Following a brief struggle, the individual—identified as Matthew Adams, 35, of Essex Junction—continued to actively resist arrest, striking and biting law enforcement officers before being taken into custody.
Police bust drunk man for disturbing Do Good Fest
VT Headlines: VT man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 seeks reduced prison sentence
Union rally in Burlington calls for safe staffing at UVM Medical Center; Morristown resident charged with abandoning child on highway; Woman rescued after falling near Lone Rock Point
Auditor: Sheriffs need more oversight after years of misconduct, financial problems
Report concludes that while “most sheriffs do not engage in behavior that warrants removal,” Vermont’s current system leaves few options for dealing with problem sheriffs.
Young Vermonters eyeing the exits as affordability concerns mount, poll finds
A new statewide poll suggests Vermont may be facing a growing “brain drain,” with nearly two-thirds of young adults saying they are likely to leave the state within the next five years, driven largely by high housing costs and the overall cost of living.
Stowe golf course ends public playing privileges amid major renovation
The iconic Stowe Country Club has reopened after a massive redesign, albeit now as a private course for the first time in its more than seven decades.
2 arrested on drug charges in Barnet
Ashley Williams, 31, of St. Johnsbury, was found outside the residence and was in possession of a trafficking weight of a substance that tested positive for fentanyl, police said. Osvaldo Andino Rodriguez, 43, of Meriden, Connecticut, was found inside the residence, police said. Approximately 115 grams of a substance that field tested positive for cocaine base and over $47,000 in currency were seized, police said.
Community National Bank turns free balloon rides into $2,500 for NEKCA Food Shelf
Pilots Joe Doerer and Hélène Viens inflated Doerer’s balloon, Dream Chaser, on Saturday, July 4, to offer free tethered rides to visitors at Gardner Memorial Park.
From the mountains to the desert: How Dug North’s Vermont upbringing prepared him for a grueling survival challenge
North put skills learned in his youth to the test on the History Channel’s “Alone” series. Now he’s passing them along.
BREAKING: AG Charity Clark wants to block social media creator
One 49-second video posted on social media by Poitras apparently got under the skin of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt.
Vermont man cited for hate-motivated crime: “It’s Jew Hunting Season”
Warning: this news story contains profanity and language of religious bigotry.
Father finds stalker’s tracker on daughter’s license plate
19-year-old charged with stalking.
Dog found tied to sign at 3 AM – cops seek info
Do you know anything about this dog found tied to a street sign?
Father imprisoned for DUI crash killing two daughters faces new drug charge
Couture pleaded guilty in 2024 to negligent homicide in the deaths of his daughters, Kyriana Couture, 10, and Kelsey Couture, 7.
USDA cracks down on SNAP errors – Vermont safe from similar action
Vermont should learn if it seeks to avoid California’s $1.4B penalty
Youngblut’s lawyer fears lost evidence in Border Agent homicide case
Teresa Youngblut, 22, of Seattle, Wash., wants to make sure she can have a proper defense, Assistant Federal Defender Steven Barth said as part of a 16-page motion filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington this month.
Vermont official in Iran in support of slain leader
Elected official in Iran poses in front of Kill Trump sign.
VT Headlines: Street flooding in Barre, Lyndon leads to road closures
Burlington man recovers after beaver attack while swimming in Lake George; Tree damage in Northeast Kingdom; U.S. Route 5 closed in Windsor County due to downed wires; Burlington man charged with excessive speeding, eluding police
To boldly brew where others have brewed before
When a Vermont brewery says it’s the only one making non-alcoholic beer in-state, the interesting story may not be the beer. It’s what the claim quietly admits about the category’s economics.
Vermont Agency of Education announces Summer Meals Program available to all children
This federally funded program ensures that children across the state have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Meals are served at a wide range of locations including schools, parks, housing complexes, and libraries.
How do you build a mile and a half of trail in a Vermont State Forest and go unnoticed for five years?
