The undefeated Catamounts finished a flawless playoff run, outscoring opponents by a very large margin, cementing their status as the best team in collegiate D2 rugby.
UVM Men’s Rugby dominates D2 National Championship with historic 71-5 win
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Winooski school superintendent, detained by Border Patrol in July, testifies to Congress
“Their stories represent the chaotic and broken system President Trump has created,” the senator added.
Winooski School District raises Somali flag, draws mixed response
“We are raising the Somali flag this week in honor of our Somali youth and families in Winooski and Vermont. On Monday, we will be gathering to celebrate together and to learn more about our civil rights.”
Here comes the sun—or not?
Some other Vermont environmentalists have questioned the seemingly obvious inconsistency between “blocking out the sun will save the earth” and “solar energy will save the earth…”
Bean: Augustus Doricko’s “rainmaking” is no “solution”: Part 1
“We can refill the Great Salt Lake,” writes Augustus in a post on X last week.“This month, Rainmaker began the largest cloud seeding project in modern American history. With Utah and Idaho, we are enhancing snowpack across 7,500 square miles of the Bear River Basin.”
UVM to build statewide network of weather monitoring towers
UVM intends to seek permits for additional towers as the program expands over the coming years, with full network completion potentially taking up to ten years.
Sen. Sanders: “Trump dislikes Muslims, except those who are billionaire autocrats”
Sanders’ remarks were in relation to concerns about U.S.-Saudi relations, alleged human rights abuses, and Trump’s business ties to the Gulf kingdom.
10-year redistricting roadmap focuses on change for small, rural schools
“We face hard choices,” the document continues. “Some people in Vermont are going hungry and going without health care. Others are taking vouchers away from the academies and public schools to fund taxpayer funded ski schools that require parents to ‘top off’ the tuition…”
Vermonters take on Children’s Health Defense National conference in Austin, Texas
My biggest takeaway was that people with autism are genuinely no different than any of us and that they are fully aware and capable of understanding things but their speech and motor skills have been severely damaged by vaccines and other poor medical practices
Vermont’s congressional delegation rejects shutdown-ending deal, cites extreme spike in health care costs
“I’m voting no on the continuing resolution that would double healthcare premiums for 20 million Americans, kick 15 million people off Medicaid & allow 50,000 Americans to die unnecessarily every year”
Afghans who supported Vermont American troops denied SNAP benefits
In a special meeting last week, the House Committee on Human Services grappled with the repercussions from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill cutting SNAP benefits for Afghan refugees with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV). The benefit cut has drawn non-partisan criticism over a perceived moral betrayal of those who risked all for U.S. troops.
Vermont film: Gone Guys: Unmasking the Male Malaise – An honest review
Today? There’s no battlefield. Have a non-government sanctioned political opinion at school? Detention. Want to be a provider for your wife and kids? Good luck buddy. She don’t need no’ man!
Central Vermont to vote on $149 million career center
The bond vote will be across 18 Washington County towns including Montpelier, Waitsfield, Barre City and Barre Town. Northfield and Woodbury are not included in this vote nor the district. You can read the full list of towns here.
Bernie Sanders highlights AI Job displacement billboards in NY/SF
The company promotes its AI employee, Ava, an autonomous sales tool adopted by over 250 organizations, with plans to introduce two additional AI employees, Aaron and Aria, by year-end.
Northfield resident demands accountability amid Police Chief resignation
Following the resignation of the Northfield Police chief over alleged racial discrimination within the community, a Northfield resident has posted a list of alleged severe operational failures by the chief including zero traffic stops in two years, a refusal to wear a police uniform, and breaking public information laws.
Bean: I am leaving the Party of Weenies and Cowards
I do not think there is a state in America that hates young men more than Vermont.
Politico Chat leaker Gavin Wax: “Douglass obviously has the most to lose”
Reports have emerged Wax’s potential motives in turning on his own party stem from losing the Young Republican National Federation chairmanship to Peter Giunta in 2024, allegedly using the chat logs to extort members and undermine Giunta’s pro-Trump faction.
Speaker Johnson: The real leaders of the Democrat Party? AOC and Bernie Sanders
“CNN hosts the first socialist town hall, where Bernie Sanders and AOC said the quiet parts out loud,” said Johnson. They don’t know what they want to end the shutdown…”
Elon Musk’s brother rumored to have been in Vermont
“The Gulfstream G600 private jet with the registration number N831FR is owned by Kimbal Musk,” said the results. Gulfstream G-600 Private jets aren’t cheap. Brand new, they sell at the base price of $45 Million.
