“School choice, particularly for the economically disadvantaged, is an important component of promoting successful education.” – Christina Nolan
Primary Questionnaire: Christina Nolan, GOP, U.S. Senate
Guy Page
Guy Page is the editor and publisher of the Vermont Daily Chronicle.
Primary questionnaire: Joe Benning, GOP, Lt. Governor
“Knowing all the legislative players, I would become the conduit between those who have the power to make change and those who have the ideas that can bring cost of living reductions into play.” – Joe Benning
Primary questionnaire: Charlie Kimball, Democrat, Lt. Governor
“I believe that we can make it possible for anyone to find a meaningful career in Vermont in work that sustains them and fulfills them.” – Charlie Kimball
Primary questionnaire: Gregory Thayer, GOP, Lt. Governor
“I will work to REPEAL the Global Warming Solutions Act, fix Act 250, stop following the California Fuel Standards, streamline the permitting process and get government out of people’s pocketbooks.” – Greg Thayer
Primary questionnaire: Phil Scott, GOP, Governor
“My priorities have been clear since the beginning: grow the economy, make Vermont more affordable, and protect the most vulnerable. While we’ve made record progress, I know the pandemic set us back and there is much more work to be done.” – Phil Scott
Primary questionnaire: Gerald Malloy, GOP, U.S. Senate
“I do not believe we are in a climate emergency.” – Gerald Malloy
Police investigate multiple bomb threats across the state
Police are investigating a rash of recent bomb threats in Vermont, mimicking similar threats across the country.
IRS bought $725,000 in ammo last year, has 5 million rounds stockpiled
The few. The proud. The IRS.
Scott signs housing $$ bills
Gov. Phil Scott today signed two multi-million dollar housing bills that he and the Legislature hope will help relieve Vermont’s housing shortage crisis.
Life of gun rights activist Evan Hughes to be celebrated Sunday
The life of Second Amendment advocate Evan Hughes will be remembered in Barre this Sunday.
VT Watercooler: Shooting in Bennington
Police investigate a shooting in Bennington. And a community newspaper investigates what’s causing mail delivery delays.
Siegel: if elected guv, I too will be chauffeured in electric vehicle
“The Executive Protection Unit of the Vermont State Police will also be delivered its first all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, which will serve as the Governor’s official security vehicle,” Gov. Phil Scott’s office said yesterday. His likely Democratic challenger responds.
National conservative speakers coming to Vermont this weekend
Because Vermont’s media often doesn’t cover events that are conservative, most Vermonters never even learn about some of the great national conservative speakers who visit the Green Mountains. So – heads up!
Despathy: no social contract with Big Pharma
To force a Big Pharma product on an individual goes against the entire basis of our country’s existing social contract.
Coasties sue over vax mandate
China suspends food imports from Taiwan. WEF wants to end private car ownership: “walk or share.” Some Afghans say Al-Zawahiri died of asthma, not drone attack. These national headlines and others from CLG.
Sanders points out 800 lb. gorilla – but should we feed it bananas?
In a Senate floor speech yesterday, Sen. Bernie Sanders warned that most Americans think the government is rigged and a growing number believe they may need to take up arms. Tough diagnosis, Dr. Bernie – what’s your prescription?
MacDonald: Brazil study shows Ivermectin reduces mortality 92%
Because Big Pharma doesn’t control all research, the world now knows the results of a Brazil study of 88,000 subjects showing ivermectin reduced Covid-19 mortality 92%.
With baby formula still in short supply, VT Dept. of Health observes World Breastfeeding Week
As Vermont observes World Breastfeeding Week, local pharmacies are still short on infant baby formula.
Another motorcylist fatality
A Newport man died of injuries sustained in a July 3 motorcycle accident in Derby.
Martin: VTGrassroots holds fifth Celebrate America! event this weekend
It’s been nearly a year now since the newly organized group, VTGrassroots.com, sponsored its first Celebrate America event, with China specialist Gordon Chang as our keynote speaker.
Klar: Inflation Reduction Act’ will throw fuel on the flames of stagflation
The latest Biden spending bill will increase inflation while accelerating destruction of the ecosystem, boosting China’s manufacturing economy, rewarding wealthy corporate cronies, and ignoring the food supply and distribution crisis any child can see looming.
Biden bill means double trouble with IRS audits
Joe Biden’s latest huge spending bill would add 86,000 agents, doubling the size of the IRS. Audits away!
