Part 3 in 4-part series, ‘Mutilation or Healthcare?’
Despathy: A mother’s plea for her daughter
Thousands of Haitian asylum-seekers may be headed for Vermont
Montreal expects over 21,000 Haitians to seek asylum from U.S. – officials anticipate some heading to Vermont
POW: “Traditions” may mask violation of wild animals’ rights
These outdated trapping and hunting policies do not reflect the majority of the people. Protect Our Wildlife focuses on securing stronger protections for individual wild animals, recognizing that they feel happiness, pain, fear, sadness, and so much more.
Nova Scotia, the almost-Fourteenth Colony
The forgotten potential fourteenth colony and its relation to the Fourteenth Star
VT Headlines: Air quality alerts issued for VT today due to wildfire smoke
Vermont Supreme Court resolves case between attorney general and state auditor; Burlington City Council discusses ‘City Circle’ safety program to combat repeat offenders; Education program hopes to boost Vermont’s medical workforce
Vermont among 20 states suing to keep Medicaid data away from ICE
The coalition is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over HHS’s June decision to provide ICE access to Medicaid data, which the agency wants “to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.”
Vermont rated the 5th worst State for religious liberty
The annual report, Religious Liberty in the States, measures legal safeguards for religious liberty in the US. The report says the Sunshine State protects 75% of the legal safeguards that it measures and uses to compare states.
Orleans County Conservation District secures $600,000 for local projects
This year, over 40 community members and 11 partner organizations participated in Local Working Groups to identify the top three funding priorities. Each priority will receive $200,000 through separate Local Fund Pools.
Livingston: The illusion of the Third Path
America doesn’t need a third political party.
It needs a controlled demolition.
Leaving the dog in a hot car can lead to a $2000 fine
With the summer heat on the rise, the Berlin Police Department is urging the public to avoid leaving pets—particularly dogs—unattended in parked vehicles, warning that the practice is not only dangerous but may also lead to criminal charges under Vermont law.
Klar: The birthright backlash begins
New Hampshire ruling kicks the issue back to the Supremes.
New cottage food law keeps Vermont products in home kitchens
A food-start up bill exempts home based food producers from requiring state food safety permits if they keep their sales under $30,000.
Despathy: Community Health Centers are hub of experimentation
This ‘healthcare’ business may be a welcome revenue stream for health clinics often struggling and seeking financial assistance. ‘Gender affirming care’ is quite possibly a golden ticket as the number of youth and young adults seeking ‘treatment’ has increased.
Homeless Hotel/Motel program is still active
Vermont’s General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing Program, commonly known as the “hotel/motel program,” remains operational with no termination date, despite confusion among some residents, and cost Vermont taxpayers $33 million dollars last year.
Soulia: Vermont’s À La Carte Constitution
A statute can only stand if it fits within the Constitution. If it doesn’t, it must either be overturned in court, or the Constitution must be amended first. That is the proper process for changing how a government operates.
Bernie Sanders warns of AI’s dangers
From job losses to doomsday scenarios, not all risks are created equal
Two-vehicle crash on Route 128 results in DUI arrest
According to police, 38-year-old Jennifer Lee of Winooski was driving north on Route 128 in a 2023 Toyota RAV4 when her vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane. Lee’s vehicle then struck a 2013 Hyundai Tucson driven by 58-year-old Gretchen Woerner of Milton, who was traveling south.
The phantom on Vermont maps
For the Vermont place called Satans Kingdom, the devil lays only in the details.
VT Headlines: Missing kayaker found alive and well in northern Vermont
Vermonters turn to forests for therapy; Cell-phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online; Inmate who escaped New Hampshire correctional facility caught in Connecticut; Nicole Miller: The freeze of federal funding for after-school programs and its impact in Vermont
Attorney General Clark blocks ‘machine gun conversion’ devices in Vermont
The action comes after Clark and attorneys general from 15 other jurisdictions sued the Trump Administration and gun component manufacturer Rare Breed Triggers over plans to return and distribute thousands of FRTs—devices the AG says increase a firearm’s rate of fire and have been linked to violent crimes and mass shootings.
