What’s up with those exploding gas tanker trucks in Ferrisburgh?
VT Headlines: Concern about gas tankers
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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Tune in to the Vermont Daily Chronicle YouTube Channel and watch and/or listen live as we post the results, read your comments, and take calls from candidates and voters alike.
“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
This election season, we will be fearless and we will have fun. Join us!
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.
NY teen shot at skate park/ Chronic arrestee disrupts Mass
After repeated catch-and-release episodes, Ibbotson was arrested for disrupting Mass at a Catholic cathedral – and was released again.
One-year-old died of overheating after being left in parked car
he weeks long investigation revealed that the child’s 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.
Bean: Another explanation for warming, flooding
After our most recent three floods, my perspective on geoengineered flooding has changed.
VT Headlines: Vt. Emergency Management: How to prepare for potential flooding
Judge rules Vermont’s lawsuit against Monsanto can move forward/ Essex residents speak out about prison plans at raucous hearing
Primary: Douglass, Bellevance square off in Orleans Senate race
Two GOP candidates squaring off in Tuesday’s primary. The winner will face Democrat Katherine Sims.
Primary: Four economy-minded GOP candidates run for one three-seat Senate district
GOP Senate candidates in the August 13 primary are Andrea Murray and Jack Williams of Weathersfield, Jonathan Gleason of Ludlow, and Robert Luhlin of Cavendish.
Woman found beaten to death in Burlington
Body found in home located near homeless ‘pod’ center.
Primary: LG candidate Thayer reports long list of citizen endorsements
Endorsements for GOP lieutenant governor nomination.
Two weeks after baby death, police still silent
Police continued this week to withhold the name of the dead child or any details about the cause of the suspicious death.
Primary: Two vie for GOP senate nomination
The seat will be vacated by longtime state Sen. Jane Kitchel, D-Danville, who is retiring after spending more than 50 years in public service.
Primary: JT Dodge for Caledonia State Senate
I am running for State Senate to address these issues and to steer Vermont toward affordability, pragmatism, school choice, and prioritizing local projects over climate mandates.
Roper: We are governed by high school bullies
Poor Dave…. He thought he was being all good and woke, checking his white male privilege and using it to be a feminist ally and what does he get? “Creeper!” written in lipstick on his locker right before the prom.
Primary: Dems have choices in Caledonia senate district
Amanda Cochrane and Shawn Hallisey, want the Dems’ nomination for the lone Caledonia Senate seat, which includes the Orange County town of Newbury.
Primary: GOP hopefuls build warchests to flip Senate seats
GOP candidates working hard to raise $$ to flip Senate.
State concerned about ‘IV therapy’ spas
State regulators have recently received reports of inappropriate activities occurring at IV therapy clinics/spas, including out-of-scope practice and unlicensed practice of medicine.
La Niña and Vermont Weather Patterns: An Interview with Meteorologist Roger Hill
“……we have to watch for daily heavy downpours that add up to increased runoff and potential flooding. This is going to be with us for the rest of our lives in Vermont,” Hill said.
One hundred years later, remembering Olympian Eric Liddell
This is the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell winning the gold medal in the men’s 400m. He won it on July 11, 1924, but in this year‘s Olympics that event final is scheduled for August 7.
Lindberg: why I don’t read the local newspaper anymore
Bought a copy and, reading it, quickly realized why he had stopped.
SHORTS: DMVs closed Aug. 16/ Controlled waterfowl hunt apps available
Peregrine Falcon nesting season complete/ Newport Downtown Development hires new associate director
Blotter: 14-year-old drowns in Morristown/ Montpelier man faces new charges after violating release conditions
Also, Burlington drug theft suspect charged by Feds, Woman found dead in Burlington, and counterfeit cash used in St. Johnsbury.
Primary: House Dem candidate supports school choice, opposes ridgeline wind
Former Hazen Union School Board chair David Kelley, Greensboro, is running as a Democrat for the Orleans-4 district House seat.
Primary: Zuckerman, ahead in LG fundraising, attacked in press for tampon handouts
Zuckerman told Digger he was just trying to be a “very inclusive, welcoming lieutenant governor.”
VT Headlines: Teen injured in Brattleboro shooting
Morristown teen missing in Lamoille River/ Man injured in officer-involved shooting extradited to Vermont/ Vermonter Elle St. Pierre in 1500M semifinals Thurs.
Klar: Paris Olympics displays climate change hypocrisy
Coca-Cola’s single-use plastic bottle boondoggle.
Despite record high health insurance rates, VT hospitals spend more than they take in
Despite highest private insurance rates in U.S., Vermont’s hospitals are losing money.
Get State Park and Historic Site passes at your local library
Get out and see the wonders of the State we call home this year!
Rhode Island suspect in gun battle with troopers returned to VT
A Rhode Island man with a lengthy criminal record involving firearms started a shoot-out with Vermont state troopers July 14, police say. He’ll face charges today.
Bananas: This is so weird…
Let’s talk about what’s weird….
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