Hospital trustees commit to reducing expenses, slowing growth of hospital costs.
Hospital CEO Sunny Eappen steps down
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Guy Page is the editor and publisher of the Vermont Daily Chronicle.
Windsor senators pose with “Is He Dead Yet?” T-shirt wearer
Senator says he didn’t know what the shirt said.
High school opens large bathroom for both sexes
“Why would any adult even entertain the idea of putting hormonal boys and girls together in the same room for these intimate and personal moments?” Reighley wrote. “In the not-so-distant past, this was viewed as an absolute taboo.”
B-2 stealth bomber to do football flyover at Norwich Saturday
The flyover is scheduled for about 2 PM, just before kickoff of the Homecoming football game and in coordination with the playing of the National Anthem.
Blotter: Stabbing, bottle attack, big haul at camp burglary
Police say Bailey, who was at a workplace of a person he was not permitted to approach via court order, fled officers in Burlington on June 2 and discarded a fanny pack containing a loaded Sig Sauer pistol.
Vermont vigils continue for Charlie Kirk
“Something horrible is happening in America, we are divided and have forgotten what our country was founded on,” Mayhew said.
State police remember Trooper Kyle Young, who died in training 10 years ago today
On one occasion, Kyle responded to a call about a suicidal veteran. He was able to build rapport with the distraught veteran through his own shared experiences and ultimately convince the veteran to seek help.
Couple engages Charlie Kirk-style with Montpelier
‘I know that I’m politically outnumbered in the capital. I hoped that in the fallout of a slain youth political voice, that there could maybe be common ground, or someone would at least come to the table.”
Martha Stewart adopts two Vermont rescue horses
The organization shared the news over the weekend, calling the adoption “a true dream come true” for the animals and their volunteers.
Jesse Strong Patriots Day to honor fallen Marine and Border Patrol agent Chris Maland
First held in 2019, the benefit was established to celebrate Strong’s life and legacy. Strong, the son of Rev. Nathan and former Rep. Vicki Strong, was killed trying to deter militants from disrupting Iraq’s first post-Sadaam democratic election.
Parent challenges LGBTQ, BLM hallway messaging at elementary school
The posters and stickers are displayed in the main hallway, near the kindergarten room of the K-8 school.
300 hold candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk
“We love you Erika!” said the crowd of 300 in a video sent to Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow.
Hospital regulators cut spending, cite subsidizing NY hospitals
New York hospitals in the UVMMC network include Champlain Valley Physicians’ Hospital in Plattsburgh, Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, and Elizabethtown Community Hospital.
GOP Chair Dame seeks re-election/ Feds sue Uber
What’s the coolest thing made in Vermont? You decide. Hospital wins recycling award. Muzzleloader permit winners announced.
Motorcycles collide, one driver killed
Staniszewski had slowed eastbound on Route 302 to allow a truck to turn into the P & H Truck Stop when Mart, also traveling eastbound, struck the rear of his motorcycle.
Scott names new labor, health department commissioners
Chris Winters, DCF Commissioner, will be the new deputy commissioner of the Department of Labor beginning September 22. The administration stresses the move is not a demotion.
Warner: Charlie Kirk wasn’t ‘the next Rush’ – but he could have been president
As the ugliness of this event spills over onto social media where those who didn’t know Charlie personally are celebrating his death, I have this much to say to them…ALL OF HEAVEN IS ALSO CELEBRATING HIS ARRIVAL.
Johnson: With Charlie’s death, a real turning point
Here’s what I think many felt: This was not just an assassination. It was a spiritual earthquake shaking the souls of believers and all good people. It was like the fabric of reality had perceptibly shifted, like a hard line between good and evil had finally been drawn.
Three injured in crash outside hospital/ embezzlement/ strangling/ arson
Police executed a search warrant at Doyle’s home and recovered several hundred items believed to be stolen.
Barre Forum: What happened at the State House?
Five legislators will answer your questions on what happened in the Legislature this year, and what they believe should happen next year.
New car sales tax and other revenue down, VTRANS plans $7.5 million in cuts
Transportation fund receipts are down overall, with the largest deficits in diesel fuel sales tax and motor vehicle purchase and use taxes and fees. Gasoline sales are not below target.
FBI recovers rifle, publishes photos of ‘person of interest’
The FBI also reported it has found a rifle believed to be the murder weapon.
Vermont backs lawsuit of Liberty University over transgender firing
Celebrate the Constitution Saturday. Mosquito virus comes to Vermont, Mahdawi leaves. Public hearing for border crossing changes.
In Williston, Charlie Kirk preached power to the people
Charlie Kirk’s June, 2021 visit to a Williston church remembered.