Dawson: Helping Vermont tackle the tourist season
While that’s great news for business, it isn’t so great for locals or the environment, which can withstand the impact of overcrowding, pollution, and traffic during peak months.
Despathy: Trans activists fill cult-like void in youths’ lives
With coupons for testosterone, minds molded by heavily monetized influencers, a false sense of belonging and support from online chatrooms dominated by questionable facilitators, impressionable, vulnerable youth sacrifice their minds and bodies for mutilation falsely labeled as healthcare.
Burlington man arrested for three robberies at Jake’s ONE Market
The robberies occurred on May 19th at 8:23 AM, June 11th at 8:38 AM, and July 6th at 7:51 AM. All three incidents took place at Jake’s ONE Market located at 242 N Winooski Ave in Burlington.
Decades-old killings of Vermont women remain cold cases
All three victims—Barbara Agnew, Doris Baker, and Angela Belisle—were found slain under suspicious and violent circumstances.
Wrong way driver on I-89 for 20 miles
Dezhong Jiang, 58, of Flushing, N.Y. was driving south in the northbound lane and nearly caused at least one head-on crash before state police got him stopped in Royalton near the exit 3 interchange about 2 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Becca Balint calls for the Epstein files to be released
In a post on X late Thursday, Rep. Balint accused the Trump administration of attempting to bury the issue, sharing vintage photos of Trump alongside Epstein and others, including Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate now serving a prison sentence.
Driver flees after stolen vehicle crashes into Fair Haven Police cruiser
While turning onto the westbound on-ramp for U.S. 4 at the exit 2 interchange, the unidentified driver lost control of the Silverado and collided at a slow speed with the black police cruiser with a full blue light package, Acting State Police Lt. Todd Wilkins said.
CLG: Trump denies cover-up in Jeffrey Epstein case
Tucker Carlson: Gov’t is ‘covering up’ Epstein files to protect U.S., Israeli intelligence services; Secret Service officials were aware of ‘classified threat’ 10 days before Butler assassination attempt, failed to tell agents guarding Trump; Pediatrician fired for vile post suggesting Texas flood victims were Trump supporters who got ‘what they voted for’
Vermont’s poor showing in new CNBC business survey bears warning
Vermont received an “F” for access to capital, as well as for technology and innovation. It received a D for workforce, whose size is hurt by “green” real estate restrictions that limit housing supplies and benefit existing property owners, and a D+ for infrastructure.
Moose wanders through Montpelier
While the photos taken by officers were too blurry for a clear ID, authorities say there was no mistaking the animal’s size and distinctive silhouette.
Montpelier woman found dead along hiking trail
Impersonating a state trooper. Knocking over mailboxes and fleeing the scene.
Feds propose home health Medicare cuts, alarming Vermont providers
“A cut of this magnitude is an existential threat to home health and hospice access for Vermonters,” said the VNAs of Vermont in a statement.
Flash floods on July 10, Again
“This afternoon / early evening our area experienced what has become an annual natural disaster flooding event,” the East Burke Fire Brigade reported on Facebook.
VT Headlines: Colchester police investigate reported hit-and-run
Renovations to Kellog-Hubbard Library in Montpelier nearly complete after suffering flood damage; Burlington kicks off wastewater plant upgrade
Bossange: Trump’s violation of our Bill of Rights
Using hateful, divisive, dehumanizing, and revenge-laced language like “dumb,” “animals,” “people with bad genes,” “rapists,” “criminals,” and “left-wing Marxists” to describe Democrats, citizens and non-citizens who oppose the President’s actions, inciting anger and giving MAGA supporters license to attack Americans with differing opinions.
Soulia: VT ends telework for some ESD staff, highlighting oversight gaps in government remote work
Vermont’s decision to end telework for roughly 100 employees in its Economic Services Division (ESD) has reignited a broader national debate over remote work in government—and the lack of systems to measure whether it’s working.
