What’s up with those exploding gas tanker trucks in Ferrisburgh?
VT Headlines: Concern about gas tankers
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Attempted murder with shovel – and many other charges
The attempted murder rap stems from an incident in which Willey was trying to buy a motorcycle from a 17-year-old teenager on Elm Street in Newport.
Balint: Kamala likes my anti-landlord ‘price-gouging’ bill
As the Democratic National Convention opens, Rep. Becca Balint is tweeting her concern for the high cost of housing.
VT Headlines: Wild smoke chase
Vermonters and visitors react to Smoky air. Olympian Ilona Maher blows back into town. News about bar, Beansies and Battle of Bennington.
Kayakers rescued in Outer Malletts Bay/ Boat hits ‘Magog boulders/ Divers search reservoir
A late night boat outing turned life-threatening in an instant. Rescue teams are searching woods and waters for a missing Bennington man.
Robbing banks to buy cocaine/ fraud/ child luring/ vicious dog ordered destroyed
Loewe entered an M&T Bank branch in Springfield and demanded cash. Later that afternoon, he entered the Claremont Savings Bank in Springfield and demanded $500, stating in a note that it was a robbery. Ditto the next day….
Why Bennington Battle Day matters
Vermont probably wouldn’t exist today if not for the Battle of Bennington.
No Friday at Four this week
Co-hosts Guy Page and Paul Bean are resting up from our exhausting Primary Election coverage. See you next Friday at Four!
Campaign contributions: who contributed $$ and how much?
This old dog finally figured out how to turn the campaign finance report doorknob.
Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ due to CA, Canadian wildfires
That burning wood smoke you smelled last night and the haze you saw and felt came from forest forest fires, mostly in western North America.
VT Headlines: Guv’s push for moderate Dems falls flat
WCAX Governor’s primary push for ‘moderate’ Democrats falls flat VT Digger 3 years after the fall of Kabul, Afghan refugees in Vermont are still in limbo WCAX Man arrested following BB gun […]
Former National Guard officer named #2 at Agency of Natural Resources
Martin most recently worked in the Flood Recovery Office at the Agency of Administration, supporting policy development, and as the communications and legislative director for the Department of Liquor and Lottery.
Eshelman: the School Choice apple and Vermont’s judiciary
The plaintiffs in the Vitale v. Bellows Falls Union High School case must take another bite of the School Choice judicial apple.
Burlington church under siege from homeless, drug users
“We have to remove people from the lawn when they’re sleeping here. We have to remove needles from the lawn every day. It’s been a terrible situation,” Fenimore said.
Mennonite women removed 45 tons of muck ‘with joy and singing’
The women carried out 2700 buckets of muck from one homeowner’s basement in a single day.
‘Thank you for receiving me,’ Thayer tells supporters
To me the best part of our great State is You, the People,” Thayer said.
VT Headlines: Essex residents oppose women’s prison plans
New food kiosk in Burlington City Hall Park. Addison County dam to be demolished. Home of VT Law School best with increased crime.
15K illegals busted at Swanton Sector border since last October
Nega-props to Canada PM Justin Trudeau: “Trudeau plays a huge part in this mess. He welcomed them all with open arms. As soon as they land in Canada, they head to the US. (Country of free handouts).”
VT Headlines: Bankrupt solar company faces sale
Schools get tough on cellphones. Paying lots more for health care. Recovery underway for drowning victim.
For two hours, VDC-TV provided live election return updates and candidate convos
VDC-TV’s first ever live election night coverage. Looking forward to the General Election November 5.
Victory takes gold in voter turnout
Two farmers, including (at least) one marijuana farmer, will face off for lieutenant governor in November.
And the winners are…..
Chittenden Dems give former TV news anchor poor ratings. In LG race, two farmers come out on top. See all the results from yesterday’s primary.
Baby boy in critical condition, mom arrested for cruelty
The 11-month-old boy suffered ‘non-accidental abusive trauma,’ police say.
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Tiny town takes out $1 million line of credit to pay for flood damage
“We probably haven’t done something on this scale since the 1938 Hurricane. And there was no FEMA,” a town official said.
Rutland businessman, Glover farmer vie of GOP nomination for lieutenant governor
Rodgers was known over the years to break with Democrat Party ranks on issues such as gun control and high spending. Some of Rodgers’ other experiences include running a construction business, a plowing business, property rentals, a hemp company, and a marijuana farm. He’s also a stonemason.
