Natural gas power has picked up the slack left by New England solar panels unable to generate max power due to wildfire smoke.
Dirty secret of Quebec wildfires: smoke weakens New England solar power
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Cited and released after found with 1,100 bags of fentanyl
Police say the pair from Colchester had 1,100 glassine bags containing suspected fentanyl, crack/cocaine base, and multiple firearms on them when stopped in Brattleboro.
Truck stuck in Smugglers Notch
The winner in the Smugglers Notch Stuckage contest has not yet been announced. The biggest loser ($3544 fine) Sunday night was the truck driver from Florida.
Hope, Arkansas man enticed Essex 15-year-old, feds say
Shelton traveled to Vermont in early April and met with the minor victim, who hid him in the garage of her family’s home.
Scott bemoans one-party rule, but says answer isn’t necessarily more Republicans in Legislature
After hearing Scott explain what a governor couldn’t do, WCAX reporter Calvin Cutler asked the popular incumbent Republican governor what he could do.
Roper: Scott vetoes bottle bill expansion
Scott noted in his weekly press conference hours before he issued his official veto that the current redemption process is a “Rube Goldberg” contraption that actually puts barriers in the way of recycling
Vermont lawmakers target AI sexual abuse
Lawmakers say photo-generative software can be used to blackmail victims by threatening to leak nude or sexual images of them.
Big changes coming for Vermont Daily Chronicle
Vermont Daily Chronicle is preparing to offer an important new news feature by mid-July.
Baker: make July American Pride Month
Congressman Hunt proposes that in July, we remember all the things that make America unique and exceptional on the national/international stage.
McDermott to run diocese as Vermont awaits new bishop
Msgr. McDermott, who has been Bishop Coyne’s primary assistant, will take over as the temporary head of the diocese.
Starting July 1, homeless hotel recipients down to 1214 households @ $153/night
Total for 30 days: $5,572,260, to be paid out of existing state revenue.
IT outages, performance issues challenge state agency charged with expanded cybersecurity role
Yesterday, key state websites were down for 10 hours due to a vendor mistakenly cutting a fiber-optic cable in Washington D.C.. Tomorrow, the Chief Information Officer retires. Today, Gov. Scott answered questions about the state IT agency’s performance.
Gas main strike forces evac of six UVM main campus classroom, research buildings
Six buildings were evacuated: Jeffords Hall, Stafford Hall, Health Science Research Facility, Main Campus Greenhouse, Given, and Rowell.
Montpelier and Concord, the Forgotten Capitals
And the capital of Vermont is…wait, gimme a sec….
Canadian wildfire smoke returns
Air quality advisories for “sensitive groups” are in effect today in Vermont as Canadian wildfire smoke heads our way.
McClaughry: Administrative State feels “little need to comply” with the law
The careerist bureaucracy actually performs the major executive functions of the national government — leaving the bureaucracy pretty much unaccountable to anyone.
Hit-and-run wrecks Police Academy pillar
A dark-colored truck pulling a car trailer is suspected of backing into the pillar before leaving the scene without reporting the crash.
LGBTQ advocates want schools to ban public meetings
Gatherings by Vermonters seeking information about de-transitioning should be banned from public schools, Outright Vermont says.
St. J native records fastest-known alpine climb of Mt. Blanc
Hillary Gerardi did not intend to become a skyrunner.
Gun rights group to challenge 72-hour waiting period in court
The Vermont Legislature this year passed a gun control law with a waiting period both Gov. Scott and gun rights advocates believe is unconstitutional.
McGuinness: Heyer cut through trans rhetoric, presented truth with love
The most encouraging part of the evening was seeing three individuals from the concurring Pride Joy protest among the 105 in attendance, taking in Walt’s presentation.
Mermel: RFK Jr., duty, and The Plague
Robert’s father with a “particular intensity” directed Robert to read The Plague by Albert Camus. Robert says he read it three times to decipher the message.
State police to investigate their investigation of former Bellows Falls, Homeland Security cop
Vermont police – like other professionals – are not immune from sexual misbehavior ranging from professionally inappropriate to downright criminal.
Donahue: Legislature decided abortion not really about choice
Once a pregnancy has begun, there are two people with rights to bodily integrity. That is the issue that no one is willing to recognize and struggle with.
Vermont rabbi to speak on Jewish influence on founding of America
A rabbi from Danby, Vermont will speak about the first sermon preached to a synagogue congregation in the New World in 1773, and the resulting Hebraic influence in the coming Revolution.
