The Democrat House leadership promise to keep property taxes low raises at least three big questions.
Will Legislature raise other taxes to keep property tax low? Bill Sayre, VDC discuss
Vermont to have highest health insurance premiums in the nation
A study shows Vermont will have the highest rate increase and highest average health care premium.
VT Headlines: Christmas tourtiere bakers shut down by Vermont Dept. of Health
Carmen Beaudoin Bombardier has been making batches of her mother-in-law’s tourtière recipe to sell since the early 1980s, starting with the holiday bazaar at Christ the King School in Burlington. A share of the proceeds go to the school.
Burlington minister delivered eulogy over John Brown’s body
The life and times of Joshua Young, the deaf abolitionist minister of Vermont
Cruising Vermont’s wine bars
A look Into Vermont’s vibrant wine culture.
Analysis: Vermont 4th worst state for substance abuse
A storage company analyzed the rates of substance abuse across the country by using data from the CDC, SAMHSA and the United States Census Bureau.
Dissenting Dems could pave way for Sibilia as next House Speaker
A procedural vote to restrict caucus leadership positions to Democrats only passed by a decidedly non-unanimous 60-18 vote.
Girls in Montpelier sexually harrassed by street people
As with many of Vermont’s urban centers, Montpelier is struggling with problems caused by street people.
Donna’s Christmas Village brings joy to Newport visitors
What began as a small collection has grown into a sprawling display of nearly 200 pieces, including houses, figurines, and festive scenes, assembled with painstaking attention to detail.
Klar: Questionable environmental policy on trial?
Texas lawsuit alleges mega-funds manipulated energy markets for illegal gain.
VT Headlines: Human Rights Commission wants more $$
Construction company housed workers in unsafe quarters, town officials say.
Vermont schools, non-profits recite Land Acknowledgment
At the start of their public meetings, the Vermont Truth and Reconciliations Commission recites the “Land Acknowledgement” to honor native peoples, human life, and “mother earth.”
Phony ‘fire inspector’ at WalMart wanted by police
Claiming to be a fire inspector, he reportedly accessed restricted areas of the store.
Roper: More bad news for unworkable Heat Standard
PUC recommends not adopting obligations; cites lack of data, and harm to low-income Vermonters.
Riding along with Meals on Wheels
The Greater Randolph Senior Center delivers about 45 meals per day to homebound people 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities.
No consensus but continuing talks for psychedelic therapy in Vermont
The state advisory group plans to keep monitoring research and policy around psilocybin nationwide.
Klar: A rebuttal to letter attacking Liberty Food Festival
Jenevra Wetmore of Strafford wrote that this year’s December 12-14th Liberty Food Fest in Bellows Falls should be banned from the Opera House.
Instagram page “Burlington looks like s–t” depicts Queen City homeless/drug epidemic
Generally, folks are upset but not surprised. Some are ready to take this media to the City Council.
Harvey’s Lake: Home of Jacques Cousteau’s first dive
The place where the great marine explorer first learned to work underwater is not where you’d expect.
PUC “strongly recommends” against Clean Heat Standard
The CHS requires the PUC must first focus on low/middle-income Vermonters who cannot afford the implementation of the CHS and they must rely on the willingness of fuel-dealers to help them meet that obligation
Joe Gervais named new Chairman of Bennington County Republican Committee
Gervais succeeds Carol duPont of Manchester, who is retiring after an impressive 13-year tenure as chairwoman.
Shepard: Presidential Medal of Freedom given to abortion advocate
Better a medal like this goes to Vermont’s Mary Beerworth.
Smuggling boosted NH revenues by nearly $1 billion over 15 years
New Hampshire is the No. 3 state in the country for outbound cigarette smuggling, resulting in a revenue windfall, concludes report.
Burlington Council ponders lawsuits, snitchline to combat graffiti
A controversial clause gives the self-perceived victim of the graffiti – whether an individual or a group of people – the right to sue for damages in court.
FYIVT: Examining ethical standards in abortion and euthanasia
Animals in the womb get better pain management than fetuses undergoing abortion.
