“We also encourage the other members of Vermont’s Federal Delegation to join us and Senator Welch in asking Biden to step aside for the good of the country.”
Dame: VTGOP joins Senator Welch in calling for Biden to drop out of presidential race
Woman charged with mugging 97-year-old man on Church St.
A Shelburne woman charged with assaulting and robbing a 72 year old man at an ATM has now been charged from robbing a 97-year-old man.
Koch launches Washington County State Senate campaign
He said that although he is a Republican, he will be an independent voice if elected and will use his own judgment rather than adhering to a party position.
Latest flood raises big questions in a little town
New flooding has made the town’s contracted, underway 2023 repair plan at least partly outdated.
VT Headlines: Neighbors save cattle in flood’s rainiest town
Flooded fields, helpful neighbors and a sense of deja vu.
Creemee Cast: The Aaron Clark Interview
Pastor Aaron Clark talks with Paul Bean about hypocrites in the church, spiritual darkness in Central Vermont, how they met, and how each of them found faith in Jesus Christ. And they say what they think about VDC Editor and Publisher Guy Page.
Another man dead as rivers surge across NEK roads
The South Peacham Brook and the Passumpsic River became deadly flood zones to two Northeast Kingdom motorists.
Klar: Administrative creep on the chopping block
Why the Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron Deference matters.
MacDonald: The emissionary position
If you really want to lower “global emissions”…
Flooding causes widespread road closures and damage in Orleans, Essex counties
Residents are urged to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed through local updates as efforts to repair and reopen roads continue.
BLOTTER: Brazen Burlington daylight robbery/ Assault on firefighter
Burlington man arrested in major drug bust
Body found in car swept away in flood
Authorities have yet to determine if flooding, or some other reason, was the cause of death of the Peacham motorist.
Plainfield, The Morning After
Brook Road in Plainfield was washed out.
Plainfield loses several bridges, has road collapses, homes lost, and a water main break
Plainfield suffered bridge collapses and a major water main break as large parts of the town are expected to struggle with water and travel for the near future.
Welch asks Biden to withdraw from race
“I have great respect for President Biden,” Welch writes. “He saved our country from a tyrant. He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time. But…..”
FLOOD UPDATE: Scott briefing state now/ Barre, Montpelier Main St. businesses open
Street and basement flooding in Barre, businesses open. No flooding in Montpelier’s downtown – all in all, a sharp jab compared to the gut punch of last year’s July 10 flood.
VT Headlines: Dartmouth suspends fraternity, sorority as student death investigated
Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had been reported missing late Sunday afternoon after the gathering Saturday night, a Dartmouth official said. State and local emergency responders searched the river and found his body Sunday evening.
Geoengineering topic of July 16 Creemee Cast with Ian Baldwin and Rob Williams
The lifelong observer of the skies first noticed long-lasting contrails in the Vermont skies. Baldwin asked, ‘why?’
State preparing for possible flash floods
The Weather Service emphasized that this storm will not be like last July’s catastrophic flooding event but will still pose real dangers where flash flooding occurs.
Cabot Creamery outlet in Hardwick set for August opening
A success story for collaborations between municipalities and businesses coming together to spur economic development in Vermont’s small towns.
Gravel roads tell Vermont’s story top to bottom on VTXL cycling route
Its 301 miles are peppered with 30,300 feet in total climb — all on public dirt roads between a dozen rocky sections.
Haines: Iran influencing Gaza campus protests
Statement from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines on recent Iranian influence efforts.
Homicide suspect appears in federal court for drug case
Danny “Miami” Daniels, 32, had been on the run from the law for 18 months when he was arrested by authorities in New Orleans last month.
Suspected fire-starter given free lawyer because he’s a non-citizen
Carrasco received a public defender from Judge Michael Kainen at no cost to himself, due to his non-citizen status, for a misdemeanor charge that would not likely merit a public defender for a U.S. citizen.