Police: drunk backhoe driver rips up driveway
The call about the drunken backhoe driver came in at 26 minutes after midnight.
LaMarche: Senator Hardy optically challenged
Sen. Ruth Hardy (D-Addison): “Women make, what is it, 82 cents on the dollar or so, compared to men.” She regrets the Senate failure to override the legislative pay hike veto not for herself, of course, but “on behalf of our future sisters in the Legislature.”
Exec pleads guilty to wire fraud in Brattleboro education embezzlement
An ‘education abroad’ organization was defrauded of $425,000 by its VP for human resources.
Brattleboro declines rent-a-cop hire after ‘cockroach’ comment
Drug-plagued Brattleboro doesn’t have enough cops to provide adequate public safety. Efforts to hire private security ran have become SNAFU.
Vermont bishop gets new job in Connecticut
During his time as bishop, Coyne has carried out a Diocesan Synod, ministered through the Covid pandemic, maintained the good works of the Catholic schools, and overseen the establishment of the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation.
Klar: Amendment 22, gender drugs, and fetal tissue research
In a move that has allowed Vermont and UVM to join the vanguard of money-attracting experimental gender hormones on prepubescent children, a 2015 “initiative” pushed that envelope deep into the Green Mountain State.
RFK Jr. Interview: worry about geoengineering, praise for gutsy inventor Robert Malone
“I was raised in a family where we, I think all of us, were raised with the notion that our lives would be consumed in some great controversy.”
Police: Stannard man sexually abused four children
Police say three girls were reported to be between the ages of 8 and 12 at the time of the assaults.
Burlington GOP backs detransitioners, free speech
The resolution was approved two days after pro-trans activists tried unsuccessfully to get Vergennes school leaders to cancel a meeting of citizens gathered to hear detransitioning expert Walt Heyer.
Bookkeeper embezzled $600K from VT non-profit internet provider
John Van Vught, 72, defrauded ValleyNet Inc., a non-profit that had a contract to operate fiber-to-home internet networks serving customers in east-central Vermont.
Roll Call! – the Veto Session
The Vermont House voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Phil Scott’s vetoes of five bills. See how your representatives votes.
68 years ago, President Eisenhower was skunked in Pittsford
In the newsroom three nights before Ike’s visit, a young man overheard Judge Smith tell managing editor Bud Mattison of a plan to fill the presidential creel.
Burlington group takes down anti-trans stickers
“We do not censor or criminalize speech in this nation because it offends,” said a critic of a citizen’s group removing anti-trans stickers.
Man who stabbed victim repeatedly charged with attempted murder, police say
The victim of a Northfield stabbing was sent to the hospital with critical injuries.
Roper: So, a 78% approval rating and $2 gets you a cup of coffee
None of the veto votes was even close.
Biker dies when neck strikes chain
The dirt-bike struck a chain that was hung across a camp road entrance.
Worst frost damage in 25 years leaves growers unsure they can remain in business
The State of Vermont is asking the federal government for help to keep Vermont growers afloat following May’s horrific late frost.
RFK Jr. speaks on climate without pontificating
A recent EAI event featured famed columnist George F. Will, and was largely attended by conservatives. A different cross-section of Vermonters gathered for RFK’s visit, hinting at the possibility of a growing alliance of populist support for an authentic maverick.
483-ton power transformer to clog I-89 traffic this weekend
The Vermont Agency of Transportation wants you to know that traffic will be very, very slow on I-89 South between Milton and Barre for about eight hours this weekend.
Despite protest, 100 gather to hear de-transitioner Walt Heyer
The protest outside the Heyer event followed an unsuccessful effort to get the Vergennes school superintendent to cancel the event.
RFK Jr. dinner tonight sold out
RFK Jr. says he’s not ‘anti-vax,’ but pro-safe vaccines: “I spent 35 years trying to get mercury out of the fish. That doesn’t make me anti-fish.”
Legislative pay hike veto stands – for now
The Vermont Legislature won’t override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a controversial pay and benefit hike for all lawmakers.
Sadomasochistic sex with girl gets ex-CNN producer 20 years
A former CNN producer lured a Nevada woman and her adopted pre-teen daughter to his ski chalet in Windsor County.
