In the United States today, political office too often resembles a throne more than a term of service. But it was not always this way.
Holt: When Public Service becomes a lifetime throne
Timothy Page
Study praises Canadian organ harvesting from MAiD/assisted suicide corpses
MAiD now fourth leading cause of death in Canada – Quebec leads all provinces.
Bland faces the death penalty for alleged shooting of out-of-state drug dealers
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has given federal prosecutors in Vermont the green light to seek the death penalty for a Burlington man, who authorities say fatally shot two out-of-state drug dealers in the Northeast Kingdom two years ago.
VT Headlines: Rutland Regional Medical Center will no longer offer pediatric beds
Former state senator and wife resign from Vermont Young Republicans following leaked group chat; Grocery buddies’ supplement SNAP benefits amid government shutdown; Man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in steaks from Georgia Market appears before judge; Police seek to identify male in Vershire trespassing
Moore and Johnson: Vermont’s housing needs require decisive action – step up or step away
Governor Scott has taken action. We stand ready to implement solutions. The question now is whether environmental interest groups who claim to care about Vermont’s future will contribute to solving this crisis or perpetuate the status quo.
Hot Off The Press today interview lawyer for citizens’ voting rights
One of the lawyers arguing for citizens’ voting rights in the Vermont Supreme Court will be interviewed today on Hot Off The Press, VDC’s news and call-in opinion program at 11:05 AM on WDEV AM 550, FM 96.1, and livestreamed at wdevradio.com.
Flash-flooded towns left hanging after Feds refuse disaster payments
Towns hit hardest by the July 10 flash floods are facing steep repair bills with no federal help after President Donald Trump denied Vermont’s request for a disaster declaration.
Soulia: Strike-alls: How a bill metastasized into your backyard
A single sentence added to Vermont’s planning code in 2016 has redrawn how the state thinks about its forests — and about the rights of Vermonters to use their property.
Why did Montpelier pay a broker up to $50,000 for a $1 land sale?
On October 8, 2025, in a late-night meeting, the City Council voted to approve a one-year, sole-source brokerage contract with White + Burke to manage the recruitment of a developer for the property.
Preserving the stories from Brattleboro’s Austine School for the Deaf
The school’s positive impact on the lives of their students and experiences in the larger Deaf community are important stories that will now be preserved for future generations of scholars – and members of the Deaf community wanting to learn more about their history.
State fully funds food, fuel benefits thru Nov. 15
Pricetag: $6.3 million
Burlington’s airport at a crossroads: expansion dreams vs. community clashes
An in-depth look at Patrick Leahy International Airport’s $45 million terminal project, airline changes, and federal partnerships shaping Vermont’s aviation hub
Chair of House Ways and Means predicts State to fund 100% of food, fuel benefits for 15 days amid Federal shutdown
Kornheiser said she’s confident the State Emergency Board, including Gov. Scott, will confirm the 100% payments. A reporter said the governor had floated paying 50%, but Kornheiser said she believes he’s on board with 100%.
VT Headlines: Vermont joins 22 other states in suing Trump administration over suspension of SNAP benefits
UVM Children’s Hospital receives record-breaking $25 million gift; Vermont school redistricting task force discusses draft maps as deadline approaches; Kosher food truck opens outside Burlington Chabad
Page: Stirring the pot on food stamp changes
And, hey check out this cellphone teleprompter!
Rovics: Escape from Vermont
Is there a chronically-online identitarian cult lurking in the Green Mountains? Let’s investigate.
Folk singer says Jewish Voices for Peace cancelling his benefit concert over allegations of transphobia
Folk musician and political songwriter David Rovics says the Vermont–New Hampshire chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) withdrew support for a scheduled benefit concert this week, citing what the group called “an extensive history of making transphobic statements.”
Bradford rep to run for Orange County senate; Hart out
Since joining the Legislature, Priestley said she has focused on rural equity, data privacy, consumer protection, and youth engagement. In her Senate campaign, Priestley plans to highlight housing, climate resilience, affordability, economic fairness, and government transparency.
VT Headlines: COTS opens new Burlington Waystation with 56 year-round beds
Retired Troop B sergeant dies at 65; Montpelier housing development plans progress at former golf course; Problems followed some of Vermont’s largest and most troubled nursing homes after state approved new ownership;
Concerns surface over battery storage proposal at former Vermont Yankee nuclear site
A Texas developer’s proposal for a large battery storage system at the former Vermont Yankee nuclear site highlights a sizable list important considerations.
