Troopers recovered the knife and a silent-alarm pendant that had been forcibly removed from one of the employees during the robbery.
Homeless man with 10 catch-and-release violations arrested for armed robbery, assault at Rutland store
Morrisville man arrested for strangling murder of Hardwick woman
Police say Williams strangled Daigle in Caledonia County and left her body at a Woodbury roadside.
12 states – but not VT – embrace MAHA push to limit junk foods in SNAP program
Despite opposition by some SNAP users claiming that the move discriminates against the marginalized (or against their food liberties), the intention of these efforts is to improve health outcomes.
Bernie a leader in the “loon wing” of Dems, says Sen. Kennedy
The former Democrat says Sanders, AOC, Mamdani are threatening to tear apart or take over the Democratic Party, promoting “neo-Socialism.” “To be a member of their club, you have to have contempt for America.”
Pedestrian ID’d in fatal crash in Colchester
The name of the teen driver operating the vehicle was still not released because he is likely not to face any adult court action due to his age.
Dame: Pieciak spending “task-force” is a charade
When the State budget ballooned from $6 Billion to $9 Billion Republicans said we have to be careful about our over-reliance on federal money, because it will require either higher taxes to keep federal programs in place once the money is gone – or we will have to start cutting these programs. Neither of these ideas are discussed in the report.
Traveler Paul Bean: differences between Jolly Ol’ and New England
He walked right up to me and said, “I know who you are. Vermont Daily Chronicle! Free Speech forever. I do my research.”
AG Bondi immigration letter to Scott threatens funding cuts, criminal charges
“This ends now,” Bondi said in a letter to Scott and other governors.
Soulia: VT’s climate spending vs. drug interdiction
Vermont has chosen to spend heavily on climate mitigation, with more than a quarter-billion dollars in state funds committed over just a few years. Meanwhile, as the toll of overdoses continues to outpace weather-related deaths by a factor of nearly 100 to 1, a contrast likely to grow harder for policymakers—and taxpayers—to ignore.
VT Headlines: Montpelier plans to remove Pioneer Street Dam to restore nearby floodplain
2 bagpipers from ‘Podunk, Vermont’ win top prizes in Glasgow; New youth service shelter in St. Albans expected to fill quickly; Balint claims about corporate PAC funds in question
Man dies after beating by kids near Burlington City Hall
The three youths, believed to be roughly 14 to 16 years old, are facing proceedings in Vermont Family Court. Consequences are limited due to the lack of rehabilitation services for youthful offenders within Vermont.
VT Headlines: Colchester pedestrian dies in crash with vehicle driven by teen
Storage building burns to ground at family orchard in Windham County; Mount Snow celebrates three decades of Brewers Fest; In Waterbury, historic Goodell House approved for move and rehab
Vermont’s WWII aircraft spotters: watching the skies at home
Springfield and Windsor, Vermont were considered key targets.
Blotter: Dog beaten on parking lot, fatal crash, fugitive arrest at border
Vermont State Police responded to a string of serious incidents across the state this past weekend, ranging from a fugitive arrest at the Canadian border to an animal cruelty case in Royalton and a fatal crash in Lowell.
Addison County woman busted for drug house count
Sara Beth Austin, 48, appeared in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday afternoon on a criminal complaint that she operated the drug home on Vermont 22A in the town of Addison during the month of August, according to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.
City Hall Park shooter pulled rifle out of pants
The investigation determined a large disturbance broke out on College Street near City Hall Park before an individual removed what appeared to be a rifle from his pants, Detective Lt. Mike Beliveau said. The armed individual struck the victim in the head with the rifle and then fired a single round into the air, Beliveau said.
Fireovid: Shunned by Indivisible ‘neighbors’
It’s strange behavior for people who claim to want a society that’s “indivisible” and who constantly profess that they’re all for “community.”
Blaise in trouble again for drugs
Thomas “T.J.” Blaise, 44, was found with nearly one pound of cocaine following a motor vehicle stop by Vergennes City Police on Tuesday night, records show. A digital scale was found under the driver’s seat, along with a large amount of currency loose inside a bag and more concealed in a sock, HSI said.
