Organizers discourage participants from engaging with those who disagree about climate change but still says climate mitigating policies should be promoted whenever possible.
For only $899, state-funded group can help you with your ‘climate anxiety’
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Scott reminds voters of Legislature’s big spending hikes for energy, schools
The list of big checks written by the Supermajority Legislature is lengthy and impressive.
VT pro-Palestinian group praises Pride Center, but LGBTQ suffer brutality in Gaza
In fact, Reason states, “many LGBT Palestinians seek asylum in Israel—the same country these stateside protesters are rallying against.”
Manley: Balint driving a stake through the heart of Vermont
It’s imperative to note that the money she ‘presented’ is not her own. It’s ours.
Sanders to hold youth hoop events
Sen. Bernie Sanders this Saturday, September 14 will hold three youth basketball events in Springfield, Bennington, and Rutland.
Williams: Who holds the future of America, Harris or Trump?
Mixed with hatred of former President Donald Trump, Democrats find the identity Trifecta of Harris electrifying. But political honeymoons do not last forever.
Settlement reached in UVM scholarship suit
A recent leading Blue Mountain Union School graduate maintains her academic grades were manipulated by the school officials to cheat her out of winning a prestigious, all-expense scholarship at the University of Vermont – which went to the principal’s daughter.
Tolkien warning topic of 40 Days for Life kick-off talk
Tolkien’s mythology is his warning to humanity and his hope for the revival of Western civilization.
VT Headlines: Reporter returns to hometown in effort to summit the Everest of hamburgers
A Colchester lad and VPR reporter returns to his roots as he seeks to become a local legend. Shades of the old Charlie’s Red Hots hot dog eating competition!
DCF worker arrested for sex with juvenile in state custody
The sexual relationship spanned over several years, during which time DCF had legal custody of the youth.
Concealed carry at stake in push for location-based weapons bans
“The elephant in the room is concealed carry. I don’t think a lot of people realize just how many Vermonters go about their daily life with some sort of personal protection very close by,” Bradley said.
Another school spending tsumani coming, forecast shows
Special education increases alone are likely to climb by $42 million – despite declining enrollment.
Vermont not only state weighing collective bargaining as constitutional right
In Vermont, the Legislature this year passed PR.3, enshrining the right to collective bargaining into the state constitution.
Senate confirms next U.S. federal judge
The roll call vote was 55-42 and ended shortly after 6 Wednesday evening.
VT Headlines: Making big whoopie (pie) in Killington
Next year’s school taxes will rise even if budgets stay flat – and they won’t.
Several Dem candidates back away from Clean Heat Standard fuel price increases
“It means they may freeze to death when they try saving money by not turning on the furnace in February.”
Post-debate, Right to Life clarifies Harris support for unlimited abortion
She is the first member of the executive branch to ever visit an abortion clinic and supports the “Women’s Health Protection Act” that would enshrine unlimited abortion until birth in federal law.
Thurston: 9/11 and the 9th Symphony
As America itself became the root cause of the attack on so many campuses, the symbol that soothed the heart of many after the bombings, the American flag, became a source of endless hate.
Major NEK dealer sentenced for federal drug crimes
Dante “Pops” Flowers Sr., 48, was one of three Hartford, Conn. men who headed to the rural Northeast Kingdom in 2020 to set up one of the most vicious and prolific drug distribution conspiracies of fentanyl and crack cocaine in recent years in Vermont.
VT Headlines: Helping BIPOC Vermonters find state resources
Authorities provide more info on quad-fatal Ferrisburgh plane crash.
UVM suspends Students for Justice in Palestine
The suspension is a result of behaviors at last spring’s encampment.
Russian criminal wrote code in early draft of NH election software
The vendor, WSD of Connecticut, offshored the work trying to meet a deadline for a New Hampshire voting system. Today, the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office confirmed that WSD is also Vermont’s vendor.
Roper: $40 million/year just to administer Clean Heat Standard
Here’s another fun glitch in this convoluted moronathon: there is no funding source in place to actually set up the program.
Racial talk led woman to attempt murder: police
Bouchard made a comment that when people see her out with her children they don’t approach her because one of her children is Hispanic and another is African American.
VT Headlines: Animal shelters overwhelmed by unwanted pets
Burlington residents sound off over public safety.
Disinformation warfare fodder for Norwich writers/ Marksmen gather/ Vaxxed movie airs Sept. 18
“Perception Wars: The Battle to Control Reality” will be the subject of the 30th annual Military Writers’ Symposium.
