On Monday morning the local school board and superintendent’s office as well as the Department of Education were all reached out to for comment and have not yet responded.
Essex High requires racially-segregated reading groups
VT Headlines: Increased crime driving businesses out of Church Street
1 year in, has Vermont’s legal cannabis marketplace met expectations?; BETA Technologies celebrates opening of electric aircraft facility; Firefighters and EMS teams join forces amid staffing shortage
Young: With Miro or Zuckerman, Vermont is done for
Miro’s Burlington has led to the highest crime, homelessness, drug overdoses and deaths, and taxes it’s ever seen.
Roper: Why is the Vermont media ignoring the Curt Hier vs. Slate Valley School Board story?
Our most widely read/viewed news outlets are more concerned with protecting a politically powerful special interest than they are about informing the public.
Vermont has given 3,534 electric vehicle rebates since 2019
State incentives are available for new vehicle purchases or leases of eligible EVs with a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $50,000 or less.
Former LAPD, Keene State cop named interim Capitol Police Chief
Williams managed a $20 million budget as a lieutenant in the L.A. Police Department, and has led five police departments.
VT rabbit hunters beware
Sudden mortality in healthy rabbits occurs with this virus, and infected rabbits may be lethargic, reluctant to move, or have blood coming out of the nostrils or mouth.
School Board member calls for whistleblower protection
Slate Valley and Curtis Hier have been at odds over the dismissal of a teacher, a physical attack by a teacher on a student, and the use of restraint and seclusion in the schools.
Congenital syphilis rates are soaring
States are seeing an alarming surge in cases of congenital syphilis, a preventable infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death — or lifelong complications such as blindness or deafness.
UPDATED: Accused kidnapper makes bail, disappears – then turns himself in
The man who police say kidnapped a woman and threatened to pour gas on her and light her on fire is on the loose, whereabouts unknown.
Miro exploring run for governor
If he runs for governor again, Phil Scott could face a Democrat mirror-image of himself: businessman, homebuilder, fiscally responsible, political-moderate-for-a-Vermont Democrat Miro Weinberger.
Motorcycle group speeds, crowds, tailgates cars, with no cops to stop them
A reckless ‘gang’ of 15-20 motorcyclists terrified motorists in rural Morgan Saturday. With one exception, there were no police nearby to stop them.
Students learn building skills, old farmhouse renovated – ‘win-win’ says Scott
“We’ll train the next generation of plumbers, electricians, and carpenters, and renovating this home will benefit Newport and its future homeowner,” said Scott.
Alleged stalker injures second cop in two weeks, then released by judge / Retail theft suspect pulls knife on cops
After approaching officers with a brick, a suspected stalker with 17 recent police interactions injured a Burlington cop, was arrested – and then released by a judge.
Health officials raise fears of runny-nosed ‘triple-demic’
State health leaders encourage people to take responsibility for their health and that of their communities’.
VT Headlines: Brainstorming ways to meet state’s climate action plan
Vermont lawmakers weigh in after U.S. house passes bill to avoid government shutdown; It’s a triple win’: How a new program will help Vermont’s housing crunch and workforce shortage;
Evslin: Artificial Intelligence can cure educational disparities for real
It will help with both social mobility and inequality. It must be taught aggressively and used to its fullest, not banned in the classroom.
CLG: Scientists ‘shocked’ and ‘alarmed’ at what’s in the mRNA shots
Senate passes stopgap measure in 88-9 vote, averting shutdown with three hours to spare; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Planning to Announce Independent Run; Sen. Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at 90
LaMarche: A crisis in Bidenomics
If you’ve been searching for an explanation for the persistence of poverty in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, look no further.
Bananas: GOP throwdown numero dos: a Bananalysis
Coming to you from the late, great state of Calexico the Republican Party held its second installment of seven people all competing for the least popular job in America.
Lawyer who won Randolph locker room lawsuit to speak at Faith Summit
The Alliance Defending Freedom lawyer who earned a big settlement for a Randolph family targeted by transgender activist educators has joined the growing list of distinguished speakers at the second annual Restoring Our Faith Summit.
Fired Woodstock coach gets day in court
A Woodstock snowboarding coach fired for discussing transgenderism with a student is suing the school for infringing on his First Amendment rights.
Burlington Mayor Miro won’t run again
Weinberger blamed the city’s growing crime and drug problem in part on the city council’s ill-considered decision to reduce Burlington Police Department funding.
Burlington Police Chief: Overdoses this year at “unconscionable levels”
Drug verdoses in Burlington have more than doubled this year. The figure could top 500 by year’s end, by far the most in a single year.
