Should people arrested for committing violent crimes be sent to jail? Sarah George, Chittenden County State’s Attorney, doesn’t think so. Most violent perpetrators need mental health services instead, she said Friday, Nov. 13 on WVMT’s Morning Drive.
The following is a selection of police incidents that occurred recently in Vermont, as reported by Vermont State Police.
Vermont uses vote tabulation machines manufactured by Dominion, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters told Vermont Daily today. However they are older models than the machines now under scrutiny in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, he said.
Vermont game wardens helped recover two hunters lost in Middlesex Notch Saturday evening, November 14, the opening day of Vermont’s sixteen-day rifle deer hunting season.
All six Democratic/Progressive Vermont legislators whose seats were “flipped” by voters in favor of Republicans Nov. 3 had been strongly endorsed by the Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund.
Police dogs in recent, separate incidents on both sides of Vermont helped apprehend out-of-staters with illegal drug connections who were fleeing human police, police say.
Retail sales will only be allowed in communities that vote to opt-in. In other words: No marijuana retail store can open unless town voters affirmatively decide, at a warned meeting, to allow retail operations. Cultivation, testing, warehousing, and distribution are not subject to any municipal opt-in.
These five Vermont Daily news stories found strong reader interest this week of 11/8 – 11/14. Also included is a September 25 post that has taken on a viral life of its […]
New restrictions on gatherings announced / Bernie wants $2000/month for ‘working class’ Americans / Pandemic impacts fuel prices / AOC uneasy
Senator and possible Labor Secretary Bernie Sanders has upped the ante on proposed stimulus payments for all Americans: he now wants the government to pay $2000 every month for every ‘working class’ American.
The executive orders announced today to reduce transmission of Covid-19 in Vermont do not include any restrictions on religious services, Gov. Phil Scott said.
Shakespeare wrote, ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Ortez is uneasy. Recently she tweeted, “is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to downplay or deny their complicity in the future?”
Reported recently by the Vermont Fuel Dealers: The concern continues for the more than 1600 fuel oil tanks on the Vermont Red Tag List. In the past two weeks, 48 tanks have been […]
BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) When it costs too much to be a landlord, just be homeless. In her latest satire documentary, Burlington landlord, “Generally Irritable” video series producer, […]
BURLINGTON – The State of Vermont reported 72 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, the highest number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic, and almost double the number of new […]
by Guy Page Ron Klain, Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s appointee for chief-of-staff, February 13 tweeted “We don’t have a Covid-19 epidemic in the US but we are starting to see a fear […]
Montpelier – In response to recent coronavirus outbreaks associated with the conduct of interstate youth hockey activities, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Maine Governor Janet Mills, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, […]
Vermont a ‘brutally violent’ place for teen prostitute, survivor says in video BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) Last year, H568, a bill to study legalization of prostitution passed the Vermont […]
by Guy Page The recount for the Grand Isle – West Milton district in the Vermont House of Representatives will be held Friday, November 20 at the North Hero Town Hall, sources […]
by Guy Page Last year, H568, a bill to study legalization of prostitution passed the Vermont House but was not taken up by the Vermont Senate. It is expected that its supporters […]
Today, as Vermonters observe Veterans’ Day, the residents of the Vermont Veterans Home (VVH) in Bennington have only limited contact with loved ones due to the pandemic and staffing demands. But concerned […]
Scott denies congrats to Biden congrats are premature BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) Saturday Nov. 7, a short time after the national Associated Press and other press organizations declared […]
Saturday Nov. 7, a short time after the national Associated Press and other press organizations declared Democrat Joseph Biden the winner of the Pennsylvania primary and the likely recipient of 270 electoral […]
Dave Gram was let go as WDEV morning talk host this past weekend in part because of how he interjected his political opinions into discussions, both he and station management said. “We […]
Gov. Phil Scott suspended the Vermont Covid-19 ‘travel map’ today. The State of Vermont has implemented a mandatory 14-day quarantine for any non-essential returning or traveling to Vermont. Any Vermonter who travels […]
The State of Vermont will work with the 1,625 Vermont property owners with “red-tagged” fuel tanks – those requiring repair or replacement before fuel can be delivered – to ensure they do […]
