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Apologetic burglar flees

After hearing a loud crash, the homeowner made contact with a male standing outside. The male was described as 5’8″-5’10” feet tall, skinny with blond hair in his late mid to late 20’s. After being confronted, he apologized for breaking the window, and left abruptly.

Max Misch busted

As a result of an investigation, State Police detectives learned that Max Misch, 38, of Bennington, allegedly violated conditions of release by approaching and speaking with a witness in a pending court case in which he is accused of traveling out of state and purchasing a firearms magazine in excess of Vermont capacity limits and bringing it back to Vermont.

Taxing electric bikes different than motorcycles

Exempting electric bikes from the vehicular ‘purchase and use’ tax, expanding the sale of unpasteurized milk, creating another state commission, and requiring an economic impact study of closing the Ryegate biomass power plant are among the bills to be taken up Tuesday by the Vermont House of Representatives.

Vax refusers may need to mask up in public

Asked point-blank today by a reporter whether unvaccinated Vermonters will be denied service at restaurants and stores as the Covid-19 vaccination campaign gathers steam, Scott and senior administration officials refused to answer directly. However, they promised information next month. Later in the press conference, Scott suggested unvaccinated Vermonters would be required to wear masks in public places. 

Calais girl missing

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing teenager, Leilani Olive of Calais, who was last seen Wednesday, March 10 in Montpelier.

Spotlight: Legislature grapples with housing costs, regulations

Legislators are debating how to address the lack of affordable housing in Vermont, coming into conflict with the Scott Administration’s proposals to tackle the problem. While both sides have been keen to invest resources in housing over the past several years, there remains a stark divide over whether or not regulatory burdens need to be reduced in order to lower housing costs.

Today’s News: Tuesday, Dec. 29 2020

Burlington Police Chief says coverage shortages a certainty due to June defunding. Carbon-cutting TCI is DOA, thanks to Phil Scott, John McClaughry says. Lynn Edmunds concerned that with courts and Congress dismissing election fraud concerns, prayer is all we have left.

Rutland man gets eight years for child porn

An individual cleaning out his mother’s basement in Rutland came upon a box belonging to Hughes. Hughes had stored the box in the basement with the mother’s permission. The individual opened Hughes’ box and discovered VHS videotapes which depicted small children known to the individual engaging in sexually explicit activity. The individual also recognized Hughes’ voice on the tapes.

Today’s News: Friday, Dec. 11 2020

Employers can mandate vaccination but not until final FDA approval / Burlington’s Carbon Reduction War on the Poor / Former NEA negotiator urges voters reject 9% statewide tax increase / Relax, Vermont’s moon rocks are safe / Prop 5 could prioritize abortion, etc. over other procedures / Original fish hatchery rebuilt