$149 million tech center goes to voters November 4
The new center would expand CVCC’s construction trades, electrical, plumbing, and heating programs, with potential additions like business, cybersecurity & IT, diesel mechanics, digital media arts, and human and natural resources programs.
VT Dems accuse Guv Scott of side-stepping his responsibility
“While our congressional delegation is in Washington fighting to protect tens of thousands of Vermonters from losing access to healthcare, Governor Scott is offering no solutions,” says Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director May Hanlon in a written statement posted to Facebook.
Bean: Please help me get to Austin, Texas
I have been invited to attend the Children’s Health Defense 2025 Conference: Moment of Truth, in Austin, Texas this November. Would you please help me get there?
Are you Red in Blue Vermont? Workshop for you
“We really want to hold space for reds in Chittenden County in this cultural moment we are in, post Charlie Kirk assassination,” said Lincoln Earle Centers, a local organizer of the event and the Vermont State coordinator of the organization.
New England election integrity summit seeks more voter protection
There is no statewide voter ID requirement at polls, and no-excuse absentee voting is available for all.
AFP: 10 reasons to let Biden’s Covid credits expire
President Biden’s credits are one of many examples of how Washington has tried to control health care with one-size-fits-all mandates, higher costs, and fewer choices.
Fire destroys clubhouse at Sugarbush Resort Golf Club overnight
No injuries were reported. However the Clubhouse and Hogan’s Pub suffered irreparable damage.
Sanders, Balint blame Trump for Kimmel cancellation
“I don’t often agree with Ted Cruz, but he’s right about this,” wrote Sen. Sanders on X Saturday in respobnse to a statement made by Ted Cruz to the Washington Post.
State Police and their families gather to honor heroism, service
Humility, integrity, community, and family were common themes throughout the morning ceremony.
Vermonters who knew Charlie Kirk remember the man, his message, his work
Aaron Warner, who attended Kirk’s visit to a Williston church, recalled that his event security team said that “Charlie Kirk has received death threats on more than one occasion. Having familiarized myself with Charlie it seems those opposed to him are threatened by his message more than the man himself.”
40 Days for Life prayer vigil begins with 9/21 kickoff rally
Vermont’s 40 Days for Life 7 AM – 7 PM sidewalk campaignon Washington Street, outside the Barre Planned Parenthood, starts on Wednesday, September 24 and runs through Sunday, November 2.
Bernie wants RFK Jr to resign, cites ‘overwhelming opposition’
“Despite the overwhelming opposition of the medical community, secretary Kennedy has continued his longstanding crusade against vaccines and his advocacy of conspiracy theories that have been rejected repeatedly by scientific experts.”
Bean’s Creemees & Snack Shack to Host Barry T. Chouinard Memorial Labor Day Motor Show on 8/29
The Barry T. Chouinard Memorial Northfield Labor Day Motor Show is set to take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 470 North Main St., Northfield, VT 05663 at Bean’s Creemees and Snack Shack!
Suggested (but not required) donation of $15 per car to be donated to the Veteran’s Place in Northfield!
Balint mocks EPA geoengineering transparency announcement
‘Hey Lee Zeldin, there is in fact a phenomenon that affects weather patterns and causes more instances of severe storms all over the world. It’s called climate change,” wrote Rep. Balint
VT requires ‘textured hair’ training for all cosmetology schools
Defined as curly, coily, and wavy hair in their curricula, the requirements are part of a broader set of professional regulation changes.
Dimming the sun? Conspiracy no more. Paul Bean and Rob Williams join UK’s Dan Astin-Gregory for an interview on geoengineering
But beneath the public “blackboard” narrative lies a deeper and more disturbing story — one of covert military projects, hidden agendas, and atmospheric manipulation without informed consent.
Bean’s Birthday Bash- Support the Chronicle!
This year, my birthday (July 16) is on a Wednesday, which happens to align with my weekly “Cars and Creemees” promotional night. Free Cake?
VT and NY governors battle over ‘Maple Syrup Supremacy’
Stick that in your maple creemee, Governor Hochul!
A Paul Bean original song: “The Ballad Of Butt Wipe Becca”
Introducing a Paul Bean Original Tune: “The Ballad of Butt Wipe Becca”
White House responds to Balint’s comparing ICE agents to “vigilantes”
Balint’s remarks, delivered Wednesday during debate over immigration enforcement policy, sparked immediate backlash from the White House, with a statement calling Balint’s comments “deeply irresponsible and dangerous.”
