Barre shoe repair store closing after 75 years; Central Vermont communities to vote on $149 million bond towards new career center; Burlington plans to dredge Perkins Pier and community boathouse marinas for next spring; Preparation work underway at Burlington-Winooski bridge
Emergency responders were called to 180 Market Street, home of the South Burlington City Hall, around 6:05 a.m. on November 4 after someone discovered an unresponsive adult male in a first-floor restroom. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
A drug possession charge was added at arraignment when the police search uncovered more than 13 grams, including packaging of crack cocaine in his bedroom, records show.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking hunters to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey.
Wanted for rape in Brazil, he said he didn’t want the guns for drug crime, but for target shooting with his brother-in-law.
Inflation, rising equipment costs, and the 2025 phaseout of legacy refrigerants are driving up the price of heat pump projects, while workforce shortages continue to pose challenges.
The risk of a deer-vehicle collision is 14 times higher in the two hours after sunset than in the two hours before sunset, due to the dramatic reduction in driver visibility in darkness.
Vermont needs to stay off the front page of the WSJ unless, of course, it is a positive story.
Witnesses told police that Vanhazinga advanced toward the victim in an aggressive manner, removing articles of clothing and making a derogatory comment related to the victim’s protected class status.
Man forcibly took municipal truck from its driver then crashed it.
The LGBTQ-inclusive program pays students to learn about gender identity and expression, sexual orientation spectrum, contraception, and safe sex practices for the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and HIV/AIDS:
The lapse in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally as 3SquaresVT, has triggered delays in November benefits for more than 64,000 residents, exacerbating pressures on the state’s food banks.
Trump administration faces a deadline to tell judges whether it will use contingency funds for SNAP; Middlebury College chapel debate taken to state Supreme Court; BPD: Burlington man arrested for Battery Park assault with firearm
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The state-funded benefit is equal to 50% of a household’s November 1st 3 Square benefit and will be loaded onto EBT cards or directly deposited into bank accounts on or before November 7th 2025.
The family of an Essex Junction Army veteran who took her life due to combat PTSD has started a scholarship to help women veterans receive advanced training in PTSD treatment.
A federal lawsuit, a First Amendment violation, and sworn allegations of evading public records laws defined the tenure of UVM’s new president and her top aides at Boise State.
State data show that 25% of Vermonters have received the vaccine in 2024-25 season, compared to 26% in 2022-23. The highest percentage (33%) is in Chittenden County, the lowest in rural Essex County (11%).
Who said this? “If you don’t have any borders, you don’t have a nation.” The speaker went on, “Trump did a better job. I don’t like Trump, but we should have a secure border. It ain’t that hard to do. Biden didn’t do it.” It was Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, in characteristic candor. If, as Milton Friedman argued, you can’t have open borders and a generous welfare state, Sanders, as a self-described socialist, prefers the welfare state.
The high cost of living in Vermont isn’t driven by any one law or policy. Instead, it’s the cumulative weight of countless costs—fees, surcharges, and mandates—that drive up prices for goods and services while shrinking Vermonters’ paychecks.
Vermont State Police and local law enforcement agencies made several arrests across the state over the past few days, including a fugitive apprehension in St. Johnsbury, an underage drinking case in Charlotte, a retail theft in Berlin, and a warrant arrest in Richford.
VDC brought our voice recorder to the Barre GOP breakfast and posed questions to both candidates for state chair. Listen in!
Shifting on-duty troopers to Burlington would reduce the amount of state police coverage provided in some nearby counties.
“I do NOT want Americans to go hungry just because the Radical Democrats refuse to do the right thing and REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT,” Trump said. “Therefore, I have instructed our lawyers to ask the Court to clarify how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible.”
Families, students and local businesses came together for a festive evening to kick off Halloween.
The seven Marine residents at the Home will be the honored guests and former Governor of Vermont, Jim Douglas, will be the event’s keynote speaker. Fr. Jeremy Means-Koss, of Bennington and Arlington’s St. Peter’s and St. James Episcopal Church will provide the invocation and benediction.
Road rage is for fools.
Will Vermont legislators continue with the lies, or heed the call to pivot?
This year’s awards will include three first-place prizes of $500, one for each grade group: 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12. Each category will also have five runners-up, who will receive $100.
Adopting the words of former Gov. Peter Shumlin, the buy down was a big Nothing Burger! Some might even call it a whopper of a Nothing Burger!