Kayaker charged as coke dealer
Charged in federal court, an alleged kayaking cocaine dealer would get a minimum five-year sentence if found guilty.
Roper: Who owns that clean heat carbon credit?
When Senator Dick McCormack called S.5/Act 18 a Rube Goldberg contraption, he was underselling what a mess the whole thing is.
Bossange: We all need to be climate activists now
What choice do we have? Our time is getting short. We all need to be climate activists now.
Fixing Burlington
“The emperor is not only naked, he just took a dump in front of the old YMCA,” Seven Days Publisher Paula Routly wrote this week. We make 10 suggestions to clean up the mess.
VT Headlines: Welch works to cancel student lunch debt
WCAX Investigates: Burlington’s intractable homeless crisis; As Barre digs out from the flood, can its leaders agree on a path forward?; Major Killington development moves forward
Paul: Don’t tread on homeschoolers
Authoritarianism is rooted in the notion that politicians, bureaucrats, and their favored special interests have the right to tread on everyone.
Klar: Chicago Mayor displays the Woke playbook
Destroy law and order, then institute state control of food.
Secrets of the Bennington Triangle
The mysteries of the Bennington Triangle remain elusive, defying easy explanations. It is a testament to the power of the preternatural, the inexplicable, and the enduring allure of the unknown.
Public not welcome, but lawmakers are Vermont energy summit
So what if Vermont GHG emissions down and our state is three-quarters carbon dioxide-sucking forest. Lawmakers and unelected influencers meeting behind closed doors this week still favor the stick over the carrot.
Home electrical panel will need upgrade for heat pumps, etc.
The State of Vermont is offering $20 million to upgrade home electrical panels so that they can withstand the increased electrification of home appliances, heating, cars, and more.
New England ‘ratepayer advocates’ mum on solar power impact to consumers
Ratepayer advocates aren’t saying much about the connection between high solar power usage and high monthly power bills.
Car just misses kids getting off school bus
A fatal motorcycle accident, and a reckless driver who almost struck kids getting off a school bus.
Armed robbery/ ammo mag bust/ another child sex assault
Busts armed robbery, child sex assault, and possession of large capacity ammunition magazine.
Wool festival gives farmers an outlet to sell their goods
Particularly after the festival sales lost during the pandemic, the event is important as a source of income, the farmers said. And it is also a chance to educate and connect with their local community.
VT Headlines: The race is on to get flood-affected Vermonters’ heat before winter
Residents of a Colchester manufactured home park organize to form VT’s first new village in years; Judge denies Sheriff Grismore’s motion to dismiss assault; Why so few Vermonters have flood insurance
Evslin: What’s more dangerous, AI or Elon Musk?
I don’t think we should attempt to put either the genius or the genie back in the bottle. We will have to watch them both.
LaMarche: A post-breakup ‘friendship’
Across the pond, the United Kingdom’s Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has pledged that if he wins a majority in parliament he will seek to re-negotiate key aspects of Brexit.
Kinsley: Climate Accords put America in the Prisoner’s Dilemma
We are in a global Prisoner’s Dilemma. Will other countries sell us out and leave us holding the Climate Change bag?
Bezos ex-wife gives $20 mil to Vermont housing non-profit
A Vermont housing non-profit will receive millions from the philanthropist ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Secretary of Education job posting is revealing
“The Secretary will be dedicated to reducing educational inequities in all schools, particularly in communities that have experienced the most substantial demographic declines.”
Child sex assault suspect released, approaches victim – and gets released again
Police say a North Pownal man sexually assaulted a child, was released on bail, violated conditions by approaching the child’s home, and was released again by a judge in Bennington County.
Klar: Masking creates toxic health impacts, NIH reports
In “Measuring the quantity of harmful volatile organic compounds inhaled through masks,” NIH posited what many concerned parents had wondered about in 2020.
Fighting human trafficking one Bazaar at a time
“This is about freedom and justice and raising dignity for artisans – about helping and showing their stories,” Carolyn Wetherby said.
Planned Parenthood in VT, NH has lost clinics, still has no CEO
PPNNE has closed clinics and can’t seem to find a new CEO to replace the two that left within the last two-and-a-half years.
Joe Biden’s Health Department wants to erase “father” and “mother” from childcare law
Health and Human Services has filed an as-yet unpublished regulatory proposal that would eliminate the words “mother,” “father,” “paternity,” and “his” and “her” from childcare-related laws.
Bananas Exclusive: Russell Brand Raped Me – My Story by Anonymous
Brand first exposed himself to me when I was watching one of his diatribes on Bill Maher’s show where he assaulted me and the entire audience that night with facts and logic.