Health care unsustainable by 2030
“Unless immediate decisive action is taken to transform Vermont’s health care system, it will be financially unsustainable by 2030,” a Green Mountain Care Board consultant predicts.
Massive cocaine bust in Pownal
The two brothers are being held on $5000 bail.
Farmer needs building permit to put up more than two political signs, town official says
“Since there are more than two (2) signs posted on your property a building permit is required,” the Bullis Family Farm was told.
Woman charged with attempted murder of man fleeing her home after argument
Police say Labounty and Alaina Bouchard, 35, of West Glover had recently met and were at Bouchard’s home when a verbal disagreement ensued.
Four die in Addison County plane crash
Wreckage and the bodies of four Connecticut residents were found early this morning east of Basin Harbor Airport.
VT Headlines: Apple crop bounces back
Good weather is good news for Vermont agriculture. Researchers battle EEE mosquito disease. Eastern VT historic meeting house gets grant.
Cop cited for domestic abuse
The. investigation was initiated by the Randolph police chief.
Clean Heat Standard’s projected $4/gallon increase paints Legislature into a corner
Clean Heat Standard Supporters don’t want to see any headlines about its potential cost, at least not before November 5. But that won’t stop us, because we believe that sacred cows make good hamburger.
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Report: Clean Heat Standard could add $1000 to filling oil tank
At $8.18 – adding the top Clean Heat Standard fee estimate to the current per/gallon cost of heating oil – filling up a 250 gallon oil tank would cost $2,045.
Justin Morgan celebration Saturday, Sept. 7
Starting time is 11 AM with trotting races beginning at noon time sharp.
Pot-smoking driver charged with felony in death of passenger
The prosecutor wanted to file charges of DUI, but blood test results were not available.
Auditor: State punted on two-thirds of 2018 flood-mitigation recommendations
While spending big to reduce carbon emissions, the State of Vermont failed to fully implement 2/3 of its own recommended flood mitigation measures.
Roper: Will VT lawmakers drive up heating oil to $8.00/gal in bid to save planet?
The final Potential Study of Clean Heat Standard is out. Myers Mermel nailed it.
Vicious knife assault in Burlington
Responding officers found Kevin J. Calero-Alvarez, 30, of Burlington, standing outside the residence shirtless, crying hysterically and yelling various things to include “sorry,” police said.
VT Headlines: Christian school appeals sports ban
Hospital staff votes to unionize. 80-year-old man works long days AND wins demo derby. State college enrollment up.
Out-of-staters charged with NEK drug felonies, murders
Fed, State and local cops worked together on the Soto bust.
Do you know this bake sale donation jar thief?
State troopers are investigating the theft of a donation jar from a bake sale being held at the Guilford (Windham County) Welcome Center.
GOP governors (but not Scott) reject WHO health policy grab
Under the proposed amendments and treaty, the WHO’s Director-General would supposedly gain unilateral power to declare a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC) in member nations, extending beyond pandemics to include a range of perceived emergencies.
69-time arrestee denied mental health hospitalization
VDC has highlighted that this man has been arrested 69 times, which does not include all of his 230 encounters with police.
VT Headlines: Rocket visits Parro’s Gun Shop
Host Rocket visits Vermont’s most prominent gun shop for a taste of the culture.
Bananalysis: CNN Battles Harris & Walz To A Standstill
The campaign’s new slogan “new way forward”, in no way similar to Mao’s “great leap forward’’, needed to be justified given the previous way forward the past three years included Miss Thang.
Supermajority mostly silent on Clean Heat Standard poll
Of the 295 candidates sent the poll, only three said they would proceed with the Clean Heat Standard.
BHS grad and rugby Olympian to appear in S.I. Swimsuit edition
Maher never shies away from pointing out injustices and calling out when the fashion and sports industries fall short. She went viral on social media following the 2024 games for her sense of humor online, advocacy for female athletes and signature hashtag and personal motto, #beastbeautybrains.
VT Headlines: Bankrupt solar company gets new brand, leaders
Homeless children return to school. Connecticut River cleanup. Federal $$ for new charging stations for Burlington EVs.
Koch: Back to the drawing board on school funding
The Democrats didn’t even punt. They missed the kick entirely and left the ball on the field as they headed for the showers. Vermont deserves better.
