Especially lethal drugs are suspected. Tell your drug-abusing friends and loved ones.
Climate Superfund bill seeks retroactive carbon tax on Big Oil, back to 2000
A bill introduced into the House would require Big Oil to pay into a climate change Superfund.
One dead in Barton fire
The fire was contained to a single room, but not before its occupant died.
Six state troopers placed on paid leave, under investigation
The investigation stems from police pursuit of a fleeing domestic abuse suspect.
Roper: Make VPIRG pay
For flood damage to our communities and mental health damage to our children
17% spending hike for supervisory union goes to vote today
The supervisory union budget is reviewed and approved by the School Board, not the voters.
Letters (corrected): state senator drives immoral electric car/ Sharia and Hamas/ January 6 Epiphany
Go home, Becca.
Republican lawmaker says judges’ criminal rulings “not beneficial to the public”
Nonetheless, Lalonde argues that lighter penalties are more beneficial than harsher ones. He goes as far as to suggest that probation is a “higher deterrence” than jail time.
Controversial Randolph school superintendent calls it quits
The Blake Allen incident made national headlines and took its toll on Layne Millington, he told a local newspaper after announcing his resignation.
Anti-Israel ballot initiative begins in Burlington
Frustrated by the City Council’s unwillingness to condemn Israel’s role in the war with Hamas, pro-Palestine activists are collecting signatures to bring the issue directly to voters.
Vermont Senate leader calls Supreme Court stance on gun rights “insane”
More gun control is the right response to increase in violent crime, the leader of the Vermont Senate told a Burlington forum last night.
Family court judge drops road rage stabbing charge
The 20-year-old stabbed the 38-year-old multiple times, but an assault charge is unwarranted because he acted in self-defense, a family court judge said.
Gun rights group to sue State of Vermont over magazine, waiting period laws
“The Supreme Court made it clear that governments may not impose arbitrary and pointless restrictions like Vermont’s waiting period and its ban on commonly-owned, standard-capacity magazines. These restrictions unconstitutionally infringe on Vermonters’ fundamental right to self-defense and must be struck down.”
Rowell: Burlington City Council, do your job!
The following letter was submitted to Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and the City Council prior to its Monday resolution linking the shooting of three Palestinian men in November to Israel.
Wife, bookkeeper embezzled $400K from family biz
Jodi Lathrop concealed the embezzlement in several ways.
Rollover causes multiple injuries
Drugs, speeding, and wet roads contributed to the crash, police say.
Cabot man pleads innocent to punching pregnant woman in stomach, pouring turpentine on her
Police say Grant had assaulted a family member by striking her and pouring turpentine on her.
Woodstock area friends remember Jason Eaton
Jason Eaton’s alleged violent act was completely out of character for the teenager and young man they knew in the 1990’s and early 2000s.
Small town considers non-citizen voting
As already adopted in three of Vermont’s cities, a small rural town is considering allowing non-citizens to vote.
Confronted about drinking, tenant shot landlord in the head
Told he couldn’t drink in the house, a man convicted of criminal threatening shot his Hardwick landlord to death November 8.
George’s ‘hateful act’ comment may violate code of conduct, critic says
Did Sarah George’s ‘hateful act’ comment create a “substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused”?
Vermont Catamounts extinct? No way, readers say
On the subject of the supposed extinction of catamounts, numerous Vermonters believe their own eyes.
Two rural shootings Monday, one suspect in custody
During the dispute, Beayon fired at least one round from a semiautomatic 9mm handgun at Paxton Taube, 25, a resident of the home where the incident occurred
Busted for driving too slow
A Lyndon man faces “a slew of charges” including driving half the speed limit on the Interstate.
Vermont to learn about apprenticeships from Austria
Austria and Vermont share more than just the Von Trapps.
Cops praised for cracking big cases
The EB-5 fraud and high seas murder for insurance money made Vermont news headlines. Last week, the U S. Attorney’s Office gave credit where due.
McClaughry: Guardian Angels for Rutland?
A citizens’ group concerned about street crime gathered recently in Rutland, where city police are down three officers and prosecutors complain how their hands are tied.
