The victim sustained minor injuries.
75-year-old man charged with road rage assault on 20-year-old
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Hospital, state government lose internet to Crowdstrike outage
State and local government should avoid “putting our eggs in one basket” to avoid future cyber outages.
VT Headlines: Tattoo convention leaves its mark
Vermont launches summer EBT program for student meals/ St. Albans taking more measures to address public safety/ Vt. Agency of Ag. launches flood loss survey
Michael Flynn to address Vermont audience August 3-4
General Michael Flynn will hold a live Q & A with the audience at the documentary movie “Flynn,” which will be shown 4 PM, August 3 at Ignite Church in Williston.
Woman’s lover helped steal gun used to murder her husband, feds charge
According to court records, Turner conspired with others to steal several firearms – including the Beretta used to murder David Auclair..
VT Headlines: Burlington needs $$ to fix old pipes
Burlington’s aging sewer pipes and waterlines have caused numerous sinkholes in City Streets in recent months.
Creemee Cast: Your questions answered about geoengineering
A fascinating interview that pulls the curtain on the government and military efforts to alter climate.
Roper: Make Big Oil Pay? Court says no way
Make Big Oil pay? Heck yeah! But it ain’t gonna happen. And in the meantime, we are going to dump a whole lot of money and time – neither commodity we can’t afford to waste – down a legal commode.
Keelan: the Welcome to Vermont Tax
The sustainability of many cultural institutions would be nonexistent without the second homeowner.
Another gas tanker explosion in Ferrisburgh
For the second time in just over a year, a gas tanker truck yesterday caught fire on Rte. 7 in Ferrisburgh.
Rodeo in Bradford/ Act 250 law delays housing start/ State buys mountain near Willoughby
What’s happening around Vermont, as reported by the state’s excellent community newspapers.
VT Headlines: Flood-unemployed should file
Stefanik passed over for VEEP. Making city capital trees greener. Burlington to vote on police oversight.
Essex County potato farm loses 40% of crop to flooding
We don’t have hard figures yet but safe to say losses will be substantial again,” Agency Secretary Anson Tebbetts responded to a VDC inquiry today.
Senators express good wishes for Trump this week, after condemning him last week
Vermont’s two U.S. senators expressed personal sympathies for Donald Trump after the assassination attempt on Saturday, just days after they called him a tyrant and ‘the most dangerous president’ in the nation’s history.
Congress candidate Coester backs SAVE non-citizen voting ban
The SAVE bill, if it becomes federal law, would require the unregistration of non-citizens from voter rolls allowing them to potentially vote in a federal election.
State trooper shoots man in Burke
Per protocol, the name of the officer involved will be withheld for at least 24 hours.
Smith waives regulations during flood recovery
Under authority provided by the state of emergency, the Governor is providing specific, temporary regulatory relief critical to the immediate response and recovery work.
Creemee Cast: Vermonters react to assassination attempt on Donald Trump
VDC-TV went live minutes after the president was shot. Latest update: The former president is being treated at a local hospital and is in good spirits and “is never gonna stop,” son Don Jr. told reporters.
Don’t swim in the river
It’s tempting, but don’t go to the local brook or river to cool off this weekend.
Latest flood raises big questions in a little town
New flooding has made the town’s contracted, underway 2023 repair plan at least partly outdated.
VT Headlines: Neighbors save cattle in flood’s rainiest town
Flooded fields, helpful neighbors and a sense of deja vu.
Creemee Cast: The Aaron Clark Interview
Pastor Aaron Clark talks with Paul Bean about hypocrites in the church, spiritual darkness in Central Vermont, how they met, and how each of them found faith in Jesus Christ. And they say what they think about VDC Editor and Publisher Guy Page.
Another man dead as rivers surge across NEK roads
The South Peacham Brook and the Passumpsic River became deadly flood zones to two Northeast Kingdom motorists.
Body found in car swept away in flood
Authorities have yet to determine if flooding, or some other reason, was the cause of death of the Peacham motorist.
Plainfield, The Morning After
Brook Road in Plainfield was washed out.
Welch asks Biden to withdraw from race
“I have great respect for President Biden,” Welch writes. “He saved our country from a tyrant. He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time. But…..”
