Robbie Mafuta, charged with breaking about three dozen windows Tuesday morning in Burlington, must undergo a mental health evaluation, a judge said.
VT Watercooler: Vandalism suspect to undergo mental health eval
Brattleboro woman busted for benefiting from prostitution
A 63-year-old Brattleboro woman was arrested yesterday for involvement in human trafficking.
Bananas: This Week in Fake News
Among the elites of Windham County, Vermont, black lives no longer matter as much as Ukrainian lives, fake news Johnny Bananas reports.
Vax freedom advocate poses questions to Bernie, Covid-19 boss
Today at 5PM, Bernie Sanders is hosting a Live Q and A with White House COVID-19 response coordinator, Dr. Jha. Alison Despathy chimes in.
Wheel: what I did at the polls when I discovered my name was already checked off
I grabbed my phone and said to the worker, “I’m going to go potentially save you a lot of trouble” as I walked out the door.
Madden will accept GOP House nomination, Redic announces vigorous Libertarian campaign
“Liam let me tell you – you have messed with the wrong broad,” Redic said. “You have underestimated the will of the Republican Party in Vermont. And it will be to your detriment.”
Water Cooler: Sarah George, Zuckerman, Siegel, Montpelier mayor win Dem nomination
Democratic voters yesterday had a few surprises of their own in what Secretary of State Jim Condos rightly called a “once in a generation primary.”
Malloy, Madden, Benning, Scott win statewide GOP races
A pair of unknown ex-military men walked into the Vermont political arena months ago, and last night walked away with the party nominations for U.S. Senate and Congress.
Secretary of State explains why Dominion vote tabulator memory cards replaced prior to primary election
Vermont election officials explain why they switched memory cards on Dominion vote counting machines before the primary.
Parton: In November, towns should check machine voting results with sample hand count
I am suggesting and encouraging all Town and City Clerks, City Councils, Select Boards and Boards of Civil Authority institute a policy to hand count one sample race after the 2022 General Election vote in November.
Swanton teen dies on highway
A 17-year-old life is over following a Franklin County crash. The victim was not wearing his seat belt.
Guilford woman murdered
A Wardsboro woman repeatedly stabbed a Guilford woman, whose body was found on a logging road in Wardsboro.
Little libraries connect readers to their neighborhoods
During the pandemic especially, Waterbury residents spending more time at home came to appreciate the little lending libraries around town – and even added to their ranks.
Benning: On to the Big Game!
GOP Lt. Gov. nominee Joe Benning: “Yesterday, we sent a message that the Vermont Republican Party is not a party of divisive rhetoric or extremist ideology.”
Thayer: Thank you
Greg Thayer, who lost his bid for the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor, writes: “Tammy and I are very humbled by this experience visiting many communities in our beautiful State, meeting many of you and your family, visiting your businesses and listening to your hopes, goals, concerns and fears. I heard you. I will continue to speak out for you in the years to come.”
Understaffed Burlington cops unable to respond to 3 AM vandalism; two hours later perp broke 33 windows
A man broke bus station windows at 3 AM. Undermanned Burlington police had no-one to send. At 5 AM he terrorized two neighborhoods, smashing 33 windows.
Two utilities urge electric car charging conservation – but not Green Mountain Power
No need to not charge your electric car during a heat wave if you’re a GMP customer, the state’s largest utility said.
Water Cooler: Rock Point death likely suicide
Vermont’s bat population is showing signs of recovery from an itching disease that makes them wake up from hibernation too early and then freeze to death.
Northeast Kingdom Amish plan two more fundraiser dinners for grieving family
The Amish community in the Orleans County town of Brownington will hold two more fundraising dinners to help pay the medical bills of a family grieving the death of a two-year-child. The public is invited to attend – just don’t expect to pay with plastic.
Write-in votes today could help turn balance of power in State House
Meet the Vermonters who are asking voters to write in their names on today’s primary election ballot.
Teenage drivers survive mishaps with deer, hydroplaning, speeding
Three teenaged drivers survived scary moments and/or bad judgement this weekend. Lessons learned. We hope.
Primary candidates weigh in on FBI raid
After the story broke last night about the FBI raid on former Pres. Donald Trump’s Mir-A-Lago home in Florida, Vermont Daily Chronicle emailed most participants in statewide races in today’s primary for their comments.
Dead woman found on logging road
An individual has been detained as a ‘person of interest’ in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body last night in the Windham County town of Wardsboro.
FBI raids Trump home
Trump said: “It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don’t want me to run for President in 2024.”
