‘Kid’ or ‘child’ are preferred over ‘son’ and ‘daughter,’ the Vermont Department of Health advises.
Health Department urges educators to drop gender-specific ‘son’ and ‘daughter’
VT Headlines: Man charged with back-stabbing
State releases 5 year housing needs assessment. GOP candidates hold forth at Manchester forum.
VT gets farm, forest, town flood relief from feds
As Vermonters seek to recover from three major summertime storms, the federal government is responding to State of Vermont requests for help.
State Employees exempt from Child Care Payroll Tax
Since state employees are represented by a union, the State cannot simply require bargaining unit employees to pay any portion of the CCC unless there is a mutual agreement between the State and VSEA.
More fentanyl in drugs, baseball bat at encampment, assault suspects on the loose
Sticks and baseball bats wielded at Montpelier homeless encampment. Police dog completes training, ready for work. Hit and run fatal in Burlington.
Former Guv endorses Windsor Senate candidate
“Andrea will stand with Gov. Phil Scott to ensure he has the support he needs to sustain his vetoes, maintaining an effective check and balance on our legislative body,” former Gov. James Douglas said.
Mazur on Kama-Kama-Khameleon/ Wheeler on RFK/ Stern on climate/ Roy on Dem’s endorsement
Voters are not dumb, stupid, or easily manipulated by a Chameleon Harris, Progressive socialists and sadly, a biased press.
House Ethics Panel takes no public action on water dumping incident
In addition, the five-member Ethics Panel said it will consider how to provide training to the 180-member body so individual legislators can learn from the situation and will be prepared to treat each other with greater respect and civility in the future.
Roper’s UNH Poll Analysis: Some Democrats are More Equal than Others
The higher our tax burden, the more loot they get to divvy up, and, yeah, they are definitely better off today than they were a year ago!
Post card mania: the more things change …
The postcard is an archaic vestige of the past. But it was not always so. At one time, it was a viral modern medium propelled by technology, marketing, self-expression, and whimsy.
Poll: Four in ten Vermonters have trouble affording basic needs
“Vermonters are much more likely to be pessimistic than optimistic about their personal finances,” the full report of the Green Mountain State Poll states.
Campbell rings the bell after final cancer treatment
John Campbell, former state senator, rang the bell after completing his final radiation treatment.
Stay indoors at night in Burlington, officials advise
“If you live in a town at high risk, please avoid spending time outside in the evenings when mosquitoes are most active to protect yourself from this potentially severe illness,” Health Commissioner Mark Levine said.
CLG: Brazil, EU censoring social media
With Telegram’s CEO released from a French jail and under indictment, Brazil is now threatening to suspend X.
Dorset author writes baseball fantasy
The Boston Red Sox batter smashed a pitch with such velocity and distance that it was heading right for Billy’s face. Melvin, a gray-haired retired grocery store worker, snared the drive, not with Billy’s glove but his bare hand.
Greatest number of suspected terrorists apprehended at northern border
Since fiscal 2021, federal agents have apprehended 1,746 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) nationwide, the greatest number in U.S. history. The majority, 1,089, were caught at the northern border.
PCB-ridden high school to hold classes in tents
Collins emphasized that remote instruction or an indefinite delay were never considered options, acknowledging the potential detriment to both students and teachers.
Candidate Sciortino pledge: NO to legislative pay raise, Clean Heat Standard
I pledge to you here and now that I will be a guaranteed “NO” vote on this and any bill designed to raise Vermonters’ costs to heat our homes and to keep warm in wintertime.
VT Headlines: Help for autistic drivers
Blind musician sterilized by State of Vermont – podcast tells the story from a century ago.
Drug trafficking led to Springfield murder
VSP’s investigation determined the homicide was related to a illegal drug trafficking dispute.
UVM launches new biolab project
The Center will offer select tenants nearly 7,000 sq. ft. of shared wet labs, common areas, and flexible office space, which will allow 20 early-stage companies to tailor their laboratories according to their needs.
Two weeks after VT man infected by mosquito virus, New Hampshire records first death
EEEV is a rare but serious disease transmitted to people by infected mosquitos.
