Barton Village residents ordered to limit water usage/ Rabies vaccine bait drop begins in Vermont/ Shelburne man arrested for alleged aggravated assault
VT Headlines: Duxbury car break-in spree
Wanted killer sentenced for drug crimes
Jayquan “Jay” Flintroy, 30, was part of one of the most dangerous and prolific drug distribution conspiracies in recent years in Vermont, according to ATFE.
Primary: Heritage backer, insurance exec square off in one-seat GOP House primary
“I am not a moderate. I am not going to settle for half measures and will not succumb to special interest groups and out of state pressure and money,” said Hanover.
SHORTS: Another general store closes/ More youth gang members in NH/ Rabies bait drop begins
After 125 years of operation, the general store at a West Fairlee intersection has closed.
Cairns: Reassessment, etc. will price many homes out of property tax credits
Increased property assessments won’t increase the amount of the property tax credit.
Klar: Do cows or cars hurt the planet more?
EPA and UN eclipse logic with methane gaslighting.
Vermont, other New England states share $400M in clean energy funds
D.o.E. has selected the Power Up New England proposal to receive up to $389 million from the federal agency’s competitive Grid Innovation Program.
Primary: one Dem guv candidate embraces climate policy, other a former DEI worker
Duval’s campaign draws inspiration from climate activist Greta Thunberg, reflecting a shared urgency and determination to address the climate crisis head-on.
Primary: Two seats, three Republicans running in Caledonia-3
The only incumbent was appointed and has never been elected. Another previously held the office until 2022.
VT Headlines: Judge allows excessive force lawsuit against city of Burlington to move forward
Treatment Associates avoids closure as substance abuse recovery services dwindle in Washington County/ VT Olympian Elle St. Pierre advances to semifinals
Cloud seeding overseen by federal agency led by Vermonter
Interest in cloud seeding and other weather modification programs has grown as similar research by climate change scientists goes mainstream.
Primary: GOP, Dem contests in hills of Addison County
Republican voters in the Addison-4 House district for Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro will have three candidates to choose from in the state Primary.
Roper: EV fees should go to road maintenance and repair
Not to “non-public” charging stations.
As Northeast braces for Debby downpour, St. J copes with flooded trash center, re-repairing washed-out roads
If Vermonters remember anything about last year’s catastrophic flood, it is this: floods create huge amounts of trash and debris. For the last week, the flood-ridden Northeast Kingdom town has been without its transfer station.
Beck: How the supermajority operates
It isn’t moderate to impose $17B in carbon fees or increase electric rates by $1B, the super majority voted for these over the Governor’s veto too.
Farmer charged with assaulting worker he thought was selling drugs
A confrontation ensued between Hulett and Ulver Perez-Roblero, 30, during which Hulett assaulted Perez-Roblero and a juvenile who had attempted to intervene.
Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe
Seeds, twigs and insect parts in ice core stun scientists and confirm that center of ice sheet was melted in recent past.
SHORTS: Jenna’s Promise profiled by CNN/ Summer EBT apps open
Also, UVM secures first SEPA grant to support immigrant girls getting into health care, and bulrush recovery endeavors in VT and NH.
Box turtle smuggler indicted by Feds
Last week, a federal grand jury returned an indictment against Ng for attempted smuggling. She faces 10 years in prison.
Oxbow HS to limit public use of fields
“OHS has recently experienced multiple instances of field vandalism that require significant attention.”
Keelan: Truth & Reconciliation Commission joins growing line of groups paid to Study
What exactly is going on in Vermont with all of these studies? The State is paying big bucks to fund “studies” on how to spend even more tax dollars.
No cops to respond to break-in
Released on citation, Flanders said he wanted to go to jail and that he would commit further crimes until he did, police say.
Police highlight tough new child restraint standards
A revised child passenger safety law took effect in Vermont on July 1st, 2024, specifying the minimum Child Restraint requirements for children under 13.
Flood mitigation option: remove a covered bridge
An historic Vermont covered bridge could be swept away not by flooding, but by flood mitigation efforts.
CLG: Taliban gets $239 million in aid after failure of State Dept. vetting
First country warns tourists ‘do not travel to UK’ after riots sweep Britain/ Blinken told G7 Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel in next 24 hours
Career criminal denies murder of intimate partner
“Teddy did not like the constant advances of Cote and the constant ask for more. Teddy’s frustration with Cote is clear,” police said.