Roper: In defense of Whataboutism
The unsung crowdsourced enforcement mechanism for equal justice.
Oct. 28: Today, on Tuesday’s Hot Off The Press
VT’s lost funding, Scott’s support for getting SNAP back via the courts, a BTV exploitation case, and more.
Kinsley: Things are better, but let’s not pop the champagne just yet
Yes, things are better, but the “better” comes with an asterisk the size of a mortgage payment.
Vermont’s lost FEMA funding
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.
Vermont’s regular Deer Season starts Saturday, Nov. 15
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.
21-year-old Burlington woman charged with producing illegal porn
Morgan reportedly live-streamed sexually explicit conduct of a minor child, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua L. Banker.
VT Headlines: Pride Center of Vermont leaves longtime Burlington home
Police arrest man with warrants in multiple states after high-speed chase; Halloween Roll & Stroll brings costumed riders to Burlington
Vermont Rescue Squad’s secret hypothermia treatment: maple syrup
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.
Braver Angels to host “Being Red in a Blue Environment” workshop Nov. 1 in Essex
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.
Despathy: Corrupt renewable energy developers vandalizing Vermont
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.
Roper: The solution to the SNAP & LIHEAP crisis: Demand Sanders & Welch vote to open the Government!
Why aren’t Vermont state politicians calling on our federal delegation to end the crisis?
Feds bust illegal immigrant with 51 visits to the U.S.
Charged with bringing 9 more aliens this week into Jay
Vermont GOP gathered in South Burlington to celebrate Republican leadership
State legislators and community members attended awards night featuring national guest speaker Erick Erickson
A former Twelve Tribes member finds her voice through TikTok
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.
New video showcases Newport’s assets, community spirit in revival bid
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.
New Poll: Scott’s 55% towers over Dem field
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.
Video: Exploring Vermont’s weird ghost stories
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.
Village violates open meeting law, meeting on demolishing homes had to be canceled
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.
VT Headlines: President Trump denies federal disaster aid for Vermont
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
Soulia: Montpelier should measure twice, legislate once
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.
Bernie-backed candidate gives firearms training to Antifa
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.
CLG: Trump says he will inform Congress of plans to strike land-based cartel targets in Venezuela
Trump announces military strike kills narcoterrorists, destroys drug submarine; White House growing increasingly frustrated with Israel; Putin-Trump summit ‘not completely off the table’
Letters: Senators should resign/ Burlington bike lane disaster
Other senators should resign. And that Burlington bike lane? Carbon-emissions nightmare.
VT Headlines: Wheels for Warmth starts today
Waterbury shelter will reopen under new management; Swanton’s hydro facility to receive needs assessment; Wheels for Warmth collecting tires starting Thursday
Long before Gaza: Vermont passed key educational mandates—but omitted the Holocaust. Why?
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.
Ben and Jerry’s fans not so “Jolley” about Stewart’s ice cream takeover
38 newly rebranded Stewart’s Shops, customers will have to decide between forgoing ice cream or giving the New York newcomer a try.
Roper: The lynching of Sam Douglass
This was not justice.
VT Headlines: Tax exemption proposal moves forward in Burlington
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
Feds: Suspected attempted strangler is an illegal immigrant
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.
Soulia: Inside Vermont’s eco-litigation loop
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.
Vermont asks builders to copy Fairlee’s model—but a $500K tax bomb says otherwise
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.
Field to Fork: Processing your deer
VTF&W website helps with learning how to process
Manley: No Kings: What else did they accomplish?
The people who participated in the “No Kings” rally demonstrated that they wish to Make America Great Again.
Letters: Zuckerman says to fix the property tax and leave schools alone!
Also, the importance of the Silent Majority in opposing extremism.
Bossange: A reckoning with evildoers
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.
VT Headlines: UVM Health Network to phase out executive positions
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
Tiemann: Investigate, inform and advocate
Parents can’t exercise their rights if schools never inform them about what is being taught or how their child is being treated.
Feds plan to prosecute self-proclaimed “Philly Whiteboy”
Charged with crack cocaine at Burlington City Hall Park
Beerworth: Governor Scott knows how political pressure works
Maybe it is past time for the Governor to take a good, long look in the mirror before casting stones.