A $35,000 settlement over an illegal bike-trail network on Mount Mansfield closes the case this week. The state’s own court filing answers the harder question — and it isn’t reassuring.
Governor Phil Scott announces Commerce Sec. Lindsay Kurrle is leaving, names Tayt Brooks as new Secretary
Tayt Brooks has worked for the Scott administration since 2017. He started as director of affordability and economic initiatives, then became deputy secretary of ACCD in 2021. He will officially become secretary on July 27.
Vermont gets $1.3M from CashApp settlement
Vermont will receive approximately $1.3 million as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind Cash App, over allegations the payment platform misled consumers about its fraud protections and failed to adequately safeguard users, Attorney General Charity Clark announced Wednesday.
Bernie Sanders, 84, ‘is the most likely 2028 Democrat Presidential nominee:’ Mark Halperin
The political establishment is reeling from analyst Mark Halperin’s prediction that Vermont’s senior senator is likely be the left’s presidential nominee in two years.
Stone: Past predications of today’s warfare
Assessing Bushnell’s 2000 vision of 2025 warfare—and what it reveals about AI’s role in society
Crow: How will we know if Vermont’s healthcare reforms are working?
Now, Vermont has a unique opportunity to put many of those ideas into practice. Through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the state is expected to receive nearly $1 billion over five years to strengthen healthcare access, support providers, expand the workforce, and improve health outcomes. Combined with this year’s healthcare legislation, Vermont has an unprecedented opportunity to reshape healthcare delivery.
Worker dies at landfill
Feerick was operating an aerial lift to remove a section of fencing when the lift tipped over down a small embankment.
Vermont Attorney General to investigate Planet Hank political video of Balint
“This is a law to protect incumbent politicians,” Poitras said.
DOJ warns Vermont officials about non-citizen voting
In a July 7 letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, who heads the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, reminded state officials of their obligations under federal election laws, including the National Voter Registration Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Act.
Scott order reduces health care premiums for young people, non-smokers
“People are not willing to take promotions because they can’t take the increase in pay because they will increase their health care,” a Colchester business owner said.
VT Headlines: Vermont flood victims share stories for Welch, Balint in Barre
Two arrested for reported drug trafficking in Barnet; Vermont to receive $1.3 million from Cash App settlement; Sarah George, Bram Kranichfeld face off in primary forum; Vermont farm’s Winnimere cuts the competition at national cheese contest
Police investigate dog-on-dog killing
Investigators are now trying to identify the owner of the pit bull, described as a woman between 40 and 50 years old who was accompanied by a child believed to be 8 to 10 years old at the time of the incident.
Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape
Graham Platner denied the sexual-assault claim as “false” but said it has “placed an immense amount of weight” on him, as he had until only Monday to decide whether to continue his candidacy.
Kelly: “Temporary” tax hike becomes permanent in Burlington
As the economist Milton Friedman famously observed, “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government measure.”
Holt: Vermont deserved better
Vermont’s display on the National Mall during America’s 250th birthday celebration was a significant embarrassment on many levels.
FBI recovers money cyber crooks stole from waste district
Payment diversion scams remain among the most common cyber threats facing organizations.
VT Headlines: Vermont scientists use Lake Champlain boat ride to study cyanobacteria blooms
Two men fined $35k for cutting down 300+ trees to build illegal mountain bike trail in Stowe; Montpelier man arrested after reported assault; Vermont man pleads not guilty after truck crash and gunfire incident
Analysis: Vermont cuts off the nose of tourism to spite the face of Trump
Imagine what we could have showcased: the Green Mountain Boys, the independent Vermont Republic, maple syrup, dairy farms, our ski resorts, fall foliage, covered bridges, Lake Champlain, and the story of the first state admitted after the original thirteen colonies. The first state to ban slavery.
Ellis: I am American
Why we should care about the country
83 year old man shoots at contractor parked in his driveway
When the contractor did not respond to Provost’s demands to move the van, Provost presented a small caliber handgun and fired two rounds into the ground near the van.