Beck: It isn’t Moderate to crush Vermonters
Clean Heat Standard was designed for the benefit of special interest groups and climate legislators with no understanding of economics, science, or Vermonters.
Thayer: To every Vermonter, this is your State…
The House and Senate leadership coupled with their Special Interest friends have a spending problem and do not care that you cannot afford it.
FBI warns of election cyberattacks – but not to worry
CISA and FBI jointly released “Just So You Know: DDoS Attacks Could Hinder Access to Election Information, Would Not Prevent Voting.”
VT Headlines: Maple burglary
De-magnetizing Lake Champlain. Sanders wants $$ for long Covid research. Flood debris guidance.
Primary: Voter registration, local voting info, Election Night results found on Secretary of State page
The Secretary of State’s office has produced a series of videos aimed at helping Vermonters, including non-English speakers, understand, have faith in, and register to vote in Vermont elections.
Candidates’ bank account information published on Secretary of State website
At least two candidates failed to redact banking information from their tax returns – and the Secretary of State’s office didn’t catch the error until it was too late.
Bennington Battle Flag in studio symbol of Vermonters battling for liberty
Hanging the Bennington Battle flag in studio is about more than Vermont history. It’s about us taking a stand for Vermont’s present and future.
‘Dad said no,’ but school vaxxed student anyway – and VT Supreme Court backs them up
A 2005 federal law grants broad immunity to Big Pharma and anyone involved in vaccination during a declared public health emergency.
Pro-Palestinian group plans protest at Vermont Harris fundraiser
Protest at upcoming Harris event not the first.
Letters: Censorship at WGDR and division in VTGOP
Once people are not free to try on different angles of the same events, and explore critical thinking skills, we are not a democracy.
Senate committee confirms Lanthier for federal judge
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-7 on Thursday to advance the name of Attorney Mary Kay Lanthier of Orwell to serve as the next federal judge for Vermont.
2025 school property taxes published
More than 30 communities are paying more than 20% more in school property taxes.
Live Zoom with Gen. Michael Flynn at 3 PM Saturday – BEFORE the film
The Saturday screening of Flynn, the documentary movie about the former top advisor to Donald Trump, will be preceded by a 3 PM live Zoom appearance by Gen. Michael Flynn.
VT Headlines: Co-author of ‘Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats’ passes
Author, legislator, journalist, runner, Burlingtonian.
Clean Heat Standard unworkable, threat to businesses, frustrated fuel dealers tell State
“If you want to get rid of small fuel providers and eliminate the competition, this is an ideal program,” Proctor Gas owner and Vermont Fuel Dealers President Judy Taranovich said.
American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit at Chimney Point
The Vermont State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Vermont Division for Historic Preservation host the American Revolution Experience.
Vermont one of states excepted from Title IX gender court order
Federal courts’ orders complicate the Department of Education’s enforcement deadline.
VT urges Feds to declare hot days a ‘major disaster’
The letter said that such events will likely happen more in the future, making adequate FEMA response even more vital.
Flood mitigation solutions sought by Cabot task force
The public will get a chance to learn more about the project at an August public meeting.
East Lyndon, including police chief, cut off by latest flood
The Lyndonville police chief was told he lived in a ‘500 year flood plain.’ “Well, guess what, we’re in year 501,” Harris said. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders wants to see more action on carbon reduction.
What State of Vermont will do about future flooding – and what it won’t
As destructive flooding becomes a regular occurrence, Vermonters are asking about State plans to prevent it.
Klar: Fox News vindicated in lawsuit for telling the truth
The defamation suit that Nina Jankowicz, former dir. of Homeland Sec.’s disinformation board, filed against Fox News was dismissed in DE, July 22.
RFK Jr. makes Vermont general election ballot
“Getting Vermonters to sign the petitions was literally like pulling molars without anesthetic,” said Vicki Master, team captain and elector for Kennedy.
VT Headlines: Vermonters warned of surprise storms amidst flood cleanup
Welch urges Congress to pass disaster aid package/ New border policy for dogs goes into effect on Thursday/ Route 100 reopens, road work continues
Softball team heads to regionals
After winning the Vermont state championship on July 19, the Connecticut Valley Little League travel today to Staten Island for the regional championships.
18-month-old child left in car in Milton is declared dead; few details released
The name of the dead child, the hometown, and other public details under the law surrounding the death were still being withheld by police one week after the death.
