Madaila Band Member Charged With Defacing Burlington Mural

by Sasha Goldstein on December 7, 2018 at 1:38PM

Sanders, Leahy and Welch Object to Border Patrol's Checkpoint Plans

by Mark Davis on November 27, 2018 at 5:06PM

Carle said it was unclear when exactly Border Patrol agents would resume the checkpoints or where they would be located. Officials at the Border Patrol's Swanton Sector did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Former Senator Norm McAllister

by Taylor Dobbs on November 16, 2018 at 3:10PM

Media Note: State Declines to Prosecute DUI Chronicled by Valley News

by Alicia Freese on November 14, 2018 at 9:16PM

can give them that voice," Kenyon said. Taylor Dobbs contributed reporting.

Vandal Defaces Controversial Burlington Parade Mural

by Taylor Dobbs on November 2, 2018 at 1:20PM

Because of the extensive damage caused by this week's defacement, del Pozo said those responsible may face felony charges. “Vandalism in excess of $1,000 of someone else’s property is a felony,” del Pozo said.

Vermont Candidate Promises Weekly 'Governor's Pardon TV Show'

by Taylor Dobbs on October 30, 2018 at 2:03PM

Though she doesn’t reference the film, the scene Ericson describes bears a striking resemblance to the fictional depiction of America’s justice system in the movie Idiocracy. The film depicts a dystopian future in which capitalism and ignorance have saturated every aspect of American life, leading to a breakdown in society.

Arkansas Man Gets Probation for Scamming Developer Don Sinex

by Katie Jickling on October 19, 2018 at 1:34PM

Sinex did not appear in court Friday, but had advocated for more jail time and fines for Marshall and did not agree with the deal, Hardin noted. The developer was "very upset," she said, primarily because his insurance didn't cover the loss.

Gobeille Addresses Prison Health Care Spending Concerns

by Alicia Freese on October 2, 2018 at 6:33PM

Gobeille explained that the prison health contract makes block payments, known as “value-based payments,” instead of reimbursing Centurion for each medical service. “It’s actually saving money in the long run,” he said.

Coyne Releases Orphanage Victims From Confidentiality Agreements

by Mark Davis on September 28, 2018 at 12:51PM

"It is my hope that this past action as well as the present one will allow the truth of what happened to survivors and their families to be heard," Coyne said. "I pledge to you, as the bishop of Burlington, that I will do everything that I can to make sure this never happens again and to work for healing and reconciliation with those who were so badly abused by clergy."

New Haven Man Cautions Cannabis Growers After Thieves Steal His Plants

by Sasha Goldstein on September 26, 2018 at 4:26PM

Krawczyk said state police were “very professional and receptive.” “It was nice to feel like we could confidently approach them and report a theft,” he said.