ADDISON – Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department staff gathered with conservation partners at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison on Friday to commemorate a century’s worth of wildlife management area […]
Free Vermont state recognized tribal citizen hunting and fishing licenses will become available in January, 2021, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Act 143, approved by the 2020 Legislature, states […]
Editor’s note: On Election Day, Rep. Cynthia Browning lost her bid for re-election. After vehemently opposing House Speaker Mitzi Johnson during the session this year, the gadfly Democrat from Arlington ran as […]
On Election Day last Tuesday, Art Peterson of Clarendon proved that a determined challenger can defeat an established Democratic incumbent – without any help from Facebook. Seven days ago Peterson was a […]
At 9:05 this morning, WDEV listeners tuned in to the “Dave Gram Show” – only to find Vermont radio veteran Ric Cengeri hosting a new program called “Vermont Viewpoint.” Cengeri, a former […]
Levine, Scott advise small social gatherings – no mandate yet BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2020 Montpelier – Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, today announced an advisory on social […]
Montpelier – Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, today announced an advisory on social gatherings, strongly recommending they be limited to 10 or fewer people. Noting that Vermont has seen […]
Gov. Phil Scott wants the Legislature to allow mail-in voting for Town Meeting, he said at his press conference today. In response to a question posed by VT Digger’s Anne Wallace Allen […]
By Guy Page The Vermont House Democrat/Progressive supermajority evaporated on Election Day. The axiom that Republican governors have short coattails proved wrong this year. Republican Phil Scott’s ponytailed Democratic/Progressive competitor won fewer […]
Below are just a handful of the key successes Vermont Republicans realized this election, according to a statement released today by the Vermont Republican Party President Deb Billado: The re-election of Governor […]
by Guy Page November 4, 2020 – After narrow Election Day wins, the Vermont Republican House Caucus now stands at 46, with two independents considered likely to vote with them on many […]
By Guy Page As of 12:20 AM, Nov. 4, with 252 of 275 districts reporting, several House districts appear to have “flipped” to a different party, according to the Vermont Secretary of […]
By Guy Page 10:30 pm, Nov. 3 – It’s early yet, but there are signs that the GOP may pick up some seats in the Vermont House. Gov. Phil Scott’s 68%-27% lead […]
By Guy Page Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts yesterday announced an executive order limiting indoor and outdoor crowd sizes and authorizing police to levy $500 fines for each person in attendance above […]
By Guy Page November 3, 2020 – Republicans in the Vermont House of Representatives need eight more seats to reach the 51 necessary to sustain a governor’s veto. The Legislature’s 103-vote override […]
by Guy Page – Below are 10 takeaways the press statement and other information available today at 2:30 pm by the University of Vermont Medical Center about last week’s “cyberattack event.” The […]
As snow falls, some ask – do schools still need ‘snow days’? BYGUY PAGEON NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) The first major fall snowstorm blanketed Vermont this morning. Some Vermonters asked: do schools […]
By Guy Page November 2, 2020 – The first major fall snowstorm blanketed Vermont this morning. Some Vermonters asked: do schools with institutionalized, widespread remote learning still need ‘snow days’? For example, […]
COMMENTARY By Guy Page Last Wednesday, Marxist and two-party system opponent Angela Davis was an honored featured speaker at Middlebury College. Hundreds attended via zoom. In February, another large, peaceful, approving crowd […]
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has issued a message to Vermont voters reminding them of their safe voting options for the November 3 General Election: “vote your ballot!” “However you plan […]
By Mark Shepard Do you know the real value of your vote? Comparing the stark contrast between the energy and foreign policies of President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice […]
Wells River site named to replace Woodside juvenile facility Police monitoring Slate Ridge firearms center controversy By Guy Page October 30, 2020 – The Scott administration “will be forced to do something […]
Tom Torti, longtime president of the state’s largest business organization, is stepping down. He will be replaced by longtime Lake Champlain Chamber executive Cathy Davis. Torti released the following statement today: On […]
Meeting 26% 2025 reduction goal would mean 130,000 fewer gasoline-powered cars on road, 50,000 fewer homes heated by oil, fuel dealers exec says By Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers October […]
