September Long Trail Day fundraiser aims to power ongoing trail work.
Rebuild at Green Mountain Club visitor center undeterred by storms
Fed. $2.1M for communities announced
Wednesday, August 21, State and Feds announced $2,155,468 in Community Development Block Grant federal funding through the Vermont Community Development Program
Bossange: Trump’s seeming hypocrisy on immigration
Trump’s past comments on immigrants seem hypocritical, especially given his family’s, VP’s backgrounds.
Squirrel hunting season opens September 1
The daily bag limit is four gray squirrels, and the possession limit is eight.
Burlington encampment, mobile home fires extinguished
There is concern that homeless individuals may have been using the area as a temporary shelter, raising questions about causes of the blaze.
Vermont court system challenged on online access
Vermont courts need a “public is public” model whereby any record publicly available at a courthouse is available online unless prohibited by law.
Theo Von shows us sides of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders we never see
He spoke about how the Democratic establishment really did make a strong effort to stop him, twice.
Feds approve July 9-11 flood disaster declaration
To apply for IA funds, impacted Vermonters in the eligible counties should register at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
VT Headlines: Kipling home gets $$ for climate adaptation
World Soccer Festival. Caledonia fair donates receipts to flood relief. Small-town transportation solutions.
St. J cop faces felony violence charge
A popular St. Johnsbury police officer and National Guard veteran has been charged with using excessive force.
Software goofs state election returns, again
“The report function did not operate correctly this morning, and our built-in checks caught the issue,” Copeland-Hanzas said.
Greatwood and Goddard College
A legacy of architectural innovation
Mishaps, law-breaking on highways and train tracks
With his car stuck on train tracks, a drunk driver resists arrest.
Vermont leads the way in school cellphone crackdown
School cellphone bans are “having a bit of a moment,” the JO reports.
Psychics, mediums and more bring mystical services to Champlain Valley Expo
Supernatural senses and well-running AC filled the air, occasionally pierced by drumbeats and the echoes of singing bowls.
Media notes: Elon Musk, Christian?/ Peter Welch, Democrat convention protester/ Reporter gets tough skinny-dipper
When a South Carolina man skinny-dips in front of two uncomfortable women, a reporter decides to get involved. And Elon Musk and Jesus.
Rare big cat caught on camera
Most VT lynx sightings – although still rare – are in the Northeast Kingdom.
VT Headlines: Not enough school bus drivers, routes cancelled
Flood relief documentary. VT delegates at DNC. Dreaded bus route cancellations.
Klar: Vermont Supreme Court sacrifices children to big pharma
Rules no liability even for experimental shots administered against parental wishes
Koch: Much ado about climate change
It’s time we stop trying to “lead the nation” and start trying to “save our neighborhoods.”
Attempted murder in Burlington, victim narrowly survives
A second-degree attempt in Burlington Monday may have involved brass knuckles and a knife.
Letters: Mazur on media needing to focus, and on Kamala’s housing plans
The press is trying to define the Presidential candidates by focusing on Vance’s weirdness, Kamala’s black/Indian race, and Trump’s motives, rather than issues.
DMV launches program to assist drivers on Autism Spectrum
DMV has launched the Blue Envelope Program for Vermont drivers on the autism spectrum to make routine traffic stop interactions easier, safer, less stressful.
Shorts: Bus-safety awareness BBQ/ Peeper begone
Also, UVM names interim president, Provost Patricia Prelock. She is a scholar and practitioner in the nature and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Community banks help flood-ravaged communities while they wait for federal support
“It’s deeply personal,” said Jim Kisch, the President of Passumpsic Savings Bank. He added, “Our employees are impacted.”
VTGOP adds new Attorney General candidate, Ture Nelson to November ballot
This as Charity Clarke has not made any indication of how aggressively she will defend the taxpayers of Vermont in the Global Warming Solutions Act lawsuit.
GOP adds 21 write-in, party nominees, has 96 House candidates for Nov. 5
The GOP needs to win 52% of its House races to give Gov. Phil Scott veto support.