Much of VT in ‘severe drought’
Some rainfall over the past weekend helped halt worsening conditions in Maine, but not elsewhere in northern New England. And forecasters say there is little relief on the horizon.
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.
In his 2021 visit, Charlie Kirk called Vermont “God’s gift to America” – but he didn’t mean our politics
“This [Burlington] is one of the few cities that has still kept from an aesthetics point the smalltown America, not letting these soulless, godless corporations come in and destroy small business and entrepreneurship,” Kirk said.
Scott promises ‘blueprint’ of help for Burlington
“I look at this as like a crisis that they’re facing, much like a flood, and first thing that we need to do is respond to the flooding and help people, and then the recovery part after,” Scott said.
Woman dies in e-bike collision
E-bikes have grown in popularity as older Vermonters seek help with pedaling and frugal and/or climate-conscious Vermonters seek practical alternatives to cars. The State of Vermont began an e-bike purchase rebate program in 2022.
Mid-Vermont Christian triumphs over State of Vermont, sports teams must be reinstated
‘We conclude that Plaintiffs are likely to succeed in showing that the VPA’s expulsion of Mid Vermont was not neutral because it displayed hostility toward the school’s religious beliefs,” the two federal judges said.
Both Vermont senators continue to pressure RFK to step down
“We are now witnessing a full blown war on science, public health, and on truth itself,” said Sanders at the joint press conference.
New law says illegal immigrants don’t need social security # to apply for rental housing
“What that means for people in the farmworking community is that we’re obligated to stay on jobs where our rights aren’t being respected and we’re being abused, just because the farm is the only place where we’re able to get housing,” a Migrant Justice member said at the event.
Blotter: Young teens busted for social media threats
Assault at Berlin homeless camp. Pistol whipping in Hinesburg. Arrest in Ford dealership robbery.
Miss Vermont wows national stage as combat nurse, wildlife rehabilitator
She credits her grandfather, a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart, with inspiring her own path of service. “One of the things that always stuck with me [was] how he was a part of something bigger than himself,” Parker told Fox News in an interview before the pageant.
Animals fight crime, are crime victims in VT last week
In one stop, police said Mike detected a felony quantity of MDMA (Ecstasy), two handguns, and drug paraphernalia.
Man charged with repeated injury, cruelty to six-week-old
The infant is being treated at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.
Air National Guard base open house Sunday, September 7
Attendees can expect an F-35 flyby, working dog demonstration, military band performances, Norwich Silent Drill Team, a “jaws of life” demonstration and guided access to aircraft and vehicles, plus opportunities to meet the pilots, mechanics, medics, engineers, and other professionals who serve in the Vermont National Guard.
Volunteers needed for River Clean-up Month
Low water levels make this September a good time to clean debris out of rivers.
Eden at odds over seaweed herbicide in popular lake
Officials are using the herbicide, ProcellarCOR, which has been used in lakes and ponds such as Lake Fairlee, Lake Morey, and Sunset Lake, to battle the invasive milfoil.
Amazon to Milton? Local officials hope so
‘Workers will most likely patronize Milton Diner, Dunkin’ Donuts, Adam’s Table, Hannaford’s and all the other wonderful places in Milton,” Steady said.
Blotter: Undercover op leads to Brattleboro drug bust
Ryan struck a woman with a can of soup and then hit her in the head with a phone, causing injuries, police say.
Judge drops stabbing suspect bail from $20,000 to $2000
Previous rulings by judges had kept Lackie, who has a lengthy criminal record, jailed. The stabbing victim’s wife testified she would feel unsafe if he was released.
Bank robber sentenced for buying guns for drug dealers in return for cocaine
18 of the firearms were handguns that Loewe provided to his drug dealer in exchange for crack cocaine.
High winds, drought spell near-critical fire risk for Thursday
The highest danger period will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, when winds are strongest and humidity lowest.
Scenes from Burlington Labor Day Parade
Activists for illegal immigrants and Palestine joined anti-Trumpers paraded through Burlington Monday. Photographer Troy Austin was there.
Burlington utility lost $951,000 due to REC reporting failure
The Commission’s letter observed repeated issues across various cases, impacting both BED’s role as an energy efficiency utility and a distribution utility.
Vermont doctors declare victory in restoration of LGBTQ data
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to remove all statements that “promote or otherwise inculcate gender ideology.”
Blotter: Six arrested, 18 detained in Royalton drug raid
Cocaine, guns and suspects seized in Royalton drug raid.
Lawmakers gather across VT to speak, listen to public
Organizers say the forum is an opportunity for Vermonters to hear about plans to address affordability and other challenges facing families across the state.