Man jailed after retail theft, heroin possession, failure-to-appear charges / AR-15 theft
After investigation Andre Martel, age 39, of Burlington was taken into custody for retail theft, possession of heroin and for two active arrest warrants for failure to appear at court.
Man shot by police murdered man with hammer 20 years ago
Barber broke free, got in a vehicle and tried to drive away, at which point he struck Detective Hewitt with the car. Hewitt fired his weapon one time, hitting Barber.
House to consider amendment restoring ‘homeless hotel’ program
The amendment appears to be an attempt to entice the 17 Democrat and Progressive legislators who refused to vote for the budget last month because it didn’t extend the ‘homeless hotel’ emergency housing program.
Cop shoots, kills Fair Haven man
When the police officer arrived, an altercation occurred between the officer and a man outside the home.
Teenage voting, childcare spending, and $8.5 billion budget face House veto override
Gov. Scott’s vetoes seek to restrain record spending and tinkering with municipal voter eligibility. Will the House override?
Scott signs cybersecurity bill
A bill requiring a state review of cybersecurity was signed by Gov. Scott Monday.
U.N. lays groundwork for defining child sex as human right
It’s all there in a recent U.N. policy statement.
Another person found dead in trash/recycling center
For the second time this year, a Vermonter was found dead after being dumped by a trash/recycling truck at a recycling center.
No chanting, threats outside black gay poet’s reading, participant says
“I was carrying a Bible, and I wanted to give it to him,” Iselin said. “I’ve known Toussaint for 10 years.” Several years ago she literally risked her life to support him.
Legislative pay hike veto goes to Senate tomorrow
S.39 would give the next and every future Legislature a steep raise, plus adjournment pay, plus State of Vermont employee-level health care benefits, plus several other benefits; all told, about $50,000 per legislator.
Many from Africa, Europe, Asia, Central/South America cross illegally into Swanton Sector
17 countries are represented in the Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal immigrants in the Swanton sector.
Hartford CT truck thief kidnapped Good Samaritan on I-89, police say
Helping an accident victim on a cold winter night is the Vermont Way.
Third arrest this month for man released ‘on conditions’
Vermont’s catch-and-release bail policies aren’t stopping a regular in the St. Johnsbury police blotter.
16-year-old dies in Berkshire truck rollover
Rain was falling and the road was wet when the teenage driver overcorrected his steering just before 1 AM.
Roper: Legislature just decided to start automatically deducting 5% of Vermonters’ paychecks
The state will automatically deduct 5 percent of said employees’ paychecks (increasing to 8 percent over time), putting the money into that account – without the employees’ consent!
Father’s Day, 2023: baseball, creemees, fatherhood sermons, and drag queens at the Elks Club
The decision by a local civic organization to host the event doesn’t sit well with a local businessman and Scout leader.
Kelly: when Elon Musk calls ESG ‘Satanic,’ get concerned
Is the ESG movement intentionally obscure? No doubt. Should those of us interested in individual rights and freedom learn more about it? Absolutely.
People crossing southern border illegally in 2023 equal almost 2X population of Vermont
The 1.2 million – almost twice Vermont’s total population of 647,000 – doesn’t count illegal entries on the northern border, which are about five times greater than last year.
Orleck: Hotels, bus tickets, jail cells don’t meet homeless Vermonters’ real needs
The more outrageous and destructive an idea might be, the more it is embraced.
Guv to bike 93 miles in one day to celebrate completion of Rail Trail – wanna come along?
The media and the public are invited to join in all or part of the Governor’s ride and any of the planned brief stops.
Update: Man charged with killing mom at sea left note before his death
Carman was found dead in his cell at the Cheshire County Jail in Keene, N.H. about 2:45 a.m. Thursday morning, officials said. He was housed in a single cell, they said.
Man charged with murdering mother at sea is dead
In addition to a murder charge, Carman had been facing federal charges for falsely claiming the sinking of his boat the “Chicken Pox.”
Sports betting, clean water bills become law
The Legislature done good by leveraging one state dollar for 12 federal dollars in clean water spending, Gov. Phil Scott said.
From Democracy To Technocracy
Technocracy is rule by an elite of ‘technical experts.’ It’s happening right now, in Vermont.
NH couple sold stolen human remains, police say
Parts of bodies donated to Harvard for medical research were stolen and sold for profit by the morgue manager, authorities say.
Legislature considers indefinite homeless hotel funding
Montpelier is in a quandry over homeless housing as the June 20-22 veto override sessions looms.