VT Headlines: Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital brings back mask mandate
Three charged with animal cruelty in South Burlington; Vermont DOC to continue sending inmates to Mississippi; High PCB levels detected in two Wallingford Elementary preschool classrooms
Herron: Separate and not equal
The Constitutionally-protected primacy of the Congress is clear, and all parties need to remember this.
UVM enforces employment inequity
UVM offers discount rates to employers seeking access to their student body based on race and sexual identity.
Moving trucks trash covered bridge – twice in one day
See what happens – too often – when tall trucks try to cross Vermont covered bridges.
Welch calls for Menendez resignation, praises IRS expansion
Sen. Peter Welch wants a Democratic corruption-ridden Senate colleague to resign. He’s also thrilled that the IRS now has more money and staff to collect revenue from taxpayers.
Federal judge overturns ammo magazine ban
A recent federal court decision overturning California’s ammunition magazine ban doesn’t overturn a similar Vermont law – at least not yet.
Take a time out for turtles
Volunteers will pull up vegetation on nesting beaches to prepare turtle nesting sites for next year. They may also find a few hatchlings that occasionally remain in nests underground this late.
Winooski’s renovated school is ready to shine
Winooski boasts the only school district in the state where most students are people of color, and school leaders are prioritizing it.
Wilson: Speech from the Constitution Celebration at the State House
In Vermont and in the United States, God and our Constitution cannot fall to Socialism unless we allow it to. Today’s deterioration of God, family and community is a result of a hidden plan.
McClaughry: Another Vermont Futures Project
Central to this work is the goal of increasing Vermont’s population to 802,000 and increasing housing inventory to 350,000 non-seasonal units by 2035.
Hurricane of 1938
The 1938 hurricane was a disaster that hurt many New Englanders. Over 600 people died across 7 states. The storm destroyed many homes and businesses in Vermont.
Woman dies due to abortion at Planned Parenthood
The purpose of an abortion is to kill an unborn child, but sometimes mothers die, too. Abortion activists often down-play the risks and claim abortions are extremely safe when they are legal.
VT Headlines: National guard deployed to help with migrant crisis
Burlington’s long-stalled CityPlace project finally starting to take shape; Vermont towns hope for post-flood tourism boost during fall foliage season; Pending agreement for Burl. problem property
Roper: PUC stands for People Utterly Clueless
None of this speaks well of the competency with which this program will be managed. And it is going to be exceedingly complicated.
Klar: Bill Gates eyes ‘friendly’ mosquitos
In seeking the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, mankind has habitually crafted machinations with destructive impacts often unforeseen.
Mom who lost daughter after flu vax shares story at CHD bus visit
“The purpose [of the bus] is to collect stories of vaccine injuries, deaths, and disabilities, as well as healthy unvaccinated stories. … We’ve had doctors, nurses, moms, daughters tell stories. They are all being featured on CHD.TV live and they’ll be cataloged there,” Stella said.
DiSabito: Make fentanyl dealers pay for fence around courthouse
While the feds sentence fentanyl dealers to years in prison, some Vermont judges no fines and no new time. Meanwhile fences are built around courthouses to stop incessant drug activity.
Good Samaritans rescue kayakers
Good Samaritans and police together rescued a pair of Lake Willoughby kayakers in distress.
Trucker drives off with $700 of diesel fuel / Crash downs powerlines / Not fast and furious enough for cops
Neither crime nor the police took the weekend off.
Headlines: BB gun displayed at football game, police respond
A BB gun was ‘threateningly displayed” at a CVU football game. Police and mental health counselors were were summoned.
Summer’s extreme summer weather will affect fall foliage
Will a summer of heavy rain and wildfire smoke affect New England’s famed fall foliage? UVM experts explain.
LaMarche: Melendez and our acceptance of deception
We have to break free from the tolerance we have built up toward the transgressions of those in government and honestly examine whose name we check off on our ballot paper.
CLG: Pentagon exempts Ukraine operations from potential government shutdown
Journalist Jack Posobiec added to infamous Ukrainian ‘kill list’; Ukraine to get first US tank deliveries next week – Biden; More Hospitals Across the U.S. Are Bringing Back Mask Mandates
Keelan: “We still don’t care if they die”
At the rate that young adults are dying from overdose, being incarcerated, and ending up in recovery centers, do you need to ask, where are the young people?
Klar: Killing cows to save the climate?
PETA and animal activists speculate about the mystery of the rights and consciousness of dolphins, cows, and coyotes. Rational beings would ask how killing in the name of being humane is humane.
