Jay Peak opening this Friday, giving away 50 lift tickets valid for next 2 seasons
JAY — Having received a few inches of snow this year already, and snowmakers working hard to get the mountain up and … Keep Reading
Despite COVID, Kingdom Games raises over $8K for local charities in 2020
DERBY — Despite being limited to only three events this year, Kingdom Games still managed to help raise $8,678 for two local … Keep Reading
River corridor and wetlands in Westfield protected
WESTFIELD — Land along three miles of the Missisquoi River and its tributaries, as well as 50 acres of wetlands in Westfield … Keep Reading
State suspends insurance license of Newport-area insurance agent
NEWPORT — The state has suspended a Newport Center man of his insurance license, following the discovery of a series of allegedly … Keep Reading
Holland farmer working with Conservation District highlights local water quality improvements
HOLLAND — The Orleans County Conservation District and partners say they have focused on improving water quality throughout the local watershed. Located … Keep Reading
Police looking for driver after hit-and-run in Newport Center
NEWPORT CENTER — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a motorist who fled the scene of an accident in Newport … Keep Reading
Fatal crash in East Charleston
EAST CHARLESTON — A 41-year-old man from Westmore was killed during a two-vehicle crash in East Charleston this morning. The crash took … Keep Reading
Staff member, 2 students test positive for COVID-19 at Troy School
TROY — Two students and one staff member at the Troy School have tested positive for COVID-19. School officials say their COVID … Keep Reading
Northeast Kingdom nonprofit undergoes major leadership transition
NEWPORT — With Katherine Sims recently elected State representative for the Orleans-Caledonia district, the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative (NEKC) says they are now … Keep Reading
Gardner Park closed until renovation due to safety concerns
NEWPORT — The city of Newport was forced to make the difficult decision to close the Gardner Park playground earlier this month … Keep Reading
Video update from Bluffside Farm trail and bridge construction
Resident Engineer Jeremy Dean provides an update on trail construction progress at VLT’s Bluffside Farm, in Newport. In this video, the helical … Keep Reading
Driver facing charges after DUI crash with injuries in Lowell
LOWELL — A 52-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges including DUI, following a crash in Lowell on Sunday. The two-vehicle crash … Keep Reading
Munson promoted to commander of Derby State Police barracks
NEWPORT — Sgt. Debra Munson has been promoted to commander of the Derby State Police Barracks. Lt. Munson’s predecessor is Lt. Walter … Keep Reading
Marilyn Maxwell receives award from the Vermont Historical Society
ISLAND POND — Marilyn W. Maxwell of the Island Pond Historical Society recently received an Individual Achievement Award from the Vermont Historical … Keep Reading
Invasive prevention efforts a success on Shadow Lake
GLOVER — Earlier this year, the town of Glover, in partnership with the Shadow Lake Association, received a grant of $13,427 for … Keep Reading
Starr, Ingalls grab 42 percent of vote in two-seat Essex-Orleans Senate District race
NEWPORT — Russ Ingalls of Newport will join Robert Starr of North Troy in Montpelier this January after both picked up over … Keep Reading
New partnership delivering 350 free meals per week in the NEK
NEWPORT — Green Mountain Farm-to-School says they recently partnered with the Vermont Everyone Eats program to distribute prepared meals to people negatively … Keep Reading
Community Bancorp. holds virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting
DERBY — The Officers of Community Bancorp. recently held their 2020 Annual Shareholders meeting. Stephen Marsh, Board Chair of Community Bancorp. and … Keep Reading
Vote Russ Ingalls for Vermont Senate by Ken Wells
With election day looming some issues rise to the surface during the election process. I would like to see Vermont governed by … Keep Reading
Police: Man arrested after injuring family member, neighbor
DERBY — Police say a 33-year-old man is facing charges following an incident in Derby on Saturday. Authorities responded to a residence … Keep Reading
Local snowmobile club helps Border Patrol repair bridge in Holland
HOLLAND — The Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with US Border Patrol, recently repaired a bridge on the international boundary in … Keep Reading
Electric-powered boat to offer cruises on Memphremagog for Vermonters affected by cancer
NEWPORT — Next spring there will be a new vessel on Lake Memphremagog ready for easy, peaceful, and healing excursions on the … Keep Reading
Letter: Time is a-wasting to address the harmful effects of PFAS contamination in Vermont waters
This letter was submitted by Peggy Stevens, DUMP Advisory Committee member from Charleston. D.U.M.P. (Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity), Northeast Kingdom’s environmental advocacy … Keep Reading
Phil White given MSF Service to Marathon Swimming Award
NEWPORT — The Marathon Swimmers Federation recently recognized Phil White for a decade of work in developing open water swims in the … Keep Reading
Newport police looking for driver after high-speed chase, crash
NEWPORT — Local police are searching for a man who fled the scene after a high-speed chase and crash that began in … Keep Reading