The water tank entrance was supposed to be clearly marked with danger signs and have a secure cover held shut with metal bolts. Smuggs failed on both fronts, a state report says.
37 Epstein Documents Released in Their Entirety; Wyoming judge dismisses effort to bar Trump from ballot; Maine GOP state lawmaker moves to impeach state secretary over Trump ballot removal
We have created a society in which those who favor and advocate the truth in real life, just as Jesus did, rather than only in abstract ivory towers, are sneeringly, mockingly persecuted as “Truthers” by the shamestream media and by censorship.
The annual discussion over Vermont’s Education Fund and wringing of hands over education property tax rates is an unprecedented mess this year, and that’s being kind.
The Woodstock Union High School coach, fired after he joined a private conversation last Feb. by two students on his team about transgender athletes, lost his first battle to win back his job.
Vermont Senate beefs up financial disclosure requirements in response to VTDigger reporting; Brattleboro’s municipal EMS takeover plan may face state review; DEC outlines bathroom environmental action
A part-time Vermont resident, the mastermind of a coast-to-coast conspiracy to distribute hard drugs and launder drug money, was sentenced to 12 years.
Vermonters have been trying to change how the Fish and Wildlife Board and Department treats wildlife and the public for decades but reach grid lock, every time — and here we are again.
Democrat does his best to paraphrase Principal Skinner.
John McClaughry would be deemed a national treasure if Vermont had not claimed him first.
Key takeaways include that serious incidents such as overdoses are up and the department is engaged in replenishing its staffing levels.
Police, lawmakers look to curb retail theft; Newport to get mental health urgent care facility; Vt. towns still working out how to pay for flood repairs; Hartland names new town manager
Last month, Freak Folk Bier brewery received a grant from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s wastewater management program.
Under Article 22 of the Vermont Constitution, Vermonters may be required to pay for medical procedures related to reproductive choice through increases in health insurance premiums.
A story of global bureaucratic incompetence.
Green Mountain Transit (GMT) has announced that fare collection will resume on March 6, 2024, for its Chittenden County, Commuter, and LINK Express routes.
Burlington’s outgoing Mayor lists what he’d like to see Vermont do for energy affordability and climate,
Vt. judiciary tackles effort to address mental health and recidivism; Tunbridge trails battle goes to Vermont Supreme Court
Now it’s in the House, and you have a chance to let your Representatives know what you think about all this. Please do!
At the end of the day, our Democracy is only as robust as our willingness to defend those ideals – even when we prefer different outcomes.
The majority of these bills are in place ready to be taken up and molded into legislation that will serve Vermonters and keep Vermont affordable.
The Vermont Legislature has a modus operandi: “Make As Darn Complicated As Possible”
We are long past the time for more debate. It is time for comparable State action to address wasteful and exclusionary State land use and housing policies.
New year means new laws that will affect Vermonters’ wallets; Police investigate gunfire incident in South Burlington; Lamoille County food share overwhelmed
A seven-member screening committee is expected to begin work later this month reviewing the names of Vermonter lawyers interested in filling the seat of U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford.
I take leave of the Ethan Allen Institute, and of my 30 years of biweekly efforts to defend and advance the principles that over the years have made our little state strong, proud and free.
I felt compelled to correct misleading statements that misrepresented the values and goals of wildlife advocates. It’s okay to disagree, but the continued misinformation needs to be addressed.
Any legislator who cannot refocus efforts away from carbon should move to China and help them deal with their rapidly growing coal situation.
Instead of raising the fees on every Vermonter, why don’t state lawmakers draw their wanted revenue from their political paymasters?
You’ll often hear Southerners claim the Civil War was an issue of state’s rights. They aren’t wrong. They are just lacking a bit of detail: state’s rights over slavery.
There is some discussion that at least some Republicans will offer a Taxpayer Bill of Rights bill for consideration in 2024. Let’s give them support when they do.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:35 am, prompting an immediate dispatch of fire units to the scene.