Timing of UVM Medical Center patient portal shutdown linked to costly “Ryuk” ransomware attacks by Guy Page October 29, 2020 – The U.S. government yesteday issued an alert about ransomware attacks on […]
Shelburne leads all towns, cities with 69% ballot returns New interactive map tracks mailed ballot returns in real time By Valentina Czochanski, Community News Service,with material contributed by Vermont Daily October 29, 2020 […]
New interactive map tracks mailed ballot returns in real time By Valentina Czochanski, Community News Service, with material contributed by Vermont Daily October 29, 2020 – For the first time ever, every […]
Resumption of volunteer, church services in state prisons won’t be happening soon October 29, 2020 – An officer at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury has tested positive for COVID-19, according […]
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reporting that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year. “Fish & Wildlife staff routinely survey mast stands around the state in late September […]
Unless you’re going to quiet Washington County NY, every out-of-state travel destination crosses or is located in quarantine zone By Guy Page October 29, 2020 – Well, you didn’t want to travel […]
Condos: Vermonters can’t recall votes and vote again Legislature could make universal mailed ballot permanent Brute force hacking: “we now have prohibited it for sure” By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – […]
Henry Breault survived and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. But no-one knows where in Vermont he lived By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – Today marks the 97th anniversary of […]
United States Attorney Christina Nolan announced Oct. 25 that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) Michael Drescher and Barbara Masterson will lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day […]
By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – Where the Hunter Biden laptop scandal story is concerned, it’s still crickets from the Vermont media. On October 15, Vermont Daily published “VT media buzz […]
Legislature could make universal mailed ballot permanent Brute force hacking: “we now have prohibited it for sure” By Guy Page October 28, 2020 – There’s no “do-over” allowed for Vermont voters, Secretary […]
Will results be available Election Night? Is my voter registration data secure? Where can I learn more about the candidates? And what’s going on with High Bailiff? These questions and more answered […]
Questions about residency and voting dogging Dem LG candidate Molly Gray She’s slow to answer By Guy Page Questions about how having lived in Switzerland may affect her constitutional eligibility to serve […]
by Guy Page October 26, 2020 – By this evening, Amy Conant Barrett will almost certainly be the ninth justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Critics of her opposition to Roe V. […]
1619 Project editor bashes America’s Founders, Vermont’s complicity with slavery, but mum on Marx By Guy Page October 25, 2020 – New York Times Magazine writer Nicole Hannah-Jones won the 2020 Pulitzer […]
The economic cost of the Green New Deal is well understood. But what about the environmental costs? by Paul Driessen Some 90% of all US wells are now hydraulically fractured. Fracked wells […]
By Guy Page October 24, 2020 – Questions about how having lived in Switzerland may affect her constitutional eligibility to serve as lieutenant governor continue to dog Democratic nominee Molly Gray. Her […]
Report: Bernie wants Biden to name him Secretary of Labor Who would fill Sanders’ Senate seat? By Guy Page Vermont conservatives see a silver lining if Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump on […]
Revenue exceeds expectations lowered by pandemic General Fund revenues for the month of September were $165.97 million versus the monthly target of $134.49 million, +$31.49 million or +23.41% above the consensus target, […]
By Guy Page October 23, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott said the State of Vermont may provide temporary fuel storage to homeowners prohibited from receiving heating fuel deliveries due to uninspected or […]
Who would fill Sanders’ Senate seat? By Guy Page October 23, 2020 – Vermont conservatives see a silver lining if Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump on November 3: Vermont may no longer […]
Vermont prison guard was masked, gloved and never was within six feet of anyone for 15 consecutive minutes – the CDC definition of ‘close contact.’ He got sick anyway by Guy Page […]
By Guy Page October 22, 2020 – On September 28, software engineer Jon Lynch of Colchester expressed concern to state officials that the voter portal on the Vermont Secretary of State website […]
Investigation begun by Vermont’s federal prosecutor leads to $8 Billion payout by opioid maker The Department of Justice Wednesday October 21 announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into […]
Applications Open October 28 – program applies to healthcare, human services, pharmacy, grocery, some retail jobs October 22, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott today announced the second round of the Frontline Employee […]