Water Cooler: Cartoonist & volunteer fireman Ed Koren honored
Brookfield gathered to honor NY Times cartoonist and local volunteer firefighter Ed Koren. Read all about it in the Montpelier Bridge.
Can’t find housing: one reason why Vermont schools are almost 3,000 educators short
With less than a month before the first day of school, Vermont schools still have about 3000 unfilled positions. One main reason: educators can’t find housing to buy or rent.
More gunfire on Valley Street in Springfield / Isle LaMotte drowning
The gunfire continues on Valley Street in Springfield. And an 84-year-old man drowned off Isle LaMotte.
Vermont stiffed in flood mitigation funding
Vermont’s repetitive flood risk apparently isn’t as great as the risk in other states.
Redic gets nod from Dubie, Libertarian Party
A Burlington accountant running for Congress as a Republican has received the endorsement of former Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and the nomination of the Vermont Libertarian Party.
New Montpelier City GOP committee to caucus, pick JP candidates on Saturday
After a 16-year hiatus, there’s a Republican committee for the City of Montpelier. On Saturday it meets to choose justice of the peace candidates.
Stole checks, forged signature
An Essex man must appear in court to face charges he stole checks from a Jericho man, forged a signature, and cashed three checks at a local credit union.
Stolen puppy missing
Police are on the lookout for a stolen puppy.
It’s on! Donahue accepts Pugh offer to debate Article 22
A leading advocate for legal abortion and an opponent of Article 22, which would enshrine abortion in the Vermont Constitution, appear poised to debate on live radio.
Toborg: Not just one way to vote pro-life
So the question becomes, what is the best strategy to defeat this Article 22 in November?
As Legislature backs lower fentanyl sentencing, overdoses up 41% in decriminalized Oregon
Overdoses climbed 41% the year after Oregon decriminalized fentanyl and other hard drugs.
Painting contractor sentenced for tax evasion
Federal government nabs contractor for not paying his employee payroll taxes.
Fentanyl, crack, stolen plow recovered in Northfield
Hard drugs and a stolen plow were recovered in a drug raid in Roxbury. A West Hartford Connecticut man and five Vermonters were arrested.
15 animals test positive for rabies so far this year
In an effort to reduce rabies in animals, wildlife workers will drop 450,000 doses of sweet-smelling rabies vaccine into 100 Vermont communities, beginning Saturday August 5.
Angwin: Closing 5000 MW of New England power could spell trouble this winter
New England has subtracted 5000 MW of generation since 2013, and added 3000. Not good news for the next Polar Vortex.
Water Cooler: Amtrak back on track / new BHS gets $$ help from new tax formula
It’s official – Pat Leahy voted for Molly Gray. But will enough fellow Democrats join him to give her the nomination for Congress?
Klar: Vermont legislator involved in voter fraud – but House panel says nothing
A longtime House Democratic leader and committee chair coached non-Windham residents to vote in a town voter decision on whether to close the local school.
Vermonter recovering at home from state’s first monkeypox infection
Vermont and 47 other states have at least a single monkeypox infection. New York leads the way with 1,345.
Cell phone thief leaves vulnerable adult with just 19 cents in bank
A felon used a stolen cellphone to rob a vulnerable St. Johnsbury adult of all but 19 cents of a monthly disability/social security check, leaving him unable to pay rent.
Two Big Pharma opioid settlements last week mean big cash payment for Vermont
Big Pharma will pay out $6.6 billion in two cash settlements to participating states, including Vermont.
Shelburne offers 10K bonus for new cops
With help from federal recovery funds, small towns like Shelburne are offering big bucks for the dwindling supply of police officers.
Roper: despite record high fuel costs, Legislature to continue climate taxation
The Vermont Climate Council is coming up with another ‘climate plan’ that will make heating fuel and gasoline even more expensive. But the Council isn’t the real culprit.
Vermonters trained to survive active shooters
Beginning today, state and federal law enforcement will be training Vermonters around the state how to survive an active shooter threat.
Nine-year-old dies two weeks after Pfizer shot
CDC VAERS data shows a nine-year-old with no pre-existing conditions died two weeks after vaccination.
Kidnappings in Springfield, West Lebanon
Two kidnapping last month – one definitely drug-related.
Drunk boater injures child, drunk driver near-miss head-on collision with state trooper / another fatal motorcycle crash
A child was injured after a drunk boater struck an inflatable trampoline on Lake Hortonia.