Actor Ezra Miller, DC’s The Flash, busted for booze theft break-in in Bennington County
Ezra Miller, who plays ‘The Flash’ in the DC Comics Justice League movie franchise, was arrested in Stamford Sunday for allegedly stealing booze from a neighbor – just the latest reported incident from one of Hollywood’s bad boys.
Flemming: Great Barrier Reef back after being “dead” from climate change
At the very least, the Great Barrier Reef’s recovery is a symbol of hope for all of life on Earth.
Flurry of GOP write-ins for primary tomorrow
Write-in candidates in four counties and many towns are hoping to get enough support tomorrow to be on the November 8 ballot.
Condos to voters: have a plan tomorrow
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos urges all Vermonters to plan wisely to participate in what he calls a ‘once in a generation’ primary.
Water Cooler: Man falls 80 feet to death into Lake Champlain
A man died after plunging 80 feet from the cliffs of Rock Point, Burlington. Boaters saw it happen.
It’s Sarah George’s turn to feel desperate
Tomorrow, many of the longsuffering, law-abiding residents of Winooski, the wealthy shop owners of Burlington, the suburban soccer moms of the new City of Essex, and frustrated first responders – but not the county’s college students, who are still on summer break – will deliver a referendum on the future of criminal justice in Chittenden County.
GOP Lt. Gov. candidates show off endorsements
The two GOP candidates for lieutenant governor published their list of endorsements.
Wilson: Why are Vermont legislators afraid of the Convention of States?
COS backers say Vermont lawmakers are terrified by an Article V Convention of States to set term limits, stop irresponsible spending, and reduce government overreach.
Primary questionnaire: Anya Tynio, GOP, U.S. House
“I will promote American energy policies to cut fuel prices which will reduce the cost of food, gasoline and home heating.” – Anya Tynio
Primary Questionnaire: Ericka Redic, GOP, U.S. House
I will push for updates to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow for the building of safe, “clean”, efficient energy. I will also eliminate all subsidies for EV cars, solar panels and wind turbine technologies.
Primary questionnaire: Myers Mermel, GOP, U.S. Senate
“Now there exist two separate justice systems (one for the law abiding and one for the lawless), no accountability for criminal actions, a revolving door of criminality, and more effort to protect the criminal than protect the public.” – Myers Mermel
Middlesex farmer, engineer declares last-minute write-in campaign for Washington County Senate
A farmer and engineer wants Washington County Republican Primary voters to write in his name on Tuesday’s ballot so that the GOP will have a full slate of candidates in the November general election.
VT Watercooler: fire calls jump in Burlington
The Burlington fire department is busier than usual. And Vermont is now accepting applications for legal marijuana shops. These headlines and others from VT media.
Primary Questionnaire: Christina Nolan, GOP, U.S. Senate
“School choice, particularly for the economically disadvantaged, is an important component of promoting successful education.” – Christina Nolan
Primary questionnaire: Joe Benning, GOP, Lt. Governor
“Knowing all the legislative players, I would become the conduit between those who have the power to make change and those who have the ideas that can bring cost of living reductions into play.” – Joe Benning
Primary questionnaire: Charlie Kimball, Democrat, Lt. Governor
“I believe that we can make it possible for anyone to find a meaningful career in Vermont in work that sustains them and fulfills them.” – Charlie Kimball
Primary questionnaire: Gregory Thayer, GOP, Lt. Governor
“I will work to REPEAL the Global Warming Solutions Act, fix Act 250, stop following the California Fuel Standards, streamline the permitting process and get government out of people’s pocketbooks.” – Greg Thayer
Primary questionnaire: Phil Scott, GOP, Governor
“My priorities have been clear since the beginning: grow the economy, make Vermont more affordable, and protect the most vulnerable. While we’ve made record progress, I know the pandemic set us back and there is much more work to be done.” – Phil Scott
Primary questionnaire: Gerald Malloy, GOP, U.S. Senate
“I do not believe we are in a climate emergency.” – Gerald Malloy
Police investigate multiple bomb threats across the state
Police are investigating a rash of recent bomb threats in Vermont, mimicking similar threats across the country.
IRS bought $725,000 in ammo last year, has 5 million rounds stockpiled
The few. The proud. The IRS.
Scott signs housing $$ bills
Gov. Phil Scott today signed two multi-million dollar housing bills that he and the Legislature hope will help relieve Vermont’s housing shortage crisis.
Life of gun rights activist Evan Hughes to be celebrated Sunday
The life of Second Amendment advocate Evan Hughes will be remembered in Barre this Sunday.
VT Watercooler: Shooting in Bennington
Police investigate a shooting in Bennington. And a community newspaper investigates what’s causing mail delivery delays.