BREAKING: Former U.S. Attorney found with gun at courthouse
Former U.S. Attorney tried to enter courthouse in Brattleboro with firearm
Flags at half-mast for Gov. Thomas Salmon
“Governor Salmon led Vermont through some of our nation’s most difficult times, doing his best to stabilize our economy and strengthen trust of government. His efforts on behalf of Vermont are worthy of our gratitude, remembrance, and respect.”
Drug bust stirs anger about taxpayer subsidized ‘trap houses’
Police were called to the Green Acres housing complex on Bergeron Street after an Uber driver reported driving an individual from Springfield, Massachusetts to Barre — only to be stiffed for the fare.
VT Headlines: Three dogs rescued from cliff in Westmore
A rocky finding at a proposed industrial park raises more eyebrows in Morrisville; A historic property in Montpelier is returning to its original state — a floodplain; Vermont famers say new technology is changing the state’s agriculture industry
Roper: More bad news for “Make Big Oil Pay”
South Carolina Judge latest to dismiss lawsuit similar to Vermont’s.
Concerns expressed about Migrant Justice soccer tournament Saturday
The reader said the event draws hundreds of Mexican and Central American farmworkers from Vermont and surrounding states, many of whom are in the country without legal documentation and may be driving without licenses or insurance.
Crimes against child in Waterford
Police say Noah Young, 23, committed two counts of sexual assault of a juvenile, domestic assault, and possession of illicit material.
Oliver Anthony to perform Saturday in Rutland
Anthony’s gritty, emotional rasp — shaped by his own personal struggles — has resonated with listeners across rural and small-town America. NPR has described his lyrics as giving “a voice to the feelings of people who often get left out of popular discourse and pop culture.”
Death penalty for NEK Border Patrol case
One new count charges Youngblut “with malice aforethought, unlawfully killed” Maland by shooting him while he was engaged in the performance of his duties. The second new charge maintains Youngblut carried a firearm during a crime of violence – the murder alleged in count one of the new indictments. She used a Glock model 23 .40-caliber pistol, the indictment said. One of the previous charges has been amended to say that Youngblut actually shot at two Border Patrol Agents that were with Maland. The new indictment identified them only by the initials “J.M” and “D.W.”
Why Bennington Battle Day matters
Vermont probably wouldn’t exist today if not for the Battle of Bennington.
Advocates launch campaign to tackle Vermont’s affordability crisis
Through town halls, digital outreach, and community events, the group is urging Vermonters to contact lawmakers, sign up for action alerts, and volunteer. Burgin said AFP is also recognizing legislative leaders who champion fiscal responsibility while challenging those whose policies “burden hardworking families.”
Would-be gun buyer denies he lied about immigration status
According to court records, in the summer of 2023, Bignall, who did not have legal status in the United States, attempted to buy a Taurus 9mm firearm from a federal firearms licensee in Vermont.
Wheeler: Government of, by and for the People of Vermont starts at town committee meetings
Globalists from King George the 3rd to George Soros have always fought hard against such a government, which in Vermont every 2 years, parties set the stage with organizational town committee meetings.
Burlington has enough insurance coverage for ‘safe injection site,’ SOV says
Progress slowed in May after questions arose about whether the city’s insurance met state requirements.
Norwich students gain mission-ready electromagnetic ops expertise
The camp, led by seasoned experts in EMSO, Cyber Operations, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and Information Operations (IO), offered an intensive three-day curriculum.
Burlington electricity rates to rise 4.5%
Hearing on bee-friendly pesticides tonight.
Soulia: Estimating VT’s real-feel tax burden
On paper, Vermont’s tax burden appears moderate: according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), the combined state and local tax burden ranges from 6.3% for the wealthiest households to 10.6% for the lowest-income earners. But when actual Vermonters break down their paychecks and monthly bills, the numbers often feel much higher—sometimes pushing into the 30–40% range before factoring in basic living costs like housing, fuel, and food.
Body pulled from river was ‘dancing flagger,’ musician, transient
On social media, Stone was recognized by many friends as a musician and “a kind and funny son and brother known for his love of music and his sense of humor.”