VDC joins Rob Roper on WDEV
See clips on our discussion of explosive events since Trump’s inauguration, Balint’s butt-wiping comment, and how we’ve gone from a little blog to making national headlines.
‘Zizian’ Cult leader indicted, linked to VT Border Patrol Agent murder
The Zizians, a group of young, highly educated computer scientists with radical vegan and transgender ideologies, gained national attention after a deadly shootout on January 20, 2025, near the Vermont-Canadian border.
Cake kerfluffle highlights wild weekend in Vermont politics
Someone wished Donald Trump a very unhappy birthday Saturday on the State House lawn.
Tractor trailer crash blocks I-89
Officials have not determined what caused Belaroussi to lose control, and it is unclear whether any charges will be filed. Authorities said he did not require hospitalization.
Governor Scott’s office insists Vermont is in full compliance with federal immigration law
“Advocates with the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project said 10 construction workers were detained by ICE in Newport on Thursday,”
Veterans’ Place helps homeless vets find independence
The Veterans’ Place in Northfield has begun their 2025 fundraising campaign and they are seeking your support!
Breaking: Three immigrant farm workers deported
“Of the nine members of Vermont’s farmworker community detained by Border Patrol in April, three have been deported to Mexico while five others remain in immigration detention,” said the Migrant Justice Press Release from earlier today (5/7).
Breaking: Trump DOJ sues Vermont over climate Superfund law
The feds claim that these proposed measures conflict with the Clean Air Act and are unconstitutional, asserting that such litigation hinders energy production, raises energy costs for Americans, and weakens national security against foreign threats.
Sanders decries ‘illegal arrests’ made by the Trump Administration
Sanders warned that such actions signal a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism in the United States. “We cannot allow Trump and his cronies to turn the United States of America into an authoritarian society in which people can be disappeared for their political beliefs,” Sanders stated.
Comment about ‘gangster’ police chief prompts DEI training in Northfield
A citizen had asked the selectboard on April 8, “Why isn’t he wearing [his uniform] so he looks like a police chief and not a gangster off the street that’s just driving our cruisers around?”
Trump signals cuts to NPR & PBS
“The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long,” said a press release from the Trump administration this morning including a list of news stories as examples of ‘extremely bad reporting’ by public resources.
Ignore future at your own peril, Sanders tells young crowd at California music festival
Before music performer Clairo’s performance Saturday evening, he made a surprise appearance at Coachella, urging young festival-goers to stand up against ‘economic inequality, climate change, and threats to women’s rights.’
700 recruits short, National Guard general urges tax-free pensions
Knight also highlighted the Guard’s Jan. 6 deployment and the flood search and rescue teams saving 19 human lives and their pets.
Creemee Cast: “Fighting Oligarchy” in Vermont, with Alison Despathy
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is out touring the country on his ‘Tour to End Oligarchy,’ harvesting the energy, fury, and rage of unsuspecting supporters and college students, when instead (as Alison and I explain) their energy would be far better used taking action locally and engaging with the political process and system amongst their peers and communities.
VDC is a strong supporter of both your first and second amendment rights! Join us for Friday at Four.
So we determined it was worth a trip over to Parro’s to become a little more familiar with what we were talking about! Yesterday we had the opportunity to go up to Parro’s and shoot some gas operated firearms on their state of the art facility for REAL education.
Clean Heat ‘soft’ repeal bill is sloppy, PUC Chair says
“We’re very concerned that this mandate for Efficiency Vermont will actually drive up our cost,” Ken Nolan of VPPSA said.
Unilever fired Ben & Jerry’s CEO for anti-Trump stance, lawsuit claims
According to a court filing from Tuesday, Unilever, headquartered in London, is said to have fired Stever in a bid to “mute the social mission” of Ben & Jerry’s — a mission that has also recently encompassed vocal opposition to Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.
Anti- Elon Musk protest planned for Saturday at SoBu Tesla dealership
The protest is being organized by “Troublemakers” and “Disruption Project,” two groups Elon Musk named in a post on X Saturday as Democrat funded organizations responsible for on-going nation-wide protests harassing Tesla dealerships.
Repeal Clean Heat Standard rally draws big crowd
“I run a small propane company in Proctor, Vermont with 11 employees. I’m one of the 11. I’m the ‘Big Oil’ they’re talking about,” Judy Taranovich joked.