GOP leaders hold legislative forum in Ludlow Thursday, September 4
The GOP leaders who held the line on property taxes and stopped the Clean Heat Standard say there’s much more to be done. They’ll dish, listen and take questions at a forum in Ludlow Thursday, 6 PM September 4.
Church Street killers attacked the wrong person
The beating stemmed from a report – that proved false — that Kastner earlier had struck Taylor’s mother, Katie Bollman, over a $400 dispute and the Aug. 11th incident was retaliation.
One Vermonter died by overdose for every two days in 2024
DEA 2024 report shows fentanyl less ‘pure’ due to Chinese manufacturers concerns -but no less deadly.
Legislative wrap-up in Barre September 18
Orange and Washington County lawmakers review how the actions of the 2025 Legislature affect Vermonters’ safety and prosperity.
Two arrested for murder in Burlington’s Church Street homicide
A New York man and a South Burlington teen are being held without bail at the Vermont Department of Corrections.
Will Trump invoke Insurrection Act for Chicago?
Trump “stands ready to help and assist any community that wishes to be liberated from these criminal elements that are such a dire threat to the freedom and tranquility of the American people,” Miller said.
Eye-gouging road rage in Winooski leads to charges
Bushway told officers the pain was “a ten out of ten” before losing his vision.
Burlington gang member sentenced for shooting into crowded apartment
Abdiaziz “Drill” Abdhikadir was sentenced to 5-7 years, with credit for time served, for shooting in 2022 into an apartment occupied by the family of a man he allegedly murdered five months later.
Sheriff under investigation by State Police over spending, finances
The investigation comes — by coincidence or otherwise — as two top ranking deputies departed the sheriff’s department.
Sarah George to seek re-election in 2026
Even in cases involving repeat offenders, cash bail is often posted by non-profits, and the suspect walks free without losing their own cash, George said.
Illegal immigrant held by feds for daylight shooting at Barnes & Noble
The shooting followed a confrontation at a Burlington bar, Red Square on Church Street, between Wilson and the victim over a mutual female friend about 2 AM that morning, the investigation revealed.
Wanted woman overdoses, crashes car
Palmer was administered Narcan and transported to Central Vermont Medical Center, where she was later released. She initially provided officers with a false name, and further investigation revealed the vehicle and license plates were stolen.
Legislature passed youth crime, anti-stalking, corpse abuse laws this year
Quick list of criminal justice laws passed by Montpelier this year.
19-year-old in prison faces sex assault charge as juvenile/ fatal crash
A silver ring with engravings was recovered at the scene of a Derby Line car vandalism, and police are seeking information about its owner.
Balint claims no corporate PAC $$, but fed records raise questions
In the first half of 2025, “Courage PAC,” linked to Balint, received thousands in donations from PACs connected to major corporations, per its latest FEC report.
Barrier stops another truck from smashing covered bridge
Perhaps no other Vermont landmark except Smugglers Notch is more prone to trucking mishaps than the Millers Run Covered Bridge in Lyndonville.
Homeless hold Burlington ransom – City must act, downtown business owner urges
The letter describes an atmosphere of declining safety for employees and patrons alike. Buttenheim said she has lost three long-term employees in the past six months, each citing the environment around City Hall Park as a reason for leaving.
Fed disaster $$ sought for July 10 flooding – third straight year
“The damage from last month’s storm impacted small towns with limited financial resources,” said Governor Phil Scott.
VT Headlines: $3 million public transit shortfall requires changes
State tourism officials hope new branding will boost tourism.
Health care of the future? Newport hospital expands telehealth
The grant will support new equipment and technology enabling patients to see doctors and specialists through telehealth. A new law requires insurers cover telemedicine.
Thayer seeks GOP party post/ finding a bear dog/ chapel restored
Thayer promised to deliver more information on his background and why he’s running in the next two months.
UVM provides free tuition to 255 VT resident freshmen
Women freshmen still outnumber men 60% – 40%, although the gap narrowed by two percent this year. Also, the old Holiday Inn site on Williston Road is now student housing.
Woman died of blunt force trauma to head, not gunshot
Bennington police concluded no gunfire had taken place at the hospital.
No school closing surprises, Future of Public Education panel agrees
“We need to bring in community voice early, before there is a push. Too often, boards have made a decision and then enlisted the community,” Castle said.
Man shot and killed by cops in Springfield had prior drug arrest
Police say Crary accelerated toward the officers, who were standing outside their cruisers.
Woman shot in head, left at hospital
Bennington police were notified that a woman had been dropped off at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington with a significant injuries including head injury believed to be a gunshot wound.