VT Headlines: Richard Tarrant, philanthropist and Vermont political candidate, dies at 83
Sen. Welch & food experts respond to SNAP cuts; Northeast Kingdom businesses see sharp drop in Canadian tourists; Vermont LGBTQ+ community angered by marriage equality appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Two water main breaks plague Montpelier — one shot water above the tree line
“It was a straight up geyser,” said Tim Sinnott of Parkside Drive, who was checking out the site with his family. Sinnott said water shot 120 feet into the air.
Bobolink birds are in decline. Vermont’s fields are key to changing that
The Bobolink Project pays owners of fields, often farmers, to conduct bird-friendly practices. The birds get time and habitat to nest while the landowners get some compensation for letting them do so.
A bridge project exposes NH’s battle against Vermont-style overreach
Regional recreation project hits a snag: New Hampshire resists Vermont’s soft stance on homeless encampments while enforcing strict rules that block the fix—new housing.
Two cited after infant found with bruises, fractures
Police say MacNevins, a habitual offender, trashed a woman’s apartment and took her property. He was held without bail. Also, the Hartford CT connection again apparent in a big drug raid.
What that big thing in the sky was Monday night
Given the timing and novelty of the event, two primary explanations quickly gained traction online: a rocket launch and the Perseid meteor shower, which was expected to peak that same night.
VT Republicans need Plan B for when school redistricting scheme implodes
Objections are coming primarily from rural districts, which tend to lean Republican and where a lot of freshman Republicans will be running for re-election for the first time next November.
VT Secretary of State vows to defy feds over voter data
Copeland-Hanzas, who announced her bid for re-election on Monday, said “our office has no plans to share Vermont voter data with the federal government.”
VT Headlines: Spotted lanternfly spreads to 21 states
Vermont business owners weigh-in on U.S. imposed tariffs on Canada; Scattered storms Wednesday, heat breaks late week
Vermont tangled in red tape and knotweed
In the Netherlands, a design group called Why Knot turns knotweed into lightweight, formaldehyde-free building panels. Vermont’s regulatory system is too antiquated to see it as a win-win.
Judge says Woodstock can’t name new police chief
Vermont Superior Court Judge H. Dickson Corbett ruled Friday afternoon that the five Woodstock Village Trustees — Chair Seton McIlroy, Vice Chair Jeffrey Kahn, and members Brenda Blakeman, Frank Horneck, and Lisa Lawlor — had failed to properly follow the law.
Former GOP House nominee promises solar energy to anti-Israel strikers
“I am offering some free solar energy to anyone who can more directly withhold their support from Israel,” Madden said.
Freeway crash in Milton kills Pennsylvania man
Police say Armstrong resisted arrest at the scene, then at North Country Hospital attempted to assault healthcare providers, a security officer, and troopers — including spitting in an officer’s face — and repeatedly broke free from hospital restraints.
VT parents demand public schools comply with feds
SPEAK VT President Marie Tiemann added that national developments raise questions for Vermont’s Agency of Education: whether it will respect parents’ right to opt out of controversial classroom material, and whether it will protect female athletes under Title IX.
Schools should share services, not consolidate, advocate says
Since 2010 Vermont has consolidated from 271 school districts down to the current 119. Act 73 contemplates further consolidation down to 10-20 regional school boards. At the same time, spending has accelerated to the point that Vermont now spends 79% more than the national average and outcomes have been declining since this latest consolidation effort. Yet Vermont students now rank below average for performance.
Klar: Is Congress shielding chemical corporations from accountability?
The House drafts a bill that riles up MAHA moms and environmental advocates.
Ink lovers journey north for national tattoo convention in Vermont
Now in its second year, the Green State Tattoo Convention drew dozens of artists from across the country and hundreds of potential clients.
Fourth alleged smuggler busted in dramatic Vermont-to-Quebec U-Haul human smuggling operation
A recent human smuggling case that directly impacts Vermont’s border communities made headlines when a U‑Haul truck packed with 44 migrants was intercepted just north of Derby Line crossing INTO Canada.
