The male approached the crossing from the west, walking east, when he collided with the train.
Franklin County man is dead after walking into train
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Guy Page is the editor and publisher of the Vermont Daily Chronicle.
Reckless target shooting injures 84-year-old neighbor
Two men were target shooting near a Ceres Circle home when a round entered the residence and struck her.
Colchester man gets 36 days in prison for breaking arm and leg of baby
The boy with the broken bones in February also had been treated at the hospital for a sprained ankle in January when he was about two weeks old, court records noted.
14 year old girl dies in ATV crash
She was driving the ATV on private land.
Scott traces Burlington violence back to 2020 Defund the Police vote
Bird call recordings to discourage Montpelier vagrants. Fallout of dairy, paper mill closings. Connecting defund the Police and violent crime in Burlington. Incumbent Phil Scott gives his take on Dems electing progressive-backed Janoo to oppose him in November.
Child Evangelism Fellowship fires Vermont director after kiddie porn bust
“CEF has zero tolerance for such misconduct and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.”
Montreal porn suspect bagged at border
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol called State Police and turned over the wanted man.
Woman downtown pulls gun from purse, fires by mistake, cops say
The crime spree has included a homicide of a young man behind Courthouse Plaza on Main Street; a shooting at Church and King Streets; a stabbing near St. Paul and Bank Streets; and the assault of a bicyclist on the Bike Path near North Beach by three juveniles with a knife that was used to slash the man’s tires.
Update: Stabbing death reported in Downtown Burlington overnight
The victim is believed to be a young man in his early 20s, VNF was told.
Burlington Police Lieutenant resigns after 5 internal investigations
Henry, 51, of Colchester reportedly has reimbursed the city for any overpayment.
Juvenile e-bikers on city bike path assault adult bike rider
Youths also slashed the adult bike rider’s tires.
On Chronicle Conversations, Eric Metaxas tells why the Battle of Bennington matters
The interview came on the anniversary of the Battle of Bennington, fought Aug. 14, 1777.
Church elder charged with kiddie porn distribution
The FBI said they arrested Buzzell during a raid at his home at 472 Clarendon Avenue last Friday.
Strong support in Burlington, progressive enclaves boosts Janoo over Richards
The clearest piece of Janoo’s winning formula was Burlington.
E-scooter crashes with bus, rider badly injured
Police said both the bus and scooter had been traveling southbound on Elmwood Avenue.
Who was nominated, and why?
Listen to Chronicle Conversations news coverage of the primary results on WVMT AM 620 and wvmtradio.com noon to 1 PM today.
Dem Senate incumbents keep seats in primary – but two House members lose nomination
House races, however, saw a pair of incumbents replaced. John Bartholomew of Windsor and Jim Masland both finished third in their two-seat district primaries. All of the other House candidates in contested primaries were renominated.
U.N. planner Janoo gets Dem nod for governor
Janoo, 38, entered the race in March with little statewide name recognition and had never before run for public office.
FINAL Results of all Vermont contested primaries HERE
Click on link to contested candidate spreadsheet, and/or Secretary of State Election Results page, for primary election results.
Molly Gray in a landslide wins Dem LG race
Sarah George won re-election as state’s attorney, despite losing in Burlington.
Teen passenger dies in high-speed crash
Investigators said the Subaru had been traveling at a high rate of speed when it lost traction, went off the road and struck a tree.
Burlington police brutality protest leader wins Miss Black USA
She has gone from being a UVM student pouring red liquid at the feet of Burlington Police leaders at a George Floyd protest, to owning a Winooski food business. And now Harmony Edosomwan is Miss Black USA 2026.
Trump admin sues over 2024 VT law giving preferential college financial aid to some non-citizens
The 2024 law gives preferential status to some non-citizens (see below) and places all non-citizens, regardless of immigration status, on equal eligibility status with Vermonters.
Weatherman rear-ended by hydroplaning state trooper
The cruiser began to hydroplane on rain-soaked Interstate 89 in Williamstown.
Machete man flees, caught by cops: VSP
Police responded to several reports of a man brandishing a machete and threatening people near Main Street.
Off-leash dog kills two knotweed-eating goats
The surviving goats bolted from their enclosure following the attack, prompting local volunteers to search for the animals.
Official who resigned under cloud seeks re-election
Lavoie resigned under pressure of possible impeachment in August 2023.