“Detrans Awareness Day” event organizer explains what trans disrupters prevented her from saying
They are persons who have been hurt by the ‘healthcare’ that they’ve been provided, physically and mentally. And they want to have a voice and they want healing from their wounds and injuries because of the medical procedures.
Creemee Cast: Senator Rocket, Vermont food reporter
Rocket said his goal with Eat Vermont is to connect everyone, to make things generally easier, more affordable, and more accessible for business owners and customers.
Jimmy Dore mocks Vance protesters, cites Democrat connections
A website photo of Indivisible members visiting with a staffer at the Vermont office of Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) seems to validate at least some of Dore’s claim.
Breaking: Vance calls Vermont beautiful, barely notices protesters
“We had a great time during our weekend in Vermont. We barely noticed the protesters and almost everyone we met was kind and generous. And Vermont is beautiful. This headline about being moved to an ‘undisclosed location’ is that we moved our hotel.”
VP Vance enjoyed his visit to the Mad River Valley, may return
Despite the vociferous protests, the vice-president enjoyed his ski vacation and would like to return.
BREAKING: Gov. Scott welcomes Vice President Vance and family
“I hope Vermonters remember the Vice President is here on a family trip with his young children and, while we may not always agree, we should be respectful,” he continued.
BREAKING: Vice President JD Vance skiing in Vermont this weekend at Sugarbush with his family
Trump’s first vice-president, Mike Pence, also was fond of vacations in Vermont.
RFK challenges Bernie on Pharma campaign dough during Senate confirmation hearing
RFK to Bernie: “In 2020 you were the single largest receiver of pharmaceutical money.”
Senate GOP: Zero extra spending for Clean Heat Standard
The acceptable increase to fuel prices from the CHS is 0.00 cents per gallon, GOP senators say.
Vermont farmers, doctors back RFK during confirmation hearing
“Under President Trump’s direction, Kennedy will reform America’s food system by taking strong action against ultra-processed foods and harmful food additives. Food safety, nutrition, and public health will be at the forefront of his efforts to ensure foods are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled,” Klar’s letter states.
New FBI report casts doubt on depiction of Border Patrol agent shooter as illegal immigrant
This was based on earlier reports from reputable news organizations quoting law enforcement sources
Breaking: Dead immigrant and U.S. Border Patrol Agent are both identified from the shootout on I-91 in Orleans County
There is now conflicting information on whether Bauckholt was an illegal immigrant or had just overstayed his Visa.
“It’s like a Trump rally everywhere you go”
There’s also a strong police presence. “I have never seen so much security,” Stringer said. National Guard are metro police are everywhere. In fact police from all over the country are everywhere.
Grisly murder prompts corpse abuse bill hearing Friday
The bill creates a crime of aggravated abuse of a corpse sentencing up to 10 years a person who hides burns, mutilates, disfigures, dismembers, or otherwise destroys a corpse to conceal a crime; or commits or tries to commit sexual assault against a corpse.
Gervais: Clean Heat Standard is and always was a carbon tax
Once you strip away all the bells, whistles, and unnecessary complexity of “clean heat credits” and “credit exchanges,” the Clean Heat Standard is and always was just a Rube Goldberg carbon tax on how we heat our homes.
Roper: New Clean Heat Standard spin is dangerously laughable
The problem with that argument is that a home with a brand-new heat pump and $10k worth of weatherization improvements that is located in a floodplain isn’t any more resilient to being destroyed than one with an old oil furnace that’s insulated with corn cobs.
Alleged St. J’s cop shooter’s wife, neighbors arrested
Mason was the subject of a several-day interstate manhunt before police found him hiding next door to his St. Johnsbury home.
Reynolds arrested after he ‘created fear’ at Burlington church: police
Reynolds is the man that caused Progressive Party Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak to impose a Gag Order on Police Chief Jon Murad releasing public information about criminal arrests and crimes in Burlington.
Biden commutes prison sentence in drug-related homicide case in the NEK
The outgoing U.S. Attorney for Vermont, Nikolas “Kolo” Kerest, said Sunday afternoon that his office learned on Saturday afternoon that among those commuted by Biden were more than 20 individuals convicted by federal prosecutors in Vermont in recent years.
Vermont schools, non-profits recite Land Acknowledgment
At the start of their public meetings, the Vermont Truth and Reconciliations Commission recites the “Land Acknowledgement” to honor native peoples, human life, and “mother earth.”