Convicted drug dealer indicted, faces life sentence
A judge in 2022 imposed a suspended sentence after the career criminal reported he was prepared to turn his life around and work with youth to keep them out of trouble. Less than four months later he was charged with a break-in.
VDC passes one million view mark in August, four months ahead of last year
This election season, we will be fearless and we will have fun. Join us!
Party nominations for 12 House districts, 7 Senate districts up for grabs Tuesday
Every candidate running in a contested primary listed below.
Friday at Four: What the tampon hit piece on David Zuckerman really means
More than just another silly State House story. The well-timed attack piece on an incumbent Democrat a week before tomorrow’s primary has ramifications future elections.
First responders, bystanders save golfer’s life
The incident occurred July 3 at the Blush Hill Country Club when 68-year-old Sue Flynn collapsed and became unresponsive while walking to the first hole with her group.
Legislature imposes child-care tax, but removes promised cap on tuition
Capping the cost of childcare by 1.5% annually would provide financial relief for young parents, justifying the new payroll tax, supporters said.
Legislature’s Education Commission has school closure ‘hidden agenda,’ citizen warns
PCBs. Students’ climate anxiety. Phone free schools. UVM scholarship lawsuit. Etc.
Pedestrian killed in Marlboro / Second drowning in VT rivers/ maple thief arrest
In both drownings, divers were forced to suspend recovery operations until the following morning.
Toddler left in car died of overheating
His mother “forgot to drop him off at daycare on her way to work and he was subsequently left inside of a parked vehicle during her workday,” authorities said.
NY teen shot at skate park/ Chronic arrestee disrupts Mass
After repeated catch-and-release episodes, Ibbotson was arrested for disrupting Mass at a Catholic cathedral – and was released again.
One-year-old died of overheating after being left in parked car
he weeks long investigation revealed that the child’s mother forgot to drop him off at daycare on her way to work and he was subsequently left inside of a parked vehicle during her workday.
Bean: Another explanation for warming, flooding
After our most recent three floods, my perspective on geoengineered flooding has changed.
Primary: Douglass, Bellevance square off in Orleans Senate race
Two GOP candidates squaring off in Tuesday’s primary. The winner will face Democrat Katherine Sims.
Primary: LG candidate Thayer reports long list of citizen endorsements
Endorsements for GOP lieutenant governor nomination.
Primary: GOP hopefuls build warchests to flip Senate seats
GOP candidates working hard to raise $$ to flip Senate.
State concerned about ‘IV therapy’ spas
State regulators have recently received reports of inappropriate activities occurring at IV therapy clinics/spas, including out-of-scope practice and unlicensed practice of medicine.
La Niña and Vermont Weather Patterns: An Interview with Meteorologist Roger Hill
“……we have to watch for daily heavy downpours that add up to increased runoff and potential flooding. This is going to be with us for the rest of our lives in Vermont,” Hill said.
Lindberg: why I don’t read the local newspaper anymore
Bought a copy and, reading it, quickly realized why he had stopped.
Primary: Zuckerman, ahead in LG fundraising, attacked in press for tampon handouts
Zuckerman told Digger he was just trying to be a “very inclusive, welcoming lieutenant governor.”
Despite record high health insurance rates, VT hospitals spend more than they take in
Despite highest private insurance rates in U.S., Vermont’s hospitals are losing money.
Rhode Island suspect in gun battle with troopers returned to VT
A Rhode Island man with a lengthy criminal record involving firearms started a shoot-out with Vermont state troopers July 14, police say. He’ll face charges today.
Primary: Vermont can’t afford EV-only rule, candidate in GOP primary contest says
“People who are able to work should be encouraged to earn a living and not just be given housing without working per ” Housing First” policy,” candidate Caulfield says.
Primary: Heritage backer, insurance exec square off in one-seat GOP House primary
“I am not a moderate. I am not going to settle for half measures and will not succumb to special interest groups and out of state pressure and money,” said Hanover.
SHORTS: Another general store closes/ More youth gang members in NH/ Rabies bait drop begins
After 125 years of operation, the general store at a West Fairlee intersection has closed.
Cloud seeding overseen by federal agency led by Vermonter
Interest in cloud seeding and other weather modification programs has grown as similar research by climate change scientists goes mainstream.
