DERBY — Police responded to a three-car crash in Derby on Monday. The crash took place at the set of lights in front of the Dunkin’ Donuts on US Route 5, at around 4:30 p.m. Police say Richard Ryan, 63, of Derby, and Kirsten Avery, 18, also of Derby, were stopped at the red light.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The pharmacy professionals at The North Country Hospital were recently presented with the 2018 Best Practices Award from Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS), a national independent pharmacy services provider with nearly 700+ client facilities across the United States. The award was presented at the CPS annual meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 4,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The Orleans County Restorative Justice Center will hold a community education event about sex offenders in Orleans County Vermont. This event is free, and starts at 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 2018, upstairs at the Goodrich Memorial Library. Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager for the Vermont Department of Corrections, will provide statistics, discuss… Keep Reading
IRASBURG — Vermonters and others who purchased tickets to a concert gone wrong will be eligible for refunds. The Attorney General’s office says they resolved its investigation of Shrinedom 2017, a rock festival that was supposed to take place in Irasburg. Seven bands were contracted to play, including local bands and national acts Vince Neil,… Keep Reading
IRASBURG — After the last fire engine rounds the Irasburg Common in the traditional Church Fair parade on Saturday, July 21, Irasburg residents will gather on the town’s baseball diamond to have their picture taken. A drone-mounted camera will click the shutter for the town’s group portrait. The Irasburg Planning Commission, in cooperation with the… Keep Reading
GUILDHALL — Essex County State’s Attorney Vince Illuzzi, Vermont Legal Aid, and the Caledonia-Essex County Bar Association are inviting community members who have been charged or convicted of misdemeanor marijuana offenses, and other qualifying offenses, to two expungement days. The first will take place Saturday, August 11, and another on Saturday, August 18, from 10… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — This Wednesday, seven ultra-marathon open water swimmers will gather to swim the 25-mile length of Lake Memphremagog, between Newport, Vermont and Magog, Quebec. They will be departing from the EastSide Restaurant and Prouty Beach in Newport at 5:00 a.m. and expected to cross the border into Canada between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts has announced the second in a series of theatrical workshops in 2018 with the premiere Children’s Theatre Academy – ACT 1. On August 4, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. the workshop “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” tailored for ages 6-12 years old, will be held in the lower gallery at the… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Police are encouraging the community to be on the lookout for anyone selling tobacco products after a local convenience store was robbed early Friday morning. At around 3:15 a.m. two men broke into Glover’s Family Market and Deli in Newport Center. Police say both men are thin in build, one male is short… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A 28-year-old man is facing numerous charges after police say he led them on a high-speed chase on his motorcycle. Jordan Medley of Newport Center is facing charges of eluding a police officer with gross negligence, grossly negligent operation, recklessly endangering another person, excessive speed, as well as numerous traffic violations. On Saturday,… Keep Reading
BARTON — A 47-year-old Barton man was injured in a single-vehicle crash late last night. At around 11:45 p.m. police responded to the crash on Eastern Avenue, in the town of Barton. The driver of the 2012 Toyota truck was identified as Allan Arel. Police say Arel left the roadway striking a telephone pole, and… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A 40-year-old Newport man was arrested in Grand Isle early this morning after police say he broke into a camper’s vehicle, as well as entered the tent she was sleeping in. Richard Myers is facing numerous charges after the bizarre incident, including felony unlawful trespass, unlawful mischief, aggravated disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, and… Keep Reading
BRIGHTON — Governor Phil Scott recently appointed Mike Kolsun of Brighton to represent Essex County on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board. The fourteen-member board is a group of Vermont citizens that enact fish and wildlife regulations for hunting, fishing, and trapping. Members serve six-year terms. Kolsun is a self-proclaimed “late-onset hunter.” He took up… Keep Reading
NEWPORT – Officials gathered at the Newport waterfront today to announce a settlement in the State’s EB-5 enforcement action. Ariel Quiros will pay the State $2 million dollars as part of the settlement, which will be satisfied through his transfer to the State of title to five properties located in the Northeast Kingdom. Stenger will… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts is presenting a unique musical duo this Friday during the second installment of the Downtown Friday Night Shuffle in Newport. Come out to hear Saigelyn Green and Phoenix Malanga, and enjoy their dynamic musical stylings from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Green is a senior at the University of Southern… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital recently purchased five new “comfort cots,” that should provide more comfort and positive experiences for patients and their families. This new generation of furniture is a love seat, large enough for 2-3 people to sit in, a lounge chair, as well as a pullout hide-a-bed. The new piece has multiple… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Police in Newport are investigating a single-car crash that occurred last night on Lake Road. The incident took place at around 7:45 p.m. First responders observed a Chevy Silverado that had come to rest in the ditch alongside the road. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was identified as Derick Lay,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Police say a Newport man turned himself in after a local investigation into stolen credit cards was conducted earlier in the week. Police say Shane DeLong, 42, of Newport, is facing larceny charges and numerous counts of fraud after purchases were made on 4 different credit cards, all of which were unauthorized by… Keep Reading
BARRE – A 29-year-old graduate of Lake Region Union High School was allegedly shot to death by her ex-boyfriend, who then took his own life in Barre on Wednesday. According to Barre police, Luke Lacroix, 30, was brandishing a handgun when he barged into the apartment of his ex-girlfriend, Courtney Gaboriault. Once inside, a struggle… Keep Reading
My name is Kendall Lambert and in March, I announced that I was seeking the Republican nomination to represent the Orleans 2 district in the Vermont House of Representatives. It was a mistake. I originally sought the Republican nomination because I consider myself a conservative. I believe in small government, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, local… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Individuals and families, young and old alike took on the Harry Corrow Freedom Run yesterday. This was the second year the course was run exclusively on the gravel portion of the Newport-Derby Bike Path with 3.5 miles of trails in the Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation system. Cole Alexander, 14, of Glover, was back… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The Fourth of July is here, and while this is generally a favorite holiday for people, it can be very stressful and dangerous for pets. Firework shows, barbeques, and the heat can all pose issues for our companion animals. Everyone loves the fun and festivities of the July Fourth celebrations. However, our pets… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — On Saturday, June 30, the opening ceremony for Newport’s Centennial Celebration started at 10:45 a.m., in front of the Municipal Building. Local and state dignitaries kicked off the celebration followed by a colossal and extraordinary parade starting at 11 a.m. The parade departed from School Street and made its way down Main Street… Keep Reading
BARTON — A 24-year-old Barton resident was killed in a single-vehicle crash on I-91 early this morning. Police say at around 1:15 a.m. they received a report of a person attempting to flag down drivers along the Interstate in Sheffield. Troopers responded to the scene of the crash. The passenger was identified as Madeline Olsen.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital is welcoming six recent nursing school graduates into their 2018 Nurse Residency Program. The nurse residency is a program for new graduate registered nurses and serves to guide in the transition from student nurse to an acute care professional nurse over an eight-month time frame. The program provides a structured… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Several roads in Newport will be closed this Saturday to accommodate the Centennial Parade. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect roads to become congested beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, as people begin arriving for the parade. Areas of Lake Road and Third Street will be closed to through… Keep Reading