PUC “strongly recommends” against Clean Heat Standard
The CHS requires the PUC must first focus on low/middle-income Vermonters who cannot afford the implementation of the CHS and they must rely on the willingness of fuel-dealers to help them meet that obligation
Truth & Reconciliation Commission wants paid consultants
In the last legislative session, lawmakers approved a $1.1 million budget for the Commission.
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Election fears failed to drive higher gun sales, outcome likely to do little as well
Typically, election years trigger a spike in gun purchases due to concerns over potential restrictions, but that’s not the case this time.
Beck picked to lead GOP senators
The newly elected Senate minority leader and former naval aviator is a ‘pragmatic problem solver,’ VT GOP Chairman Paul Dame said.
Klar: USDA choice displays savvy Trump cabinet strategy
Raised in rural Texas and involved in small-scale cow husbandry, Rollins’ 15 years as president of the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation blends farming grit with a proven track record of professional management.
Homan: Deportation plan to prioritize national security threats, violent criminals
The fact that millions of people illegally entered the U.S. and nine out 10 are ordered to be removed necessitates “a mass deportation operation,” he said. “Are these dirty words? No. On the end of historic mass illegal immigration with nine out of 10 getting orders for removal, there has to be a mass deportation program.
Abortion bans could reverse decline in teen births, experts warn
“These are vulnerable girls, and it’s just heartbreaking to see the number of pregnant 13-year-olds I’ve had to take care of,” Boswell said, referring to the change since Texas prohibited abortions after six weeks in September 2021.
Roper: To solve education funding/quality crisis, look to independent schools
And, to further that true objective, what this Commission is really trying to do is exploit this crisis to cut off funding for Vermont’s highly successful and popular tuitioning system and the independent schools that thrive under it.
Letter: VT Libertarians condemn missile strikes into Russia
This decision, made without congressional approval, bypasses the Constitution, which explicitly grants Congress—not the president—the authority to declare war.
Ex-Homeland Security union boss in VT to plead guilty to embezzlement
Russi-Shareno has agreed to forfeit at least $36,000 to cover the loss of out-of-pocket expenses for the union, the plea agreement states.
Bryce: The iron law of land mines and climate policy
the Biden administration reversed course and said it would be sending M74 antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help that country in its fight against Russia. The decision was immediately condemned by Human Rights Watch director Mary Wareham, who called it a “shocking and devastating development.”
Reels: Scott speaks out on Trump, Clean Heat Standard
Compiled for your viewing pleasure a handful of Governor Scott’s takes on President-Elect Trump, what our local elections mean for the clean heat standard, and his outlook for the upcoming session.
Letters: Reider on Public Health, Mazur on escalating war, Aberth on Trapping
To top it off, our experts continue to recommend the covid shots/boosters for infants, children, young adults, and pregnant women, none of whom will benefit but will be exposed a variety of now well documented vaccine harms.
Jewish food takes center stage at Northern Nosh festival
Dozens of people with empty plates and stomachs gathered at folding tables covered in traditional Jewish cuisine and manned by local Jewish people.
CLG: Britain ‘directly involved’ in Ukraine war, Russian ambassador tells Sky News
Britain is now “directly involved” in the Ukraine war after its Storm Shadow missiles were used to strike targets inside Russia, according to Moscow’s ambassador.
Then they came for your firewood
Lobbyists and environmental groups are quietly pushing to sideline firewood as a heating option, arguing it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and local air quality issues.
Sen. Sanders condemns US support of Israel and calls for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, faced strong bipartisan opposition on his proposed resolution that attempted to block the sale of tank rounds, mortar rounds, and bomb guidance kits for use in Gaza.
Roper: Krowinski vs. Sibilia for Speaker
So, free advice to Republicans House members here…. Run your own candidate for Speaker. Don’t back either of these two. Put forward a candidate who will run on and articulate the agenda that just propelled you all to a historic victory
Vermont tied to California EV mandate – Toyota says ‘impossible’ to meet
“I have not seen a forecast by anyone … government or private, anywhere that has told us that that number is achievable. At this point, it looks impossible,” said Toyota Motor North America COO Jack Hollis.
Secretary Tebbetts Op-Ed: The season for thanks
We are fortunate in Vermont to have extraordinary food and beverages in every corner of our state. This time of year, we enjoy feasts with fresh local veggies, meat, dairy, and specialty food and beverages made right here in Vermont.
Joe Biden gives ex Planned Parenthood CEO Medal of Freedom in secret ceremony
Biden presented the nation’s highest civilian award to Cecile Richards, who ran the Planned Parenthood abortion giant for years.