FLOOD UPDATE: Scott briefing state now/ Barre, Montpelier Main St. businesses open
Street and basement flooding in Barre, businesses open. No flooding in Montpelier’s downtown – all in all, a sharp jab compared to the gut punch of last year’s July 10 flood.
VT Headlines: Dartmouth suspends fraternity, sorority as student death investigated
Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had been reported missing late Sunday afternoon after the gathering Saturday night, a Dartmouth official said. State and local emergency responders searched the river and found his body Sunday evening.
Suspected fire-starter given free lawyer because he’s a non-citizen
Carrasco received a public defender from Judge Michael Kainen at no cost to himself, due to his non-citizen status, for a misdemeanor charge that would not likely merit a public defender for a U.S. citizen.
VT Headlines: Cannabis equity fund helps POC open shops
The Zenbarn has started a small business fund aimed at helping people of color open their own cannabis businesses.
Measles reported in Vermont, New Hampshire
Both Vermont and NH infections have been traced to an international traveler.
Dangerous fugitive on the loose
A dangerous felon led police on multiple pursuits July 9 and is still on the loose.
‘Boyfriend of the Year’ saves woman from extreme heat on Mt. Mansfield
“He poured water over her head and had her lying on cool shady ground, which doesn’t sound very romantic but these are both good was to dissipate heat.”
Barre motel to become homeless shelter
A motel already in use for homeless housing since the pandemic has been purchased by a non-profit for use as a ‘homeless hotel.’
St. J woman’s son, former partner slain in domestic conflict
The 21-year-old son of Jennifer Bradley died of stab wounds to the neck.
Tariff boosted price of Chinese panels three days after SunCommon filed for bankruptcy
Due to the closing of the solar bridge, Vermont’s solar power installation industry must either pay the ‘toll’ at the bridge, or ‘detour’ to another source of solar panels. Either way, the added cost will be reflected in consumer pricing.
Friday at Four: VT GOP candidates cancelled at parade/ America in One Word/ Helping homeless help themselves
Political cancellation of Republican statewide candidates is alive and well in Vermont. That subject and others covered by Paul and Guy in Friday at Four.
FEMA VT flood response weighed down by bloat
“Employees inside FEMA say they’re concerned not just about how much the agency is spending on itself, as compared to Vermonters in need. They are also alarmed at how little FEMA is accomplishing despite all its internal spending,” Vermont Public reports.
VT Headlines: ‘Free man living on God’s soil’ pleads innocent to violation against former legislator
Woman and dog attacked by pitbulls. Vermonters re-enact Revolutionary War battle. Bennington armed carjacking. Hospital gets new CMO.
Blotter: Two die in domestic dispute
Cited for voice message death threat. Hate-motivated vandalism. $100K bail after habitual criminal, coke possession bust. Missing teen found dead in dirt bike crash. BPD has pix of bar assault suspects.
On July 17, enjoy a Good Clash over the Constitution
Neither holy writ nor cloak for white supremacy, Meg Mott proposes a Third Way to view the Constitution.
Sound of Freedom flyover draws praise, criticism
“You certainly know how to put a damper on celebrating the nation’s birthday,” said a comment about a criticism of spending money on the flyover.
Friday at Four today we ask: U.S.A. in one word/ Trump, Biden or RFK?/ Will the U.S.A. endure?
Bean does Beantown! He asks three questions about America, our leadership, and our future.
Bagpipers lead musical Independence Day parade in Montpelier
Stirring music in one Independence Day parade, and political cancellation in another.
Father drowns after helping child to safety
Lavalley had jumped into the water to assist one of his children who was in distress.
VT Headlines: St. Theresa Church in Orleans Village vandalized
See the annual Peacham tractor parade.
Malloy: Read the 1972 article about taking over Vermont
In 1970, Blumstein and Phelan proposed political migration to a single state for the purpose of gaining political control and then establishing a living laboratory for experimentation. Pollak takes that idea and applies it to Vermont.
Killer of Wheelock man identified
Larocque killed himself after killing co-worker Watson.
VT Headlines: Scott top fundraiser
Scott running virtually unopposed. Queen, capital cities gear up for fireworks of the celebratory kind. VT in health care ‘reform’ pilot.
Bufka: to revive dying America, let us “mutually pledge to each other”
Our country seems to be dying. We can help it to be reborn. But we can only do that together.
