Walters: Hallquist Enjoying Flood of Media Attention After Primary Win

by John Walters Posted on August 15, 2018 at 3:42PM

Ehlers could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. Democratic unity or not, the tsunami of media attention will give Hallquist a golden opportunity to raise money and boost her name recognition.

Ballot Justice: Primary Results for Prosecutors, Judges and Sheriffs

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on August 14, 2018 at 11:57PM

Glennon, the brother-in-law of Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan, has been on the job since he was appointed by then-governor Peter Shumlin in 2016. In a four-way race for two assistant judgeships in Chittenden county, newcomer Suzanne Brown and incumbent Connie Cain Ramsey beat out Assistant Judge Charles Delaney and challenger Zachary York.

Splash: Winooski Voters Approve New Pool

by Molly Walsh Posted on August 14, 2018 at 8:36PM

Supporters argued that the city should restore the amenity to give children a place to learn to swim, and adults a spot to relax and splash with their neighbors. Opponents said the price tag for a modern facility is too high, especially since an outdoor pool would be open for only a few months a year.

Christine Hallquist, First Transgender Nominee for Governor, to Face Phil Scott

by Alicia Freese Posted on August 14, 2018 at 8:36PM

Elsewhere in Vermont, Emilie Kornheiser upset incumbent Rep. Valerie Stuart in the Democratic primary for the Windham 2-1 House seat, a district that includes Brattleboro. Stuart has served in the House since 2011. Kornheiser, who works for Windham County as the director of workforce development for youth services, won a resounding 72 percent of the vote.

Police: Essex Man Used Racial Slurs, Waved Pistol at Store Clerk

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on August 14, 2018 at 3:05PM

At the urging of the Chittenden County State's Attorney's office, Fenster ordered Rheaume held without bail. According to an affidavit filed at Vermont Superior Court in Burlington, Rheaume walked into a Maplefields convenience store in Essex early Tuesday and noticed a clerk, a 27-year-old woman of color, sitting in a chair behind the counter.

Seven Days Countersues Burlington School District in Records Case

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on August 14, 2018 at 1:36PM

It's Vermont Primary Day! Do You Know Who You're Voting For?

by Andrea Suozzo Posted on August 14, 2018 at 3:01AM

It may be a quiet election season, but all of Vermont's top statewide offices are up for grabs. On the local level, several longtime leaders in the House and Senate are leaving their posts, opening up legislative seats around the state.

Walters: Ehlers Dances Around Gun Restrictions

by John Walters Posted on August 10, 2018 at 2:01PM

supports all of the bills." No "generally" about it.

Walters: Congressional Candidate Drops Out on Live Radio

by John Walters Posted on August 9, 2018 at 5:32PM

At GOP Gathering, Gun-Rights Activists Fail to Secure No-Confidence Vote in Scott

by Alicia Freese Posted on August 9, 2018 at 12:36PM

“What are you afraid of the vote for, then?” challenged Robby Mazza, an erstwhile Scott supporter who has become an outspoken opponent of the governor and the new gun laws. “This is counterproductive,” Donohue said, before putting an end to the debate.