At least seven Vermont school districts say they will hold in-person learning today and will not ask children if they were part of multi-household gatherings over the Thanksgiving vacation, as directed by State of Vermont Covid-19 guidelines.
Seven school districts won’t ask students today about Thanksgiving
VT lawyer groups reject First Amendment resolution – now citizens must lead
A few days ago, I asked my colleagues in Caledonia County Bar to urge the Vermont Bar Association to take up the resolution. The response? I was verbally assaulted and publicly shamed. Lawyers said that the resolution was “right wing lunacy”, called my defense of the First Amendment “crazy rantings”, and said my proposal was “raw politics”. Several lawyers told me to stop sending messages—they were busy. One lawyer told me to go home and lie down.
Covid-19 vaccine protest banner removed from I-89 overpass
A banner raised Sunday morning to protest liability exemption for the Covid-19 vaccine was removed by state workers this afternoon, Jennifer Stella of Health Choice Vermont said. The removal of the banner raised by Health Choice Vermont may be in conflict with a Scott administration policy allowing messaging on state highway property, enacted in June in response to complaints from Black Lives Matter protesters.
Today’s News: Saturday, November 28, 2020
Today’s News: School district won’t comply / Health Dept. says Irasburg church attendees should be tested / Recent News
Franklin County school district won’t comply with Thanksgiving order
“The Governor’s order, and the subsequent guidance from the Agency of Education, potentially thrust our young children into adult conversations and decisions, which is not appropriate,” Georgia Elementary School principals Julie Conrad and Steve Emery wrote in a Nov. 25 letter to parents. “It also potentially sets up situations where being dishonest could take precedence over our working together to meet every student and family’s individual needs, and that is not a practice that is in keeping with the character we encourage in our students and each other.”
Irasburg church attendees urged to get Covid-19 test
BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Department of Health is urging anyone who attended Sunday services at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg on November 22 to get tested for COVID-19.
Thanksgiving school policy hit “guilt nerve,” Scott says
BY GUY PAGE ON NOVEMBER 27, 2020 His administration’s plan to quiz students on where they spent Thanksgiving struck a “guilt nerve” and a “resistance nerve” as shown by vehement community pushback, Gov. […]
Levine: “No talk of mandatory vaccine”
With release of a Covid-9 vaccine expected within two weeks, Health Commissioner Mark Levine said “there’s no talk of mandatory vaccination” in national advisory councils overseeing vaccination release.
Supreme Court church service decision affirms VT policy, Scott administration says
This week’s US Supreme Court decision striking down New York restrictions on religious gatherings explicitly upholds Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s executive order on religious gatherings, both Scott and an administration official said today.
Mother of three appalled that children asked to incriminate families
Editor’s Note: the author, a Chittenden County resident and mother of three, holds a Masters Degree in Public Health. November 25, 2020 To Whom it May Concern and May it Concern You: […]
Transcript of Sidney Powell’s lawsuit filed in federal court in Georgia
As of 11:44 pm, I’ve only read the first few pages, can’t tell if it’s a bombshell or a dud or just a respectable but insufficient hand-grenade.
Giving Thanks Always – even in 2020
Reprinted from today’s reading from Our Daily Bread In the seventeenth century, Martin Rinkart served as a clergyman in Saxony, Germany, for more than thirty years during times of war and plague. […]
Vermont Thanksgiving of bygone era seen in 1955 promotional video
If you’re nostalgic for a taste of a Thanksgiving from the good old days, you might want to watch “Thanks to Vermont,” a 1955 promotional video for Vermont products.
Some retailers upset with guv for Black Friday comment
On Nov. 24, Scott asked Vermonters not to shop on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday retailing season) if they didn’t have a need to. The normally pro-business Scott may be hoping to stop the new surge of COVID cases, but his comments seem to have rattled small business owners.
Today’s News: November 25, 2020
Will Covid-19 vaccine be mandatory? / Readers comment on plan to ask students about Thanksgiving travel plans / Health Dept. says “you are not allowed to gather with people you don’t live with.”
Will State make Covid vaccine mandatory?
On August 25, both Gov. Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine said they were open but not committed to mandatory vaccination for Covid-19. They took a ‘wait and see’ approach. Would the vaccine be safe? Effective? As Gov. Scott said: “details do matter.”