Despathy: Scott Campbell’s Astounding Delusion
This demented irony is sadly lost on many legislators with tunnel vision who choose their favored industries and agendas over the people in Vermont.
Air National Guard to perform July 4 flyover
The flyovers have been planned to coincide with some towns’ Independence Day parades.
UVMMC nurses to strike July 12
The state’s largest hospital promises ‘safe, high-quality care’ during the planned five-day nursing strike.
Suspected trespasser threatens to kill person with knife
A man who police say threatened to knife to death a person on South Union Street in Burlington was arrested and jailed, pending arraignment today. NOTE: bail status was corrected and updated from previous edition today.
VT Headlines: Burlington cop discipline plan seeks compromise
More affordable housing in Shelburne. Suicide prevention. State recreation plan.
VT Congressional delegation glosses over Biden debate disaster
Vermont’s political pundit class – with one notable exception – also has apparently decided that if you can’t say anything nice about Biden, don’t say anything at all.
VT Headlines: Avoiding more close calls at Vermont dams
Wrightsville, Waterbury and East Barre flood control dams will face new scrutiny after some ‘close calls’ during the Flood last year.
Friday at Four: Callers sound off on Biden debate disaster
One caller compared the current Biden presidency to ‘Edith Wilson 2.0.’
Friday at Four: The Biden debate disaster and what it means to the Democratic ticket
You, Paul and I will discuss the Trump-Biden debate and what it could mean for the Democratic ticket, and for the country.
VT Headlines: Teen dies at Jericho high school
Police want to know how and why the teen died beneath a car.
All Dem senators who overrode vetoes face challenges in primary and/or general election
Democratic incumbent senators face primaries in two Chittenden County districts, and in Windsor, Grand Isle, and Addison Counties.
Freeway fatal/ Elderly man charged with child sex abuse/ M-80 injures/ Stratocaster stolen
The explosion resulted in serious injuries to both men.
Bernie Sanders’ Jewish voter problem
Paul and I discuss why Bernie Sanders never will be, and never could have been, elected president.
VT Headlines: Road salt makes Lake Champlain saltier
A native American who identifies as ‘two spirit’ has been invited to the White House.
Powerful Senate chair, lobbyist in apparent relationship
Vermont Gas Systems, Green Mountain Power, and Avangrid Renewables (three organizations Leonine represents) have significant stake in the decisions made by the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which Bray chairs.
Thieve(s) steal town vehicles to remove ATM machine
No damage was done to either the white pickup or the front-end loader. Significant damage was done to the ATM and the exterior to the bank property.
All-electric police cruisers too costly, impractical, Montpelier PD explains
The weight of installed and loaded equipment limit the interior space of the car as well as will diminish the range, especially in the winter.
UVM Community News Service gets $7 million, will expand
Led by a $5 million grant from the Knight journalism foundation, UVM’s squad of student journalists is about to take a big step forward.
Senator suing Scott over Ed secretary received $1580 from teachers’ union PAC
Vyhovsky is involved in a primary race against fellow incumbents Martine Gulick, Philip Baruth, and newcomer Stewart Ledbetter of Winooski, a former TV anchorman.
Beemer driver arrested for Newport bank robbery has drug dealing arrest history
Driving a BMW, English allegedly passed a note to a bank teller demanding large bills and verbally threatened staff with a firearm, although no weapon was brandished.
Creemee Cast with Joe Gervais, Man on a Mission
The candidate for the Vermont Senate is no stranger to immersing himself in a foreign culture in order to bring positive change.
VT Headlines: Elle Purrier, the Richford Rocket, sets another running record
Vermont’s running phenom sets record at Olympic trials.
Veto Session Roll Call: More data, with more to come
Information on their electoral status will be added to this spreadsheet later this week.
Friday at Four: Veto session, blow by blow
The Legislature overrode six of the seven gubernatorial vetoes on the June 17 veto session agenda. What’s next for Vermont taxpayers? Paul and Guy discuss.
VT Headlines: Fire destroys Fairfield home
Fire began on the porch and consumed the entire home.
Roll Call! June 17 Veto Session
Roll call – how did YOUR legislator vote?
Wolcott woman cashed dead brother’s social security checks
Manning’s brother died in October 2015 at which time his SSA benefits should have terminated. They weren’t, as she discovered.