As Northeast braces for Debby downpour, St. J copes with flooded trash center, re-repairing washed-out roads
If Vermonters remember anything about last year’s catastrophic flood, it is this: floods create huge amounts of trash and debris. For the last week, the flood-ridden Northeast Kingdom town has been without its transfer station.
Farmer charged with assaulting worker he thought was selling drugs
A confrontation ensued between Hulett and Ulver Perez-Roblero, 30, during which Hulett assaulted Perez-Roblero and a juvenile who had attempted to intervene.
No cops to respond to break-in
Released on citation, Flanders said he wanted to go to jail and that he would commit further crimes until he did, police say.
Flood mitigation option: remove a covered bridge
An historic Vermont covered bridge could be swept away not by flooding, but by flood mitigation efforts.
VT Headlines: Maple burglary
De-magnetizing Lake Champlain. Sanders wants $$ for long Covid research. Flood debris guidance.
Primary: Voter registration, local voting info, Election Night results found on Secretary of State page
The Secretary of State’s office has produced a series of videos aimed at helping Vermonters, including non-English speakers, understand, have faith in, and register to vote in Vermont elections.
Candidates’ bank account information published on Secretary of State website
At least two candidates failed to redact banking information from their tax returns – and the Secretary of State’s office didn’t catch the error until it was too late.
Bennington Battle Flag in studio symbol of Vermonters battling for liberty
Hanging the Bennington Battle flag in studio is about more than Vermont history. It’s about us taking a stand for Vermont’s present and future.
‘Dad said no,’ but school vaxxed student anyway – and VT Supreme Court backs them up
A 2005 federal law grants broad immunity to Big Pharma and anyone involved in vaccination during a declared public health emergency.
2025 school property taxes published
More than 30 communities are paying more than 20% more in school property taxes.
Live Zoom with Gen. Michael Flynn at 3 PM Saturday – BEFORE the film
The Saturday screening of Flynn, the documentary movie about the former top advisor to Donald Trump, will be preceded by a 3 PM live Zoom appearance by Gen. Michael Flynn.
VT Headlines: Co-author of ‘Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats’ passes
Author, legislator, journalist, runner, Burlingtonian.
Clean Heat Standard unworkable, threat to businesses, frustrated fuel dealers tell State
“If you want to get rid of small fuel providers and eliminate the competition, this is an ideal program,” Proctor Gas owner and Vermont Fuel Dealers President Judy Taranovich said.
East Lyndon, including police chief, cut off by latest flood
The Lyndonville police chief was told he lived in a ‘500 year flood plain.’ “Well, guess what, we’re in year 501,” Harris said. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders wants to see more action on carbon reduction.
What State of Vermont will do about future flooding – and what it won’t
As destructive flooding becomes a regular occurrence, Vermonters are asking about State plans to prevent it.
RFK Jr. makes Vermont general election ballot
“Getting Vermonters to sign the petitions was literally like pulling molars without anesthetic,” said Vicki Master, team captain and elector for Kennedy.
Christian school let back into co-ed, non-athletic competition
Sports, no. Interschool spelling bees, drama fairs, and debate, yes.
First U.S. patent issued July 31, 1790 to Vermonter
Potash production was high-tech in 1790. A Vermonter – kinda – was on the cutting edge.
50 homes lost in NEK flooding Monday night
It’s unlikely Vermont will see a new flood control dam. But upgrades to current dams and creation of new flood plain areas will reduce future flooding – officials hope.
Primary: VDC publishes candidate questionnaire
Be like Abby.
VT Headlines: New surgical center approved
Eight beds in SoBu to replace five in Colchester. New housing in downtown Burlington. Rare snake discovered. Apply for muzzleloading season.
Trump campaign advisor says Biden border policy makes Vermont housing woes worse
in 2015 Serrano saw up close that Washington D.C. was ‘broken’ and that the GOP in particular needed an outsider candidate for president.
Primary: Write-ins for GOP ballot
A popular commentator and activist now wants to more directly affect decision-making under the Golden Dome.
Flash flooding hits NEK
Ten swiftwater rescue teams were dispatched to the area overnight and have conducted approximately two dozen rescues from flooded areas.
Senior Trump campaign advisor, VT GOP chair join Creemee Cast this week
Mark Serrano and Paul Dame will discuss the 2024 election on Creemee Cast/VDC-TV this week.