Keelan: What the Constitution means to me—flashback to 1987
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.
Manley: No Kings at 5 Corners
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?
VT Headlines: Former Colchester fire chief Sandy Ladd honored at funeral
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
Compass Vermont: The shutdown’s real cost to Vermont
To protect Vermonters from the federal crisis, the state may be forced to sacrifice its own strategic plans for housing and property tax relief.
Harrison: Preparations for the Legislature
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.
Soulia: Are Vermont farms’ tile drains about to become expensive Federal pollution pipes?
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.
Northfield’s Trans-Video to be acquired by Comcast
From a milk truck on a mountain to a new era
Roper: Sanders and Welch votes to keep the government closed threaten food and heat benefits
Partisan agenda could leave low-income Vermonters cold and hungry.
VT Headlines: Electrical fire completely destroys van in Essex Junction
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
Hazlett: The hue and cry over State Senator Douglass
30-something active Republican asks: “Why would I run, when young Vermonters like Senator Douglass aren’t allowed to make a mistake?”
Soulia: Vishing, the voice scam that’s harder to detect
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.
Hooper: The Ballad of Not-So-Sorry-Sam
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.
Farmer in path of I-91 burned down barn and killed himself
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.
The tragic end of Elliot Eastman
A Vermont YouTuber’s fatal move to the Philippines
VT Headlines: Over $3 million in tax incentives to go to Vermont redevelopment projects
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
Sanders blames Trump and Johnson for shutdown
“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.”
Steidler: Senator Sanders’ doom campaign on AI and jobs
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.
Backcountry bailouts
Whether it’s frozen boots or broken tibias, Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team (WRBT) is prepared to respond to any kind of backcountry crisis.
Soulia: How Vermont let its courts collapse while chasing climate glory
That’s not a crisis of resources—it’s a crisis of judgment.
Air Force doctor gives UVM $16 million in wife’s name for nursing scholarships
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.
Klar: Blue states rebelling against Kennedy and the CDC are gambling with lives
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.
VT Headlines: Sgt. Kyle Kapitanski terminated from Shelburne Police Department
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
Deal: Economic freedom drives political liberty
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.
Why a minor tremor is Vermont’s wake-up call
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.
CT drug debt enforcer convicted of murder in state court
Two hours of deliberation were all the Orleans County jury needed to sentence Cedano for the 2019 crime.
Wildlife Day draws visitors from around the state
Wildlife Day at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center took place this year on Oct. 4 in Addison.
Vermont AG halts Angi’s ‘Certified Pro’ deception
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?
Letters: Vaillancourt on gender gaslighting/ Boar’s Head listeria
Boar’s Head crisis/ Parental attempts to regain their rights
VT Headlines: Montpelier man charged with attempted murder after multiple alleged assaults
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
VT Headlines: Over 100 protest ICE surveillance plans at Williston intelligence hub
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
Roper: Mike Pieciak is planning a negative campaign against Donald Tru– Er, Phil Scott
They want to know if Vermonters will buy a bunch of negative attacks on Phil Scott linking our governor to President Trump.
Trump: Dawn of a new Middle East
Excerpts from President Donald Trump’s speech today at the Israeli Knesset.
Deal: On its 250th birthday, remembering how the U.S. Navy was born
When the seas grow contested, commerce falters, and ordinary citizens feel it first — at the store, the gas pump, and the paycheck.
UVM announces crackdown on fraudulent maple syrup
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.
VT Headlines: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Burlington’s mayor meet to discuss future of the city
Waterbury says mountain biking tourism brings in $1m annually; Home completely destroyed by fire in Highgate, Vermont; Staying safe while heating your home
BREAKING: Feds say Central Vermont drug dealer continued his business from jail
Seeking longer prison term in upcoming sentencing in fentanyl and crack case
Nonprofit seeks to rejuvenate Goddard
Arts events bring new life into the former campus
Drought on the heels of flooding in 2024 and 2023 complicates trail upkeep
How trail management is impacted by severe weather
Roper: Act 73 survey: Time to tell ‘em what you really think!
Where’s the bleeping property tax relief?
BREAKING: UVM to host Justice Sonia Sotomayor
The University of Vermont announced today that it will host U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on October 20.
Lottery vendor waited nearly a year to warn Vermonters of massive data breach, violating State law
The company waited 320 days—nearly 11 months—to warn victims.