Scott admits ‘not much’ notice for Mayor Emma, but says Burlingtonians ‘begging us’ for cops
“We heard from many, many Burlingtonians that were feeling unsafe, again, begging us to come in and do something about it,” Scott said.
BREAKING: Sheriff candidate placed on paid leave
An independent investigation is being undertaken about his exaggeration about possible crimes.
Treasurer’s campaign donors connected to $8.4 million state-backed housing loan
The contributions came several months after the loan was approved in February through the treasurer’s 10% for Vermont program, which uses the state’s cash deposits to make secure loans to critical state priorities such as housing, climate action and social equity.
Teenager busted for voyeurism
18-year-old man with cellphone spied on another person of same age several times, police say.
Drugs, guns, money recovered in NEK drug raid
Pierre was ordered jailed for lack of $75,000 bail.
Rats are spreading typhus in L.A. There’s an anti-rat poison bill in Vermont Legislature
Los Angeles is becoming overrun with rats and is experiencing a growing rate of typhus disease due in part to restrictions on rat poison, City Journal reports. Two bills restricting the use of certain types of rat poison were introduced in the Vermont Legislature last session.
Bear population now 9,000, double state goal
“We implore Vermonters to redouble their efforts at proactive coexistence with our bears,” said Comeau. “Keeping trash secured where bears cannot get it, protecting backyard chickens with an electric fence, keeping birdfeeders down until there is consistent snow on the ground and following bear-aware composting guidelines.”
Shotgun fired over Fed-Ex truck
FedEx driver Yazid Najim, 26, of Bethel, who reported that someone had discharged a firearm at his truck.
Juvy treatment, detention center planned for SoBu
The project is the state’s latest effort to fill the need created by the 2019 closure of the Woodside secure treatment facility in Essex Junction.
From the U.N. to Vermont
How much did the U.N. and other international organizations affect Vermont policy and legislation on the granular level? It’s probably impossible to say for sure – but the information is an effort to ‘connect the dots’.
Balint postpones check photo-op, cites minor medical issue
Balint’s office had described the event as a celebration of funding “she secured” for the town and planned to make the congresswoman available for questions from reporters following the presentation. The event was closed to the public and open only to credentialed media.
Officials: No basis for claims by candidate for Windsor sheriff
When asked if a Walpole Police officer had made false statements about the incidents, Lake said he was losing cell phone service. He promised to call back, but Vermont News First still had not heard from him more than 4 hours later.
Supremes deny State’s Attorney Vekos license reinstatement
The rejection comes one day after Vermont News FIrst broke the story about the only licensed lawyer left in the Addison County office is departing next Friday.
Whoops! Sample ballot with wrong GOP Senate candidates posted on town website
In response to an inquiry from the Vermont Daily Chronicle, Wesley Dunn of the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office said the issue was limited to the sample ballot posted online and did not affect the official absentee ballots sent to voters.
Cops say fraudster transferred 18K from couple’s bank accounts
Police said a total of $18,002.46 was transferred into an account controlled by Smith.
Today in VT history: huge VT-run drug smuggling ring caught
Whale researchers on the St. Lawrence River in Canada spotted something unusual: hundreds of barrels floating downstream.
Information sought after pit bull kills miniature poodle
Zucker saw the unleashed pit bull run towards him and called to the owners to leash their dog.
Sex offender who fled police caught after 5-agency manhunt
A man with multiple violations of the state’s sex offender registry was caught after pursuit by five law enforcement agencies.
Feds ban Chinese ‘kill switch’ solar inverters
Without certified inverters, fully built solar farms will sit dark and unable to feed electricity to the grid.
5th Annual Coming Together Summit Friday – looking for flashmob singers!
At the Essex Fairgrounds, summit celebrates and informs people in recovery. Flash mob singers needed!
Newspaper editor, Right to Life leader guests on Chronicle Conversations today
Journal Opinion Editor Alex Nuti De Biasi will discuss these stories and changes in the Vermont community newspaper industry on today’s edition of Chronicle Conversations at 12:30 PM on WVMT AM 620, FM 101.3, and livestreaming/podcast at Wvmtradio.com.
Mayor miffed Guv didn’t tell her about VSP patrols. State’s top cop says talks were ‘chief to chief’
The additional patrols are expected to begin today and continue to cover the city’s hosting next month of the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) – and perhaps beyond.