VT GOP calls on AG Clark to avoid carbon reduction lawsuit
“The Attorney General needs to provide the state with sound counsel about how we get ourselves out of the mess that Democrats have created by putting taxpayer money at risk in the “protracted litigation” that is being threatened by the Conservation Law Foundation,” GOP Chair Paul Dame said.
State-certified leashed tracking dogs help hunters recover game
The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services.
Gang assault in Burlington/ Cannabis store, farm stand robbed theft/ Lawnmower collides with truck
After a verbal argument, five members of the group advanced and senselessly beat the victim, repeatedly kicking him while he was on the ground.
Huge turnout at Northfield Labor Day Motor Show
BIGGEST motor show EVER at the Bean Chevrolet building over Labor Day.
More state legislatures look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Soon after Vermont’s bill became law in May, New York legislators voted to pass their own measure. But their governor, too, may veto the bill.
Karlyn Borysenko read the full Nashville Shooter manifesto. Audrey Hale was an autistic lesbian who convinced herself she was trans.
Audrey was a lesbian with autism who became fixated on gender and convinced herself that she liked girls because she was really a boy.
Connecticut duo committed armed robbery before squatting at Burlington home: police
The property was boarded up above the ground floor. The sole tenant heard yelling coming from the supposedly vacant third floor.
Elderly man rescued from Winooski River mud/ Seeking thief of bake sale donation jar/ L & L suspect busted
What’s lower than stealing the donation jar at a community bake sale?
Brattleboro introduces ordinances “to establish boundaries on acceptable community conduct”
The town elders of Brattleboro want to change the “unacceptable conduct” and a “notorious atmosphere” that accompanies illicit drug use and homelessness.
Property tax question blows up in radio host’s face
Yes, Vermonters ARE selling their homes and leaving Vermont after receiving the property tax bill, a lobbyist and wife of a St. J real estate agent says.
F-35’s to take off early Wednesday AM for Austria/ Vermont needs 36,000 homes/ Growing flax in VT
Don’t worry, Chittenden County – that roar you hear early tomorrow morning will be a scheduled departure of the F-35 Lightning II’s.
John Rodgers interview: ‘you won’t see heat pumps on poor people’s houses’
Rodgers promised to become a more activist lieutenant governor, willing to introduce legislation sought by constituents and testify in committee hearings.
Thanks for the good publicity, John Walters – but I need to make a correction
It is unfortunate that many current reporters are just stenographers – just spitting back out what they are told with no pushback or questions about the self-serving spin they are fed.
VT Headlines: Mosquito threat cancels Oktoberfest
The Triple E has led to cancellation of a popular leaf-peeping season event.
Summer EBT for school children wrapping up
12,000 children’s households received $120/month.
Vermont homesteader warns September has most natural disasters
Hurricanes, wildfires and floods make September a historically disaster-prone month. A homesteader shares tips on being ready.
Green: Proposed ‘catch and release’ solutions
Our Legislature should abandon the revolving door approach to prosecution of serial offenders. Here’s how to do it.
Health Department urges educators to drop gender-specific ‘son’ and ‘daughter’
‘Kid’ or ‘child’ are preferred over ‘son’ and ‘daughter,’ the Vermont Department of Health advises.
VT Headlines: Man charged with back-stabbing
State releases 5 year housing needs assessment. GOP candidates hold forth at Manchester forum.
VT gets farm, forest, town flood relief from feds
As Vermonters seek to recover from three major summertime storms, the federal government is responding to State of Vermont requests for help.
State Employees exempt from Child Care Payroll Tax
Since state employees are represented by a union, the State cannot simply require bargaining unit employees to pay any portion of the CCC unless there is a mutual agreement between the State and VSEA.
More fentanyl in drugs, baseball bat at encampment, assault suspects on the loose
Sticks and baseball bats wielded at Montpelier homeless encampment. Police dog completes training, ready for work. Hit and run fatal in Burlington.
Former Guv endorses Windsor Senate candidate
“Andrea will stand with Gov. Phil Scott to ensure he has the support he needs to sustain his vetoes, maintaining an effective check and balance on our legislative body,” former Gov. James Douglas said.
Mazur on Kama-Kama-Khameleon/ Wheeler on RFK/ Stern on climate/ Roy on Dem’s endorsement
Voters are not dumb, stupid, or easily manipulated by a Chameleon Harris, Progressive socialists and sadly, a biased press.