CLG: Jihadists claim to take over power in Syria
Russian-Syrian airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists; Biden regime announces $988M in aid to Ukraine on same day Trump meets with Zelensky in Paris
Bryce: China runs the table
On Tuesday, Beijing banned exports of antimony, gallium, and germanium to the US. China now dominates supplies of nearly two dozen strategic elements.
Woodstock petitioners want answers on why Chief Swanson remains on leave
Citizens question how Municipal Manager Eric Duffy has handled the paid administrative leave he ordered for Police Chief Joseph Swanson in October.
VT Headlines: Burlington council grapples with graffiti, hate speech lawsuit ordinance
Better reporting and enforcement of graffiti AND a controversial provision to sue for ‘hate speech’ are on the City Council agenda tonight.
Unique circumstances in fatal self-inflicted gunshot
The two men would dry-fire their handguns at each other.
Spider brain research leads VT neuroscientists to groundbreaking Alzheimer’s discovery
The scientists’ report outlines possible underlying causes for neurodegeneration that may offer a promising new avenue for treatment.
Winooski officials eye old National Guard armory for new housing site
Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner emphasized three goals city leaders are looking at: affordability, multi-bedroom units and putting units up for sale.
CORRECTION/UPDATE: Burlington cop oversight board called “dynamic shift of power” to “unelected board”
“That is a dynamic shift in power to take an unelected board and give it the authority over the mayor who is an elected person,” Neri said.
Klar: VT parents appeal to SCOTUS to defend rights of parental consent
This comes after Vermont courts ruled schools can vaccinate kids against parents’ wishes.
FYIVT: The government usurpation of charity
How policies displace responsibility
Woman and her dog die in Swanton fire
Sanders outraged over pending disposal of Montpelier federal building.
VT Headlines: In Barre, a church for addicts
Hallelujah for Seven Days’ feature story on a Barre church ministering directly to drug addicts.
Why Vermont declared war on Germany months before Pearl Harbor
Our Brave Little State knew the war was coming.
McLeod: Thoughts on Deer Season
At dusk in November, lights will flicker on and in the hills, dales, and deep woods throughout VT as hunters gather for our 16-day unofficial holiday.
Vermont State Historic Site attendance hits 22 year high
Eight sites bring in a record $512,053
Bird Feeding Season and F&W gift licenses
“Winter bird feeding is a great way to observe and learn about our year-round bird residents such as black capped chickadees, nuthatches and blue jays. “
Woman charged with shaking baby after winning VT child safety award
The criminal charges against Lindsay E. Johnson, 32, stem from an alleged “Shaken Baby Syndrome” with a 6-week-old boy while she was serving as his night nanny for a couple.
Bananas: Beg your pardon?
To beg one’s pardon: to apologize for misdeeds, like “Oops, I may have left an ounce of cocaine at your house, Dad.”
Pharmaceutical companies owe Vermont nearly $3 million in unpaid fees
There are roughly 200 companies on the late-list provided by the state all with outstanding balances totaling close to $3 million as of October.
Clark: On the unnatural, unlawful, Constitutional right to murder our sons & daughters
Can a state really confer a right on its citizens that so clearly contradicts the Law of Nature?
Roper: New Democrat Majority Leader blames losses on voters who “didn’t understand”
Not terrible policies voters intelligently disagree with.
Man steals giant rock
Man threatens to kill man and family, arrested; Man crashes car in Dummerston, arrested on DUI and assault; Sentence hand down in BPD drug raid
Truth & Reconciliation Commission wants paid consultants
In the last legislative session, lawmakers approved a $1.1 million budget for the Commission.
Vermont National Guard trio to be awarded Purple Heart
Despite their injuries, they were able to provide immediate live-saving care and medical evacuation for a critically injured soldier.
BPD: Recruitment progress “has not extended into 2024”
‘We are now working to rebuild, but unfortunately the progress we achieved in 2023 has not extended into 2024.”