Christian school let back into co-ed, non-athletic competition
Sports, no. Interschool spelling bees, drama fairs, and debate, yes.
First U.S. patent issued July 31, 1790 to Vermonter
Potash production was high-tech in 1790. A Vermonter – kinda – was on the cutting edge.
House Republicans file impeachment articles against Harris for border, lying about Biden to public
The resolution was referred to House committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary.
50 homes lost in NEK flooding Monday night
It’s unlikely Vermont will see a new flood control dam. But upgrades to current dams and creation of new flood plain areas will reduce future flooding – officials hope.
Vermonters planting native gardens to help pollinators prosper
The mission is to reduce the distance pollinators like bees and butterflies must go to get nectar and pollen. The gardens, in effect, form a highway.
How do turkeys fare in extreme weather? Fish & Wildlife wants your help!
Every summer the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department puts out a call for citizen scientists to count young turkeys, or “poults,” between the start of July and the end of August.
Malloy: Seize the day, Vermont
Vermont does not have to struggle continuously. There’s an opportunity right in front of all Vermonters for themselves and the 14th star to shine bright. Seize the day.
Tomorrow in front of Statehouse: “The People’s Demands for a Just Flood Recovery”
Tomorrow morning on the Statehouse steps the event is aimed at reshaping public policy to mitigate future flood impacts throughout the Green Mountain State.
Warner: Big Brother about to be your daddy in Massachusetts
Mass. Bill H4750 To eliminate Fathers and Mothers from birth certificates passes 40-0.
SHORTS: State offers flood recovery resources / Internet equity $$
Flood cleanup, reporting, resilience, insurance and repair info. Want some federal ‘digital equity’ money?
BLOTTER: Drug bust, motorcycle chase, folks abusing second chances, adult steals kid’s bike
Increased crime and release-conditions violations fuel increasing concerns that prosecutors are not holding criminals responsible for their actions.
Roper: Speaker Krowinski feeling the (“Clean”) Heat
Spews misinformation about her Party’s misleadingly named “Affordable Heat Act” fiasco.
Primary: VDC publishes candidate questionnaire
Be like Abby.
Ellis: The Prosecutor vs. the Felon
The 2024 election has completely changed with a single letter. It happened so swiftly and so absolutely that no one can be blamed for being a bit confused.
VT Headlines: New surgical center approved
Eight beds in SoBu to replace five in Colchester. New housing in downtown Burlington. Rare snake discovered. Apply for muzzleloading season.
Trump campaign advisor says Biden border policy makes Vermont housing woes worse
in 2015 Serrano saw up close that Washington D.C. was ‘broken’ and that the GOP in particular needed an outsider candidate for president.
Klar: AOC wants to impeach two Supreme Court justices
Why? You have to read it to believe it.
Green Mountain Care Board: “State health care system in crisis” with 20%+ insurance premium rate bump looming
It states, “Unless immediate decisive action is taken to transform Vermont’s health care system, it will be financially unsustainable by 2030.”
Primary: Write-ins for GOP ballot
A popular commentator and activist now wants to more directly affect decision-making under the Golden Dome.
BLOTTER: Gun waving in Burlington/ Fatal crash in Newbury/ MA man busted for drug crime
Also, a Springfield, MA fentanyl, cocaine dealer, supplying Washington County was caught in Waterbury.
Burlington Police Chief: “A person involved in multiple gunfire incidents is getting a suspended sentence”
Chief Jon Murad also thanked all those from state and local entities who have collaborated to curb what was an alarming rise in gun incidents.
Warner: Dear Democrat neighbors, we need to talk about your mental health crisis
Pew Research indicates more than one in two (55%) “white women” who identify as liberal in their political ideology suffer from some form of serious depression or anxiety.
NY convicted killer, drug criminal caught with AK, AR weapons
Shane “SB” Hardy, 45, of Brooklyn pleaded not guilty to the felony gun charge when he appeared in U.S. District Court in Burlington late Monday afternoon.
Flash flooding hits NEK
Ten swiftwater rescue teams were dispatched to the area overnight and have conducted approximately two dozen rescues from flooded areas.
Senior Trump campaign advisor, VT GOP chair join Creemee Cast this week
Mark Serrano and Paul Dame will discuss the 2024 election on Creemee Cast/VDC-TV this week.