Restoring Our Faith speakers speak out on Hamas/Israel
As we learned at the summit, amid these vicious attacks and violent antisemitism in our midst we must continue to work together to restore faith in God: the one true God, who is love and not hate, life and not death.
Accused arsonist dies of apparent suicide/ Prohibited firearms/ NH homeless burned in propane fire
Homeless men huddled in a cold car in New Hampshire suffered burns when propane torch fumes exploded.
Suicide linked to National Guardsman homicide
A Brownington man who worked with slain National Guardsman Gunnar Watson was found dead by suicide.
Former UVM prof to speak on Diversity, Inclusion & Equity effect on children
Former UVM prof Aaron Kindsvatter believes teaching DEI on schools can harm the psyches and development of children.
Man released by Judge Jiron arrested for domestic assault hours later
The prosecutor wanted the suspect sent to a psychiatric facility for a competency exam. Instead, Jiron released Myott.
Despite BLM support for Hamas, Essex school board defends flying its flag
The Essex-Westford school board won’t down the BLM flag and in a recent letter didn’t condemn BLM’s siding with Hamas.
Driver bilked elderly woman of up to $392,000
Fortunately most of the illegal deposits were reversed.
Police shut down homeless camp after gunshot finding
A gunfire expert confirmed the shot that struck a school bus windshield in Montpelier came from a homeless camp.
Hatchet-wielding man arrested outside Brattleboro homeless shelter
Almost seven months after the director of a Brattleboro homeless shelter was axed to death, the Groundworks shelter network was shaken by a hatchet-wielding local man.
Guns seized from homeless camp after school bus shooting
A possibly defunct non-profit owns the land where police seized weapons from a homeless camp following a shooting at a school bus last week.
Two dead bodies found in search for missing Mass. men
Police are treating two dead bodies they found in the Northeast Kingdom as a case of homicide.
Sanders funnels another $75K of campaign $$ to family non-profit
“Bernie hates capitalism, but loves $,” says a prominent DC lawyer.
Burlington homeless man convicted of murdering NH couple out for a walk
Tansient arrested in Burlington found guilty of murdering a retired NH couple. Another shooting. And a masked man who nonetheless was easy to identify, due to….
Keelan: Could it be time to buy a gun?
The public looks to law enforcement for its safety. Well, that safety net has been torn apart. What is worse is that no one has the courage to fix it.
Fed up with feds, New Hampshire starts its own border patrol
“The Federal Government refuses to take action on our Northern Border,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “They cut funding, limited our resources, and have thrown their hands up.” Now 85% of border encounters with suspected terrorists are on the northern border.
Broughton: Act now to protest Pro-Hamas hatred, lies spread on campuses
Academics across America are praising the vicious attack on Israel.
Roper: Why can’t Vermont kids read? Left Wing ideology trumped evidence
It’s just one example in a broad pattern of public policy failures driven by the ‘philosophical entrenchment of wrongheaded thinking’ on behalf of Leftists policy makers
VT Digger asks Scott to criticize Israel – here’s what he said
Questions critical of the Israeli response to the Hamas invasion are asked by a leading Vermont news outlet. Governor Scott responds.
Former Vermont cop investigated for underage sex abuse later worked at Homeland Security’s “Project Safe Child”
VDC has obtained numerous Vermont law enforcement documents showing a former Bellows Falls police officer and Homeland Security child safety program worker was investigated in 2015 for allegedly abusing a young teenager in 1995-96.
McCormick: Affordable Heat Act too costly, will be locked up in courts
A bagel shop in Burlington is advertising for new hires at $25 per hour — about $5 more than the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program insulation installers are now paid.
Police release sketch of Castleton killer suspect
Police hope a sketch of the suspect will help locate the killer of Honoree Fleming.
Prog lawmakers challenged to reject local backers’ blame of “Israel’s apartheid regime”
Progressive lawmakers under pressure to disavow pro-Hamas statements made by local group that endorsed them.
Teen shot in Swanton/ Amtrak strikes car, driver dies
Train collisions on opposite ends of the state killed one Vermonter and injured two.