Today, barbarian ideas are resurgent in the West and across the world.
Burlington officials say encampments monitored for health and safety; HIV case numbers remain consistent in Vermont; 2023 was Burlington’s warmest year on record, capping a year of ‘wild’ weather
Despite backlog of veterans’ claims, VA using resources to help illegal immigrants; U.S. senator calls for bombing Iran Blinken and Mayorkas Fly to Mexico, Discuss Amnesty for Millions of Illegals
Canada represents the cutting edge of progressive thinking where socialized health care meets socialized mass murder under the guise of your having asked for it.
The fire turned out to be a homeless encampment made up of tarps and a flat wooden platform. It had spread to the surrounding vegetation, causing concern for the safety of the area.
The first day of the new year also marks the anniversary of several milestone moments in history. See how many of these “firsts on the First” events you know with this short, fun quiz.
More people aren’t getting the help they need for basic services, which has meant the library is asked to fill that gap.
The real disaster is the lack of awareness by the participants of the unintended consequences that double digit spending increases wreak on current and potential future community members.
Vermont’s Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules’ objection does not prevent the new trapping regulations from coming into effect.
She continued that she wishes both the police and her office could collect, investigate, and prosecute shoplifting in a more timely manner but “that is not how our system is designed to work.”
Ryan Goodrich, 38, of Athens, Vermont was sentenced to five years in federal prison to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release
Vermont’s wastewater treatment plants strained under December flooding; Senior housing in Hinesburg underway amid statewide push; Stakeholders discuss law to prevent catalytic converter thefts
More from the Front Porch Forum/VT Legislative Cartel – this time on the Education charade.
The five military academies are: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
The old standard is not illegal to own or use. You simply cannot sell them in Vermont or transport them into the state for sale after the first of the year.
King represents a class of political actors who make progress impossible.
Hull worked his way up from patrol officer and earned a college degree in 2020 because it was required for Colchester’s next Chief of Police.
If Progressives keep getting elected, then the bed Burlingtonians are laying in now will be their bed of the future, and the most important City in Vermont will continue to erode.
In the wake of holiday havoc, experts left clutching their stockings in bewilderment
Spike in fraud prevents some from using Vt. unemployment site; Water service restored in South Burlington; St. Albans officials aim to work with businesses to reduce retail theft
This occurs while online pundits note that the Green Mountain State seems to be following closely California’s costly green energy policies.
VDC readers are confirming the totalitarian nature of Front Porch Forum (FPF), couched in the guise of a so-called Public Benefit Corporation.
South Burlington experiences water outages, low water pressure on Christmas; Chittenden County nonprofit hosts Christmas dinner for those in recovery; Bag Balm celebrates 125 years
As a young black Vermont man who holds conservative views, I do not feel oppressed.
Burlington police reported they released him after he was screened by two mental health workers.
Lack of accountability, program changes and staff eliminations continue despite the Legislature’s $200 million cash infusion.
Vermont’s governance of the wild amidst changing values
What’s really going on with the Colorado Ballot Ruling.
Antony Blinken explained that well at a press conference which got almost no coverage.
The report also notes that anytime wages are raised, the cost of the goods or services will rise accordingly.
‘Credible threat’ prompts evacuation of Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office; New Colchester police chief sworn in; Regulators adjust OneCare budget, look toward new strategy
Originally published on Christmas Eve, 2005, and published every Christmas Eve since. It was awarded 3rd Place in the 2021 New England Better Newspaper Competition, sponsored by NENPA
Vermont Republicans are currently earning an F for our participation in government with over half the municipalities having no representation. But it is not too late.
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas’ statement on the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision disqualifying Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot
A prelude to future resource conflicts?
GMT bus fare collection to resume in March; Barre City hopes to replace old parking lots with new housing; New program offers Vt. inmates free classes to prepare for life after prison
A suspected member of the violent street gang known as The Bloods, has been arrested on federal charges of selling cocaine and conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine in Chittenden County
Governor Scott and AHS allocated $5.13 million aiming to reduce shortages and assist healthcare workers.
