Modifying the weather locally and “making it rain” is just a piece to the puzzle. Here’s another one: transhumanism.
Bean: Geoengineered Transhumanism influences our lives
Campaign for Vermont: S.5 costs unknown, financing targets rural poor
Heat pumps require a backup (fossil) fuel source for operation below freezing temperatures and in the event of power loss. You need two systems in parallel. You cannot simply swap one system for the other.
Shapiro: The Barack Obama cover-up
Just as our institutions were shaped for decades beyond JFK’s death by the myth built around him, so our modern institutions will be shaped for decades to come by the myth of Barack Obama.
Bradley: Anti-trapping bill will cause more beaver trapping
H.191 will actually cause more trapping in Vermont; by creating an industry for the commercial killing of critters like beavers with expensive rates. It will absolutely create Wanton Waste.
Vermont regulators approve double-digit health insurance hikes
“While we were able to reduce these rate requests, we know that Vermonters will still struggle to pay for their health care,” Board chairman Owen Foster said in a statement.
Vermont #1 worldwide in niche ‘captive insurance’ industry
As the global captive insurance industry meets this week in South Burlington, Vermont can rightly claim: We’re #1!
McClaughry: San Francisco’s homelessness crisis
As San Francisco progressives are learning, government can build more shelter, but that doesn’t mean the homeless will use them.
NEK lake celebrates 5 years Eurasian milfoil-free
It took a lot of work, but Shadow Lake has been removed from the list of milfoil-infested Vermont lakes.
Overdose of psychedelic ‘love drug’ killed man at festival at VT legislator’s farm
A Boston man who died of a drug overdose July 7 at the Vermont version of the Burning Man Festival has been identified, and so has the drug that killed him.
Payroll tax, other added costs push newspaper to online-only
While emphasizing that cost increases in many areas led to his decision, Publisher Greg Lamoureux holds the new .44% payroll tax partly responsible.
Bargain apartment or police nuisance? Opinions vary on Church Street building
“The danger of labeling one of the very few actually-affordable buildings in Burlington as a nuisance property is that most of those people will not have any housing opportunities if forced to leave,” the former tenant said.
Bufka: The courage to listen
Our biology does not distinguish between the challenge of a bear or the challenge of an idea.
Grismore disciplinary hearing delayed
The embattled Grismore remains under fire on at least three fronts for an Aug. 7, 2022 incident in which he was caught on video using his foot to kick or — depending on your perspective — shove the lower abdomen of an intoxicated, shackled prisoner at the sheriff’s office.
St. Johnsbury cop writes about policing in the first person
St. Johnsbury Police Department Corporal George Johnson’s press releases depart from the canned style taught at the Dragnet Joe Friday School of Cop Speak.
VT Headlines: Are VT inmates getting the health care they need behind bars?
Vermont Flooding: List of FEMA disaster recovery centers; Co-op GM to Resign Amid Sex Charges Against Former Employee; Norwich hires former Capitol police chief to be new interim chief
Ellis: And now, the hard part
But now it must change. We must change. We must innovate. The Dutch have been dealing with the North Sea for generations. New Orleans with the Gulf of Mexico. Let’s hire some of the experts out there to help with this redesign.
Living with wildlife: bats in your house?
Bat colonies are starting to disperse now that young bats can fly. Fall is a good time of year to think about safely evicting bats from structures following the Fish and Wildlife recommendations.
Douglas suit against college ‘cancel culture’ proceeds
Douglas said Middlebury College got it wrong and succumbed to “cancel culture” conduct.
CLG: Niger closes airspace amid invasion threat
Doctors’ Coalition Sues CA Medical Board for Insisting ‘White Individuals Are Naturally Racist’; FBI Agent Lied Under Oath About of Hunter Biden Laptop; Trump leads Biden by 4 points after indictments
Klar: Despite media apathy, SFR book sales still #1 in Amazon category
If the book were wrong, Seven Days and VTDigger would jump on me like the flies to manure they both are.
Your letters: Sugarcoating credit downgrade/ Notch stuckage hogwash/ Fedsurrection
Any idiot who can’t read warning signs should not be operating a big rig on the highway. Also, any idiot who can’t read warning signs about federal debt should not be operating the U.S. government.
Covid vax not required for public schools, UVM
Students in Vermont public schools at the University of Vermont will not need a Covid-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for enrollment.
McClaughry: Sen. Welch’s Small Farmers’ Bill
All in all, it’s a good thing that our Senator is focusing on helping small farmers and ranchers prosper in a world of anticompetitive agribusiness mergers.
VT Headlines: Constant rainfall continues to pummel VT communities
Federal judge dismisses Slate Ridge owner’s lawsuit against town of Pawlet, state judge; Gary Sadowsky celebrates his last day on the Channel 3 News This Morning
Vermont hunter education courses are offered now
A person must pass the basic hunter education course before they can purchase their first hunting license.