Grid issues warning after power failure during heat wave
ISO-New England declares a Power Caution when it is concerned it may lack enough reserve power to provide electricity due to an unforeseen power shortage.
School funding law boosts costs for short-term rental providers, guests
“It is unfortunate that this new tax law singles out short-term rental owners as the only contributors toward this increase. Hotels, Inns, restaurants, and all other Meals & Rooms Tax payers will remain at the 9% tax rate, while short-term rental owners will foot the bill for 12%.”
VT Headlines: Manhunt for suspect in fatal Brattleboro stabbing
Recalling the police raid on the Kingdom Community Church/ Vermont Declaration of Inclusion initiative reaches new milestone
SoBu preps for Juneteenth
More homeless than ever. Burlington moving bus depot to discourage tent camps there.
Breaking: House easily overrides vetoes on school tax, Act 250 reform, safe injection sites, Renewable Energy Standard
Breaking news: House overrides vetoes on Act 250 reform, property tax hike, and safe injection site. More override votes to come….
Data privacy bill prohibits parental monitoring of minor’s data or location
The bill states that a parent shall not “monitor the online activity of a minor consumer or to track the location of the minor consumer without providing a conspicuous signal to the minor consumer when the minor consumer is being monitored or tracked.”
VT Headlines: Toll, Marcoux to lead Jenna’s Promise
The parents of Jenna Tatro, who died of a drug overdose, will hand over the reins of Jenna’s House to former Rep. Kitty Toll and county sheriff Roger Marcoux.
Out-of-state teens bagged in rural manhunt
The three teens are all due in criminal court on Monday after the Orleans County State’s Attorney’s Office decided they should be treated as adults for their dangerous misconduct, state police said.
Masked man robs vape store
Police and parents looking for teenager girl and boyfriend. Hardware store fire. Gunshots in Montpelier.
Act 250, housing, future of renewable power, on veto agenda Monday
Safe injection sites’, Act 250, and renewable power mandates and more were vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott. Will the Legislature override?
Help keep freedom alive: Share, Subscribe, Support
When the press can be counted on to take the government’s side, the cronies, corrupters, and grifters inside the government breathe a sigh of relief.
In remade studio, Friday at Four covers Plattergate, veto session, and iSun bankruptcy
What did House Speaker Jill Krowinski do to kill any hope of a negotiated property tax decrease? Also, Paul and Guy dish on Plattergate.
Plattergate! Veto Session maneuvering! Friday at Four airs in 30 minutes
Hopes to avoid a ruinous tax hike and elected officials’ entitlement are front and center on today’s Friday at Four.
Scott vetoes Act 250 reform
Supporters say it will spur much-needed housing construction, but critics (including Gov. Scott) say H.687 will do the opposite.
Pipes: Why white men should celebrate Juneteenth
On Juneteenth, we should remember not only those freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, but those who fought and died to make it happen.
VT Headlines: Mendon school budget passes
Another of the schools that voted against the school budget at Town Meeting votes yes on reconsideration of a revised budget.
Guy and Paul to guest host 9-11 AM today on WDEV ‘Vermont Viewpoint’
It’s Doubleheader Day for Guy and Paul today as we guest-host Vermont Viewpoint at 9 AM today on WDEV, and then go live for Friday at Four. Listen, call, comment!
Trooper, shooting victim ID’ed
Victim died of gunshots to neck and torso.
Creemee Cast: Talk about countercultural! Blue meets Red at Braver Angels
“If someone heard you talking about them, would they feel respected and understood?” The state coordinator of Braver Angels describes how red can talk with blue, and vice-versa.
Page: Property tax relief dies in petty act of arrogance
Krowinski blamed the governor for the coming train wreck of unaffordability, because – wait for it – Gov. Scott Didn’t Attend The Meeting In Person.
Burlington Mayor doubles down on free meals
“This is about community support and making sure people like me who are women, and a mom of young kids are able to serve,” Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak said.
Headlines: Suspected of ISIS ties, arrested on immigration violations
UVM seeks to double graduate school enrollment.
Wanted murderer arrested in Lunenburg
59-year-old William Hewlett and another man were found stabbed at Melrose Avenue in Brockton. Hewlett later died at the hospital.