Someone cut off his microphone after Flaherty said, “We know how much Bill Gates cares about children. He met and traveled with Jeffrey Epstein many times after Epstein was convicted of sex crimes.”
State leaders provide updates on how Vermont fared from Monday’s flooding; Latest system glitch impacted roughly half of all Vermonters seeking unemployment assistance
Parkour offers an out-of-the-ordinary outlet that costs nothing.
Ivan Carmona, 32, of Springfield, Massachusetts, also known as “Flacco,” was sentenced to 108 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
71 percent of Vermonters oppose any carbon tax/fee/surcharge on gasoline and diesel, 59 percent strongly oppose it. So, lawmakers, how about you listen to your constituents for a change?
The last installment of poll results from CFV show that Vermonters side with the Governor in recent disagreements and nearly one in three feel unsafe in their community.
China is now building 22 of the 58 reactors under construction around the world, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The country currently operates 55 reactors.
Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag; Ukrainians tell MP they would give up citizenship to avoid conscription
The legislative majority in Montpelier seems to think that Vermonters will rejoice at their enactment of a radical agenda, even though it will have no detectable effect on the Earth’s future climate.
Gov. Phil Scott holds emergency update on flooding in Vermont; Montpelier group site project no longer needed, says FEMA; Pandemic-era high schoolers in VT less likely to pursue higher ed.
Palestinian authority textbooks contain incendiary statements about Jews and Israel.
The Democrats holding the supermajority have given Vermonters the wrong prescription for how to deal with the problems we face with these kinds of major weather events.
Lawsuit threatened as Fish and Wildlife professionals stood their ground against unreasonable legislative demands.
In a world riddled with propaganda and censorship, access to raw, honest news is rare, precious and must be nurtured for the sake of humanity.
In Vermont schools, conservative legal groups have become a potent force; Manure spreading ban in effect for winter; Moretown works on housing: more rental units, more wastewater capacity
The new MOU would commit UVM to providing 1.5 beds per undergraduate student enrolled above fall 2023 level; City to up-zone three campus parcels at Trinity, East Ave, and the Waterman block
The crash appeared to come out of the blue and saw the Secret Service hurriedly bundle Biden into his own armored vehicle.
Welch calling on Biden to swiftly nominate candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the USPS Board of Governors who will fight for our rural communities and hold Postmaster Louis DeJoy accountable.
I suspect some want this to be a hate crime to fit prevailing divisive narratives, but the investigation will continue on.
I don’t get it about the self-proclaimed “richest town in Vermont” needing to be bailed out by the mostly-not-so-rich other towns in Vermont.
$20,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program.
Why do those opposed to hunting and trapping ignore this reality? The answer is simple really. They don’t actually care about wildlife, they just care about removing human influence from wildlife.
He is more than a song and a set of legendary stories. He is the God who made you and wants to know you, and you to know Him, at Christmas and every day unto eternity.
Residents of the Bennington County town of Stamford fought back against an aggressive, well funded-wind tower proposal and won on December 7, when the developer announced it had dropped the project.
Local folks work to rescue immobile loon last week; Operation Fire Cuffs collects gifts for Vt. Children’s Hospital; Sticker shock! Understanding the Dec. 1 property tax letter
The Vermont Sheriffs’ Association held a press conference on Monday at the State House to call for the resignation of Franklin County Sherriff John Grismore regarding a use-of-force incident.
Presenting a cost/benefit proposal is really the only accurate way to gauge genuine support or opposition to a policy. Almost anybody will support almost anything if they think it’s free.
Sanders also promotes prescription price controls reducing prescription prices over 50 percent.
Support from migrant rights activists is competing with concerns about the legality of the proposed policy change and, from law enforcement, wariness about restrictions on their jobs.
Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced recipients of $4,591,000 in federal community development block grants.