A Vermont farmer and pastor is growing his national following as a MAHA advocate following a news story in a national news outlet.
A landscape of inspiration and dread
Obamacare, and yes to No Kings
Migrant advocates request state funds to provide SNAP benefits to refugees; Champlain Valley Head Start program set to lose federal funding on Nov. 1; Rutland County Habitat for Humanity receives $50,000 grant for affordable housing projects
Beechnut production excellent in most of Vermont
In the United States today, political office too often resembles a throne more than a term of service. But it was not always this way.
MAiD now fourth leading cause of death in Canada – Quebec leads all provinces.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has given federal prosecutors in Vermont the green light to seek the death penalty for a Burlington man, who authorities say fatally shot two out-of-state drug dealers in the Northeast Kingdom two years ago.
Police say the body may be linked to attempts to cross into Canada in January 2025.
Former state senator and wife resign from Vermont Young Republicans following leaked group chat; Grocery buddies’ supplement SNAP benefits amid government shutdown; Man accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in steaks from Georgia Market appears before judge; Police seek to identify male in Vershire trespassing
Governor Scott has taken action. We stand ready to implement solutions. The question now is whether environmental interest groups who claim to care about Vermont’s future will contribute to solving this crisis or perpetuate the status quo.
One of the lawyers arguing for citizens’ voting rights in the Vermont Supreme Court will be interviewed today on Hot Off The Press, VDC’s news and call-in opinion program at 11:05 AM on WDEV AM 550, FM 96.1, and livestreamed at wdevradio.com.
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.
Towns hit hardest by the July 10 flash floods are facing steep repair bills with no federal help after President Donald Trump denied Vermont’s request for a disaster declaration.
I found that it became too difficult for me to accomplish any major goals in my first session as a Senator.
A single sentence added to Vermont’s planning code in 2016 has redrawn how the state thinks about its forests — and about the rights of Vermonters to use their property.
On October 8, 2025, in a late-night meeting, the City Council voted to approve a one-year, sole-source brokerage contract with White + Burke to manage the recruitment of a developer for the property.
The school’s positive impact on the lives of their students and experiences in the larger Deaf community are important stories that will now be preserved for future generations of scholars – and members of the Deaf community wanting to learn more about their history.
Pricetag: $6.3 million
An in-depth look at Patrick Leahy International Airport’s $45 million terminal project, airline changes, and federal partnerships shaping Vermont’s aviation hub
On October 11, Brattleboro police received a report of an accident on Main Street near the library where a vehicle apparently traveling the wrong way struck the ski jumper sign.
Kornheiser said she’s confident the State Emergency Board, including Gov. Scott, will confirm the 100% payments. A reporter said the governor had floated paying 50%, but Kornheiser said she believes he’s on board with 100%.
UVM Children’s Hospital receives record-breaking $25 million gift; Vermont school redistricting task force discusses draft maps as deadline approaches; Kosher food truck opens outside Burlington Chabad
And, hey check out this cellphone teleprompter!
Is there a chronically-online identitarian cult lurking in the Green Mountains? Let’s investigate.
Folk musician and political songwriter David Rovics says the Vermont–New Hampshire chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) withdrew support for a scheduled benefit concert this week, citing what the group called “an extensive history of making transphobic statements.”
Since joining the Legislature, Priestley said she has focused on rural equity, data privacy, consumer protection, and youth engagement. In her Senate campaign, Priestley plans to highlight housing, climate resilience, affordability, economic fairness, and government transparency.
Citizen voters’ rights lawyer Brady Toensing explains the RITE lawsuit against Burlington’s non-citizen voting law.
According to testimony cited by the report, White House advisors discouraged cognitive testing and influenced medical assessments to protect Biden’s political prospects.
Retired Troop B sergeant dies at 65; Montpelier housing development plans progress at former golf course; Problems followed some of Vermont’s largest and most troubled nursing homes after state approved new ownership;
A Texas developer’s proposal for a large battery storage system at the former Vermont Yankee nuclear site highlights a sizable list important considerations.
The unsung crowdsourced enforcement mechanism for equal justice.
VT’s lost funding, Scott’s support for getting SNAP back via the courts, a BTV exploitation case, and more.
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.
During October 14 oral arguments, a Supreme Court justice asked Hassan whether the Burlington elections would impact statewide spending and policy.
Yes, things are better, but the “better” comes with an asterisk the size of a mortgage payment.