Jailhouse killing draws murder #2 charge
A 21-year-old South Burlington man has been charged with the second-degree murder of a 55-year-old prison cellmate.
Roofer dies after electric shock, fall
Driver struck a high-tension power line with a metal ladder, causing an electric shock and a fall of 25-30 feet off the roof.
Fast-rising rivers may lead to second emergency declaration
The Mad River rose five feet after just one inch of rainfall last night. Super-saturated soil is to blame.
Replace gas-powered generators with portable batteries? VT company gets big grant
Each NOMAD unit will be capable of providing power to about 50 homes for 10 hours.
Gymnastics coach busted for voyeurism in Waterbury
Girard allegedly made video recordings in the bathroom of a gymnastics academy.
VT Headlines: VT Attorney General investigating Brattleboro Retreat for health care fraud
Vermont State Police looking for driver who hit man and drove away; 20 bank branches were affected by the July floods,; Recent storms prompt federal funding for re-enforcing Vt. power grid
Brattleboro woman and trafficking victim says pregnancy center saved her life
The first African-American director of a Vermont pregnancy resource center was once a scared, pregnant victim of human trafficking.
Former major drug dealer, now clean, gets second chance
“Today, following this criminal justice intervention, her pattern of drug use and criminal conduct has ceased,” a federal prosecutor said of former kingpin Melissa George.
Concerned about public schools, Moms for Liberty, VTGrassroots meet August 17
VTGrassroots and Moms for Liberty will offer speakers and networking at a joint meeting August 17 in Barre.
Roper: Let health insurance be insurance again
Since 2014 and the passage of the so-called “Affordable Care Act,” healthcare premiums have nearly doubled in cost. Don’t blame the insurance companies, blame the politicians.
Bananas: New underground railroads emerge along West Coast
Vermont, once the first colony in the union to abolish slavery, has been rumored to be yet another state ready to see it’s nearly 3% Christian population fleeing to safer spaces like Florida.
Peregrine Falcon nesting season complete
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has confirmed that all the young falcons have learned to fly and should not be disturbed by human presence on the cliffs.
UVM researcher paves way for revolutionary RSV treatment
Nirsevimab, owned and distributed by AstroZeneca, is a passive immunization that allows the immune system to develop its own protective responses to RSV.
Danville man dies by gunfire in domestic dispute
Wayne Payton, 50, of Danville.was killed by a shot to the head.
Home study bill would reduce parents’ taxes
A bill in the Vermont House would allow families to more affordably consider a homeschool path for their child.
‘Improvements’ at Willoughby beach get F from disabled college professor
I have been going to swim and kayak on Willoughby for over 30 years and when I saw these horrible “improvements,” I frankly cried.
ATV rider, pedestrian die in crashes
In addition to the two fatal crashes, the weekend saw a wrecked state police cruiser and a speeding VW escape police pursuit.
VT Headlines: S. Burlington bear sightings cause wildlife experts to worry
FEMA hires Vermonters to help in flood response; Hyde Park homeless shelter zoning appeal resolved; Schools prepare for new safety protocols in effect this school year
Trump campaign collecting signatures at the Fair, Trump truck stolen
The Trump 2024 campaign hopes his supporters will stop by the Champlain Valley Fair booth and sign a petition to place the former president on the 2024 Vermont primary ballot.
Wilson: What is really going on
In 2023, as I look on my youth and remember, I now see how liberals have worked against our Constitution to divide a nation and our states.
CLG: DOJ asks judge for ‘protective order’ in Trump election case after social media post
RFK, Jr., files lawsuit against Youtube, Google over ‘Censorship Campaign’; Ukraine shells Donetsk with cluster munitions; Green Hypocrisy: 16 million trees axed for wind farms in Scotland
LaMarche: America’s masochistic fetish for getting ripped off
Ukrainian corruption isn’t new. In fact, it has a long-seeded reputation for being heavily corrupt.
Extra! Extra! ‘Newsies’ delivers fun, empowering message
You can attend the “Newsies” premiere this weekend on Friday, Aug. 4 at the Barnard Town Hall at 7 p.m. Other showtimes can be found on the BarnArts website.
Klar: What I saw in Vermont after the storms
When the nation soon faces a much greater trial than a natural disaster, the rural men and women will separate from the urban boys and girls, like oil from water.
Middlebury teen died of hypothermia
Cause of death: hypothermia. Manner of death: accidental, for a Middlebury teenager who reports say often wandered away.
McClaughry: Green Mountain Meetups
In this time of alienation, division, and political rhetoric, let’s give a gold star to these homegrown efforts to rebuild community and shared purpose.