50 years after joining NCAA, Vermont colleges reap athletic awards
This year sees the 50th anniversary of Vermont colleges participating in NCAA Division III sports where since 1973 they have competed successfully for national titles.
Ellis: Biden’s conflict of interest
Many stalwart Democrats consider Biden a liability: The good of the country is at stake, and Biden’s age is endangering us all.
VT Headlines: Cannabis equity fund helps POC open shops
The Zenbarn has started a small business fund aimed at helping people of color open their own cannabis businesses.
Measles reported in Vermont, New Hampshire
Both Vermont and NH infections have been traced to an international traveler.
Dangerous fugitive on the loose
A dangerous felon led police on multiple pursuits July 9 and is still on the loose.
Vermont, NH top the nation with most expensive in-state tuitions
As in Illinois (3rd place), this may lead to further emigration of young adults from those states,.
Training course offered Aug. 1 for new hunter ed. instructors
VT Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach hunter, trapper or bow hunter education.
Farmer, foster mom runs for Windsor County senate seat
Andrea Murray of Weathersfield (R),,July 9 officially launched her campaign for the Vermont State Senate representing Windsor County.
Empowering change
The Father’s House Board donates to Teen Challenge Vermont
VT Headlines: Vermont fire captain dies in the line of duty
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher featured in latest ad for Secret Deodorant; Amidst a housing crisis, Greensboro proposes putting apartments in its town hall
Illegal alien charged with rape in Massachusetts let go due to Vermont-like sanctuary policies
An illegal alien who has been charged with the rape of a 15-year-old disabled teen girl has been let go on a modest $500 bail.
Shorts: VSP asks for help IDing trespasser/ Washington-Chittenden District taxpayers invited to meetings
Burlington fire displaces residents, cause identified as electrical/ Ethan Allen Homestead: Dealing with health challenges in the 1800s
Dame: Smaller paychecks start this week
One estimate indicates we are garnishing the wages of Vermonters to the order of nearly $120 million per year.
Bananas: Handicapping the debate
Following the debate members of the media were stunned to discover what the rest of America had been talking about since 2020: Biden has the acuity of a Roomba.
DMV official is put back to work after FBI investigates
There was no basis for any charges or actions against Wade Cochran of Waterford, Agency of Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said.
‘Boyfriend of the Year’ saves woman from extreme heat on Mt. Mansfield
“He poured water over her head and had her lying on cool shady ground, which doesn’t sound very romantic but these are both good was to dissipate heat.”
Barre motel to become homeless shelter
A motel already in use for homeless housing since the pandemic has been purchased by a non-profit for use as a ‘homeless hotel.’
St. J woman’s son, former partner slain in domestic conflict
The 21-year-old son of Jennifer Bradley died of stab wounds to the neck.
Roper: What “Paying Just a Little More” really means
An analysis of the new payroll tax that hit this month.
Tariff boosted price of Chinese panels three days after SunCommon filed for bankruptcy
Due to the closing of the solar bridge, Vermont’s solar power installation industry must either pay the ‘toll’ at the bridge, or ‘detour’ to another source of solar panels. Either way, the added cost will be reflected in consumer pricing.
Vermont joins federal pilot promoting health care ‘equity’
In the past, the State of Vermont set a precedent to allow prioritized healthcare by race. It remains to be seen if this may be the case again.
CLG: Trump attorneys accuse Jack Smith of concealing FBI emails related to Mar-a-Lago Raid
Top Democratic donors creating political fund for possible Biden replacement – report; Joe Biden describes himself as a black woman during radio interview.
Fernandez: Pondering Pascal’s Wager in secular Vermont
“Old time religion” practitioners are now the odd souls in the Green Mountain State’s nouveau humanist-pagan zeitgeist. Social vengeance replaced divine mercy.
Lee: The ATF has resumed openly murdering Americans
It seems the ATF intends to confuse the public and exercise increasingly arbitrary power to terrorize and prosecute American gun owners. Abolish the ATF.