The Trump administration decision came just a few days after Grist reported that Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA funding it received for July 2024 flooding as the state burned through cash faster than anticipated. Vague contract terms, pricey consultants, and poor oversight appear to be at least some of the culprits.
Hunters who get a deer on opening weekend of the Nov. 15-16 deer season can help Vermont’s deer management program by reporting their deer at a biological check station.
Firefighters responded to 346 Water Street at about 5 a.m. and found a camper trailer and nearby home fully engulfed.
“I have directed my administration to work with Attorney General Clark to support a multi-state lawsuit,” Scott said.
Burn ban lifted. Shadow war talkers at Norwich.
SNAP benefits not paid by the federal government proposed to be paid out of a state reserve fund.
Morgan reportedly live-streamed sexually explicit conduct of a minor child, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua L. Banker.
Police arrest man with warrants in multiple states after high-speed chase; Halloween Roll & Stroll brings costumed riders to Burlington
Great discussion about Bernie, Mamdani and Northfield PD chief resignation. Thanks to Bob, Mark, Fred, Rebecca, Paul and Donald for calling in.
The improbable winner of a northeastern city mayoral election 44 years ago urged Mamdani’s followers to work hard before November 4.
Hypothermia is a real thing. Carry plenty of clothing – not cotton – and a waterproof layer, top and bottom. Headlamps – not one but two! Cell phone battery bank. High calorie snacks and plenty of water.
Titled “Being Red in a Blue Environment,” the in-person session invites red-leaning individuals to discuss what it’s like to live in largely liberal communities. Participants will learn and practice skills for effectively communicating conservative perspectives and values while fostering mutual understanding.
Predatory industrial-scale renewable energy development in Vermont has just reached an all-time low with continued ecological devastation and accompanying rate hikes in queue.
Why aren’t Vermont state politicians calling on our federal delegation to end the crisis?
Charged with bringing 9 more aliens this week into Jay
State legislators and community members attended awards night featuring national guest speaker Erick Erickson
Tamara Mathieu spent 14 years in the Twelve Tribes. Now, the Swanton resident is using TikTok to talk about life inside the group — and life after.
A promotional video released Friday by Newport Downtown Development showcases a city attempting to rebuild trust and economic vitality years after a fraudulent development scheme left downtown with an empty construction site and disillusioned residents.
For the last several years, state politics has been defined by the dynamic between Governor Scott and the Democratic legislature. If Scott decides not to run, that entire dynamic vanishes.
Speed was a factor as one car crossed into the oncoming lane.
Road rager in crash. 102 MPH on state highway.
“Tom was wild about Batman,” recalled former Herald colleague Bob Bennett of Shelburne. “Every day, when other reporters came to the office wearing ties, Tom wore a sweater with a Batman image on it — one his wife had knitted for him.”
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.
Troopers received a report of an “unprofessional relationship” between a teacher and a student at the school.
The autopsy confirmed the person’s identity as Lia Smith, 21, of Woodside, California.
From Emily’s Bridge in Stowe, where you might see an ethereal woman with vengeance in the middle of the night – to haunted castles that some claim demons linger, this state is mighty haunted.
A public meeting planned for Wednesday to discuss plans by the Woodstock Resort Corp. to demolish two historic homes on South Street by the Woodstock Inn was postponed after the Village failed to comply with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.
Police investigating suspicious death in Sheldon, Vermont; Bennington apartment building goes up in flames, cause of fire unknown; Route 103 Ludlow back open after a hazardous materials spill
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Vermont has a habit of passing grand, high-minded laws before anyone’s sure how they’ll actually work. It’s like breaking ground on a massive construction project before you’ve even drawn up the blueprints. The result isn’t progress — it’s chaos.
Lindsay conspired with others, known and unknown to the grand jury, to develop a scheme to obtain money and property from the Vermont Unclaimed Property website, the indictment said.
Reddit posts reviewed by The Robinson Report show Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, was a member of Maine’s Socialist Rifle Association and taught firearms courses.
Trump announces military strike kills narcoterrorists, destroys drug submarine; White House growing increasingly frustrated with Israel; Putin-Trump summit ‘not completely off the table’
epresentatives Kornheiser and Scheu serve on the Vermont Emergency Board, a panel that includes two senators and the governor. Lawmakers are coordinating with Governor Phil Scott and his administration to schedule an Emergency Board meeting next week to approve temporary state funding for the federal programs.
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