Extreme heat and humidity expected across Vermont Friday and Saturday
NEWPORT — The hottest air of the 2019 summer season so far is expected to impact Vermont starting Friday and into the … Keep Reading
Derby man held without bail after alleged assault
NEWPORT — Police say they arrested a habitual sex offender earlier this week after he allegedly assaulted a local woman. Timothy Souliere, … Keep Reading
Emerald Ash Borer detected in Derby Line
DERBY LINE — The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed that insects collected from ash trees in Derby Line … Keep Reading
Orleans man pleads guilty in moose poaching case
NEWPORT — An Orleans man who dragged a cow moose eight miles behind his truck after shooting it in a Westmore hay … Keep Reading
Orleans County residents named to Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame
NEWPORT — The Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame recently announced the 2019 inductees. Now in its 17th year, the Hall has inducted … Keep Reading
Man facing numerous charges after bizarre incident at Lakehouse Saloon in Barton
BARTON — An East Haven man is facing a slew of charges following an incident at the Lakehouse Saloon in Barton early … Keep Reading
Police looking for dirt bike rider
NEWPORT — The Orleans County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the operator of a red Honda dirt bike that … Keep Reading
Holland awarded grant to study future use of school building
HOLLAND — The town of Holland was awarded $15,950 in state Municipal Planning Grant funds for a feasibility study for the future … Keep Reading
70-year-old sets records in 25-mile Lake Memphremagog swim
NEWPORT — On Monday, 70-year-old Dan Shub of Baltimore, MD, swam the 25-mile length of Lake Memphremagog, between Newport, Vermont, and Magog, … Keep Reading
Vermont expands Stay to Stay Weekends to include Newport
NEWPORT — The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing announced the expansion of its Stay to Stay Weekends to now include Newport. … Keep Reading
Police: Derby woman charged following assault on officer at hospital
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department says they arrested a woman over the weekend on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer. … Keep Reading
NEK students take part in SEEDS leadership training
NEWPORT — Thirteen local students recently joined in the statewide SEEDS Summer Leadership Training Program held at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. They spent … Keep Reading
Independent feature film screening in Derby Line this Thursday
DERBY LINE — The award-winning first-time feature film ‘Farmer of the Year,” by Vermonters Kathy Swanson and Vince O’Connell, will screen at … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital celebrates 31st Annual Scholarship Golf Classic
NEWPORT — A morning storm on June 30 didn’t dampen the spirits of 24 teams ready to hit the course at Newport … Keep Reading
Son of a Swim kicks off open water swimming season in the Kingdom
DERBY — On Saturday, June 29, the Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association and Kingdom Games cracked the cap on Summer’s open … Keep Reading
Victims identified in fatal NEK crashes
NEWPORT — Details are emerging in the two fatal car crashes that took place in Orleans County this morning. Police responded at … Keep Reading
Police: 2 killed in Newport Center crash, 1 killed in Morgan
NEWPORT — Police say that three people have died in two separate car crashes in Orleans County this morning. First, a two-car … Keep Reading
Brownington, Derby women arrested in Massachusetts for allegedly trafficking cocaine
NEWPORT — Two women from Orleans county are facing drug trafficking charges after police in Massachusetts allegedly found 63 grams of cocaine … Keep Reading
Grant awarded to fund youth risk reduction programs in Newport, Derby schools
NEWPORT — The University of Vermont Extension will expand a program proven to reduce risky behavior in youth, including substance misuse, called … Keep Reading
VTrans to close VT Route 191 in Newport starting July 8
NEWPORT — The Vermont Agency of Transportation plans to close VT Route 191 in Newport on July 8. Crews are working to … Keep Reading
Island Pond hosting its biggest Independence Day Celebration ever
ISLAND POND — Island Pond will be hosting its Independence Day Celebration July 5 – 7, in beautiful downtown Island Pond. The … Keep Reading
New healthcare scholarships awarded to local students
NEWPORT — A recent group of high school graduates plus a medical school student are the latest recipients of healthcare scholarships awarded … Keep Reading
Three-car crash with injuries in Derby
DERBY — A three-car crash in Derby on Friday sent two people to the hospital, police say. The crash took place in … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital honored for workplace safety
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital was recently honored with an award for exceptional on-the-job safety performance during The MEMIC Group’s Annual Meeting … Keep Reading
More than 1,000 visit Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm in Newport
NEWPORT — On Saturday, more than 1,000 visitors flocked to Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm in Newport. The Newport dairy farm was packed as … Keep Reading
Newport man charged after alleged attack, sexual assault
NEWPORT — A Newport man has been arrested and charged after an alleged attack in the city. Police say 34-year-old Geromy J. … Keep Reading
Driver hit 111 mph on I-91, according to police radar
BARTON — A 31-year-old man from Quebec has been charged with excessive speed after being clocked traveling 111 miles-per-hour on I-91, police … Keep Reading
“BLUE – An Exploration of the Colour” opening at the MAC Center June 28
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts is inviting the public to come experience total immersion into the color blue, by … Keep Reading
Newport student receives Land Stewards Award
NEWPORT — Since 2005, the Vermont Land Trust has been recognizing outstanding high school juniors and seniors who are dedicated to agriculture … Keep Reading
Breakfast on the Farm comes to Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm in Newport this Saturday
NEWPORT — Vermont’s Breakfast on the Farm comes to the Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm this Saturday, June 22 in Newport. This is the … Keep Reading
Community celebrates 30 years of NorthWoods Stewardship Center
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston recently celebrated 30 years of environmental conservation, education, and stewardship in the … Keep Reading
Tractor fire in Coventry
COVENTRY — Authorities say that a tractor fire last night in Coventry does not appear to be suspicious at this time. At … Keep Reading
Memphremagog Watershed Association to hold panel on PFAS/PFOA
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) will hold a panel discussion on the science and monitoring of an emerging class of chemicals called … Keep Reading