Restoring Our Faith summit tomorrow
Following a horrific weekend for Jews in Israel and around the world, Jewish and Christian leaders will discuss religious faith and freedom Tuesday in South Burlington.
“I know it doesn’t count” – radio show callers question election integrity
A Middlebury College political science professor said that – right or not – the perception of flawed election integrity has already affected U.S. Senate races.
Fazed by floods, House Speaker wants more climate remediation
Krowinski acknowledged that to date the Climate Council has focused on emissions reduction. But her letter does not suggest doing less emissions reduction, just more work adapting communities and infrastructure to extreme weather.
VSU prez recommends ending 10 programs
Agriculture, forestry, school psychology, photography, and music are among the programs on the chopping block.
Emergency broadcast test today at 2:20 PM/ Car payments hit all-time high
Car payments up? Blame the pandemic and the Biden administration anti-inflation measures.
Fired Woodstock coach gets day in court
A Woodstock snowboarding coach fired for discussing transgenderism with a student is suing the school for infringing on his First Amendment rights.
Vermont’s GOP National Committee member: “Nothing in the 14th Amendment that stops President Trump from being on the ballot”
“It’s all Obama 3.0 which is taking this country and throwing it in the gutter,” Shepard said.
Swastikas spray painted at pro-BLM Alexander Twilight museum
This offense – termed “ Vandalism/Hate Motivated Crimes” by state police – is believed to have occurred between 7 PM Saturday night and 9:45 AM Sunday.
VT Headlines: Big VT tourist draw ranked among world’s biggest ‘tourist traps’ by USA Today
Man with dementia rescued in upper valley; WCAX reporter among the thousands stranded at Burning Man; Xylazine strips will be added to state’s toolkit for opioid overdose prevention
Brazilian soldier convicted of massacre busted in NH
Filho fled Brazil after a murderous retaliation for the killing of a fellow officer.
Elm-eating bug confirmed in Vermont
An invasive sawfly from Asia that can fully defoliate an elm tree has migrated across the Quebec border into northwestern Vermont.
FIRE: Trump jury’s burden of proof
To convict, a jury must hold DOJ to its burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt three facts about former President Trump.
Klar: A new Door to Freedom
Door to Freedom has been launched “to help people make sense of a rapidly changing world, and inform them of efforts by the W.H.O. to govern public health worldwide.”
VT Headlines: Man arrested in St. Albans armed robbery of Bayberry Cottage
Welch introduces act to end medication price gouging; Sheldon Elementary School target of ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ graffiti; Weekend flooding causes damage in Upper Valley towns
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!
79-year-old Vermont man is a 20th-generation Italian stone carver, and he’s the last one left
Recently, Vermont Public ran a fascinating profile on the 79-year-old, highlighting his incredible talent and the rich history of stone carvers that preceded him.
Putting aside the Science
Political indoctrination is masquerading as school curricula. It is manipulative and shameful.
Newport mayor resigns after 75 days, citing hostility
The unhappy 75-day tenure of Newport’s mayor came to an end Monday night.
To help grads remember, UVM commencement speaker spells out V-E-R-M-O-N-T
The director of the U.S. National Science Foundation used an acrostic to help his fellow UVM grads remember his commencement speech.
Corrections disbands inmate work crews, prison industries
Department officials attribute the decline in work crew sentences to the success of criminal justice reforms, including Justice Reinvestment I and II initiatives.
Roper: Unrepresentative, under-qualified legislature gives itself a massive pay raise
The Vermont House and Senate often disagree on what priorities should be or the best way to pay for a program, but on this point they heartily agree: they themselves deserve a lot more money.
Bear sighting in suburban Shelburne – police issue advice
Bear sightings are increasingly common in Vermont. Now they’re even visiting a suburban Shelburne neighborhood.
Mermel: A Loss for the American Church
Dr. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries, the author of over 70 New York Times best-selling books, and the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for 49 years.
Klar: Beat-up pick-ups save the planet more than EVs
The case for frugal use of old cars and trucks.