Woman stole dead brother’s social security
Court records show that Manning continued to fraudulently collect her brother’s SSA benefits by withdrawing money from his accounts until February 2024.
VT Headlines: Layoffs at immigration center begin
Parting shot from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; laying off immigration workers.
Don’t cut hours at border crossings, VT congress delegation urges feds
Reduced hours harm local economies, public safety, and cross-border workers in towns like Alburgh, Canaan, Derby Line, North Troy, and West Berkshire, Vermont’s three members of Congress said.
VT House leaders address public education, property taxes ahead of legislative session
Speaker Krowinski and the Chairs of House Education and Ways and Means outlined plans to address rising property taxes, future of public education in Vermont.
Banzhaf: Hegseth may be replaced, and what he can do
Beyond refuting charges; Go on offensive with promise to women
Krowinski declines debate with Speaker challenger
Not gonna happen.
Two people, three horses die in separate crashes
The three horses died after being struck by a pickup truck, whose operator fled the scene.
Klar: An old farmer’s opinion
A one-century perspective from Roland Greene
Ellis: Twilight of the Liberal Left – and then some
This piece by Ross Barkan reflects my thinking about what ails the flailing Democratic Party.
Sanders warns Biden’s plan will spike seniors’ Medicare premiums
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs.
Stormwater build at South Burlington schools needs Act 250 permit
South Burlington School District’s middle and high schools have had to play the waiting game for their planned stormwater project.
VT Headlines: New bridge connects to NH
Just like its namesake hero of the Battle of Bennington, the General Stark bridge crosses the Connecticut River for the benefit of both states.
Bradley: Is Burlington gun ban above the Law?
By banning guns in bars Burlington has broken State law, namely 24 VSA 2295, better known as the “pre-emption statute.”
Legislative committee OKs state minimum wage for farm workers, including migrants
The committee hasn’t decided – yet – to recommend extending the state minimum wage to illegal immigrant farm workers as well.
Licata: Vermont Democrats and the Liberal Papers
Science, technology, organization and knowledge have immensely changed over time… Human nature, has not.
End Homelessness notes big overspending on emergency housing
The organization alleges that the family shelters championed by the State are much more expensive than the hotel voucher program.
Plainfield Co-op balances nostalgia and growth with planned expansion
The change comes at what seems to be a significant time for regional co-ops as 2 other within 30 minutes have undergone significant changes in the last 6 yrs..
Illegal alien busted at border with gun, suppressor, handcuff keys pleads innocent
Border Patrol: An illegal immigrant was carrying a fully loaded firearm, a gun suppressor, extra ammunition and handcuff keys when he unlawfully entered the US.
Projected 5.9% property tax too high, Scott, Speaker, State House GOP leaders agree
With this projected increase, Vermonters will have seen a 33% increase in education property taxes in the last three years,” Scott said.
VT Headlines: BHS grad Maher to play rugby in UK
Fresh from performing on Dancing With The Stars, the BHS standout athlete has signed to play professional rugby in England.
Keelan: State’s problems worse than reported
Recent reports on the status of Our State’s healthcare, education, and housing are the “canaries in the coal mine,” and it seems that they are not doing well.
Roper: Why are property taxes absurdly high?
Money committee chairs simply do not care about taxpayers.
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Soulia: Renewable Energy Credits are the Kardashians of Vermont’s renewable industry
Vermonters are being scammed—and they’re paying for it twice.
CLG: Biden pardons son Hunter in bombshell U-turn
Explosive report exposes Biden administration’s targeting of Christians; Ukraine trained Syrian terrorists – media; Trump picks former ex-aide as FBI director.
Fatal crash/ Cited for 130 MPH in Subie Outback
Sunday morning fatal crash in Dummerston. Also, a NH man was cited for going double the Interstate 91 speed limit in Vermont’s ‘state car.’
Burlington police get two new officers, cocaine dealer arrested
Two new hires at BPD.
‘Missing middle’ housing needed in Newport
Strong support voiced for the draft Master Plan, despite many remaining questions.