Bill Doyle, longest-serving Vermont legislator, dies at age 98
He taught at Johnson State College beginning in 1958, and was first elected to the Senate in 1968. He uniquely and often combined his work in classroom and Senate in service to his adopted state.
VT Headlines: Concern about gas tankers
What’s up with those exploding gas tanker trucks in Ferrisburgh?
Attempted murder with shovel – and many other charges
The attempted murder rap stems from an incident in which Willey was trying to buy a motorcycle from a 17-year-old teenager on Elm Street in Newport.
Suspected repeat offender Ibbotson held without bail – finally
August 19, Patrick Ibbotson, 37, was arraigned and held without bail, marking a significant turn in his ongoing legal saga.
Mercier: Federal bill could ban non-citizen voting in public elections
“Let America Vote Act of 2024”: Noncitizen cannot vote in ANY taxpayer-funded elections in the US, held by or in any State, nor permitted locally.
IRS enforcement is on the rise
Here’s how to stay prepared year-round.
NEK towns swamped by flood repair costs
Current relief costs estimates “unsustainable,” even with the promise of FEMA funds.
Balint: Kamala likes my anti-landlord ‘price-gouging’ bill
As the Democratic National Convention opens, Rep. Becca Balint is tweeting her concern for the high cost of housing.
CLG: UK to treat ‘extreme misogyny’ as terrorism
Ukraine could trigger ‘another Chernobyl’; Trump shooter’s body is ‘gone’ as congressman uncovers ‘disturbing fact’ about FBI investigation
New bear population estimate based on 2023 data available
Bear population down some but still high.
Roper: What IS your cost ceiling for the Clean Heat Carbon Tax, Rep. Sibilia?
A question every Vermonter should demand every candidate answer RIGHT NOW.
VT Headlines: Wild smoke chase
Vermonters and visitors react to Smoky air. Olympian Ilona Maher blows back into town. News about bar, Beansies and Battle of Bennington.
Kayakers rescued in Outer Malletts Bay/ Boat hits ‘Magog boulders/ Divers search reservoir
A late night boat outing turned life-threatening in an instant. Rescue teams are searching woods and waters for a missing Bennington man.
Robbing banks to buy cocaine/ fraud/ child luring/ vicious dog ordered destroyed
Loewe entered an M&T Bank branch in Springfield and demanded cash. Later that afternoon, he entered the Claremont Savings Bank in Springfield and demanded $500, stating in a note that it was a robbery. Ditto the next day….
Shelburne farm hosts fundraiser to help Latin America farmers
Farmers in Vermont and in Latin America face many of the same challenges, and events like the picnic help make that connection for people here, organizer said.
Bananas: A.I. endorses Harris-Walz campaign
Though we were uncertain about these claims A.I. assured us it would be happy to fact-check them using the latest A.I. fact-checking technology.
CLG: British tanks taking part in invasion of Russia
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency; video shows cops enforcing Tim Walz’s curfew by shooting paintballs at residents as they stood in their doorways
Bossange: Are Trump and Vance “weird” or for real?
America deserves better than Donald Trump and JD Vance. Their brand of weirdness is not who we are.
Keelan: Affordable housing, at what cost?
The reporting of WCAX, Burlington Free Press, and Vermont Biz did not feature the cost per unit for the Main St. Family Housing multi-family apts.: $525,000.
Why Bennington Battle Day matters
Vermont probably wouldn’t exist today if not for the Battle of Bennington.
No Friday at Four this week
Co-hosts Guy Page and Paul Bean are resting up from our exhausting Primary Election coverage. See you next Friday at Four!
Campaign contributions: who contributed $$ and how much?
This old dog finally figured out how to turn the campaign finance report doorknob.
Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ due to CA, Canadian wildfires
That burning wood smoke you smelled last night and the haze you saw and felt came from forest forest fires, mostly in western North America.
