Health care facilities in Springfield, Brattleboro and Wells River will benefit from almost $3 million combined in federal pandemic relief funding.
Guy Page
Guy Page is the editor and publisher of the Vermont Daily Chronicle.
Chinese bioresearch company buys Florida land for primate lab
A Chinese-based biological research company in July purchased land in Florida to build a primate quarantine and breeding facility.
Springfield prison guard assaulted, inmate threatened with homemade knife
Two Springfield prison inmates face charges for violent crimes.
Progressives propose Vermont change name to Green Cloud State
With marijuana now legal to grow and sell, Progressives recommend moving the state capitol to Highgate.
Barre Diversity and Equity committee members reject pro-lifer, video & transcript show
“It is unequitable, it is not fair for women to not be allowed to control their own bodies,” Joelen Mulvaney told William Toborg.
Understaffed Burlington police unable to respond to Pride March assault on gay man by trans activists
Operating under the Priority Response Plan made necessary by understaffing, Burlington police didn’t respond to the assault on Fred Sargeant initially termed as a ‘disturbance.’
Madden: You’d never know there was middle ground on abortion
I think Balint doesn’t understand that 86% of people is an enormous middle ground—many of whom feel dismayed by the polarized, black-and-white fundamentalism on the extremes.
Hunter who mistook hunter for bear faces felony charges
A Bolton hunter shot a Fairfax man in the stomach after (he says) mistaking him for a bear. No-one was wearing hunter orange.
Wealthiest school district in Vermont isn’t in Chittenden County….
The wealthiest school district in Vermont was created under a federal law that was among the last bills signed by President John F. Kennedy before his assassination.
Dame: despite scary-high fuel oil prices, Dems want a carbon tax!
As bad as fuel costs will be this winter, they would be worse if this year the State House Democrats had passed the Carbon Tax they wanted.
Water Cooler: NAACP educating on qualified immunity / City council acts on policing / keeping local journalism alive
This week the VT NAACP is holding seminars on qualified immunity for law enforcement, judges, lawmakers, and community members.
Donahue: Vermont ‘fundamental beliefs and values’ don’t embrace Article 22
Roe itself flatly rejected the argument that “the woman’s right is absolute and that she is entitled to terminate her pregnancy at whatever time, in whatever way, and for whatever reason she alone chooses.”
Barre pro-lifer threatened with mute button by Diversity & Equity chair
One government appointee, the chair of Barre’s Diversity and Equity Committee, has explicitly threatened to silence another appointed committee member. Will the City Council let that happen?
Evslin: US climate advisor misses cost of climate hysteria
There simply would not be enough gas to keep Europeans warm and run their factories this winter if the US were not shipping huge supplies there.
Vermonters can register to vote online, at DMV, or at town/city clerk’s office
Vermonters not yet registered to vote can register online today – or at the DMV or their local city or town clerk’s office.
Trans activists assault gay rights leader at Burlington Pride parade
A retired police officer, Vermont resident and early gay rights leader was assaulted by trans rights activists at the Burlington Pride march Sunday.
Placing an Obituary or Memorial in the Vermont Daily Chronicle
I welcome readers to remember their loved ones with an obituary or memorial statement in the Vermont Daily Chronicle.
Watercooler: Afghans settle in Vermont, VT election ‘deniers’ peruse 2020 ballots
Vermonters characterized by election officials as ‘deniers’ exercised their right to look at 2020 general election ballots in Montpelier, Fairlee and Bennington. This headline and others from VT media this weekend.
Training professionals to support families coping with loved one’s substance use disorder
One in three families has been impacted by a loved one with a use disorder.
Hugo Mesa, 82, of Craftsbury, known for beautiful woodcarving
Hugo’s passion for woodcarving started at a young age when he carved his father’s prized coffee plant and school desk. His nature-inspired artwork is scattered around the world, from Amsterdam to the Craftsbury Library.
As deadline nears for vote on gas-diesel car sale ban, key lawmakers seem unaware
Lawmakers on a key committee seem curiously unaware of their Dec. 1 deadline for ruling whether Vermont follows California and bans the sale of internal-combustion cars by 2035.
Gervais: Climate legislation not even half-baked – it’s just plain raw
Vermont’s climate plans haven’t even gone in the oven yet, a GOP House candidate from Arlington warns.
