May 17, 2012

Black Friday in the Green Mountains of Vermont

This is the day that fills many with fear and trepidation. The most rugged of men have been known to hide within the confines of their homes like frightened cavemen of the stone age. When it comes to … [Read more...]

Bad to the Bone? Vermont Bad Business Bureau

I came across this interesting website the other day called the Vermont Bad Business Bureau. There isn't much there now but I could see where it could become a valuable resource if it were to catch … [Read more...]

Windsor County – Pot Heads Paradise?

Is that pot smoke or corruption we smell in the Windsor County air? According to a recent story on WCAX, Vermont's Attorney general is questioning why a lawyer and acting judge is getting a break … [Read more...]

Island Pond’s “Legend of Teddy Miller”

Island Pond, also known as Brighton, is a quiet little town in the far north reaches of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Formerly a bustling railroad town with a busy main street, lumberyards and an Ethan … [Read more...]

Batman, Spiderman? Nope, it’s Diaperman!!!

Just when you thought you'd heard it all. On the television news this week, many of us were treated to a bizarre photo of a 48 year old Vermont man dressed only in diapers. The video is available … [Read more...]

Good Paying Vermont Jobs – R.I.P?

I remember renting a home in South Burlington back in 1987 for $650 per month. That was pretty steep back then even though I was earning $9 per hour (which was a decent wage in 1987). Anyway, I … [Read more...]

Some Illegal Workers Doing Well in Vermont

A few weeks ago, the publication, Seven Days, ran a pretty good article about illegal workers employed at Asian restaurants in the Burlington area. Unfortunately, they only reported half the story and … [Read more...]

Vermont Foliage from Mount Philo

I decided to take a hike up Mt. Philo in Charlotte this morning. It was a nice cool, brisk day and I was surprised to see a fair number of people venturing a hike at 8am in the morning. The leaves are … [Read more...]

Vermont Foliage Report 9-25-2007

The colors are more pronounced in northern Vermont this week but not quite at peak yet. Some vibrant reds can be seen but next weekend should make for the best viewing. Fall seems to have come late … [Read more...]

2007 Vermont Foliage Update

It's the third week of September and the trees are just starting to take on orange colors in Chittenden County. Not much for reds yet! A view of the Adirondacks indicates that colors are indeed … [Read more...]