Friday at Four: VT GOP candidates cancelled at parade/ America in One Word/ Helping homeless help themselves
Political cancellation of Republican statewide candidates is alive and well in Vermont. That subject and others covered by Paul and Guy in Friday at Four.
FEMA VT flood response weighed down by bloat
“Employees inside FEMA say they’re concerned not just about how much the agency is spending on itself, as compared to Vermonters in need. They are also alarmed at how little FEMA is accomplishing despite all its internal spending,” Vermont Public reports.
VT Headlines: ‘Free man living on God’s soil’ pleads innocent to violation against former legislator
Woman and dog attacked by pitbulls. Vermonters re-enact Revolutionary War battle. Bennington armed carjacking. Hospital gets new CMO.
Blotter: Two die in domestic dispute
Cited for voice message death threat. Hate-motivated vandalism. $100K bail after habitual criminal, coke possession bust. Missing teen found dead in dirt bike crash. BPD has pix of bar assault suspects.
On July 17, enjoy a Good Clash over the Constitution
Neither holy writ nor cloak for white supremacy, Meg Mott proposes a Third Way to view the Constitution.
Ellis: Turmoil in the West Wing
In a nationally televised debate seen by 50 million-plus people, we saw an 81-year-old president struggle to string words together for 90 minutes.
Ehlers: Beware blue-green algae – check before you swim
Blue-green algae produces neurotoxins and liver toxins. The problem is growing rapidly as politicians accelerate development and fail to regulate polluters.
Shorts: Child passenger safety/ Motorboat decals/ Late-night Burke crash
Barton hosts annual 4-H Horse Clinic for northeast Vermont youth/ Vermont Master Angler Program 2023 annual report released
Sound of Freedom flyover draws praise, criticism
“You certainly know how to put a damper on celebrating the nation’s birthday,” said a comment about a criticism of spending money on the flyover.
BLOTTER: Lyndonville raid/ Alleged serial burglar caught/ 2 Sutton women apprehended
Lyndonville raid yields guns, drugs in multi-agency operation/ Alleged serial burglar nabbed in St. Albans/ Sutton pair arrested on outstanding warrants
Friday at Four today we ask: U.S.A. in one word/ Trump, Biden or RFK?/ Will the U.S.A. endure?
Bean does Beantown! He asks three questions about America, our leadership, and our future.
Bagpipers lead musical Independence Day parade in Montpelier
Stirring music in one Independence Day parade, and political cancellation in another.
Father drowns after helping child to safety
Lavalley had jumped into the water to assist one of his children who was in distress.
VT Headlines: St. Theresa Church in Orleans Village vandalized
See the annual Peacham tractor parade.
Gov. Scott announces $2.7M for rehab and reuse of brownfields
“Cleaning up contaminated properties and turning them into sites for housing and economic opportunity is key to community revitalization,” said Governor Phil Scott
Malloy: Read the 1972 article about taking over Vermont
In 1970, Blumstein and Phelan proposed political migration to a single state for the purpose of gaining political control and then establishing a living laboratory for experimentation. Pollak takes that idea and applies it to Vermont.
Killer of Wheelock man identified
Larocque killed himself after killing co-worker Watson.
Dame: VTGOP calls DNC plans to circumvent convention a true “threat to democracy”
After last week’s unsettling performance at the Presidential Debate, Democrats have been in full panic mode.
Video: The USA in a word…
Paul Bean asks people in Boston, MA to give their hot take on America in a single word.
Dawson: How to stop politics from dividing families in Vermont
With the arrival of summer, one in which families tend to spend more time together, experts are recommending avoiding political chats to keep the peace.
Klar: The First Amendment odyssey of Julian Assange
An icon of whistleblower journalism tastes freedom.
Finger-licking fugitive nabbed by sheriffs at SB Supermarket
A wanted New Jersey fugitive has learned it is never a good idea to try to chow down on food from the hot bar at a supermarket when police officers are nearby.
VT Headlines: Scott top fundraiser
Scott running virtually unopposed. Queen, capital cities gear up for fireworks of the celebratory kind. VT in health care ‘reform’ pilot.