Asking students to inform on Thanksgiving travel draws reader pushback
After Gov. Phil Scott yesterday announced that on Monday, school workers will ask both students and parents if they traveled for Thanksgiving, Associated Press reporter Wilson Ring asked if this plan puts children in the position of tattling on their parents. Many readers don’t think much of his answer.
Health Dept.: On Thanksgiving, “you are not allowed to gather with people you don’t live with”
Statement from VT Dept. of Health about Thanksgiving: You are not allowed to gather with people you don’t live with. This includes gathering both inside and outside, and in public and private spaces.
Today’s News: November 24, 2020
Beavers slain in East Topsham / Kids asked to rat on parents about Thanksgiving? / Gov. Scott gets invite to Bob Orleck’s house for Thanksgiving / Generosity helps needy Vermonters stay warm
Beavers slain because bureaucrat feared blocked culvert
The demise of the semiaquatic rodents and the damage to their dam is the result of an onsite visit from a representative from Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, an entity which advises Vermont towns on land management.
Schools to quiz students, parents about Thanksgiving travel
The Monday after Thanksgiving, Vermont school staff under direction from the Agency of Education will be asking students and parents if they traveled to other households for Thanksgiving dinner. If they answer yes, they will be required to go to remote learning for 14 days.
Governor Scott, please come to our home for Thanksgiving
While he would have to violate his man-made rule, I invite him and his family to our humble house to give thanks that we still are a free nation with unalienable rights that neither he nor any other misguided despotic leader can unconstitutionally take away.
Split the Ticket Fund delivers holiday warmth
Many Vermonters in need will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund. While thousands of Vermont families receive fuel assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, there are many Vermonters that don’t qualify but still need help. These families can receive donations of heating oil, propane, or kerosene from the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont based 501c3 non-profit organization.
Dem ‘boot camp’ grads get baptism of fire in 2020 election
Presumptive House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) will go into the 2021-22 biennium with at least two big questions to answer:
1. Given Dem/Prog losses to the GOP of a net four seats, can she still muster an override of a veto by Gov. Phil Scott?
2. Can she turn her signature “Emerge” boot camp for Democratic women candidates into a House winner again?
‘Travels with Charlie’ video: in Newbury, Act 46 hasn’t saved money
In episode #30 of acclaimed video series “Travels With Charlie,” host Charlie Papillo talks with Newbury school board members Paul Jewett and Marvin Harrison about how the Act 46 forced merger of four school districts has worked – or, more often, not worked.
Randy Brock to lead GOP Senate caucus
Sen. Randy Brock (R/D-Franklin) will be taking the reigns when new members are sworn in on January 6, according to current Minority Leader Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia). Sen. Brian Collamore (R-Rutland) will continue to serve as Assistant Minority Leader.
Letter: Seven Days should self-examine for conservative ‘blind spot’
Seven Days should conduct a confidential poll of news staff and editorial employees of Seven Days, VtDigger, and Vermont Public Radio. How many consider themselves conservative, served in the armed forces, donated to Republican presidential candidates, belong to the local fish and game club, fly an American flag, watch NASCAR, support local police, etc.?
Thankful for Vermont’s Wild Turkeys
One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reports.
Top Stories of the Week Nov. 15-21, 2020
Top Stories of the Week: Dominion in Vermont / Violent criminals don’t belong in jail, State’s Attorney says / Covid restriction opposition unpatriotic, Scott says / GOP wins 7 seats won by abortion, climate legislation backers / Burlington considers oil heat ban / BLM, Blue LIves Matter flags to fly over Barre / Understanding VT media bias
Craig Bensen – pastor, political leader, prayer warrior – dead at 72
The Rev. Dr. Craig Lee Bensen went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly at his home in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was 72 years old.
Grand Isle recount confirms Morgans’ victory
A recount held in North Hero Friday confirmed the election of Republicans Leland and Michael Morgan to the two seats in the Grand Isle – West Milton House districts.
Today’s News – Friday, November 20, 2020
Burlington, towns consider ban on new oil, gas furnaces / Game warden impersonators try to strangle victim / 5% of VT schoolchildren home schooled / VT uses Dominion but not Smartmatic / State revenue up over soft projections
October state revenue higher than expectations – which were set very low, administration says
The State’s General Fund, Transportation Fund, and Education Fund receipts were $18.27 million, or 10.1%, above expectations in October.