VT Headlines: Heatwave and high risk of wildfires
Several burn bans issued as fire danger remains ‘very high’ across Vermont; Heat Advisory: Some will feel close to 100 today; Fire department asks residents to limit water usage in South Hero
Unbelted driver dies while trapped in crash/ Young thugs beat up victim in City Hall Park, gun involved
The Fayston driver died as workers tried to extricate him.
Health Department recognizes primary care practices for high vaccination rates
One pediatrician attributes the practice’s high rates to its patients and their belief in the benefits of vaccines.
Klar: The big shill: The ugly truth about pharma lackey, Peter Marks
Marks favored Pfizer over American children’s health.
Why Act 73 doesn’t save small schools—but Act 168 could
Act 73 may have redrawn the districts. But the fate of Vermont’s small schools will be decided locally—and likely soon. Act 168 gives communities a legal path to protect what they value. But the state won’t do it for them.
Federal judge puts hold on deportable alien shot in Burlington
A federal judge agreed Monday to temporarily block the imminent deportation of an immigrant from Vietnam, who officials say is dangerous and was wounded during a shooting in April in Burlington.
Roper: VT Dems’ SNAP attacks reveal everything wrong with that party
Their sense of entitlement without accountability is a proven governing failure.
Bananas: Hartford Tech Center to add sex work track
The local high school tech center currently offers tracks for automotive, auto body, culinary, cosmetology and STEM fields. The lack of progressive pathways to bodily autonomy for students has two Windsor County senators concerned.
Press bemoans Israeli slaying of Al-Jazeera journalist – now, the rest of the story
I am dismayed but not surprised that hardly any of the the world’s press will report in any detail why Israel killed this man and his team.
MacDonald: Not helping ICE is a slippery slope
Vermont, New York, and Maine have the progressive disease for which clean elections, blogs like this, and persistence are the only cure.
Reporters ask Scott: Do you trust Trump?
Scott: “I’m going to call balls and strikes. We’re not going to oppose every single issue the federal government brings up, but we will take action and push back when necessary.”
Compass Vermont: Newport’s move to recruit vampires as blood donors goes global
The Vampire Swim, returning this Halloween, started in Newport as a small cold-water challenge to encourage blood donations in a season when supply often runs low.
Taxpayer-funded puppets? Not anymore
If the debate is going to happen, let’s at least base it on facts — not furry blue nostalgia.
VT Headlines: Outgoing commissioner Deml says Vermont prison system has stabilized under his watch
Main Street in Burlington open to weekend traffic; For Vermont Green FC, soccer and social advocacy go hand in hand; Hot Monday, heat wave continues through midweek
Woman sics dogs on state troopers, VSP says
Crashes claim lives of two Vermonters.
Edmunds on VT logo: something changed 50 years ago
Today these family farms are all but extinct. Could it be the last 50 years of central planning, diminished the mood for celebration?
Crosby: Gerrymandering seen in Vermont, too
In New England and New York, where about 40% of voters voted for Trump, Republican members of Congress are quite rare due to gerrymandering.
Feds charge Crips gang member with cocaine trafficking
ATF links him to unsolved double homicide in Burlington
CLG: Shooter opened fire on CDC and killed cop ‘after suffering COVID vaccine injury’
Trump considers taking DC law enforcement into Fed hands/ Zelensky trashes Trump’s peace terms/ Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base
VT Headlines: Sergeant First Class recognized for risking life in Waterbury rescue
Moment of silence for Vermont social worker Lara Sobel on 10-year anniversary of her murder; Man accused in T-Rugg’s Tavern hostage standoff set to appear in court for change of plea
Dame replies to ‘Your voice matters’ letter: ‘The truth matters’
“The detractors list two main bullet points, both of which I contend are at least misleading and at worst downright falsehoods,” Dame said.
Jilted lover sets car, garage on fire, police say/ Weed whackers recovered/ DUI at border/ freeway crash
Police said Davis was motivated by anger over a former girlfriend’s new relationship with someone connected to the property.
SoBu teachers deny circulating ‘Mean Girls’ burn book about superintendent: probe
Union leaders deny possessing a “burn book,” calling the complaint retaliation for protected union activity. They acknowledge a book exists but describe it as a space for teachers to share thoughts unrelated to the union.