VT Headlines: Guv’s push for moderate Dems falls flat
WCAX Governor’s primary push for ‘moderate’ Democrats falls flat VT Digger 3 years after the fall of Kabul, Afghan refugees in Vermont are still in limbo WCAX Man arrested following BB gun […]
Roy runs as Republican for Senate in Chittenden County
There is much more to be done before the General Election on November 5th in order bring balance and common sense to MontpeIier.
VIDEO: Did the Tonga Eruption cause the 2023/2024 heatwaves?
Study seeks to provide a definitive answer. Data resulting shows a complex mix of factors, both human and natural.
Former National Guard officer named #2 at Agency of Natural Resources
Martin most recently worked in the Flood Recovery Office at the Agency of Administration, supporting policy development, and as the communications and legislative director for the Department of Liquor and Lottery.
Eshelman: the School Choice apple and Vermont’s judiciary
The plaintiffs in the Vitale v. Bellows Falls Union High School case must take another bite of the School Choice judicial apple.
Burlington to welcome home Olympic rugby bronze medalist and BHS grad
Burlington will welcome home BHS grad and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher Saturday at Battery Park.
Burlington church under siege from homeless, drug users
“We have to remove people from the lawn when they’re sleeping here. We have to remove needles from the lawn every day. It’s been a terrible situation,” Fenimore said.
Dame: A war on words
It is shocking to see how far Europe has fallen from traditional Western values, and where America is headed if we don’t get back on track.
Vermont eligible for election “Zuckerbucks,” again as state lacks funding restrictions
Vermont in the past has seen outside private financial support for its public elections systems. It could happen again.
Roper: Learning the wrong “Phil Scott” lessons
And what are the right lessons?
Mennonite women removed 45 tons of muck ‘with joy and singing’
The women carried out 2700 buckets of muck from one homeowner’s basement in a single day.
Klar: Zuck Bucks in 2024
Modernized voting, or election tampering?
‘Thank you for receiving me,’ Thayer tells supporters
To me the best part of our great State is You, the People,” Thayer said.
VT Headlines: Essex residents oppose women’s prison plans
New food kiosk in Burlington City Hall Park. Addison County dam to be demolished. Home of VT Law School best with increased crime.
15K illegals busted at Swanton Sector border since last October
Nega-props to Canada PM Justin Trudeau: “Trudeau plays a huge part in this mess. He welcomed them all with open arms. As soon as they land in Canada, they head to the US. (Country of free handouts).”
Blotter: Putney bank robbery, child luring, and Enosburgh theft
M&T Bank robbed in Putney; Derby resident arraigned on child luring, abuse material charges; Mountain Dew bandit; Body of missing man seemingly located
Klar: Study shows lithium mining threatens water supplies
“Maladapted” environmentalism does more harm than good.
Butterworks Farm acquired by new owners, preserving organic dairy legacy
Butterworks Farm has been acquired by Anthony Calderaro, Ania Kuniej, and Joseph Calderaro, the farm recently announced.
VT Headlines: Bankrupt solar company faces sale
Schools get tough on cellphones. Paying lots more for health care. Recovery underway for drowning victim.
For two hours, VDC-TV provided live election return updates and candidate convos
VDC-TV’s first ever live election night coverage. Looking forward to the General Election November 5.
Victory takes gold in voter turnout
Two farmers, including (at least) one marijuana farmer, will face off for lieutenant governor in November.
And the winners are…..
Chittenden Dems give former TV news anchor poor ratings. In LG race, two farmers come out on top. See all the results from yesterday’s primary.
Democrats get more than double of GOP turnout in Windsor Senate primary
Three GOP are going to the general election to face two incumbent Windsor County Democrat senators and another Democrat newcomer in November.
Dame: Democratic Party “No place for Moderates” any more
As the Dems push extremist candidates, the VTGOP embraces moderates.
Baby boy in critical condition, mom arrested for cruelty
The 11-month-old boy suffered ‘non-accidental abusive trauma,’ police say.