Burlington councilor quits to apply for job he helped create
Burlington City Councilor Jack Hanson, chair of the council committee overseeing the Burlington Electric Department, voted to create the Net Zero Project & Equity Analyst position paying up to $100,000.
Alibi of accused highway slasher checks out – he’s released
The Windham county prosecutor concluded the cops arrested the wrong man for Wednesday’s highway slashing. The investigation continues.
McClaughry: VT cannabis industry gets huge subsidies
Vermont’s heavy carbon-emitting marijuana growing industry is getting generous ‘energy efficiency’ subsidies. Thanks, ratepayers!
Koch: Article 22 will probably pass – but it shouldn’t
“It is irresponsible to pass legislation if you don’t know what it means,” former Barre lawmaker and expert parliamentarian Tom Koch says.
Smile for the security camera…..
Burglary in Jay. Overdose deaths in Killington. Catalytic converter thefts. And Martha’s Vineyard makes Vermont news.
Court says no to Big Tech censorship
Was the Ukrainian president’s bodyguard really sporting an SS patch?
Jewish groups decry UVM president’s denial of antisemitism
Charges of anti-semitic activity at UVM were denied by the university president last week. Jewish groups say his statement blames the victims.
Digger parent org sues State of Vermont to disclose EB-5 info
With the ACLU’s help, the parent organization of a Vermont online newspaper is suing the State of Vermont for hiding info about the EB-5 scandal in the Northeast Kingdom.
Water Cooler: Retail pot licenses issued / Prosecutor unsure about slasher bust
Windham County’s prosecutor isn’t sure police got the right bearded, camo-wearing homeless person when they arrested Ryan Avery for allegedly slashing a highway worker.
Classic SUV stolen, crashed
A vintage International Scout was stolen and crashed.
GMP intentionally destroys gas-powered truck
To qualify for state grant money to acquire a new electric-powered utlity truck, Green Mountain Power had to destroy an old, fossil-fuel-powered truck
Heedless of blackouts, California pursues emissions goals. Is Vermont next?
California passed its own Global Warming Solutions Act in 2006,14 years before Vermont. Sign of things to come?
Campaign ’22: Bean bags guv endorsements / Redic bashes Balint spending record / Balint lauds role in GWSA
I’ve got to say, if someone told me a year ago that I would be running a campaign like this, I would not have believed them. I am so grateful for the support I have received from not only these guys, but from people all across the county,” Bean said.
Activist informs, educates about U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution will be read by students tomorrow beginning at 10 AM on the State House lawn.
State giving away another $19 million for employer pandemic recovery
The program is designed to ensure the loans will be forgiven if the proceeds are used to pay for eligible operating expenses.
Brodowski: Dem senator backing out of Article 22 debate
Sen. Ruth Hardy of Addison County is backing out on a promise to debate Article 22 expert Rep. Anne Donahue.
FBI Confronts Mike Lindell, Dangerous Leader of Jan. 6th Pillow Fight Gang
As can be seen in the doctored footage of the January 6th insurrection, several hundred MP20 gang members can be seen assaulting officers and mostly peaceful Antifa members.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus moving towards Vermont
Hunters need to beware of a deadly rabbit-killing disease heading towards Vermont.
UVM: anti-semitism charges harmful, uninformed
The rocks thrown at the Hillel Center were just an effort of one friend to get another’s attention.
Water Cooler: Hardwick man pleads guilty to assaulting trooper with excavator
It’s dangerous to keep a gun for self-defense, a Sheffield gun owner argues.
Did UVM respond to anti-semitism on campus? Investigation underway
Rock throwing. Exclusion from student groups. Threats to lower grades.
Campaign `22: Big debates tonight, tomorrow
Candidates for statewide office will debate tonight online and tomorrow in person.
Highway worker slashed by homeless man, police say
A homeless man has been arrested for slashing a 24-year-old highway worker Wednesday.
School districts can’t deny tuition to religious schools, VT Education Secretary says
School districts without their own secondary schools cannot deny tuition payments to approved religious schools, the Vermont Secretary of Education advised yesterday.
Wheeler: Open letter to Sanders, Leahy re: gay marriage bill
Thousands of years of history and fervently held convictions of millions of Americans are to be overturned by legislative tyranny.
Welch backs U.S. gay marriage bill that lacks VT law’s protections for religion
A bill passed by the U.S. House would make gay marriage legal in all 50 states.