Morning Drive’s Feliciano: veteran, former guv candidate, problem-solver
Trained problem-solver, veteran, and former guv candidate.
Letter: Soothing the climate-crazed
Apparently, the weather is wild and wacky—at least here in Vermont—all the time, it’s just that most of us have really bad memories. Or little knowledge of history.
Steidler: Congress must investigate what China got from working on the Pentagon’s computers
At issue is Microsoft’s “using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel — leaving some of the nation’s most sensitive data vulnerable to hacking from its leading cyber adversary.”
Kids put down their smartphones to mow 50 lawns, and feel great about it
Rodney Smith Jr’s goal is to show Vermont kids the profound satisfaction that comes from helping a neighbor, one lawn at a time.
Castleton bike path homicide and killings of Arkansas hikers not linked, VSP says
Some reports have suggested a possible link between Fleming’s case and a high-profile double homicide in Arkansas. The VSP says there’s no evidence connecting the two cases, but they’re following their usual process to explore every possible lead.
Best Pooch in the Noosk returns to the Onion City
Even the pooches who didn’t win still wagged their tails and grinned ear to ear.
High-risk sex offender released to Milton
Authorities believe Edwards is a high risk future offender.
Scott defends SNAP data amid condemnation by Dem leaders
“The bottom line is, this is a federal benefit,” Scott’s press secretary said. “The federal government is legally entitled to this information and has been for much of the last decade.”
Northfield man denies federal stolen gun charges
Peter Baez, 41, of Northfield pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Burlington Thursday afternoon to a two-count federal indictment obtained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Roland Tougas, 78
As a teenager, Roland moved with his parents to Brownington Center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where the family ran the town’s country store. It was there that he met the love of his life, Gail Marsh.
Letters: Investment in AI, and school reconfiguration concerns
“We’re witnessing a new economy that my imaginations just can’t comprehend. However, this evening I went to ChatGPT for a meatloaf recipe. My wife said it was delicious.”
VT Headlines: Youngblut lawyers stall as DOJ ponders new charges
Newport police arrest man after armed domestic assault; Activists stage ICE protest at Leahy Burlington International Airport; Nonprofit announces 30 affordable apartments in Berlin
Police make arrests in crimes against children
The charge stems from an investigation into allegations that Bogie assaulted a girl multiple times between 2004 and 2007, beginning when she was 10 years old.
Compass Vermont: Family vows to rebuild after losing nearly 100 farm animals
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, while the Nodes family of Barre Town, Vermont, attended church with their nine children, a fire broke out on their farm.
Vermont author defends the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages, a period often shrouded in myths and misconceptions, are brought into clear focus in Defending the Middle Ages, by Vermonter Jeb Smith.
Addison County lawmakers offer session wrap-up at ice cream social
Meet at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall Thursday evening, August 14.
Roadside marker remembering Remember Baker, 250 years after he was beheaded
Don Keelan will serve as master of ceremonies and Bill Budde, curator of the Russell Vermontiana Collection, will speak on the topic of Remember Baker’s place in history.
Vermont a sanctuary state, DOJ confirms
“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said Bondi.
VT Headlines: Experts react to RFK Jr.’s vaccine cuts
Dry, windy weather raises wildfire risks; officials urge Vermonters to make an emergency plan; Burlington police look for downtown burglary suspect
Rutland nurse sentenced for dealing drugs, arrested for assault
A former registered nurse, who admitted he allowed his Rutland residence to be used for unlawfully manufacturing, storing, distributing and using crack cocaine, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison. And there are more legal problems coming for Daniel McSwiggan, 52, of Rutland, Vermont.
Illegal immigrants who used counterfeit papers arrested
Artemio Cordova Mendez, 36, and Alejandro Monfil Carbello, 40, have both been previously removed for being unlawfully in the United States, but each man returned without permission, according to Homeland Security Investigations.
As Haitians flee thru VT into Quebec, illegal entry into Swanton sector way down
Into U.S., border jumpers came from 24 countries; into Quebec, mostly from Haiti.
Hartford snowboarder busted for major drug deal
Rahm Klampert, 45, of Hartford, who offers personal training workouts, pleaded innocent to the one-count felony indictment last week.
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