Drug addicts ‘shopping’ for dealers fuels Vermont’s high shoplifting rate, police say
“Many incidents now follow a pattern: the suspect arrives with a shopping list, sometimes written, sometimes on a phone, of specific household items, food or groceries requested by a local ‘plug’ (drug dealer). The person takes those items in exchange for drugs or to resell for cash,” Berlin Police say.
Breaking: Homeland Security, Burlington cops bust four at three drug houses
Brown has sustained 27 years of drug trafficking involvements, a federal prosecutor said in court papers.
Almost two years after drunk teen dies in crash, adult couple charged with enabling
Investigators determined that John-Henry and Kristin Hubert had enabled Piersiak to consume alcohol before the crash.
Direct descendent of Ethan Allen visits namesake tower in Burlington
The July 25 event, sponsored by the Vermont Society Sons of the American Revolution, included visits to the Ethan Allen Tower, the Ethan Allen Homestead, and Allen’s burial monument in Greenmount Cemetery.
Update: Man faces charges including attempted murder in shooting
Four people were in a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek headed northbound on Park Street when it crashed into another vehicle after the driver was apparently wounded and may have lost consciousness.
Blotter: Vagrants robbed and beaten, boat fire, lewd act in Walmart parking lot, gunfire/assault on cops
Miles and Sears lured the victim onto St. Paul Street from College Street with the intent to rob him, police say.
Shelburne man pleads innocent to real estate scam
To obtain the two loans, Staley submitted fraudulent tax returns to TD Bank, the indictment said.
State Police open investigation into municipal finances in Woodstock
Possible unapproved transfer of taxpayer funds from the Town of Woodstock to the Village of Woodstock to help pay for legal fees surrounding the demotion of former Police Chief Joe Swanson.
Elouise “Ellie” Ann Martin
Ellie loved Jesus, life, learning, meeting new people and sharing those things with others.
Iranian doctor from Atlanta remains jailed for illegal entry in VT
Court papers note that while she has strong support from a U.S. Congressman in Georgia, Ghasemi has provided false information, including a bogus date of birth, to both the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Probation Office.
Local parishes seek to block pending Roman Catholic priest abuse lawsuits
“The parishes had no authority over the pastors and priests who were assigned by the Dioceses to the parishes,” the lawsuit trying to fend off more lawsuits related to sexual abuse by Vermont Roman Catholic Church priests a half-century ago argues.
Resort supervisor charged with stealing $70K from vault
Supervisor took cash from vault, a few grand at a time, police say.
Grant moves Vermont closer to 50% conservation goal
The Nature Conservancy’s biodiversity fund is its response to the State of Vermont goals for protecting 30% of the state by 2030 and 50% by 2050.
Man charged with sex assault over 6-year-period
Held without bail.
Predator Poachers online sting group nabs suspected sex offender in Brattleboro
The video depicts police leading away a Main Street, Brattleboro resident on July 18, with Predator Poachers president Alex Rosen describing how the group posed as an 11-year-old open to a sexual encounter.
Former top Sanders campaign aide arrested for trying to take cop’s gun during traffic stop
During the struggle, Healy reached toward an officer’s duty belt, grabbed the officer’s holstered firearm and attempted to remove it from the holster, police say.
Under pressure, Democrat Senate primary candidate allegedly scrubbed pro-Israel social media
Benjamin and Simon make no bones about their anti-Israel viewpoint in their article, accusing the Jewish state of “genocide in Gaza.”
Truth & Reconciliation Commission collects truth-telling tears, burns tissues
According to the commission, tissues collected during its public and private truth-telling sessions — symbolizing the tears shed as Vermonters shared their experiences — will be offered in a ceremonial fire as a gesture of healing.
Homeless man with long arrest history held for assault on woman with kids present
Prior arrests for the man with ‘kill rats’ tattooed on his face include domestic assault with a deadline weapon, arson, fleeing scene of a crash.
Prop 3 will empower plans for a general strike
Education. Government. Health care. Prop 3 would clear obstacles to a general strike freezing activity in all three sectors.
Firefighter, motorist restrain knife-wielding transient
When the ranking firefighter confronted him assaulting the woman, Butchino allegedly threatened him with a large hunting-style knife.
Bear hound group offers reward in sow dumping case
The Vermont Bear Hound Association announced it is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally shooting and dumping the bear.