11-year-old aspiring doctor Lilly stays calm and steady, helping rescue her Dad on Sterling Pond Trail
“We had the joy of meeting young Lilly, who blew us away with her maturity.”
Letter: VT’s anti-Catholic dogpile
You don’t have to be Catholic to realize something is very wrong with our legal and judicial systems to allow these cases to continue to bankrupt The Diocese of Burlington.
Thayer: State should put America first
The Governor’ claims the decision came down to cost and time, but that explanation rings hollow. They had 45 days to prepare, and this was not a surprise invitation to a backyard picnic. It was a national celebration.
Woman charged with stealing family’s dog, stealing two cars, and leading police on car chase
Berlin Police say Ashley M. Lynch, 26, of Barre City, entered a home in the area of Vermont Route 12 and Muzzy Road on July 5 and took the family’s dog – identified in WCAX coverage as Fiona, a 16-year-old pit bull lab mix.
Community helps family send their drowned children home to Ecuador
Friends and neighbors of a Cambridge family who lost two siblings to drowning last week have raised over $87,000 online to send their bodies home to Ecuador.
State’s Attorney DiSabito resolves DUI case through Court Diversion
Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito has agreed to participate in the Court Diversion program as an alternative way to resolve his off-duty arrest for driving while under the influence in Franklin County on April 14.
This Day in History: July 8, 1777, The adoption of the first Vermont Constitution
On July 8, 1777, delegates meeting at Elijah West’s tavern in Windsor adopted the first Constitution of the Free and Independent State of Vermont, nearly five months after declaring independence. The document established the framework for governing what became the Vermont Republic, an independent nation that existed for 14 years before joining the United States in 1791 as the 14th state.
Bernie Sanders bows to political pressure, bails on Platner
Sanders was among Platner’s earliest supporters in Maine’s senate race, endorsing the Democrat nominee long before other party luminaries reluctantly decided they could live with him.
High levels of uranium found in Newport water
State health officials are encouraging private well owners in the Newport Center area to test their well water after a collaborative study found elevated levels of naturally occurring uranium and gross alpha radiation in some wells on the north side of Vance Hill Road.
App renter insurance offers cheap coverage — if your address passes its test
A downtown Burlington apartment produced a $15.16 monthly quote, a $500 deductible, and an offer to start coverage the next day, while an older home in rural Vermont was rejected.
CLG: U.S. resumes ‘powerful strikes’ on Iran after tanker attacks
U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks; Secret Service knew Trump’s shooter had a rifle and was ON THE ROOF and never told his own detail, bombshell intelligence report reveals; U.S. troops headed back to Poland
VT Headlines: Stolen dog reunited with family after Berlin burglary, police chase
Former Vt. lawmaker died of asphyxiation, death certificate shows; Chittenden Solid Waste District to recover $2.27M lost in cyberscam; Two injured after falling off cliff on Lake Bomoseen;; Kayakers rescued from rapids in Missisquoi River
Fetterman asks Bernie to apologize for pushing ‘predator’ Platner
“I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone he helped,” Fetterman told Fox News host Laura Ingraham in an interview.
Candidate for governor raised one-third of campaign funds from non-profit network
Campaign fundraising and funding sources have been a major focus for many Vermonters since the 2024 election. Groups like Americans for Prosperity drew heat from Democrats last year over concerns about outside organizations influencing Vermont politics and state government policies. Now, a July 1 campaign finance report indicates that the donor network behind one of the state’s most influential advocacy nonprofits has become a major financial force in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Federal grant finishes a Route 7 rebuild three decades in the making
$19.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law completes the Pittsford-to-Brandon reconstruction — a project whose roots run to 1996, and to bypass talk from the 1950s.
Bernie Sanders’ Maine U.S. Senate Candidate of choice quitting under fire, sources say
Platner, accused Monday of having raped a former “friend,” was an unknown name who became a leading candidate due in no small measure to the early support of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
Teamsters Union investigating closure Of St. Albans Milk Plant
Vermont dairy closing under fire
Coester: Without help from government, Vermonters rep VT at Great American State Fair
For anyone planning to attend, you can find the Vermont booth at the end of the Fair grounds closest to the Capital on the northeast side of the Mall.