Game warden impersonators try to strangle victim
NEWS SHORTS: At 3:39 this morning, Vermont State Police received a call that a resident of a home on Lamkin St in Highgate had been awakened by two males allegedly impersonating Vermont Fish & Game Officers. Small amount of Pfizer vaccine to reach Vermont December 10. Barre flag-flying schedule listed.
5% of Vermont school children now home schooled
Five percent of Vermont schoolchildren – one in 20 – are being home schooled, according to statistics received from the Vermont Agency of Education. A total of 79,836 students are enrolled in Vermont public schools during the 2020 school year, according to the Vermont Agency of Education dashboard. That’s down from 83,710 in the 2019 school year.
Vermont voting machines do not use Smartmatic software, Sec State says
Vermont uses Dominion voting machines but does not use Smartmatic software, Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters told Vermont Daily this week.
Burlington, towns consider ban on new oil, gas furnaces
The ordinance committee in Vermont’s largest city met last night to discuss whether or not they can ban new fossil fuel infrastructure.
The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association has hired an attorney to investigate whether a Vermont municipality can legally ban oil and gas burners or enact a fee that would make it prohibitively expensive to install one. According to this memo from the city of Burlington, under the draft ordinance a new hotel that wants to heat with gas would have to pay an estimated $200,000 for a permit.
Today’s News: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Barre to fly BLM, Thin Blue Line flags / Helping VT media understand their bias / Portland Oregon dystopia future of VT? / Archer Mayor in car crash / Fernandez on socialism
Black Lives Matter flag will fly over Barre – but so will ‘Back the Blue’
A pro-BLM flag supporter on the Council condemned the “hatred” of the pro-police flag, and said there are people in Barre who “cannot see past their hatred.”
Crime writer Mayor in car crash
Vermont crime novelist Archer Mayor was involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 17 that sent the driver of the other car to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, state police said.
Helping Vermont media understand their bias
Vermont conservatives – and Trump supporters in particular – are media shy. At numerous Trump rallies this reporter has asked flag-waving, sign-carrying, “USA” chanting Vermonters to tell me why they support the president. Those willing to answer usually refuse to give their names. Social and family repercussions are feared. Worse, they tell me they’re worried about losing their jobs.
Northfield relative of Cuban refugees sees Biden on track of socialism
Now that Biden is our president-elect, he may well become socialism’s malleable puppetoon manipulated by the Bernies, the Pelosis, the Omars, as the Democrat Party’s media marketing partners, MSNBC and CNN. Senator Sanders has already formed a unity policy plan with the president-elect, telling NBC News that Biden “will be the most liberal president since FDR.”
Native of homeless haven, drug-decrim Portland, Oregon warns fellow Vermonters of what’s coming
Despite the obvious gentrification of the Portland, Oregon neighborhoods where I grew up, ten years ago there were no tent cities scattered along the city-scapes. Now there are too many to count. Trash and garbage were rarely an eye sore along the shoulders of the inner-city freeways. Today it appears as though little to no money is in the budget for keeping the roads clean.
Today’s News: Wednesday, November 18
Today’s News: Make that seven seats held by Planned Parenthood-favored lawmakers lost to GOP. And all but one voted for Global Warming Solutions Act. too.
Voters give GOP seven seats held by lawmakers who voted for abortion bills, Global Warming Solutions Act
Make that seven Democratic/Progressive Vermont legislators highly ranked by Planned Parenthood whose seats were “flipped” by voters in favor of Republicans Nov. 3. And, all six House members also supported the Global Warming Solutions Act.
Where’s concern for huge crowd of Biden partiers?
What madness is this that the governor, and now the Burlington Free Press, continues to push the false premise that somehow two Halloween parties, a bowling league, and some anecdotal hypotheticals about deer camps, etc., are to blame, while intentionally ignoring mass gatherings? Surely, if there are any upticks in numbers, it is this event that is squarely to blame.
Winooski has approved non-citizen voting – will Senate put it on ice?
Winooski has followed in Montpelier’s footsteps in proposing a charter change that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. If the measure is passed, the proposal would have to be approved by lawmakers — who have stalled a similar measure passed by Montpelier voters.