Incidents per Burlington police officer doubled since 2020
Burlington cops face a concerning workload due to attrition and the 2021 ‘defund the police’ movement.
Rural high school cancels football over low numbers, safety concerns
Just before school starts, football team canceled.
RFK Jr. vows to stop chemtrail ‘crime’
“We are going to stop this crime,” said the former presidential candidate who has been promised a position of influence in an incoming Trump administration.
Former Bean Chevrolet to host Northfield Labor Day Motor Show
Check out our studio, the car show, live music, mobile bar, and enjoy a creemee Friday at the Northfield Labor Day Motor Show.
VT Headlines: Progs withdraw from race in planned ‘fusion’ move, VP reports
Bus routes cut. Legislators form flood resilience caucus. Making Addison County college town dementia-friendly.
Mountaineers go 30-11, lose in semis
Their hometown Mountaineers went 30–11, tops in the league, boasting a .732 winning percentage during the regular season before bowing out to the rival Sanford Mainers in the playoff semifinals.
Murder-for-hire trial postponed
The federal authorities maintain Jerry Banks, posing as a deputy federal marshal, kidnapped Davis from his Danville home and killed him that night in Barnet.
Secretary of State: Saving arts & culture from climate disaster
“When disasters strike, we of course focus on safety and infrastructure. It’s also crucial that we work to protect the arts and cultural organizations that enable our communities to not just survive but thrive.”
Persistent PCB contamination delays high school opening
‘Persistent PCB contamination’ persists despite remediation efforts over the summer.
School van driver continued sex abuse after judge released him, police say
Normandin was released back into the community on conditions by a judge after CUSI arrested him on July 29, 2021, for sexually abusing a 10-year-old male in Milton, and sexually abusing a developmentally disabled 15-year-old male at work while employed by the South Burlington School District.
Live Free or Dial! Also, school cellphone restrictions expand
Hot phone news, fresh off the wire from the Journal-Opinion.
SoBu woman pleads innocent to Church Street slaying
It appears Johnson spilled or threw a drink at Williams and that he struck her and pulled her hair, police said.
Roper: 45 days of early voting is bad, but….
Get out there, get involved, help your candidates do what it takes to succeed in November! Er… actually September and October. The election effectively will be over by around October 15. Them’s the rules!
Zuckerberg admits caving to Biden admin pressure to censure Covid content on Facebook
Senior Biden administration officials “repeatedly pressured” Facebook teams to suppress COVID-19 content that the platform otherwise would not have restricted.
Armed robbers knock over cannabis store
Police say the cannabis store job is connected to two southeastern VT bank robberies. The suspects are on the loose and considered armed and dangerous.
Bennington County searchers eligible for reimbursement, treasurer says
Vermont’s state treasurer has found federal $$ to reimburse Bennington County search and rescue workers.
VT Headlines: Local bank helps first-time homebuyers
Cop, community worker team up to help homeless. SoBu Council to expand? NH youth detention center abuse. Emergency blood shortage.
GOP candidate for Congress woos RFK backers
“RFK Jr. rightly acknowledged what we know to be true: that the Democratic Party establishment has made the DNC the party of deception, censorship, corruption, big pharma, big tech, big ag, and big money,” Coester said.
Encampment dwellers refuse to relocate
A tent encampment has been growing in Montpelier. City officials are asking, not forcing, people to move out following some disturbing incidents.
Bananas: Satan endorses Trump
Bananas Media was able to catch up to the Master of Malevolence for an exclusive interview to find out why he would turn his back on such staunch supporters as the Democrats.
VT Supreme Court denies second look at unauthorized Covid vax by school
After its opinion earlier this summer that shielded schools and vaccines from all state law claims for administering an experimental vaccine to a 6-year-old boy against his parents’ express directives, the Vermont Supreme Court Friday rejected plaintiffs’ motion to re-present their constitutional claims to the Court for reconsideration.
Keelan: Womenfolk, avoid Church Street, Flat Street, and the State House
There are places that women should avoid for their own safety.
Woman charged with first degree murder in Saturday night shooting
Police said Teville Williams, 30, of Stowe was shot several times reportedly by Aaliyah Johnson, who is being held on first-degree murder charges.