VT Headlines: Middlebury hit with flash flooding Thursday evening
Vt. unemployment insurance system to improve accessibility; Jon Murad sworn-in as Burlington police chief, along with new police recruits; Burlington, Rutland experiencing spike in overdoses
After drunk minor dies in crash, charges filed
A 16-year-old partied with alcohol and maybe drugs, then drove off in a car. He died in a crash, and the adults who allegedly provided the alcohol have been charged.
MacDonald: Spin on VT rainfall stats all wet
Over the past ten years, from 2012 to 2022, the annual average rainfall has declined nearly 1.25 inches to 44.23.
6 key takeaways from Devon Archer’s testimony about Joe and Hunter Biden
The transcript is 141 pages and covers much of his answers previously reported about what Archer said of the “brand” that then-Vice President Joe Biden lent to son Hunter’s various business ventures.
VT man, grandson killed while stacking wood in Maine
It’s not known yet why an SUV veered off a street in Sanford, Maine and killed a Jericho man and his grandson at a summer home.
Vermont AG joins plea against ‘plastic pollution crisis’
The letter sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants a stronger plan to dramatically reduce the production of plastic materials.
FEMA aid for flood damage tops out at $41,000
“We all have to take responsibility for our properties,” a FEMA official said. “The money that FEMA gives from Congress is to help kickstart that recovery process.”
FIRE: Trump jury’s burden of proof
To convict, a jury must hold DOJ to its burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt three facts about former President Trump.
Roper: Want a balanced checkbook? Yes, it DOES have to be Republicans
Asked by a reporter what he’s doing to get more Republican elected, Scott snapped back, “It doesn’t have to be Republicans. I just want more legislators with common sense. More centrists, moderates, that understand how to balance a checkbook.”
Median forestry salary $63K, new guide says
There’s good money working with your hands or driving big vehicles in the forest.
Winooski River, during and after the Flood
In case you’d forgotten…..
Keelan: For EB-5 scandal, State of Vermont will need a bigger rug
There is one that describes what has taken place in Montpelier. Vermont State government has swept the EB-5 Ponzi-like scheme under the rug.
Fake Green Beret Grandizio charged with attempted gun smuggling
Homeland Security raided the home of John J. Grandizio to arrest him for attempting to receive firearms illegally from parties in China.
Biden targeting gas-powered generators is ‘cruelty,’ Vermont power grid expert says
Citing concern about carbon monoxide emissions, the Biden administration would make almost all gas-powered generators non-compliant.
Coolidge buffs re-enact 2:47 AM oath of office, honor his response to Japanese earthquake
His prompt call for all Americans to provide earthquake relief to Japan was classic Coolidge – compassionate, frugal with government resources, trusting in the generosity of individual Americans and private organizations.
VT Headlines: Brattleboro Police investigate ‘suspicious death’
N.Y., Vt., and N.H. congressmembers speak on January 6th riot, Trump indictment; Murad to be honored at B.P.D. promotion ceremony; Loss of grocery store leaves Johnson-area residents in limbo
Rutland teen shot best friend in the head, gets 30 months
A teenager who was high on crack cocaine shot his best friend in the head in 2021. A judge gave him a stiffer-than-usual sentence due to the recklessness of the act.
Gov. Phil Scott appoints Doug Farnham as Chief Recovery Officer
Farnham has served as the deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration since December 2021, where he has overseen the State’s management of pandemic recovery and infrastructure investments.
Race-based affinity groups cancelled in Shelburne
Yesterday’s story about a Vermont school thinking better of racially-exclusive affinity groups called to mind this 2021 political cartoon by Dan Jeffries.
Social media blackout in Canada hits northern VT media
Starting today, Facebook and Instagram, Meta’s prominent platforms, are restricting Canadian users from viewing or sharing news links, along with broadcaster videos and photos.
Plans to plant billions of trees threatened by massive undersupply of seedlings
US efforts to fight climate change with tree planting at risk from lack of stock and species diversity, new UVM research shows
Police offer reward $$ for Waterbury arson info
Police are offering cash rewards for information about a string of arsons in Waterbury.
CLG: Breaking: Trump indicted in federal election probe on four counts
Breaking: Michigan Democratic AG indicts her former GOP foe Matthew DePerno; Democrats ask Biden to declare emergency as illegal immigrants flood NYC and request administration allow migrants to work
Can’t read English, driver of truck stuck in Notch tells cops
Cadena told troopers that he was unable to read or understand the English language, so he did not heed the multiple signs prior to entering the Notch.
VT Headlines: Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions
VTrans to host public feedback meetings for greenhouse gas emissions; Vermont State Colleges get retroactive approval to give up 2 radio licenses, consider selling a 3rd
Charges filed in traffic death of actor Treat Williams
“Grossly negligent operation with death resulting” by a Honda Element driver caused the death of actor and motorcyclist Treat Williams in Dorset June 12, the state’s attorney says.