Klar: fallout of hiring a ‘trans’ teacher hits VT high school
“Neurodivergence?”
Opinion: Morgan for new Chittenden Senate district
A new kind of Chittenden County senator for a new, suburban Chittenden County senate district.
Hunters sue feds over Conte Refuge restrictions
The Biden administration wants to restrict hunting with dogs in the growing Silvio Conte Wildlife Refuge. Vermont sportsmen’s groups file suit.
I-91 slasher at large in Rockingham area
Police are seeking a man who slashed a highway worker this morning and then fled into the woods.
Williston cop’s drug search of NY car gets him decertified
Travis Trybulski will never work as a Vermont cop again as a result of his drug search of a New York car in February, 2021.
Water Cooler: Bradford OKs pot sales
Bradford became about the 70th Vermont municipality to allow licensed local stores to sell marijuana.
Letters: Vermonters afraid to speak truth about evil?
People are now afraid to speak the truth against lawlessness, socialism and current immoral behavior for fear of losing their job or being falsely accused of racism.
Biden Sept. 12 executive order clears path for ‘transhumanism’
An executive order signed by President Biden Monday would eradicate clinical trial safety standards in its pursuit of human gene-editing technologies.
“Mr. Carbon Tax”: GOP challenger attacks incumbent Dem’s climate voting record
For four years, St. Johnsbury Rep. Scott Campbell (D) has voted to make gasoline and heating fuel more expensive. Now his Republican challenger is reminding voters.
Morton: What IRS is to citizens, the Auditor of Accounts is to state government
The title may sound boring, but the Auditor of Accounts is a watchdog against state government dishonesty and inefficiency.
Mobile clinic ‘Laura’ brings free ultrasound, other services to women
The van will deliver to Chittenden and Franklin County residents all services (pregnancy testing, STI testing, ultrasounds) now provided at Aspire’s Williston center,
White House hires Satanist to lead Monkey Pox response
The head of the White House Monkey Pox task force runs a satanic-themed gym and has Satanic images tattooed onto his chest.
When families of substance abusers can give no more
The conference is dedicated to Patty, who lovingly cared for her family member with use disorder and schizophrenia for decades, before she was overcome by anxiety and unrelenting depression.
Scott backs ban on new gas-powered car sales by 2035
Gov. Phil Scott, a fan of hydrogen-powered cars and the state’s new electric-powered pickup truck, is fine with banning the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks in 13 years.
Water Cooler: Legionnaires found in St. Albans, VT Guard seeks to reform ‘toxic’ culture
Legionnaires Disease has been discovered in Vermont, and the Burlington City Council has approved heightened surveillance as a public safety measure.
Madden, surprise winner of GOP primary has low campaign profile, so far
By contrast to Madden’s more deliberate pace, both Balint and Libertarian nominee Ericka Redic have kept a busy schedule of parades, forums, and interviews.
Holy Hinesburg, Batman!
700 thriving bats in Hinesburg are putting Vermont on the map for the nation’s concerned bat-watchers.
Vermont Climate Office wants $1.9 million in next budget
The head of the Vermont Climate Office almost $2 million next year to perform bureaucratic oversight of carbon emissions reduction initiatives.
Feds make Vermont McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts pay big $$ for teen labor violations
For the second time in about two months, the federal government has forced a Vermont McDonald’s franchise to write a big check due to teen labor infractions.
As Bradford votes on legal cannabis today, Vermont marketed as marijuana destination state
Cannabis enthusiasts are marketing Vermont marijuana stores to tourists.
Water Cooler: former Red Sox pitcher dies driving to 9/11 memorial ceremony
From today’s media headlines: a 2015 Red Sox pitcher turned cop died enroute to a 9/11 ceremony, and game wardens are investigating a hunting-related shooting.
Wrong-way driver sends three to hospital, including person trapped in burning car
An unconscious driver was freed from a burning car following a wrong-way driver accident on I-89.
Campaign ’22: Dubie backs Benning / Malloy, etc. at forum tonight
A popular, pro-life former lieutenant governor has given his endorsement to Sen. Joe Benning as Vermont’s next governor-in-waiting.
Mysterious blasts rock White River Junction
Police are investigating two huge blasts that shook White River Junction on Saturday night.
