leaders: Over 100 programs could close in the next year; Government contractor blows whistle on radical ESG policy appearing in schools, businesses
The red hot policy issue in the state right now is S.5, the (un)Affordable Heat bill passed by the Democratic supermajority in the House and Senate. Gov. Scott vetoed it last Thursday.
Founder of anti-natural gas plant group says S.5 is all about establishing market share for fracked gas.
This program is extremely expensive and extremely regressive. It will cause a lot of pain for Vermont’s most vulnerable citizens, and will achieve exactly NOTHING in regard to solving Global Warming.
Fuel returns to Morrisville-Stowe Airport, operations remain; Vermonters across the state participate in ‘Green Up’ day out of reach
Scammers are making use of voice cloning and artificial intelligence software to grab quick voice recordings that are used to create messages impersonating family members, friends, and coworkers.
Barring amendment or rejection, a pernicious new bill restricting free speech is set to become enshrined in Irish law. Under it, mere possession of material deemed “hateful” by the state could result in prison time for those accused, if the state suspects the material is intended for dissemination.
As a Vermont legislative panel continues a long-range look into the state’s prison system – and its facility needs – calls to rethink the state’s incarceration practices have entered the equation.
Wilson believed an acute alcoholic, such as himself, now abstinent over twenty years, could not achieve and maintain sobriety, without experiencing a “spiritual awakening.”
The Town of Hartford Select Board has adopted a new committee to assess the town for its racial and marginalized persons scorecard.
Vermont Democrats say they won’t pass paid family and medical leave this year; Vt. officials defend homeless hotel transition
The Covid Federal Emergency is scheduled to end on May 11. However, approval for face masks and other emergency authorized products is expected to continue.
Sheriff reform bill advances in Vermont; Police say 2 suspects wanted in downtown Burlington shooting; Vt. doctor reacts to medical aid-in-dying law expansion to non-residents
The commission has three years to gather testimony from Vermonters and research past and current harm done by the state. It will then present a report to the Legislature in June 2026.
Census data shows blue states losing people and income to red states.
Dr. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries, the author of over 70 New York Times best-selling books, and the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for 49 years.
Whether the patient comes to Vermont or receives services from a Vermont provider via telehealth while residing in another state, they can access abortion throughout pregnancy.
In fiscal year 2022, the Vermont Habitat Stamp funded land acquisition in Wallingford to expand the Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is also against the law.
One panelist, a self-described climate realist, listed doomsday predictions gone wrong from the likes of Al Gore and Greta Thunberg.
Burlington City Council votes to rename airport for Patrick Leahy; Councilors pitch plan to allow camping in Burlington city parks; Tuskegee Airman receives honorary doctorate from Norwich University
If an illegal immigrant who was deported four times murders five neighbors, is it still the gun’s fault?
“Sir! I have a plan…”
Governor Scott often is the voice of forgotten Vermonters and has become the conscience of the state.
We are the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, a statewide group of students working to promote anti-racism in our schools and communities.
Missing Vermont girl found safe; Jay Peak to cut propane use; 2 missing after Brattleboro crash
I have a hard time going along with the “do as I say” folks when the “not as I do” is as obvious and in my face as it is.
Dan Kiley brought the geometry and formality of European gardens to cityscapes and country retreats around the world.
The arrogant and “we know best” attitude that has now consumed our legislature is by far the worst in Vermont’s history.
Punishing and charging fossil fuel dealers to “pay” to continue to distribute their necessary products is cruel and will result in higher costs to Vermonters for heating fuel.
Those that heat with wood, electricity, or natural gas receive special treatment and become a protected class in S.5 while continuing to pour carbon into the atmosphere.
Bears spotted in Williston: Vermont Fish & Wildlife receive reports of animals in trash; Judge approves release of Vt. student accused of planning attack at college
Trout Stocking to Resume at Goshen Dam This Spring; VTF&W to Hold Deer Hearings May 9 and 17
The case for frugal use of old cars and trucks.
What does our government actually use our money for? Comedian JP Sears and We Lie to You News tells all!
Vt. lawmakers inch closer to passing flavored tobacco ban; Apartments to open for UVM Health Network workers; Vermont Senate approves $8B budget in preliminary vote
Stefanik also called on President Biden to work with House Republicans, who represent the American people, to address our nation’s spending and debt crisis.
Today, Rep. Becca Balint, a member of the House Budget Committee, voted against the “Default on America Act,” claims “House Republicans are threatening an economic disaster.”
SPEAK is an acronym for “Students, Parents, and Educators for Achievement through Knowledge”.
The debate was sparked during discussions of S.115, a miscellaneous agriculture bill that began in the Senate before moving to the House.
In plain English, if you believe you are unfairly or extralegally regulated by a Federal agency, you now have a constitutional right to have that dispute settled by an independent third party judge
Bernie Sanders endorses Biden, rules out 2024 bid of his own; Are human services budget increases making an impact?; Vermont sees significant increase in organ donor registrations
House leaders explain why they voted yes in last Thursday’s 98-46 vote to approve the Affordable Heat Act.
Promise that “nothing would move forward without affirmative action by the future legislature,” is shown to be very, very false.
Native Vermonter & Norwich Cadet
Democrats have become emboldened to not only ignore the voices of the Republican minority, but they have now decided that they do not need to listen to the very voters who elected them to office.
As many of you were yesterday upon hearing Fox News Network was “parting ways” with Tucker Carlson, the shock was sudden but the surprise was short-lived.