Snowboarding team members support coach fired for transgender comments
The longtime Woodstock Union High School snowboard coach should be reinstated to his post, according to one of the two students involved in a private discussion about transgender athletes that led to his firing.
Parent of Down Syndrome girl: CVU plan allowing males in locker room ‘erasing females’
“I have a daughter with special needs, she has Down Syndrome, she can’t tell us when somebody does something to her or makes her feel uncomfortable,” Gagne said. “She doesn’t have the words to do that.”
Barre Planned Parenthood no longer performs abortions
Whatever the reason – worker shortage, the Dobbs decision, and/or a highly visible prayer vigil – the Barre Planned Parenthood clinic no longer performs abortions.
Gervais: Where does Vermont Stand?
Examining Vermont’s situation, looking at the voter rolls and election operations.
Balint wants ‘climate emergency’ mental health, addiction treatment $$
‘Climate emergencies like VT flooding and Hawaiian wildfires are devastating Americans’ mental health. Let’s put FEMA on the job, Becca Balint says.
Moretown Cemeteries Commission looks to pick up the pieces after hit-and-run damage
On Labor Day, a cemetary commissioner arrived at the Moretown Village Cemetery for her morning inspection to discover the normally well-kept space a total disaster.
VT Headlines: Burlington property owners putting up fences to discourage vagrants, violence
Keeping people in Vermont with trade industry training, Victim, law enforcement expert question Franklin County sheriff’s conduct in assault case
St. J man shot in lower extremity/ Williston home burglary/ parking in handicapped spot leads to DUI
Troopers are investigating all possibilities in this incident, including Pepper’s claim it was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Restoring America’s Biblical foundations
Renowned national speakers, social scientists, and faith leaders will discuss and debate how to restore the country’s lost faith in God and in the founding principles of the country.
Hartford CT man extradited on drug-related murder charges
Dennis is charged with the second-degree murder of a Springfield, MA man in what police say was a drug-related shooting.
Warner: Town of Hartford D.E.I. training is problematic (Part 3)
There are many findings that refute the claims in the training however they aren’t important because the goal is not protecting certain groups from injustice but creating new sources of privilege.
Sanders, AOC decry 1973 coup in Chile
Following the 50th anniversary of the bloody U.S.-backed coup d’état against democratically-elected Chilean President Salvador Allende, Congress might apologize.
Black women who left VT DEI jobs after pushback now DEI consultants
Several women who left high-profile DEI positions are still in Vermont and still earning a living as DEI consultants.
Heated Charlotte selectboard meeting sees Thompson Point camp dispute end, for now
“If we keep saying no” to these projects and developments, said one leaseholder, “we’re going to become known for that” as a town.
DEC report highlights distrust, waste and water concerns in three communities
Report also describes a sense of distrust with civil services and plans for a new app to make it easier to see alerts and records and file and follow complaints.
Roper: Conflicts of interest in the Renewable Energy Standard Working Group
These are the most egregious conflicts of interest on the committee, and you can count on them to shape policy in ways that funnel money to their doners through mandates and subsidies.
VT Headlines: 36 FEMA trailers going in on Country Club Road
Vermont State University could consolidate, cut academic programs in ‘optimization’ process; Annual Barre Heritage Festival kicking off this week following postponing from July’s floods
Coke-totin’ kayaker busted, police say
Freddy Rodriguez, of Rhode Island. was found with more than 12 kilograms of cocaine as he prepared a nighttime load for a kayak to head north from Highgate to meet another vessel coming from Canada.
New bear population estimate based on 2022 data available
Since the mid-1990s the population has been relatively stable, fluctuating from 4,000 to 7,500 bears in consistent cycles of growth and decline. The population has seen steady growth since 2019.
Hornblas: Masks in schools…again?
We need to stand by Secretary French, the Vermont Agency of Education, and our local school boards when they decide to protect students, and acknowledge the harms of masking.
Gervais: How centralized management drives election results
How elections are centrally managed to deliver victory to the pre-selected candidates.
After the floods, Vermont farmers worry about hay shortages
40% of farmers said the loss of crops meant for feed was the most significant damage incurred by the flooding, according to a post-flood survey.
Rhode Island man with shotgun charged with unlawful restraint
The altercation ended with an arrest.
Leashed tracking dogs for recovery of game
The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services.
Gervais: Voter rolls: The election fraud credit line
In Vermont, the voter rolls are growing significantly faster than the underlying population growth of voting age adults, with significant growth before elections and purges immediately after.
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