House Ethics Panel takes no public action on water dumping incident
In addition, the five-member Ethics Panel said it will consider how to provide training to the 180-member body so individual legislators can learn from the situation and will be prepared to treat each other with greater respect and civility in the future.
Roper’s UNH Poll Analysis: Some Democrats are More Equal than Others
The higher our tax burden, the more loot they get to divvy up, and, yeah, they are definitely better off today than they were a year ago!
Post card mania: the more things change …
The postcard is an archaic vestige of the past. But it was not always so. At one time, it was a viral modern medium propelled by technology, marketing, self-expression, and whimsy.
Poll: Four in ten Vermonters have trouble affording basic needs
“Vermonters are much more likely to be pessimistic than optimistic about their personal finances,” the full report of the Green Mountain State Poll states.
Stay indoors at night in Burlington, officials advise
“If you live in a town at high risk, please avoid spending time outside in the evenings when mosquitoes are most active to protect yourself from this potentially severe illness,” Health Commissioner Mark Levine said.
CLG: Brazil, EU censoring social media
With Telegram’s CEO released from a French jail and under indictment, Brazil is now threatening to suspend X.
Dorset author writes baseball fantasy
The Boston Red Sox batter smashed a pitch with such velocity and distance that it was heading right for Billy’s face. Melvin, a gray-haired retired grocery store worker, snared the drive, not with Billy’s glove but his bare hand.
Greatest number of suspected terrorists apprehended at northern border
Since fiscal 2021, federal agents have apprehended 1,746 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) nationwide, the greatest number in U.S. history. The majority, 1,089, were caught at the northern border.
PCB-ridden high school to hold classes in tents
Collins emphasized that remote instruction or an indefinite delay were never considered options, acknowledging the potential detriment to both students and teachers.
Candidate Sciortino pledge: NO to legislative pay raise, Clean Heat Standard
I pledge to you here and now that I will be a guaranteed “NO” vote on this and any bill designed to raise Vermonters’ costs to heat our homes and to keep warm in wintertime.
VT Headlines: Help for autistic drivers
Blind musician sterilized by State of Vermont – podcast tells the story from a century ago.
Drug trafficking led to Springfield murder
VSP’s investigation determined the homicide was related to a illegal drug trafficking dispute.
UVM launches new biolab project
The Center will offer select tenants nearly 7,000 sq. ft. of shared wet labs, common areas, and flexible office space, which will allow 20 early-stage companies to tailor their laboratories according to their needs.
Two weeks after VT man infected by mosquito virus, New Hampshire records first death
EEEV is a rare but serious disease transmitted to people by infected mosquitos.
Incidents per Burlington police officer doubled since 2020
Burlington cops face a concerning workload due to attrition and the 2021 ‘defund the police’ movement.
Rural high school cancels football over low numbers, safety concerns
Just before school starts, football team canceled.
RFK Jr. vows to stop chemtrail ‘crime’
“We are going to stop this crime,” said the former presidential candidate who has been promised a position of influence in an incoming Trump administration.
Former Bean Chevrolet to host Northfield Labor Day Motor Show
Check out our studio, the car show, live music, mobile bar, and enjoy a creemee Friday at the Northfield Labor Day Motor Show.
VT Headlines: Progs withdraw from race in planned ‘fusion’ move, VP reports
Bus routes cut. Legislators form flood resilience caucus. Making Addison County college town dementia-friendly.
Mountaineers go 30-11, lose in semis
Their hometown Mountaineers went 30–11, tops in the league, boasting a .732 winning percentage during the regular season before bowing out to the rival Sanford Mainers in the playoff semifinals.
Murder-for-hire trial postponed
The federal authorities maintain Jerry Banks, posing as a deputy federal marshal, kidnapped Davis from his Danville home and killed him that night in Barnet.
Secretary of State: Saving arts & culture from climate disaster
“When disasters strike, we of course focus on safety and infrastructure. It’s also crucial that we work to protect the arts and cultural organizations that enable our communities to not just survive but thrive.”
Persistent PCB contamination delays high school opening
‘Persistent PCB contamination’ persists despite remediation efforts over the summer.
School van driver continued sex abuse after judge released him, police say
Normandin was released back into the community on conditions by a judge after CUSI arrested him on July 29, 2021, for sexually abusing a 10-year-old male in Milton, and sexually abusing a developmentally disabled 15-year-old male at work while employed by the South Burlington School District.