Scott administration prepares plan to return state employees to offices
Supporters of state employees working from home say it helps hire and retain high-skilled workers, particularly those in the IT field.
Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead in Springfield
Valley Street is a frequent crime scene in Springfield, which in recent years has had a particularly intense drug abuse and trafficking problem.
Suspected White River Jct. murderer has lengthy drug, firearm record in Connecticut
Drew pled guilty in 2021 to a firearms charge that carried a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Amazon driver steals leaf blower, police say
Police say the driver stole a leaf blower after delivering a package. Have you seen this Amazon driver?
Crime-ridden Burlington’s mayor blames Scott for not being ‘strong partner’
‘I think it’s easy to blame others when some of your strategies are failing,” Scott said when asked if Mulvaney-Stanak is blame-shifting.
Sale of bear paws, gall bladders illegal, hunters warned
Bear gallbladders are sought by some Asians for their medicinal properties, according to a Canadian wildlife official interviewed by CBC. They create an acid beneficial to the immune system.
Scott letter to Bondi: You’re wrong, VT is not a sanctuary state
Vermont: illegal sanctuary state, or complying with federal law?
Judge weighs competency of man charged with torching Sanders’ Burlington office
“The entire political system is trying to cover up extreme acts, insane acts of violence and terror by the government,” Soghomonian said in court in 2024.
Homeless man with 10 catch-and-release violations arrested for armed robbery, assault at Rutland store
Troopers recovered the knife and a silent-alarm pendant that had been forcibly removed from one of the employees during the robbery.
Morrisville man arrested for strangling murder of Hardwick woman
Police say Williams strangled Daigle in Caledonia County and left her body at a Woodbury roadside.
Pedestrian ID’d in fatal crash in Colchester
The name of the teen driver operating the vehicle was still not released because he is likely not to face any adult court action due to his age.
Traveler Paul Bean: differences between Jolly Ol’ and New England
He walked right up to me and said, “I know who you are. Vermont Daily Chronicle! Free Speech forever. I do my research.”
AG Bondi immigration letter to Scott threatens funding cuts, criminal charges
“This ends now,” Bondi said in a letter to Scott and other governors.
Man dies after beating by kids near Burlington City Hall
The three youths, believed to be roughly 14 to 16 years old, are facing proceedings in Vermont Family Court. Consequences are limited due to the lack of rehabilitation services for youthful offenders within Vermont.
BREAKING: Former U.S. Attorney found with gun at courthouse
Former U.S. Attorney tried to enter courthouse in Brattleboro with firearm
Flags at half-mast for Gov. Thomas Salmon
“Governor Salmon led Vermont through some of our nation’s most difficult times, doing his best to stabilize our economy and strengthen trust of government. His efforts on behalf of Vermont are worthy of our gratitude, remembrance, and respect.”
Drug bust stirs anger about taxpayer subsidized ‘trap houses’
Police were called to the Green Acres housing complex on Bergeron Street after an Uber driver reported driving an individual from Springfield, Massachusetts to Barre — only to be stiffed for the fare.
Concerns expressed about Migrant Justice soccer tournament Saturday
The reader said the event draws hundreds of Mexican and Central American farmworkers from Vermont and surrounding states, many of whom are in the country without legal documentation and may be driving without licenses or insurance.
Crimes against child in Waterford
Police say Noah Young, 23, committed two counts of sexual assault of a juvenile, domestic assault, and possession of illicit material.
Oliver Anthony to perform Saturday in Rutland
Anthony’s gritty, emotional rasp — shaped by his own personal struggles — has resonated with listeners across rural and small-town America. NPR has described his lyrics as giving “a voice to the feelings of people who often get left out of popular discourse and pop culture.”
Advocates launch campaign to tackle Vermont’s affordability crisis
Through town halls, digital outreach, and community events, the group is urging Vermonters to contact lawmakers, sign up for action alerts, and volunteer. Burgin said AFP is also recognizing legislative leaders who champion fiscal responsibility while challenging those whose policies “burden hardworking families.”
Would-be gun buyer denies he lied about immigration status
According to court records, in the summer of 2023, Bignall, who did not have legal status in the United States, attempted to buy a Taurus 9mm firearm from a federal firearms licensee in Vermont.
Wheeler: Government of, by and for the People of Vermont starts at town committee meetings
Globalists from King George the 3rd to George Soros have always fought hard against such a government, which in Vermont every 2 years, parties set the stage with organizational town committee meetings.
Burlington has enough insurance coverage for ‘safe injection site,’ SOV says
Progress slowed in May after questions arose about whether the city’s insurance met state requirements.
Burlington electricity rates to rise 4.5%
Hearing on bee-friendly pesticides tonight.