Governor Scott reflects on 2023 and 2024 floods
“In the last two years, more than 150 cities, towns, and villages across Vermont felt the impacts of flooding, which caused over a billion dollars in damage.
But instead of throwing up our hands, Vermonters rolled up their sleeves and got to work.”
84,924 acres of Vermont farmland foreign-owned, feds say
Not surprisingly, concentration of foreign ownership is highest in Vermont’s three largest agriculture producers, Franklin, Orleans, and Addison counties.
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas leads international trip to Taiwan
Several secretaries of state journeyed as part of a National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) delegation to Taiwan. The trip included meetings with government officials, universities, business and agriculture leaders.
Flynn and Moore: Learning to build for climate extremes
Our ancestors built covered bridges and stone foundations that lasted centuries. Today’s challenge is no different – to ensure the infrastructure we are currently building lasts, we must build for the climate we’re inheriting, not the one we’ve lost.
Tactical squad arrests man for aggravated assault
Vermont State Police arrested Erik Fulton, 37, of Royalton, on charges of domestic violence after an incident that started Wednesday night, and ended early Thursday, when police’s special tactical team was called in.
Klar: Supreme Court decision on parental rights goes beyond education
It’s a matter of choice.
Judge refuses to close murder file after suspect died awaiting trial
In the “interests of justice” the criminal court file should remain available for current and future generations of Vermonters to inspect, the judge ruled.
Balint mocks EPA geoengineering transparency announcement
‘Hey Lee Zeldin, there is in fact a phenomenon that affects weather patterns and causes more instances of severe storms all over the world. It’s called climate change,” wrote Rep. Balint
BREAKING: Three children spent night lost on Camel’s Hump, found at dawn
Two boys, ages 14 and 11, and a 12-year-old girl were taking part in an organized camp and set out on a trail off Duxbury Road for what was expected to be a 30-minute hike.
Pittsford woman died of gunshot to head, neck
Police are treating the incident as a suspicious death.
BREAKING: flash flooding hits VT for 3rd straight July 10
Sutton, Stowe, and Johnson are among the flash flood hot spots this evening. Swiftwater rescue boats being sent to Sutton and Stowe.
Racing waiters, baking bread and a visit from Lafayette fill Vermont’s French Heritage Day
Winooski has French bread and Quebecois roots — and now the taste of chicken banh mi from Vietnam, colorful weave-work crafted by Nepalese hands and Kenyan folk music.
Weapons scare at Lake Willoughby on July 4 sparks investigation
Suspicious death in Pittsford. Gun charges related to military discharge. 102 MPH, drugs, brass knuckles. Woman’s body ID’d 51 years later.
VT Headlines: Howard Center announces service cuts and layoffs to fill $2.5M hole
Vermont towns try to move, or fortify, their flood-prone buildings; Rutland’s karate kid is only Vermonter picked for world championships
Tallest tree in Vermont grows in Colchester
Situated next to railroad tracks (offering plenty of sunlight) and near the pond (offering plenty of water), the thirsty softwood dwarfs all other Vermont trees with a height of 127 feet.
Scott names new fish & wildlife, conservation, health care leaders
Governor Phil Scott July 9 announced a trio of high-level appointments to key leadership positions within Vermont state government, naming Sara Teachout to the Green Mountain Care Board, Jason Batchelder as Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Misty Sinsigalli as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Pure white whistle pig sighted in Vermont
Its pure white fur could be due to one of two conditions: albinism or leucism.
Vermont Climate Superfund lawsuits pile up as advocacy groups join defense
The Vermont Climate Superfund Law aimed at holding oil companies financially responsible for flooding and other damages caused by climate change is facing a flurry of litigation that Gov. Phil Scott anticipated when he declined to endorse the measure last year.
Vermont Climate Plan update recognizes federal climate $$ is “abruptly ending”
The adoption of the new Climate Action Plan comes at a time when the federal government is pulling back on key policies, such as support for electrification of vehicles and deployment of renewable energy, and curtailing funding.