Candidates of color to speak at forums July 9-10
Their professional experience spans across multiple fields, including healthcare, education, family services, nonprofit service, and military affairs.
Evangelist Tommie Zito announces “University Z” at Green Mountain College
Bhakta, the founder of Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey, purchased the property at auction in 2020 with the goal of eventually turning it back into a school.
BREAKING: Sarah George gives another free pass to Williston ICE office protestors
George has declined again to hold the demonstrators accountable.
Two machines, one Vermont: from Arctic battlefields to extreme motorsports
Extreme terrain calls for extreme vehicles
Brother-sister drowning victims identified
The big brother jumped in to rescue his little sister. Neither resurfaced.
VT Headlines: Vermont Green FC women’s soccer clinches Eastern Conference title
State authorities search for missing Rutland man; The Velomont bike trail is getting more accessible — one turn at a time; What does the rise of Democratic Socialism mean for midterms?
McGuinness: Where are the debates on Article 23 (Prop 4) “Equality of Rights” Amendment?
Perhaps the Democrat majority doesn’t want you to find out that Prop 4 is actually an UNequal rights amendment that intends to provide the legal framework to defend Vermont’s existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and implement even more DEI programs, all at taxpayer expense.
Clark: Post Office demand for voter list unconstitutional
Clark and the others AGs say the “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections” rule would unconstitutionally interfere with state-run elections. They are calling for the immediate withdrawal, arguing it would create a “one size fits all” federal mandate that ignores the unique voting laws of states like Vermont.
Scammer takes gold from elderly woman
The scammers allegedly used fake government letterhead, emails and threats to convince the woman to withdraw a large sum of money, purchase gold and turn it over to a purported government “agent” for safekeeping.
Body recovered from Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia
The deceased individual is believed to be the man who jumped into the Lamoille River upstream of the lake Wednesday evening to attempt to rescue a young relative who fell into the water.
Soulia: Vermont: The Amber Mountain State
Amber is striking because it preserves a moment forever—a leaf, a wing, a fragment of life suspended in golden resin. It allows us to look backward through time, capturing a world exactly as it once was. But what makes amber so mesmerizing is also what makes it dead. The moment inside can never change again.
Soulia: When cooling becomes a luxury
Vermont should watch the air-conditioning fight carefully
Watching from above: The story of Vermont’s fire towers
The steel towers still stand, a reminder of the decades when Vermonters climbed into the clouds each morning, scanning the tree line for smoke.
“Environmentalist” Bernie Sanders defends using private jets
“No Apologies,” Sen. Sanders says, invoking Trump
VSP: Derby man arrested after crash, gunshots and resisting
David Gendreau, 46, was lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport on charges of recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, unlawful mischief and disorderly conduct, state police said.
Breaking: Two shootings in Burlington Sunday morning
Officers located the shooting suspect, who was running north on Church Street with a firearm in his hand.
Armed residents repel suspected burglar on July 4
During the struggle, Gardner suffered a minor graze wound to his leg from a small-caliber firearm that police said was used in self-defense by the occupants.
Alabama man swerves, dies in Vermont motorcycle crash
Rutherford swerved to avoid a pickup truck he apparently thought might enter his lane.
Vermont’s first Fourth of July was no picnic
We were a newborn republic, barely six months removed from declaring itself independent, not only from Great Britain, but also from New York’s claim over the New Hampshire Grants.
250 Years of Capitalism Kicking Socialism’s Butt
The more a country embraces capitalism, even a little bit (see China here), the better it does, and when a country falls back into the trap of socialism it doesn’t take long for things to turn to a steaming crap.
No luck in search efforts for second drowning victim
Ages of two victims disclosed by state police.
Keelan: Declaring independence in 2026
Just how independent are millions of Americans whose daily lives are enslaved by addiction and debt?