Southern Poverty Law Center adds parents’ group with VT affiliate to its ‘hate map’
The extreme-leftist SPLC has decided to label millions of parents from all backgrounds, parties, religions and race as “hateful, conspiratorial, and pervasive”, alongside the KKK, simply for speaking out in defense of their children.
Associate of woman at Leicester shooting has extensive drug bust record
The woman placed at the scene of a June 4 Leicester murder has a known associate from Brooklyn, NY with multiple drug arrests.
Vermont still the Maple Syrup King – but 2023 production down 20%
We’re still No. 1 in U.S. gallons produced, and #2 isn’t even close. New York, eat our dust!
Scott signs biggest transportation budget bill ever
The “T-Bill” calls for pavng 450 miles of the state’s highways, and also spending big on public transit, rail, bike and pedestrian paths, and charging stations.
Vermont grandparents victims of LA man’s bail scam
Conspirators would set up shop for a week or so in a state and start working the phones seeking elderly victims.
Detransitioner Walt Heyer featured speaker at Vergennes event June 20
In April of 1983, Walt had surgery to “transition” from male to female, but hormones and sex change genital surgery couldn’t change his biological sex, nor solve the underlying issues driving his gender dysphoria.
Actor Treat Williams dies in Dorset motorcycle crash
Williams died after a car driven by a local theater director signaled and then turned left into his motorcycle’s lane.
Bill in Congress would boost maple syrup research, marketing
The legislation, would increase authorized funding earmarked for the Maple Research and Market Promotion program to $30 million.
Balint named to House Judiciary
Vermont’s lone Congressperson has a minority seat on the influential House Judiciary Committee.
Missing boy found dead in Marshfield
State police did not release the nature of the death of David Hill III, but said it “is not considered suspicious.”
‘Equity’ state’s attorney named Superior Court judge
Northfield’s police chief strongly disputes Thibault’s charge of ‘disparate treatment’ of two Black and Hispanic men arrested on drug charges over the white women driving the car.
Bananas: Trump indicted in California for jaywalking
“The piles of waste all over the cities, like San Francisco, are bigger than the piles running the state in Sacramento. Have you been to San Francisco lately? Huge piles. YUGE,” the former president said.
St. J man busted for L&L with child / Man tried to smother victim
A St. Johnsbury man was jailed for luring and lewd and lascivious conduct with a 15-year-old.
St. Albans drug dealer present at Leicester slaying, police say
Bouchard was present when Scott Lanpher, 35, of Leicester was gunned down, authorities say.
Couple sentenced for neglect of a vulnerable adult in Morrisville resulting in death
The woman was left immobile, soaked in urine, and her subsequent infection resulted in her death.
Killer-for-hire to plead guilty today
The paid killer of a Peacham man has entered into a plea agreement with federal authorities.
For parents fed up with transgender/DEI ed, options and hope
Parents have options: try to change the system, or leave it for a better alternative. With both options, there are people ready to help.
Hartford votes To fly Pride Flag At municipal building
The majority of selectboard members chose not to hear discussion, nor raise the issue publicly other than to make it the meeting’s last agenda item.
The governor’s wife and the St. Albans Raid: Ann Eliza Brainerd Smith (1819-1905)
When Ann heard of the raid she settled her servants in the house and stood outside with an unloaded gun, thinking that the raiders wouldn’t shoot a woman on purpose.
Scott signs suicide prevention bill
A bill intended to reduce youth suicide is among legislation signed into law by Governor Scott yesterday.
School resource officer helps intercept high school shooter threat
It was the third threat of violence against Vermont schools in the past week.
Fatal crash in Jay
Rain, fog and wet roads were present when the car left the road. The driver died, two passengers survived.
Evangelist carries cross to Essex Pride Festival
Persistent consistency, or consistent persistency, opens up doors to share.
Catching our breath, we ask for your help
As the Vermont Daily Chronicle catches its breath between the adjournment of the regular Session of the Legislature and the June 20 Special Session, we pause to report on 2023, so far.
No payroll tax for childcare, Scott says
Once the payroll tax door opens, it will take a little bit out of everyone’s pocket and the Legislature will be going back to the well time and time again, Gov. Phil Scott said.
Impeachment committee to hold secret hearings on Grismore and Lavoie
Despite objections from the Vermont press, the Vermont Legislature impeachment investigation committee will meet this week behind closed doors.