Today’s News: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020
Vermont uses Dominion machines / Covid measure pushback not ‘patriotism,’ Scott says / Don’t jail violent criminals, treat them, Chittenden prosecutor Sarah George says / Westmore man dies in head-on crash / Election law commentary
“Don’t pretend it’s about freedom,” Scott chides Covid skeptics
Gov. Phil Scott today sharply rebuked Vermonters who in the name of patriotism and freedom refuse to follow state Covid-19 requirements.
Election law reforms worth considering
Only registered voters should be eligible to run for election to an office. No showboating 15 year olds, green card foreigners, or persons illegally in our country.
Don’t send violent criminals to jail, Chittenden County State’s Attorney says
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.
Westmore man dies in head-on crash
The following is a selection of police incidents that occurred recently in Vermont, as reported by Vermont State Police.
Sec State spokesperson: Vermont Dominion voting machines “much older model than those being called into question by the conspiracy theorists”
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.
Game wardens find two lost young hunters
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.
Voters dethrone Planned Parenthood ‘champions’
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.
Kanine Kops fight out-of-state drug crime
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.
Municipal voters can prevent retail marijuana sales; cultivation can be restricted by zoning
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.
Sex-trafficking victim video, Covid restrictions, AOC letter lead week’s news
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 […]
Today’s News 11/13/2020
New restrictions on gatherings announced / Bernie wants $2000/month for ‘working class’ Americans / Pandemic impacts fuel prices / AOC uneasy
Bernie calls for $2000/month for every ‘working class’ American
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.
New Covid restrictions ban multi-household gatherings, don’t affect church services
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.
An Open Letter to AOC
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?”
Pandemic means heating oil sales up, gasoline sales down, snow tires in short supply
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 […]
In video ‘mockumentary,’ taxes, regulations drive Burlington landlord to homelessness
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, […]
Yesterday highest number ever of Vermont Covid cases
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 […]
In February, Biden chief-of-staff nominee dismissed ‘pandemic of fear’
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 […]
New England interstate youth hockey suspended
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, […]
Today’s News, 11/11/2020
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 […]
Recount for Mitzi Johnson House seat set for Friday, Nov. 20
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 […]
Vermont a ‘brutally violent’ place for teen prostitute, survivor says in video
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 […]
Veterans’ home residents isolated by pandemic – you can help
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 […]
Today’s News Tuesday 11/10/2020
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 […]
Scott denies congrats to Biden congrats are premature
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 […]
WDEV: fired host Gram would ‘throw himself into’ political opinion
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 […]
Quarantine required for all non-essential travel
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 […]
As mercury drops, State offers options to red-tagged property owners
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 […]
Century of wildlife management celebrated at Dead Creek, famous geese viewing spot
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 fishing, hunting for recognized tribes begins in January
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 […]
Cynthia Browning, defeated in House run, floats candidacy for Speaker
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 […]
Anti-retail pot, BLM opponent defeats Dem House incumbent – without Facebook
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 […]
Gram out, Cengeri in as WDEV morning talk host
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 […]
This Week’s Top Stories
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 […]
Scott, Levine advise small social gatherings – no mandate yet
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 […]
Scott wants mail-in ballots for Town Meeting
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 […]
For Dem/Prog loss of supermajority, GOP can thank Phil Scott….and John Klar
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 […]
O baby, what an election! Bundle of good news for VT GOP
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 […]
Dem Speaker Mitzi Johnson, Prog leader Chesnut-Tangerman ousted from House by surging GOP
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 […]
Vermont GOP poised to add three House seats; little change in Senate
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 […]
Early returns show promise for GOP pickups in Vermont House
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 […]
Citing “complacent” populace, Mass guv restricts size of social gatherings, imposes curfew and $500 fine
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 […]
Can House GOP get its veto back? Watch these races
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 […]
UVM Medical Center blocks incoming email, patient portal still down
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 […]
11/2 Edition: school snow days? / Charles Murray / In-person voting tips / Biden ‘character’
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 […]
As snow falls, some ask – do schools still need ‘snow days’?
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, […]
If Biden elected, remember 2017 attack on Charles Murray at Middlebury College
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 […]
Condos reminds voters of safe, effective voting options
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 […]
Media, Democratic party push fraudulent Biden “character”
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 […]
As Covid grows, Scott urges vigilance to avoid more state restrictions
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 […]
Torti to leave Lake Champlain Chamber
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 […]
Climate council appointed; action plan due Dec. 1, 2021
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 […]
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