Hinesburg man jailed for mini crime spree in Chittenden County
Ryan S. Orvis, 38, of Hinesburg, is facing various criminal charges, including the theft of $8,000 in tools during a burglary at a construction project inside Mater Christi School on Mansfield Avenue in Burlington, the sheriff’s department said.
Update: Police ID motorcycle rider in fatal crash
The rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts by emergency personnel.
VT Headlines: Vermont Green Women’s FC hits the playoffs in its first year
New court filing raises questions about lead-up to fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent; Two people badly burned in Essex boat fire; Vermonters rally to support Venezuela earthquake relief
60 people charged in illegal border crossings
Two of the cases include illegal crossings at the bi-national Haskell Free Library in Derby Line.
Apex predator muskie a four-season prize for Lake Champlain anglers
Too hot to go outside today? Here’s a pretty cool fish story. Apex predators like Muskies help keep the lake healthy and in-balance.
Vermonters react to SCOTUS support for state transgender sports bans
“I am very excited to see women’s rights take the forefront in this new fight for legislation. I am a woman, a mother to daughters, a feminist, and an American. I have watched women’s rights get destroyed for far too long,” Nicole Cota of Moms for Liberty said.
Thayer: Revolution ended rule by birthright
They believed future generations deserved something better. They believed in a nation where government answers to the people—not the other way around.
This day in history: Quick-thinking Vermonters spurred victory at Gettysburg & Santiago Bay
On the left of the Federal line on the ridge, Brig. Gen. George Jerrison Stannard – the first Vermonter to enlist to fight in the Civil War – and three weary regiments of his inexperienced 2nd Vermont Brigade anxiously awaited the Confederate assault.
Flannery: How to think about the American Revolution
How should we think about the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? The American revolutionaries can help us answer this question.
Why Vermont won’t just relocate a problem bear
Fish & Wildlife fields the question constantly. Its answer comes down to geography, biology, and thousands of bears already on the landscape.
America’s 250th in Vermont: Weekend guide
Two hundred fifty years in, and Vermont still celebrates the way it always has — with a parade down Main Street, a band in the park, and the whole town looking up at the same sky. Pack a blanket, bring the kids, and go find your fireworks.
Green: Two Founding Giants ascended together on the Glorious Fourth
The occasion of their estrangement was the differing opinions each held in regard to the French Revolution, intense political opposition, and acrimonious personal attacks against each other during the election campaign of 1800.
Crews recover body from Lamoille River in Fairfax
Another drowning in Northwestern Vermont.
BREAKING: Vermont Judge H. Dickson Corbett is dead
He reportedly was found unresponsive at his Thetford home by a family member Thursday morning and taken to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
State Police seek car in fatal-hit-and-run crash
The victim, Devin Pierro, 30, of West Rutland, was struck while walking west along Main Street. The driver fled the scene without stopping.
VT Headlines: Judge blocks attorney from raising police misconduct as a defense in chase that killed Rutland officer
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital says it plans to close its birthing center; Montpelier police appoint new interim chief; Fire chiefs explain how Vermont’s Act 162 affects their depts.; Firefighters respond to fires in Grand Isle, South Hero
‘Us Vs. Them’ mentality threatens U.S., Scott tells new citizens
In my opinion, one of the greatest threats we face as a country isn’t from outside our borders, it’s right here from within,” Scott said. “The ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality, the idea that consensus and compromise are somehow unacceptable or unattainable.”
Luxury hotel…for dogs? Tune in today
About seven out of every ten Vermont households own a pet. That’s one of the highest rates in the country.
UPDATE: Girl’s body recovered from Arrowhead Mountain Lake
The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her.
It’s the law, now: Size of pot purchase reaches new high, stiffer stuckage fines imposed
A number of new Vermont laws took effect July 1, affecting consumers, motorists, criminal justice and renewable energy.
Vermont baseball player projected to go high in MLB draft
A hard-throwing pitcher from the Windsor County town of Chester has a chance to become the highest drafted major league baseball player in Vermont history.
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