“How will you vote on the ‘Clean Heat’ Carbon Tax?”
This week all legislative and gubernatorial candidates will be asked: “How will you vote on the Clean Heat Standard come January?”
VT Headlines: Rainstorms muddy the waters of Lake Champlain water quality goals
Extreme weather is slowing progress towards meeting state and the feds goals for Lake Champlain water quality – not to mention trails and bridges and the viability of where many Vermonters have lived for generations.
Koch: What is a Republican?
In the course of my short campaign for the State Senate to date, I have been the victim of the train of thought that all Republicans are alike.
Burlington cops blame recent violent crimes on ‘large groups’ armed with guns
Burlington Police aren’t using the g-word to identify this month’s acts of group violence – yet.
Blotter: Kayaker’s body found/ school bus gas siphoned/ propane truck struck
Housekeeper, of Bennington, had been missing for 10 days.
Ofc. Glover: More car thefts last year than in previous four
Thefts ranging from businesses, homes, vehicles and theft of vehicles themselves are rising and raising concern across our community, region and state.
D.C. health equity exec named Medicaid, insurance exchange chief
Groves most recently worked as the Special Projects Officer to the Medicaid Director at the Department of Health Care Finance for the District of Columbia, where his work focused on embedding system improvements and health equity into departmental priorities.
Friday at Four: RFK Jr. decision about the children (really)
One of Vermont’s most savvy political observers joins us to talk about what the RFK Jr.
Woman shoots, kills man after bar dispute
They took the fight outside, and one of them died.
“Soldiers Atop The Mount” at Mount Independence
Join the annual celebration of Vermont’s Revolutionary history on August 31 and September 1
Putting the Cap on Essex senior art projects
Capstone projects are a way for Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 12th graders to explore their artistic careers in a wider range.
Letters: Murray on Clarkson taxes, Nelson on rising crime, Mazur on spending
Also, Frank Mazur on the US’s deteriorating fiscal policies.
Certified fraud examiner has “no confidence” in Vermont’s electronic voting systems
Recommendations similar to French policy: mail-in ballots are banned, voters required to vote in person with a photo ID, and paper ballots must be hand-counted.
CLG: Urgent manhunt for Arizona suspect who threatened to shoot Trump during visit to the border today
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate suggests ticket may drop out, join forces with Trump; Tesla Semi battery fire in CA rages at 1,000 degrees, spews toxic fumes
Barricaded man with machete gives up after police use flash-bangs
State Police arrested Richard on multiple charges after police say he entered a home armed with a machete and then barricaded himself in a home for more than four hours.
Fletcher man dies in Harley crash
The motorcycle driver missed the curve on a town road in Fairfax.
General election candidate list updated: who’s running in YOUR town and county?
The published list shows August 13 primary winners and candidates added by primary write-in vote and subsequent party nominations.
Solar company stiffs school/ Killington sold
Payroll tax boosts pay at childcare centers. The Beast of the East goes local. Uncommon Jam this Sunday.
Blotter: Lewd conduct and Dutchmill robbery
Cortina Inn resident exposes himself to teacher, children, police say.
92 years ago, ‘Green Mountain Boy’ airplane left Berlin airport for Norway – and disappeared
Like Amelia Earhart on her attempt to circle the world a mere five years later, their fate remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in aviation history.
VT Headlines: ER overdoses up
Killington/Pico bought. Hospital employees can’t afford health insurance. Catch-and-release investigated.
Magwire: High taxes driving out native Vermonters
Wealthy blue state retirees can afford Vermont’s climbing taxes and housing prices. People born, raised and trying to raise a family here can’t.
Burlington aggravated assault suspect had missed eight court dates
AA arrests at all-time high in Queen City
Roper: Who voted how to make Vermont so freakin’ unaffordable?
The key roll call votes driving up property taxes, energy costs, health insurance premiums and more.
Planned Parenthood in red ink, seeks VT taxpayer bailout
Projecting a three-year deficit of $8.6 million, Northern New England’s largest abortion provider wants Vermont taxpayers to bail it out.
Rebuild at Green Mountain Club visitor center undeterred by storms
September Long Trail Day fundraiser aims to power ongoing trail work.
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.
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