The Department of Justice Wednesday October 21 announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. “The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has […]
NRA endorses pro-Second Amendment House candidates – but not all of them Many pro-Second Amendment candidates not given endorsement, usually due to apparent lack of information by Guy Page The following candidates […]
by Guy Page October 21, 2020 – An Essex Junction advocate of gun rights, pro-police rally organizer, and opponent to abortion announced October 13 he is a write-in candidate for governor. Jim […]
Many pro-Second Amendment candidates not given endorsement, usually due to apparent lack of information by Guy Page October 21, 2020 – The following candidates for the Vermont House of Representatives have received […]
Climate-minded City of Burlington pushing electric heat – but it’s main source of electricity is largest C02 emitter in Vermont Received today from Matt Cota of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association: The […]
Governor a NIMBY on New England wind power By Guy Page October 20, 2020 – Vermonters who make “unnecessary” trips across the Connecticut River into central and northern New Hampshire must quarantine […]
Governors’ group suggests carbon pricing for New England grid electricity By Guy Page An organization representing the New England states wants the regional power transmission grid to cut carbon emissions, and suggest […]
Republished from Sun Community News MONTPELIER | The third round of mass testing for all Vermont facilities showed no new positive cases of COVID-19 among the more than 2,000 Vermont staff and […]
by Dave Soulia Think your vote for the Legislature doesn’t matter? You might want to consider the new “red tag” rule that prevents hundreds of Vermonters from filling up their heating oil […]
“Vision Statement” recommends study of electricity carbon pricing in New England By Guy Page October 19, 2020 – An organization representing the New England states wants the regional power transmission grid to […]
by Linda Duxbury BRADFORD—With high energy anticipation, 15 runners awaited the 9 a.m. launch from the Devil’s Den Trailhead on Wright’s Mountain on the morning of Oct. 10. The 24-hour DD Ultra […]
NRA endorses a few Dems, mostly Republicans for Vermont Senate But Dem incumbents Sears, Nitka, Starr get “A” grade, endorsement from Second Amendment advocates By Guy Page Several Democratic incumbents are among […]
Under new commercial cannabis law, town voters must grant permission for retail sales Re-published from Sun Community News, Middlebury October 16, 2020 – At a Middlebury Selectboard meeting held on Oct. 13, […]
For Halloween season, Northfield author reviews horror classics for Halloween season Editor’s note: for the Halloween season, author Peter Fernandez of Northfield has authored thoughtful reviews of two horror classics: Robert Louis […]
Inspection deadline extension no help for homeowners already ‘red tagged’ by Guy Page October 19, 2020 – Friday’s Vermont Daily report about hundreds of Vermonters forbidden by state law from receiving heating […]
But Dem incumbents Sears, Nitka, Starr get “A” grade, endorsement from Second Amendment advocates By Guy Page Several Democratic incumbents are among the Vermont state senators, including Sen. Richard Sears (Bennington) and […]
Questioning Barrett, Leahy repeats false claims, religious broadcasters say Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) defended conscience rights among Vermont health care workers in 2016 suit By Guy Page Tuesday, October 13, during […]
Pro-pot lawyer, deputy sheriff and former bailiff seek Addison High Bailiff post By Guy Page Will Addison County choose a deputy sheriff, a former high bailiff, or a pro-legal marijuana lawyer to […]
By Guy Page As late-October cold weather moves in, hundreds of Vermont home and property owners are forbidden to fill up their heating fuel tanks. These property owners have been “red-tagged,” or […]
Alliance for Defending Freedom (ADF) defended conscience rights among Vermont health care workers in 2016 suit By Guy Page Tuesday, October 13, during the second day of hearings to examine the nomination […]
Vermont media buzz about Biden computer = crickets by Guy Page 4 PM, October 15, 2020 – At 5 AM on October 14, the New York Post published a story with this lead paragraph: “Hunter […]
By Guy Page 4 PM, October 15 – At 5 AM on October 14, the New York Post published a story with this lead paragraph: “Hunter Biden introduced his father, then-Vice President […]
Scott, four other NE governors request “decarbonized” power grid yesterday, seven months after regional grid prez seeks consensus for carbon pricing By Guy Page October 15, 2020 – Yesterday, five of six […]
Donald Trump, the Peace President….and other reasons why I waved a flag at a pro-Trump rally last week By Guy Page Last Friday I donned my Trump hat, dug out a Trump-Pence […]
October 14, 2020 – GOP candidate for lieutenant governor Scott Milne has received four more endorsements from Democratic leaders. Former St. Albans Mayor Marty Manahan, former Rep. Dick Allard (D-St. Albans), former […]
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