Welch seeks more fed $$ to add 24,000 acres to Conte refuge
“This unmet need underscores our call for robust funding to support critical projects in this region,” Welch and other senators wrote.
Don Turner Jr. dies after long career
He was honored when the town of Milton named its new $6.5 million public works garage after him when it was unveiled in October. He helped the town save $3 million on the project.
VT Headlines: Wild game processed by game wardens, donated to needy
The iconic Elmore Store has new owners and a new life.
Klar: Talking globalist food control with Mel K
If this sounds like a conspiratorial claim, I invite listeners to learn what Mel and I have been digging up from the WEF, UN, and WHO — their own documents tell us what they plan to do to “save” humanity from itself by controlling all food, land, water, and money.
Investment firm powerhouse One Day In July grows by tracking the market
This fall, One Day In July surpassed $1 billion in assets under management. In May, One Day In July was ranked among the top 30 firms in the nation.
In time of our deepest polarity – Thanksgiving
Several weeks after the battle of Gettysburg on July 1st of 1863, in which more than 7,500 Americans died and scores more were wounded, Abraham Lincoln set forth a Thanksgiving Day proclamation.
Letter: Thankful for election results, drink lots of water
One frequent VDC letter writer and former legislator says what he’s thankful for today. How about you?
Unprecedented traveling and snowy weather set for ‘nonpolitical’ Thanksgiving
Don’t eat raccoon.
Rutland burglary suspect sought
Burlington police arrested a frequent arrestee on a fugitive from justice charge.
Governor reappoints Zoie Saunders as Education Secretary
The same day she was voted down, Scott made her interim Secretary of Education. The action prompted a lawsuit by two State Senators, but a court dropped the case in September.
No charges in St. J. home invasion stabbing, shooting deaths
A homeless man broke into the home and stabbed a young man to death before he was shot to death.
Election fears failed to drive higher gun sales, outcome likely to do little as well
Typically, election years trigger a spike in gun purchases due to concerns over potential restrictions, but that’s not the case this time.
Beck picked to lead GOP senators
The newly elected Senate minority leader and former naval aviator is a ‘pragmatic problem solver,’ VT GOP Chairman Paul Dame said.
VT Headlines: Restore patient services cuts, UVMMC urged
Some state workers ordered back to the office. The union’s not happy.
Klar: USDA choice displays savvy Trump cabinet strategy
Raised in rural Texas and involved in small-scale cow husbandry, Rollins’ 15 years as president of the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation blends farming grit with a proven track record of professional management.
Remembering a U-32 grad who reinvented ‘Batman’
Miller’s reputation was still lingering in the halls of U-32 as students and teachers who knew his work spoke admiringly of him for years to follow.
Firearms dealer faces rare State gun charges
Williams told Vermont News First on Tuesday it was a simple mishap with his paperwork.
Vermont report blames “history of racist and exploitative laws” for high % of homeless blacks
“And, because of our country’s long history of racist and exploitative laws and policies, many of which continue today, Black Vermonters are unhoused at a staggering rate compared to white Vermonters,” the report states.
Burglaries in Addison County believed connected
Safe burglary in Richford. String of burglaries in Addison County.
NH man lucky to be facing Vermont justice, VT judge says
“Had you been across the river in New Hampshire, if you keep committing crime, allegedly, after you’re out on conditions of release, they can just revoke bail, even on misdemeanors,” Kainen reportedly said. “Here, we don’t have the ability to do that, and so we keep letting you go.”
Homan: Deportation plan to prioritize national security threats, violent criminals
The fact that millions of people illegally entered the U.S. and nine out 10 are ordered to be removed necessitates “a mass deportation operation,” he said. “Are these dirty words? No. On the end of historic mass illegal immigration with nine out of 10 getting orders for removal, there has to be a mass deportation program.
Abortion bans could reverse decline in teen births, experts warn
“These are vulnerable girls, and it’s just heartbreaking to see the number of pregnant 13-year-olds I’ve had to take care of,” Boswell said, referring to the change since Texas prohibited abortions after six weeks in September 2021.
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