Water Cooler: Vermont economy slowdown predicted / Leahy backs Gray
Hot headlines from Vermont media.
Northfield home invasion victim urges troubled veterans find help
After a man with a knife invaded his Northfield home Tuesday night, Dept. of Labor chief Michael Harrington wants veterans to know that mental health treatment is available.
Pro-life leader explains support for Nolan
A longtime Vermont pro-life leader explains why she supports Christina Nolan for senator.
Krauss: why I adore Gabbard, Ali, Paglia and Mom
The shock of a feminist woman like Camille Paglia defending traditional masculine traits is both ironic and appreciated.
Legal sports betting could net state $10 mil, study claims
Legalization of sports betting could raise $10 million in state revenue – but consumers could be harmed, a state study says.
Keelan: Looking back from column #500 – and looking ahead
On more than a few occasions, I have been asked if it is difficult to write a column or find material about which to write. Yes and no.
‘Rocket’ calls for recall of Hartford Town Manager for police hire delay, comments about middle-aged white men
A Hartford selectboard member named Rocket wants to recall the Town Manager.
Road rage triggers assault
Road rage in Billtown, assault while driving in Westford.
Satire from the Babylon Bee: Top alternative words to use when you can’t say ‘groomer’
Now that Big Tech social media platforms are cracking down on the use of the word ‘groomer,’ the Babylon Bee offers helpful alternatives.
Kelly: “No” on Article 22 keeps gender fluidity out of the courts and away from the lawyers
Tinkering with the Constitution by adding vague, undefined terms invites unelected judges to interpret the vague undefined terms, a former Vermont prosecutor says.
VT Grassroots presents Celebrate America! Church, Health & Politics in the Public Square August 5-7 [sponsored content]
VT Grassroots presents Celebrate America! Church, Health & Politics in the Public Square, with special guest Rep. Vicki Strong and Dr. Carol Swain, Rev. Christopher Thoma, Dr. Peter Breggin, and more.
Best Buy laptop thieves face no jail time, small fine if caught
Two men seen robbing a Best Buy store in West Lebanon would not face any jail time if caught, prosecuted and convicted.
Water Cooler: Firefighters rescue cat stuck between walls
Cat stuck behind a wall meows pathetically. Fire Department to the rescue! Sweetwaters closing. Those headlines and others….
NY man drowns in Green River Reservoir
This morning, the body of a 22-year-old New York man was recovered from the Green River Reservoir in Hyde Park.
Wear Red, White & Blue to Barre GOP dinner August 5 [sponsored content]
Washington County Republican Committee “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave” dinner August 5 at Fairways and Greens in Barre.
Former Dem judges declare invasion, run for reelection as GOP in Texas border communities
Invasion on the southern border.
Flemming: St. Albans debate shows BLM flag rift about more than skin color
When two black people on a St. Albans ‘inclusion’ committee disagreed on whether to endorse a BLM sign, the more conservative black person was not only outvoted, but was eventually tossed off the committee.
Letters: Inflation boosts monthly house payments $500 / Real Republicans betrayed
Another crippling casualty of Bidenflation: mortgage payments.
House Dems block attempted ban on strategic oil sales to China
A May, 2022 University of Chicago poll finds that most Americans say the U.S. government is corrupt and almost a third say it may soon be necessary to take up arms against it.
Morrison named top cop for Vermont
A former Colchester and Burlington police chief has been named Commissioner of Public Safety.
Vermont labor commissioner defends family against knife-wielding home invader
Vermont’s Commissioner of Labor and his family Tuesday night were victims of an armed home invader who later committed suicide.
Pride flag thefts, vandalism
Nine incidents involving vandalism or theft of LGBTQ+ Pride flags have taken place since July 11 in Isle La Motte.
Six reasons why Sarah George could lose
The college students aren’t on campus yet, she faces an uprising from fellow state’s attorneys, and Chittenden county’s firefighters are tired of wearing combat gear on rescue calls.
Watercooler: Balint benefits from LGBTQ PAC $$
LGBTQ PACs have been giving generously to the Congressional campaign of Sen. Becca Balint.
Mermel, Malloy, Redic & Tynio get A’s from NRA
The National Rifle Association’s PAC has given A’s to some Vermont Republican candidates, and less-flattering marks to others.
Lawmakers, abortion providers attack pregnancy centers’ right to message
Vermont’s abortion-free crisis pregnancy centers are once again under fire from pro-legal abortion media, legislators, and abortion providers.