Vermont tops in nation for female entrepreneurs, but nearly half of businesses fail
Despite the equality, the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development considers Vermont the second worst state in the nation to start a business.
Kevin Hoyt of Bennington (I) running for VT Gov
Kevin Hoyt, an 8th generation native Vermonter from Bennington announced he is running as an Independent candidate for Governor in 2024.
Violent assault on police officer in Burlington
Michael Gbenusola, 41, approached and forcefully punched a BPD officer in the head. The unprovoked attack on Church Street resulted in possible TBI.
Biden announces “bold plan” to change Supreme Court
Biden seeks to change US Constitution to overturn Supreme Court decisions, restore Democrat legal victories, “restor[ing] trust and accountability” in the government.
BLOTTER: Fatal collision, and threatening calls
Also: Child porn sentencing, and stolen Lyndonville dump truck found in ME, and a suspected repeat offender arrested in St. J.
Walch: The reality of the Clean Heat Standard
Two maxims that used to be part of investigative journalism have now fallen to the public: (1) do your own research and (2) follow the money.
Suspect in Martin slaying charged with aggravated murder due to sex assault
A FB post purportedly from Martell dated the day of the killing states, “I will not let these pigs frame me. My mom has said enough. I will no longer enjoy time on earth with you all. So long everyone.”
Dame demands AG defend Vermont against climate change lawsuit
“It’s hard for Vermonters to know if we have an Attorney General who is willing to fight to protect our taxpayers from what could be an expensive lawsuit.”-Dame
BTV’s Riverside Avenue faces ongoing landslide risk: UVM study
After 20 landslides in 70 years, Riverside Avenue is again teetering on the edge of a potential disaster, UVM researchers say.
Projected savings from EV mandate rely on improved climate, state officials say
California claims climate impacts as a significant component of the predicted economic benefit of the 100% EV mandate, state officials agree.
VT Headlines: Flying rocks from water main break smash windows in Burlington
Donations from around the world pour into Peacham for flood repairs/ Pedestrian hit by car in Essex Junction/ Farmers seek out new flood mitigation strategies
CLG: Kamala Harris hit with articles of impeachment over border crisis, ‘misleading’ people on Biden
Israel and Lebanon at brink of war after Hezbollah attack/ Biden seeks to change Constitution to undo Trump immunity/ CO bird flu outbreak largest in US history
Who’s running for governor, lieutenant governor in August 13 primary?
There are no contested primaries for the statewide offices of attorney general, treasurer, or auditor. Here’s some info about the contested primary candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.
Flag-waving Trump Brigade growing
When two woman from the small Lamoille County town of Waterville started waving Trump signs from the road sides and street corners, they were pleasantly shocked at the overwhelmingly positive response.
Primary: Complete list of candidates on August 13 election ballot
See the candidates for every August 13 primary election, contested and uncontested.
Video: Ethan Allen: His life and times
Ethan Allen (January 21, 1738 [O.S. January 10, 1737] – February 12, 1789) was an American farmer, writer, military officer and politician.
Audience explodes for Flynn FAF interview
Numbers per se don’t matter. A singing cat can get two million views, but so what? What matters is that Friday at Four took a big step towards fulfilling one of our primary goals, which is to show the world a different side of Vermont than Ben & Jerry’s and Bernie Sanders.
BLOTTER: Multiple arrests of out-of-staters for drugs/ Suspicious death in Morristown/ Missing St. J. woman
CT and MA residents arrested separately for parts in the drug trade in Vermont/ Richard Cote, 76, found dead/ Meagan Tellier, 39, missing
Warner: What the assassination attempt on Trump reveals about our government
We have witnessed an unprecedented amount of convoluted government activity shedding light on its current state.
Not your average summer camp: Civil Air Patrol cadets bunk in Waterbury
The federally-funded Air Force auxiliary undertakes search and rescue missions, helps after disasters and collects landscape data from the skies.
Lake Champlain researchers pin murky plumes on flood-induced runoff
Researchers also announced the Lake Champlain Sea Grant was awarded just under $300,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Fish and Wildlife needs volunteers for wild goose chase, banding
Volunteers needed to help in rounding up, placing id. bands on the legs of Canada geese at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison.
VT Headlines: $17M UVM Medical Center purchase of Fanny Allen campus approved
Wanted man turns himself in after hiding from police in S. Burlington/ Vermont athletes prepare for Paris Summer Olympics
Recent Comments