Migrant Justice leader from Milton remains jailed in Border Patrol case
Migrant Justice has claimed Heidi “Fabi” Perez Alfaro, 18, a recent Milton High graduate, and her stepfather, Jose Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz, 29, had been delivering meals to farm workers in Richford when they were stopped about noon Saturday June 14 by a U.S. Border Patrol Agent.
Livingston: Cut it out—before it spreads
That’s us—America—riddled with ideological trench lines and carpet-bombed by generations of political theater.
Today’s the birthday of Vermont’s pioneering Jewish community
The July 9, 1888 incorporation of Congregation Benai Israel in Poultney
VT Headlines: Wrong prisoner is brought to Court, derailing a hearing
Funeral procession for Shelburne police chief Wednesday morning; New Shelter To Open in Montpelier; VINS to Host Incredible Insect Festival this Saturday in Quechee
Roper: Civil Unions was “Jim Crow” for same-sex couples
Why celebrate this “separate but equal” policy?
14-year-old drowning victim remembered
The Fairfax youth died July 2 in a drowning accident in Windsor.
Maland bust leads to prison term for fentanyl dealer
Bear Mountain Road in North Troy is known for both human and drug smuggling almost on a daily basis.
Another state trooper crashes his cruiser
Katz’s cruiser hydroplaned during heavy rain at 3:28 AM.
Accused ringleader of $30M senior scam faces extradition to Vermont
The indictment, returned on February 20, charges the defendants with participation in a sophisticated “Grandparent Scam” that spanned more than 40 states, including Vermont, and targeted elderly victims with false claims that a loved one was jailed and in urgent need of bail money.
America’s gun violence story isn’t what you think
Lumping together high-crime metro areas with low-crime rural states may make for easy national statistics, but it doesn’t help us understand the problem. Worse, it leads to policy debates that treat Vermont like Chicago or Montana like Baltimore — even though the lived reality is worlds apart.
Soulia: School libraries and movie ratings
A growing discrepancy over content standards
Trooper shot man he thought was armed. No gun found
Garvey had made threatening statements and had barricaded himself in his apartment.
VT requires ‘textured hair’ training for all cosmetology schools
Defined as curly, coily, and wavy hair in their curricula, the requirements are part of a broader set of professional regulation changes.
Man shot by trooper dies
The man was pronounced deceased on scene. The trooper who fired his service weapon was uninjured.
IRS to allow political endorsements in churches/ free concert/ newspaper suspends operation
“The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views were integral to a vibrant public square, and in which religious people and institutions were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the Federal Government.’
What the One Big Beautiful Bill for Vermonters
What changes and what doesn’t
Federal school choice program launches
Will Vermont get on board?
BREAKING: Jiron who helped in double homicide pleads guilty
The defendant, the nephew of state judge Justin Jiron, admitted he conspired with Theodore “Theo” Bland, 29, of Burlington, who gunned down two people and then concealed evidence about the double homicide in Lowell on Oct. 12, 2023.
These two lawmakers blocked popular Veterans’ Bill for eight years
With two chairs who didn’t consider a tax exemption for veterans important enough, the bill was never brought up for a vote.
VT Headlines: AG, Scott admin disagreements undermined EV lawsuit
Vermont’s climate-crusading attorney general didn’t get the support she wanted from the Scott administration for her lawsuit seeking to recover EV-charger federal $$.
DOJ, FBI: No Epstein client list, he killed himself
This systematic review revealed no incriminating “client list.” There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.
Burlington cops seek repeat grocery store thief
Through threats of having a weapon, a male suspect robbed the Jakes ONE Market at 242 N Winooski Ave. multiple times, obtaining $547 cash.
Hardwick woman strangled to death
Daigle died from asphyxiation due to compression of the neck, the medical examiner said.
Battle of Hubbardton 248 years ago today
The British and Hessian troops met unexpectedly stiff resistance from the Green Mountain Boys.
Dimming the sun? Conspiracy no more. Paul Bean and Rob Williams join UK’s Dan Astin-Gregory for an interview on geoengineering
But beneath the public “blackboard” narrative lies a deeper and more disturbing story — one of covert military projects, hidden agendas, and atmospheric manipulation without informed consent.