Suspect in Martin slaying charged with aggravated murder due to sex assault
A FB post purportedly from Martell dated the day of the killing states, “I will not let these pigs frame me. My mom has said enough. I will no longer enjoy time on earth with you all. So long everyone.”
Projected savings from EV mandate rely on improved climate, state officials say
California claims climate impacts as a significant component of the predicted economic benefit of the 100% EV mandate, state officials agree.
Who’s running for governor, lieutenant governor in August 13 primary?
There are no contested primaries for the statewide offices of attorney general, treasurer, or auditor. Here’s some info about the contested primary candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.
Flag-waving Trump Brigade growing
When two woman from the small Lamoille County town of Waterville started waving Trump signs from the road sides and street corners, they were pleasantly shocked at the overwhelmingly positive response.
Primary: Complete list of candidates on August 13 election ballot
See the candidates for every August 13 primary election, contested and uncontested.
Audience explodes for Flynn FAF interview
Numbers per se don’t matter. A singing cat can get two million views, but so what? What matters is that Friday at Four took a big step towards fulfilling one of our primary goals, which is to show the world a different side of Vermont than Ben & Jerry’s and Bernie Sanders.
VSP make arrest in brutal killing of elderly woman
The air conditioner had been removed from a window and was still running when it was found on the porch, police said. Duct tape also was found at the scene and the normally very neat home had been disrupted.
General Michael Flynn joins Friday at Four this week
Among the questions we plan to ask Gen. Flynn – besides the 25th Amendment, what contingencies exist for when a Commander in Chief is unable to respond to a disaster or military crisis? Watch on YouTube, the VDC Facebook page, and on X.
Vermont only state with each member of Congress boycotting Netanyahu speech
“I vehemently object to giving the Prime Minister a platform when his failed leadership has brought so much death and destruction to Palestinians and Israelis,” Rep. Becca Balint said.
Climate hawk lawmakers told about geoengineering – but what did they learn?
The legislators appeared to have never heard about geoengineering.
In ‘informal’ virtual meeting, Dem delegates pick Harris
“Those delegates met in an informal meeting tonight to discuss the current state of the Presidential race and decided as a group to lend their voices to the chorus cheering Vice President Harris on,” Glidden said.
4 ODs in three hours in one city – Tranq suspected
One of the individuals reported smoking what they believed to be crack cocaine prior to overdosing. The drug may have been mixed with xylazine, police say.
BLM: Kamala NO
BLM wants a snap primary because “we have no idea where Kamala Harris stands on the issues, now that she has assumed Joe Biden’s place, and we have no idea of the record of her potential vice president because we don’t even know who it is yet.”
VT Headlines: Sanders, Welch diss Bibi speech
Former State House reporter turned hospital spox Neal Goswami returns from the Dark Side as editor at VTDigger.
Climate lawyers to sue State for missing carbon goals
“Instead of spending money on Vermont and Vermonters – roads, housing, services – Vermonters money will go to lawyers and Vermont will be forced to pass destructive ‘punish and penalize’ laws as we are currently experiencing,” GWSA opponent Alison Despathy said.
Fugitive with knife denies assaults on elderly hostage, cops
“I have a hostage,” Edwards screamed to the cop entering the Brewer Parkway home.
Citing ‘personal attack,’ FPF cancels citizen inquiry to House candidate
FPF said Crosby was engaging in a ‘personal attack’ when she suggested meritocracy as an alternative to DEI in schools.
Afghan refugees reverse enrollment decline in Montpelier schools
An influx of Afghan refugees is turning around the declining enrollment at Montpelier public schools.
Bananas: Loony Tunes assassination response
Oddsmakers in Vegas are giving the betting public a chance to predict which method will next be used by the Deep State to derail Trump’s run for a second term.
Secret Service complicit or incompetent? There’s a third option
Secret Service Director Cheatle admitted to Congress that Saturday, July 13 was an epic fail. Does it merit civil or criminal prosecution for negligence?
VDC-TV Friday At Four to interview former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn
A former National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump will join Guy Page and Paul Bean live by phone on “Friday at Four” on July 26, at 4:10 PM.
VT Headlines: Scammers exploit flood victims
NEK high school may not open due to PCBs.
Secret Service didn’t plan to send snipers to Trump rally
The Secret Service did not attend a security briefing provided to local special weapons and tactics (SWAT) and sniper teams the morning of July 13, 2024.