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“Johnny Appleseed of Election Integrity” coming to Middlebury on Saturday
All states’ voter rolls, including Vermont’s, are growing faster than the actual population. In some, the rolls are now larger than the listed population.
The Song of the Vermonters, 1779
As relevant today during the Primary as ever, perhaps even more.
VT Headlines: F-35 opponents push Burlington council to replace jets
Springfield police seek help finding two teen runaways/ Burlington mayor proposes expanding emergency shelter capacity
Tiny town takes out $1 million line of credit to pay for flood damage
“We probably haven’t done something on this scale since the 1938 Hurricane. And there was no FEMA,” a town official said.
Rutland businessman, Glover farmer vie of GOP nomination for lieutenant governor
Rodgers was known over the years to break with Democrat Party ranks on issues such as gun control and high spending. Some of Rodgers’ other experiences include running a construction business, a plowing business, property rentals, a hemp company, and a marijuana farm. He’s also a stonemason.
Convicted drug dealer indicted, faces life sentence
A judge in 2022 imposed a suspended sentence after the career criminal reported he was prepared to turn his life around and work with youth to keep them out of trouble. Less than four months later he was charged with a break-in.
VDC passes one million view mark in August, four months ahead of last year
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Party nominations for 12 House districts, 7 Senate districts up for grabs Tuesday
Every candidate running in a contested primary listed below.
Runners brave humidity, seek beer at Foam Brewers 5K race
This is the third year of the Summer Six Pack series, which drew its inspiration for the open-start format from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday at Four: What the tampon hit piece on David Zuckerman really means
More than just another silly State House story. The well-timed attack piece on an incumbent Democrat a week before tomorrow’s primary has ramifications future elections.
Letters: GOP primary is Mr. Thayer’s neighborhood, not Mr. Rodgers’
I don’t think that you can spend a lifetime voting like a Democrat and suddenly declare you are a Republican without proof,” Jay Shepard says.
VT Headlines: Police ask for help locating 2 runaway juveniles
Demonstrators to protest Essex women’s prison proposal/ Police investigate shooting at Burlington skatepark/ Large fire burns down Marshfield Grassroots Center
CLG: Fire breaks out at nuclear plant after Ukrainian attack
FBI let suspect in plot to kill Trump into U.S. on parole despite terror ties, Iran trip, memos show/ U.S. to send more military aid to Ukraine
9 Facts About Tim Walz’s Church
Walz’s church in St. Paul indicates a lot about the man and his radical views.
First responders, bystanders save golfer’s life
The incident occurred July 3 at the Blush Hill Country Club when 68-year-old Sue Flynn collapsed and became unresponsive while walking to the first hole with her group.
UVM president picked to lead University of Arizona
Dr. Suresh Garimella will be the next president of the University of Arizona following a unanimous vote by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Evslin: Republicans fell for Democrat’s brilliant (unintentional) head fake
Now Rs have the wrong player at bat.
Primary: Pawlet GOP candidate on green goals: “overambitious and unlikely to be realized”
Either Pritchard or Lacoste will face Chesnut-Tangerman. Both GOP candidates are critical of the super-majority, though they vary in rhetoric and experiences.
Primary: Klar: John Rodgers for Lieutenant Governor!
Why I am supporting a former Democrat to lead Vermont.
Legislature imposes child-care tax, but removes promised cap on tuition
Capping the cost of childcare by 1.5% annually would provide financial relief for young parents, justifying the new payroll tax, supporters said.
Legislature’s Education Commission has school closure ‘hidden agenda,’ citizen warns
PCBs. Students’ climate anxiety. Phone free schools. UVM scholarship lawsuit. Etc.
Pedestrian killed in Marlboro / Second drowning in VT rivers/ maple thief arrest
In both drownings, divers were forced to suspend recovery operations until the following morning.
Toddler left in car died of overheating
His mother “forgot to drop him off at daycare on her way to work and he was subsequently left inside of a parked vehicle during her workday,” authorities said.
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