Siegel: if elected guv, I too will be chauffeured in electric vehicle
“The Executive Protection Unit of the Vermont State Police will also be delivered its first all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, which will serve as the Governor’s official security vehicle,” Gov. Phil Scott’s office said yesterday. His likely Democratic challenger responds.
National conservative speakers coming to Vermont this weekend
Because Vermont’s media often doesn’t cover events that are conservative, most Vermonters never even learn about some of the great national conservative speakers who visit the Green Mountains. So – heads up!
Despathy: no social contract with Big Pharma
To force a Big Pharma product on an individual goes against the entire basis of our country’s existing social contract.
Coasties sue over vax mandate
China suspends food imports from Taiwan. WEF wants to end private car ownership: “walk or share.” Some Afghans say Al-Zawahiri died of asthma, not drone attack. These national headlines and others from CLG.
Sanders points out 800 lb. gorilla – but should we feed it bananas?
In a Senate floor speech yesterday, Sen. Bernie Sanders warned that most Americans think the government is rigged and a growing number believe they may need to take up arms. Tough diagnosis, Dr. Bernie – what’s your prescription?
MacDonald: Brazil study shows Ivermectin reduces mortality 92%
Because Big Pharma doesn’t control all research, the world now knows the results of a Brazil study of 88,000 subjects showing ivermectin reduced Covid-19 mortality 92%.
With baby formula still in short supply, VT Dept. of Health observes World Breastfeeding Week
As Vermont observes World Breastfeeding Week, local pharmacies are still short on infant baby formula.
Another motorcylist fatality
A Newport man died of injuries sustained in a July 3 motorcycle accident in Derby.
Martin: VTGrassroots holds fifth Celebrate America! event this weekend
It’s been nearly a year now since the newly organized group, VTGrassroots.com, sponsored its first Celebrate America event, with China specialist Gordon Chang as our keynote speaker.
Klar: Inflation Reduction Act’ will throw fuel on the flames of stagflation
The latest Biden spending bill will increase inflation while accelerating destruction of the ecosystem, boosting China’s manufacturing economy, rewarding wealthy corporate cronies, and ignoring the food supply and distribution crisis any child can see looming.
Biden bill means double trouble with IRS audits
Joe Biden’s latest huge spending bill would add 86,000 agents, doubling the size of the IRS. Audits away!
Water Cooler: Cartoonist & volunteer fireman Ed Koren honored
Brookfield gathered to honor NY Times cartoonist and local volunteer firefighter Ed Koren. Read all about it in the Montpelier Bridge.
Can’t find housing: one reason why Vermont schools are almost 3,000 educators short
With less than a month before the first day of school, Vermont schools still have about 3000 unfilled positions. One main reason: educators can’t find housing to buy or rent.
More gunfire on Valley Street in Springfield / Isle LaMotte drowning
The gunfire continues on Valley Street in Springfield. And an 84-year-old man drowned off Isle LaMotte.
Vermont stiffed in flood mitigation funding
Vermont’s repetitive flood risk apparently isn’t as great as the risk in other states.
Redic gets nod from Dubie, Libertarian Party
A Burlington accountant running for Congress as a Republican has received the endorsement of former Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and the nomination of the Vermont Libertarian Party.
New Montpelier City GOP committee to caucus, pick JP candidates on Saturday
After a 16-year hiatus, there’s a Republican committee for the City of Montpelier. On Saturday it meets to choose justice of the peace candidates.
Stole checks, forged signature
An Essex man must appear in court to face charges he stole checks from a Jericho man, forged a signature, and cashed three checks at a local credit union.
Stolen puppy missing
Police are on the lookout for a stolen puppy.
It’s on! Donahue accepts Pugh offer to debate Article 22
A leading advocate for legal abortion and an opponent of Article 22, which would enshrine abortion in the Vermont Constitution, appear poised to debate on live radio.
Toborg: Not just one way to vote pro-life
So the question becomes, what is the best strategy to defeat this Article 22 in November?
As Legislature backs lower fentanyl sentencing, overdoses up 41% in decriminalized Oregon
Overdoses climbed 41% the year after Oregon decriminalized fentanyl and other hard drugs.
Painting contractor sentenced for tax evasion
Federal government nabs contractor for not paying his employee payroll taxes.
Fentanyl, crack, stolen plow recovered in Northfield
Hard drugs and a stolen plow were recovered in a drug raid in Roxbury. A West Hartford Connecticut man and five Vermonters were arrested.
15 animals test positive for rabies so far this year
In an effort to reduce rabies in animals, wildlife workers will drop 450,000 doses of sweet-smelling rabies vaccine into 100 Vermont communities, beginning Saturday August 5.