Kids injured when drunk young woman drove SUV into pool: cops
20 year old New Jersey woman charged.
Cops: 53-time repeat offender started fracas at library
Two years ago the suspect pleaded guilty to 53 charges, mostly stemming from alcohol-induced behavior.
Teenager on e-bike killed in crash
Police identified the victim as Shiloh Skalka, 16, of Burlington. Authorities said Skalka died Thursday evening from injuries suffered in the collision.
Drowning in North Hero
The first deputy to arrive located the man in the water, swam out to reach him, and brought him back to shore.
Son remembers….No chocolate cake like Mom’s
“July 20th was my mother and her mother’s birthday,” VDC reader recalls.
Suspected gangster from India busted in Vermont
According to the FBI, he is accused of being a member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group, a transnational criminal organization that originated in India’s Punjab state.
Burlington Republicans to nominate Justice of the Peace candidates
GOP justice of the peace nominating meeting July 20.
Tailgating road rager points gun at another driver on I-89
Police say Mississippi woman rolled down her window and pointed a gun at Shelburne man.
Forest fires cause smoke plume, emit tons of carbon
The largest contributor to Vermont’s hazy, smoky plume remains the dozens of active wildfires in Canada, where 34 fires are burning across nearly 24,812 acres.
Chester pitcher highest Vermont MLB draft pick ever
Kaiden McCarthy of Chester was drafted by the Atlanta Braves.
No plane crash Monday in the Northeast Kingdom, after all
It remains unclear what triggered the automated emergency alert.
News report: Car pulled from resort swimming pool
The report, which includes extensive video also captured on YouTube, says that a sport utility vehicle crashed into a swimming pool, sending guests scrambling but causing no serious injuries
Danger heat expected Tuesday
Heat index values to top 100 degrees.
Congressman, Vermonters cry treason on VT elected official in Iran
According to an X post by Orange County High Bailiff Christopher Helali, he’s been in Iran since at least July 7 to “honor, salute, and pray for” Iranian leader Ayotollah Khameini slain by U.S. military forces at the outset of the 2026 Iran – US war.
Auditor: Sheriffs need more oversight after years of misconduct, financial problems
Report concludes that while “most sheriffs do not engage in behavior that warrants removal,” Vermont’s current system leaves few options for dealing with problem sheriffs.
BREAKING: AG Charity Clark wants to block social media creator
One 49-second video posted on social media by Poitras apparently got under the skin of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt.
Vermont man cited for hate-motivated crime: “It’s Jew Hunting Season”
Warning: this news story contains profanity and language of religious bigotry.
Father finds stalker’s tracker on daughter’s license plate
19-year-old charged with stalking.
Dog found tied to sign at 3 AM – cops seek info
Do you know anything about this dog found tied to a street sign?
Father imprisoned for DUI crash killing two daughters faces new drug charge
Couture pleaded guilty in 2024 to negligent homicide in the deaths of his daughters, Kyriana Couture, 10, and Kelsey Couture, 7.
Vermont official in Iran in support of slain leader
Elected official in Iran poses in front of Kill Trump sign.
Worker dies at landfill
Feerick was operating an aerial lift to remove a section of fencing when the lift tipped over down a small embankment.
Scott order reduces health care premiums for young people, non-smokers
“People are not willing to take promotions because they can’t take the increase in pay because they will increase their health care,” a Colchester business owner said.
FBI recovers money cyber crooks stole from waste district
Payment diversion scams remain among the most common cyber threats facing organizations.
Analysis: Vermont cuts off the nose of tourism to spite the face of Trump
Imagine what we could have showcased: the Green Mountain Boys, the independent Vermont Republic, maple syrup, dairy farms, our ski resorts, fall foliage, covered bridges, Lake Champlain, and the story of the first state admitted after the original thirteen colonies. The first state to ban slavery.
Candidates of color to speak at forums July 9-10
Their professional experience spans across multiple fields, including healthcare, education, family services, nonprofit service, and military affairs.
Evangelist Tommie Zito announces “University Z” at Green Mountain College
Bhakta, the founder of Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey, purchased the property at auction in 2020 with the goal of eventually turning it back into a school.
BREAKING: Sarah George gives another free pass to Williston ICE office protestors
George has declined again to hold the demonstrators accountable.
Two machines, one Vermont: from Arctic battlefields to extreme motorsports
Extreme terrain calls for extreme vehicles