Bufka: to revive dying America, let us “mutually pledge to each other”
Our country seems to be dying. We can help it to be reborn. But we can only do that together.
Despathy: Scott Campbell’s Astounding Delusion
This demented irony is sadly lost on many legislators with tunnel vision who choose their favored industries and agendas over the people in Vermont.
Air National Guard to perform July 4 flyover
The flyovers have been planned to coincide with some towns’ Independence Day parades.
Criminals released in Arizona by Border Patrol later arrested in New England
In three recent cases, Border Patrol agents in Arizona released violent criminals who were later arrested nearly 3,000 miles away in New England.
MacDonald: Fossil-fuel companies won’t pay for “climate change” – Vermonters will
Fuel companies should stop doing business in Vermont. The State is, after all, in a huge hurry to get to its all-electric, no-fossil-fuel paradise.
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store.
Roper: The Property Tax gaslighting has begun!
No, a 14% property tax increase is not a decrease.
Burlington cops cope with 301 incidents over weekend
Despite limited staff, BPD deals with massive surge in incidents this weekend.
Shorts: Flood damage assessment requested/ Disease threatens Vermont woods
Vermont is 211 back up and running
UVMMC nurses to strike July 12
The state’s largest hospital promises ‘safe, high-quality care’ during the planned five-day nursing strike.
Klar: Industry fraud brings down Boeing planes
Senate subcommittee grants whistleblowers a platform.
Suspected trespasser threatens to kill person with knife
A man who police say threatened to knife to death a person on South Union Street in Burlington was arrested and jailed, pending arraignment today. NOTE: bail status was corrected and updated from previous edition today.
VT Headlines: Burlington cop discipline plan seeks compromise
More affordable housing in Shelburne. Suicide prevention. State recreation plan.
Cabot School’s future contemplated in forum
Most attendees said the school’s small size and project-based learning style gives students an edge over those from other schools.
Angwin: Stasi come home
The rise of the Informer State.
BLOTTER: Police video shows near head-on collision/ Another collision, this one fatal
Reckless driver on the run after fleeing from EMS/ Line worker electrocuted
VT Congressional delegation glosses over Biden debate disaster
Vermont’s political pundit class – with one notable exception – also has apparently decided that if you can’t say anything nice about Biden, don’t say anything at all.
CLG: Trump has immunity from prosecution for official acts
Supreme Court says obstruction charges for January 6 rioters could be thrown out; Alert level of several US military bases in Europe raised
Gun suppressors are now legal in Vermont for hunting/recreation
Suppressors have been illegal for about 100 years. Until now.
Shorts: Wild truck chase in Burlington/ Payroll tax takes effect
Stolen F-150 leads police on dangerous chase in the Queen City/ The Vermont Child Care Contribution tax goes into effect beginning today.
Reported Turtle smuggler bagged
Chinese woman arrested in the Northeast Kingdom after authorities said she attempted to smuggle, from Vermont into Canada, 29 endangered Eastern Box Turtles
Banzhaf: Obama for Vice President?
Constitutionally OK, some legal experts say
Keelan: “Extend and pretend”
Has the Vermont Legislature lost its compass?
Jablow: Vermont’s bear hunt exposed
The data that F&W published in their report was incomplete, likely because the public would be unhappy to know hunters killed cubs, yearlings, and many females.
VT Headlines: Avoiding more close calls at Vermont dams
Wrightsville, Waterbury and East Barre flood control dams will face new scrutiny after some ‘close calls’ during the Flood last year.
Friday at Four: Callers sound off on Biden debate disaster
One caller compared the current Biden presidency to ‘Edith Wilson 2.0.’
Freak occurrences cause two accidents, seatbelt may have saved life
There was also more gun violence in Vermont, a drug bust just across the New York border, and more.
Evslin: Equal educational opportunity in Vermont requires school choice
The current educational funding formula is not constitutional, effective, or equitable.
Roper: This massive Property Tax increase may be unconstitutional
How’s that for adding insult to injury!
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