Angwin: Closing 5000 MW of New England power could spell trouble this winter
New England has subtracted 5000 MW of generation since 2013, and added 3000. Not good news for the next Polar Vortex.
Water Cooler: Amtrak back on track / new BHS gets $$ help from new tax formula
It’s official – Pat Leahy voted for Molly Gray. But will enough fellow Democrats join him to give her the nomination for Congress?
Klar: Vermont legislator involved in voter fraud – but House panel says nothing
A longtime House Democratic leader and committee chair coached non-Windham residents to vote in a town voter decision on whether to close the local school.
Vermonter recovering at home from state’s first monkeypox infection
Vermont and 47 other states have at least a single monkeypox infection. New York leads the way with 1,345.
Cell phone thief leaves vulnerable adult with just 19 cents in bank
A felon used a stolen cellphone to rob a vulnerable St. Johnsbury adult of all but 19 cents of a monthly disability/social security check, leaving him unable to pay rent.
Two Big Pharma opioid settlements last week mean big cash payment for Vermont
Big Pharma will pay out $6.6 billion in two cash settlements to participating states, including Vermont.
Shelburne offers 10K bonus for new cops
With help from federal recovery funds, small towns like Shelburne are offering big bucks for the dwindling supply of police officers.
Roper: despite record high fuel costs, Legislature to continue climate taxation
The Vermont Climate Council is coming up with another ‘climate plan’ that will make heating fuel and gasoline even more expensive. But the Council isn’t the real culprit.
Vermonters trained to survive active shooters
Beginning today, state and federal law enforcement will be training Vermonters around the state how to survive an active shooter threat.
Nine-year-old dies two weeks after Pfizer shot
CDC VAERS data shows a nine-year-old with no pre-existing conditions died two weeks after vaccination.
Kidnappings in Springfield, West Lebanon
Two kidnapping last month – one definitely drug-related.
Drunk boater injures child, drunk driver near-miss head-on collision with state trooper / another fatal motorcycle crash
A child was injured after a drunk boater struck an inflatable trampoline on Lake Hortonia.
Water Cooler: Vermont economy slowdown predicted / Leahy backs Gray
Hot headlines from Vermont media.
Northfield home invasion victim urges troubled veterans find help
After a man with a knife invaded his Northfield home Tuesday night, Dept. of Labor chief Michael Harrington wants veterans to know that mental health treatment is available.
Pro-life leader explains support for Nolan
A longtime Vermont pro-life leader explains why she supports Christina Nolan for senator.
Krauss: why I adore Gabbard, Ali, Paglia and Mom
The shock of a feminist woman like Camille Paglia defending traditional masculine traits is both ironic and appreciated.
Legal sports betting could net state $10 mil, study claims
Legalization of sports betting could raise $10 million in state revenue – but consumers could be harmed, a state study says.
Keelan: Looking back from column #500 – and looking ahead
On more than a few occasions, I have been asked if it is difficult to write a column or find material about which to write. Yes and no.
‘Rocket’ calls for recall of Hartford Town Manager for police hire delay, comments about middle-aged white men
A Hartford selectboard member named Rocket wants to recall the Town Manager.
Road rage triggers assault
Road rage in Billtown, assault while driving in Westford.
Satire from the Babylon Bee: Top alternative words to use when you can’t say ‘groomer’
Now that Big Tech social media platforms are cracking down on the use of the word ‘groomer,’ the Babylon Bee offers helpful alternatives.
Kelly: “No” on Article 22 keeps gender fluidity out of the courts and away from the lawyers
Tinkering with the Constitution by adding vague, undefined terms invites unelected judges to interpret the vague undefined terms, a former Vermont prosecutor says.
VT Grassroots presents Celebrate America! Church, Health & Politics in the Public Square August 5-7 [sponsored content]
VT Grassroots presents Celebrate America! Church, Health & Politics in the Public Square, with special guest Rep. Vicki Strong and Dr. Carol Swain, Rev. Christopher Thoma, Dr. Peter Breggin, and more.
Best Buy laptop thieves face no jail time, small fine if caught
Two men seen robbing a Best Buy store in West Lebanon would not face any jail time if caught, prosecuted and convicted.
Water Cooler: Firefighters rescue cat stuck between walls
Cat stuck behind a wall meows pathetically. Fire Department to the rescue! Sweetwaters closing. Those headlines and others….
NY man drowns in Green River Reservoir
This morning, the body of a 22-year-old New York man was recovered from the Green River Reservoir in Hyde Park.
Wear Red, White & Blue to Barre GOP dinner August 5 [sponsored content]
Washington County Republican Committee “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave” dinner August 5 at Fairways and Greens in Barre.
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