Tunbridge farmers recover from flood
With widespread community support for affected farms and potential funding on the way, farmers are holding out hope for themselves and others that they can recover from their losses.
Campaign for Vermont analyzes pros, cons of independent school tuition bill
The Legislature’s response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision restricts admissions policies, adds reporting requirements on all Vermont independent schools (secular and religious), restricts out of state options for students in choice districts, and places a moratorium on the approval of new independent schools.
Klar: Net metering with solar panels: a closer look
The true economic and environmental costs of government-subsidized renewable energy programs.
Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash in East Montpelier
Although suspected of driving impaired and unlicensed, the driver of the vehicle involved in a motorcyclist’s fatal crash was apparently not at fault.
New disaster license plate says Vermonters are tough, too
Vermonters aren’t only strong – we’re tough, too. Or so the new license plate says.
Race-based affinity groups out: Shelburne school gives into threatened lawsuit
Although one school district has removed racial barriers from affinity groups following a lawsuit, the State of Vermont continues to promote race-based affinity groups.
Hunter Biden business partner tells Congress about ‘bribery scheme’
Archer alleged that President Biden met with Hunter Biden’s business partners more than “20 times,” directly refuting the president’s previous claim that he did not discuss the matter with his son.
VT Headlines: Reports of suspicious package in Colchester force nearby businesses to evacuate
Burlington police investigate sixth gunfire incident in 2023; Burlington police investigate sixth gunfire incident in 2023; Montpelier businesses given flood assistance checks
New law gives sexual, domestic violence victims the ‘restorative justice’ option
“Restorative justice isn’t restorative if it’s mandatory — if it’s being forced,” said Dolan. If one of the parties declines to participate, a community justice center can send a referred case back to the criminal system.
April Ann (Beard) Hudson
April Hudson, 80, of Island Pond, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. Wife, mother, caregiver, author, artist, businesswoman, chaplain, and first female Town Zoning Administrator of Island Pond.
CLG: Ex-Hunter Biden partner Devon Archer testifies Joe Biden was on calls with foreign patrons ‘for the brand’
CDC detects coronavirus, HIV, hepatitis at unlicensed California lab: U.S. rejects Australian plea to drop Assange case; Trump says criminal charges ‘wouldn’t stop me’ from 2024 White House bid
Roper: NY unlikely to save VT climate plan
Sorry Vermont Climate Council, New York is not going to ride to your rescue and hand you a solution to your transportation quandary.
McClaughry: The debate over income inequality
“When we as individuals lend a helping hand, we help others up. But if all our government does is provide subsidies to those who have fallen, it is letting them down and too often keeping them down.”
100 years to the minute later, Coolidge oath of office to be re-enacted August 3
Calvin Coolidge of Vermont is the only president who left government federal smaller than when he took office.
Protecting Vermont from the next 100 year flood: ideas, so far
Hundred-year floods hitting once a decade simply inflict too much damage. For neither victim nor taxpayer is it sustainable.
Autopsy shows mother of CT news anchor died of ‘neck compression,’ case reopened
The Feb. 20 death of Claudia Voight initially was reported as not suspicious, state police say. However, an autopsy performed days later showed otherwise.
Ex-Burlington man gets 20-years-to-life for raping Good Samaritan in Williamstown
The victim was putting her jumper cables back in her car when Adenti pushed her into her back seat and sexually assaulted her, police say.
VT-published author Joseph Mercola’s bank accounts closed by Chase
This is what the new social credit system looks like, and what every soul on the planet can expect from the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) that are being rolled out.
Raising awareness about how sexual grooming works
Tell local officials, on camera, about the Scientific Grooming Method. Ask them to ensure it’s not happening in our schools. That’s what the author did.
VT Headlines: Tourism, housing, mental health crisis: second quarter on Church St.
Vt. schools prepare for potential threats during upcoming school year; UVM Upskill program aims to keep Vermonters in the state; Swanton Car Show returns for 13th year
Leaving boulders and logs in rivers reduces flood risk
Trout populations can drop by around 50% after extreme events like we saw this month, and can take two or three years to recover.
CLG: Dem. pres. candidate RFK Jr. denied Secret Service protection by Biden administration
Pentagon approves hazard pay for U.S. troops in Ukraine; Ukraine targeted Russian city Taganrog with missile; Trump faces additional charges in classified documents case
More Beetlejuice thefts / homelessness escalates in Bradford
The Journal-Opinion, the outstanding, hyper-local weekly for Bradford and surrounding towns, reports on the Beetlejuice 2 movie thefts and growing public safety concerns about homeless people in the town library.
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