VT orders four 30-ft., cold-weather electric buses from Quebec
Four 30-foot electric buses built for cold weather have been ordered by the State of Vermont.
Hobby Lobby to open store in Berlin Mall
A popular craft chain with 900 stores nationwide, Hobby Lobby will be one of two ‘anchors’ in the Berlin Mall.
Malloy trails Welch by less than 7 points in Senate race
The poll respondents were 57% Democrat and 30% Republican.
400 lbs. of feces dumped off Long Trail
There’s only one word to describe cleaning up bags of human waste dumped out in the woods: G-R-O-S-S.
Man pretended he was his dead wife to collect Social Security
A Weathersfield man submitted forged documents trying to prove his Social Security recipient wife was still alive.
Feminist, pro-choice, Goddard grad and author opposes Prop 5/Article 22
In our pain we have pitted autonomy against compassion.
Swiss threaten prison for turning up thermostat, Dutch ponder meat ad ban
Three years in a Swiss prison for turning up the thermostat.
Roper: Vermont Climate Council is unraveling
The Vermont Climate Council appears split over whether to inflict the pain on Vermont residents necessary to meet carbon emissions reduction goals.
Vermont husband found dead while waiting for wife to get ready for date night
Five hours of waiting for his wife to get ready proved to be too much for a White River Junction man, Fake News reporter Johnny Bananas reports.
‘Mad Pride’ advocates march for mental health
Like everyone else, Mad Pride movement members enjoyed emerging from the virtual pandemic to gathering in-person.
Water Cooler: Nursing home faces race-related civil rights suit
A Burlington nursing home is being sued for civil rights violations following the alleged use of racist language directed at employees.
Another biker dies; VT 4th in nation in highway death increase
At least eight people have died in Vermont motorcycle crashes this year.
Evslin: Manchin backed ‘Inflation Reduction’ in exchange for fed permit reform
Not reforming US permitting means leaving Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran supplying critical energy to Europe and exacting an increasing political as well as economic price.
Healthcare fraud prosecutor named chair of Green Mountain Care Board
The lawyer who pursued Big Pharma for the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been named chair of the State of Vermont’s health care industry regulator.
12 U.S. agencies pushed Covid censorship
More than 50 officials in Joe Biden’s administration across a dozen agencies have been involved with efforts to pressure Big Tech companies to crack down on alleged misinformation, according to documents released on Aug. 31.
Bean: Equitable Environmentalism
First and foremost, we must protect existing clean sources of power throughout the state.
Vermont connection to the Queen: swans, and maybe a yacht
Betty the Royal Swan and her heir, Betty II, have held court in Swanton since 1961.
Jay Peak sells for $76 million
After years of turmoil, Jay Peak is entering a new era.
Water Cooler: Burlington convent sold, Jay Peak sold to mystery bidder
A convent on Mansfield Avenue in Burlington has been sold to an adjacent Catholic school. This headline and others from Vermont media today.
Burlington ’22 murders highlight problems of drug trafficking, domestic violence, young immigrants in limbo
All three Burlington murders-by-gunfire since early July were committed with ongoing social problems in the background.
Man dies in single-car crash
A 77-year-old Sandgate man died after his car left the road.
Bow season starts Oct. 1 – tree stand safety tips
Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble.
Silverstein: Science prof gives abortion debate a grade of ‘incomplete’
On average, three mistakes will appear in each set of maternal and paternal chromosomes. Those three mistakes are the drivers of evolution.
Vermont National Guard Open House September 11 – Full Schedule
The Vermont National Guard will host an Open House on Sept 11, 2022 from 10 AM – 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to the Vermont Air National Guard base to enjoy a host of military static displays, events, demonstrations, and performances.
Sponsored: Crime & Punishment in Burlington
The interested public is welcome to attend the Crime & Punishment public workshop on improving public safety. 6-8 pm Friday at Burlington’s City Hall.
Greenwald: Big media, big tech, and Dems wield repressive weapon of information control
The current religion of Western liberals in politics and media is censorship: their prime weapon of activism.
Beem: Ted Cruz and the Vermont College of Fine Arts both commit virtue-signaling
Virtue signaling on the left and the right is just plain lazy.
Redic: Libertarian says no to legal prostitution
Call me old fashioned, but perhaps an industry with this much human suffering isn’t in our best interest.