Chinese consulate responds to VDC commenters following diplomat’s visit
The visit prompted a flurry of questions and concerns from readers of the Chronicle, many focused on transparency, national security, and the political implications of growing U.S.-China ties.
Letter: Chinese consulate responds to VDC readers’ comments
China continues to prioritize environmental protection and the transition to a green economy, a consulate press officer tells VDC.
Mott: Want to end political violence? Try friendship.
With an increase in political violence across the nation, one worries what could happen in Vermont. Do our legislators need more security? Are our public officials at risk of attack? Support for political violence has recently surged amongst Democrats.
Bean’s Birthday Bash- Support the Chronicle!
This year, my birthday (July 16) is on a Wednesday, which happens to align with my weekly “Cars and Creemees” promotional night. Free Cake?
Fayston pedestrian killed, teen driver charged
Drug user wanted to trade bomb for fentanyl. Homeless man charged with lewd behavior outside library. Habitual offender charge for suspected shoplifter.
VT Headlines: fed funding freeze prompts head-to-head of Saunders and Sanders
Roadside sculptor settles with wayward truck driver. Champlain College retools academic offerings due to $$ problems.
BREAKING: Burlington Mayor pulls plug on free overnight parking for homeless
Even before it started, the City of Burlington has pulled the plug on a controversial plan to allow up to a dozen homeless families park overnight on the shores of Lake Champlain.
No flooding predicted for July 10
This morning in Barre, Welch plans to listen to flood survivors, local officials, and emergency responders share their frustrations with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and long delays in receiving critical recovery assistance.
Koch: Brainless law allows anyone to sue the state
It is no surprise, then, that the Conservation Law Foundation, which is proficient in bringing lawsuits, has taken the state up on its offer.
CLG: Tucker Carlson interviews the president of Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene says her bill would make the release of “weather-altering chemicals” a felony offense; At least 51 dead in Texas floods, with dozens still missing from summer camp; FBI blocked probe into alleged Chinese 2020 election meddling to protect Wray, documents show
Vandals deface Veterans Memorial with hate messages in Shelburne
The politically driven hate messages were discovered as people arrived for a farmers’ market.
VT Headlines: Search team recovers body from Kennedy Pond in Windsor
Swimmer rescued from Dog River in Berlin; Senator Welch to introduce bill aiming to improve FEMA’s long-term disaster recovery
ATF agents bust illegal immigrant for attempted murder at South Burlington bookstore
Michael A. Wilson, 24, of Burlington was wanted on a state charge of attempted second-degree murder for the shooting outside the Barnes & Noble at 102 Dorset Street, South Burlington Police said.
Deputy sheriff helps get the AC working
“I didn’t want to just walk away knowing how uncomfortable—and potentially dangerous—that heat could be,” Keefe said.
Vermont State Police, Game Wardens urge Vermonters to boat safely this Fourth of July weekend
The Vermont Warden Service, Vermont State Police and other local law enforcement agencies will be partnering with the National Association of Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard by participating in the Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend, which takes place July 4-6, 2025.
Livingston on ‘Trump 3:16’: More results, less ‘performative outrage’
The One Big Beautiful Bill isn’t a war between billionaires and the poor. It’s a reckoning with a state that’s too big headed to succeed and too entrenched to change—until we stop rewarding failure with more funding and start demanding accountability instead of performative outrage.
VT and NY governors battle over ‘Maple Syrup Supremacy’
Stick that in your maple creemee, Governor Hochul!
Soulia: Student privacy vs. parental rights
What schools must disclose in 2025 (and why Vermont isn’t all there yet)
Burlington sets up free overnight parking for homeless on the waterfront
Households meeting homeless criteria will be able to park up to 12 vehicles overnight on the shores of Lake Champlain under a new pilot project by the city of Burlington. There are rules, but no indication as to who, if anyone, will enforce them.
Letters: Prison pastor called to mercy, media AWOL on rabbi’s departure
Prison can be a rescue shelter for God’s children who have wandered away and find themselves lost.
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