Downstreet Housing & Community Development and the Central Vermont Refugee Action Network (CVRAN) on Wednesday announced the opening of Randall Apartments, a newly renovated building that now provides four permanently affordable homes for New American families.
Dan Cohen remembers celebrating with an unlikely Vermont governor-to-be in 1972.
Will he opt Vermont in to Big Beautiful Bill’s tax credit/scholarship program?
The U.S. Marshals in Vermont issued a warning Wednesday to local residents to be aware of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials in an effort to try to collect a court fine.
“This Friday and Saturday, Aug 22 & 23, we are stepping into a doorway that we believe will mark the future of our state and region.”
Bear gallbladders are sought by some Asians for their medicinal properties, according to a Canadian wildlife official interviewed by CBC. They create an acid beneficial to the immune system.
Vermont: illegal sanctuary state, or complying with federal law?
Vermont hospitals largely plan to break even or lose money to keep prices in check; Memorial to orphanage abuse survivors takes shape
“The entire political system is trying to cover up extreme acts, insane acts of violence and terror by the government,” Soghomonian said in court in 2024.
Troopers recovered the knife and a silent-alarm pendant that had been forcibly removed from one of the employees during the robbery.
Police say Williams strangled Daigle in Caledonia County and left her body at a Woodbury roadside.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
He walked right up to me and said, “I know who you are. Vermont Daily Chronicle! Free Speech forever. I do my research.”
“This ends now,” Bondi said in a letter to Scott and other governors.
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.
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
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.
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
Springfield and Windsor, Vermont were considered key targets.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Former U.S. Attorney tried to enter courthouse in Brattleboro with firearm
“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.”
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.
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
South Carolina Judge latest to dismiss lawsuit similar to Vermont’s.
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.
Police say Noah Young, 23, committed two counts of sexual assault of a juvenile, domestic assault, and possession of illicit material.
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.”
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.”
Vermont probably wouldn’t exist today if not for the Battle of Bennington.
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.”
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.
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.
Progress slowed in May after questions arose about whether the city’s insurance met state requirements.
The camp, led by seasoned experts in EMSO, Cyber Operations, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and Information Operations (IO), offered an intensive three-day curriculum.
Hearing on bee-friendly pesticides tonight.
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.
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.”
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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Vermont business owners weigh-in on U.S. imposed tariffs on Canada; Scattered storms Wednesday, heat breaks late week
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.
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.
“I am offering some free solar energy to anyone who can more directly withhold their support from Israel,” Madden said.
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.
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.
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.
The House drafts a bill that riles up MAHA moms and environmental advocates.
Now in its second year, the Green State Tattoo Convention drew dozens of artists from across the country and hundreds of potential clients.
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.
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
The Fayston driver died as workers tried to extricate him.
One pediatrician attributes the practice’s high rates to its patients and their belief in the benefits of vaccines.
Marks favored Pfizer over American children’s health.
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.
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.
Their sense of entitlement without accountability is a proven governing failure.
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.
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.
Vermont, New York, and Maine have the progressive disease for which clean elections, blogs like this, and persistence are the only cure.
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.”
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.
If the debate is going to happen, let’s at least base it on facts — not furry blue nostalgia.
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
Crashes claim lives of two Vermonters.
Today these family farms are all but extinct. Could it be the last 50 years of central planning, diminished the mood for celebration?
In New England and New York, where about 40% of voters voted for Trump, Republican members of Congress are quite rare due to gerrymandering.
ATF links him to unsolved double homicide in Burlington
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
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
“The detractors list two main bullet points, both of which I contend are at least misleading and at worst downright falsehoods,” Dame said.
Police said Davis was motivated by anger over a former girlfriend’s new relationship with someone connected to the property.
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.
Trained problem-solver, veteran, and former guv candidate.
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.
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.”
Rodney Smith Jr’s goal is to show Vermont kids the profound satisfaction that comes from helping a neighbor, one lawn at a time.
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.
Even the pooches who didn’t win still wagged their tails and grinned ear to ear.
Authorities believe Edwards is a high risk future offender.
“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.”
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.
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.
“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.”
Newport police arrest man after armed domestic assault; Activists stage ICE protest at Leahy Burlington International Airport; Nonprofit announces 30 affordable apartments in Berlin
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.
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.
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