Vermont doctor to join vax mandate roundtable at Dartmouth
Dr. Horace “Sandy” Reider will join Great Barrington Declaration co-author Martin Kulldorf at Dartmouth College Wednesday, April 26.
VT Headlines: Fraudsters target VT town bank acct.
Springfield prison super faces allegations of misconduct; Vt. delegation pushes to protect abortion pill access; VT students have been restrained or secluded at least 125 times this school year
Sandra Dragon, longtime AIV president, passes on March 25
Sandra Dragon was a force of nature.
Bradley: Suicide hasn’t risen with gun ownership
Of all the background-check-passing gun store purchases conducted in Vermont in the last 10 years, two have resulted in suicides.
Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine
Russia has previously warned the use of depleted uranium will be considered an attack by a ‘dirty nuke’
Sen. Becca White slammed on social media for ‘throwing other women under the bus’
Only men could oppress women for thousands of years, then turn around, put on a dress, and complain they are the most marginalized group in society.
Biomass controversy boils over in Climate Council
In Chittenden County, home to lawmakers including Speaker of the House, Jill Krowinski and Senate President Philip Baruth, the McNeil plant is not just a powerful constituent, but also a critical component in supplying electricity to residents and businesses.
Evslin: Don’t believe everything an AI tells you
ChatGPT makes up a lot of stuff.
Paid medical leave with 100% wage replacement OK’d by committee
Administering mandated insurance would double size of Treasurer’s office The House Committee on General and Housing passed out H.66 Thursday February 16, which would create the most generous paid family and medical […]
Rural towns optimistic but cautious about Phil Scott’s $3M plan
It’s an audacious idea – give very small towns with limited staff and no Town Planner the money they need to go after the big federal bucks themselves. But will they get it, and will it work?
Dems plan $100 million mandatory paid family leave
Democrats’ mandatory paid family leave will require $100 million in new employer/employee taxes.
VT Headlines: Rutland cops wearing body cams / Shelburne cop shoves driver / Burlington reduces parking requirements for new buildings
Queen City councilors say requiring less parking for new homes will create more living space and cut carbon emissions.
Second-degree attempted murder in Berlin
Police say a domestic incident at a Berlin motel resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man on charges of attempted second degree murder.
Watercooler: Biggest health insurer quits all-payer program
Vermont’s health care reform program just lost the participation of Blue Cross -Blue Shield.
U.S. infantry 20 miles from Russian border
What is a U.S. Army infantry company doing in Estonia, 20 miles from the Russian border?
YouTube cancels Burlington panel of pandemic experts
“The cancel culture is real! YouTube has cancelled us!” Restoring Our Faith leaders said today.
CLG: Twitter Files #4 shows how platform permanently banned Trump
Twitter changed its policies with the goal of permanently banning Donald Trump.
Rutland man held for robbery, heroin possession dies in prison
A man being held in prison after arrest in October on assault, robbery and drug possession charges died in a Rutland hospital Sunday afternoon.
Happy wags or stress signals? People learn pooch lingo
That happy-looking pooch may be trying to tell you he’s stressed out.
Unsafe lead levels plague Vermont school water faucets
One in every five taps tested at Vermont schools and childcare facilities was at or above the level requiring that it be removed, because it has a higher chance of harming children.
County in England plans neighborhood lockdown to ‘save the planet’ from global warming
Former Eco-Health Alliance top official says Covid-19 created in Wuhan lab.
CLG: FBI met weekly with Big Tech ahead of 2020 election, FBI agent says
Is it election interference when the FBI meets with Big Tech before an election to discuss censoring ‘disinformation’?
Former Senate candidate Mermel joins EAI board
A former Senate candidate, a professor, and a conservative grassroots organizer have joined the Ethan Allen Institute board of directors.
Block heater causes oil delivery truck fire
A fully engulfed fire threatened to spread to nearby trucks.
Watercooler: Attempted child abduction
Burlington police are investigating an attempted abduction of a child walking home from school.
CLG: Dutch ‘Nitrogen Minister’ to close 3000 farms
The Netherlands, one of the world’s leading food producers, will shut down up to 3000 farms because of climate change regulations.