Evslin: Idiotic NY law required release of man who attacked Rep. Lee Zeldin
Rep. Lee Zeldin predicted – correctly – that the man who assaulted him would be released without bail under an idiotic New York law.
Balint huge lead over Gray, poll shows; GOP races closer, more undecided
The latest poll shows Becca Balint pulverizing Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for Congress two weeks hence. The GOP races are close, with many undecided voters.
Warner: Groomers, Part 2 – power structures
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
Abortion up to birth not will of the majority, Article 22 opponents say
Saturday’s anti-Article 22 rally saw hot weather, warm encouragement to talk to neighbors and vote, and cool maple creemees afterwards.
Water Cooler: man throws live rounds on hot McGriddle / 12 hour shifts at prisons / pride flag burning in Isle La Motte
A man was arrested for holding a live ammunition cook-off on the grill of a South Burlington fast food restaurant. This headline and others from VT media.
Dame: Fact, fiction and Democrats’ war on the word “recession”
Just because you call a dog’s tail a leg, doesn’t mean it is one, the first Republican president said.
Firefighters, state’s attorneys want Kenney
With firefighters and even sitting state’s attorneys endorsing opponent Ted Kenney, and her Soros’-backed compatriots getting thrown out by voters nationwide, are Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George’s days numbered?
New contract gives Burlington cops more $$, civilian oversight
The Burlington police union last night agreed to more government shekels AND government shackles.
Groton woman cited for spraying bear hunters with bear spray
Mr. Spear alleged that Ms. Nanni blocked the road, instigated an altercation, and used bear spray on him and his companions.
Homeowner dies in house fire
A 52-year-old woman died in a house fire in Marlboro, despite efforts by a family member to save her.
GOP candidates in Bellows Falls Saturday, Barre August 5
Now’s the time to meet Republican candidates for statewide office: Saturday in Bellows Falls, next Friday in Barre.
Orlando: asking the real question about legal abortion
Pro-abortion legal theorist Judith Javis Thomson said in 1971 the abortion debate comes down to the question: Can one person kill another person because that second person’s existence is going to be burden to the first person for the next nine or fewer months?
Warner: Groomers, Part 1
A former social worker with sex abuse victims who was himself a victim of ‘grooming’ describes what the term means and how it is perpetrated today.
Bruce Whitcomb Judd
The children of Bruce Judd of Barre, who died a year ago today, honor his memory.
Utility asks members to conserve electricity, don’t charge cars in evening
With just a few thousand EVs on the road, one Vermont utility is already requesting members not recharge them during peak hours on hot days.
Roper: Don’t use the cars we’re forcing you to buy!
There are only about 5000 electric vehicles on Vermont roads today, and the grid can’t handle charging them all during a week of high but not unprecedented summer heat.
McClaughry: SCOTUS EPA ruling victory for Rule of Law
The U.S. Supreme Court is unlikely to be persuaded by an Bernie-inspired executive action about a “national climate emergency.”
Water Cooler: Vermont needs smaller cars, trains, bikes
Hot headlines from a hot Vermont weekend.
More mayhem in Burlington
Two more people are dead by gunfire in Burlington’s Old North End.
‘Person of interest in July 7 Burlington murder released July 3 after arrest
Despite a lengthy arrest record and a history of flight from custody, the ‘person of interest’ in the July 7 Hussein Mubarak murder was cited and released July 3 after being arrested for possession of a stolen gun.
Scott endorses LG candidate Benning
Gov. Phil Scott has endorsed the lieutenant governor candidate with the most State House experience and centrist political and policy views.
Thayer: Dems blind to growing cost of living
We need to cut regulations that have caused our housing crunch.
Polio confirmed
Monkeypox, polio, and and Biden admin award to Soros group to help border crossers make headlines across the country.
Protest outside Barre pregnancy services clinic
A Barre pregnancy clinic providing alternatives to abortions was the subject of a sidewalk protest Saturday afternoon.
Shoreham dairy farmer went from 40 cows to 950 milkers
“I never saw myself milking this many cows, but with the boys and the way things are, it’s a good thing we are,” Loren Wood said.
Flemming: Longmore’s comments on St. Albans ‘equity’ board not ‘obstructionist,’ but constructive
Keith Longmore’s comments on the St. Albans Belonging, Equity and Inclusion committee show he wanted to help – even though he disagreed with the majority’s conclusions.
