Smash and grab burglary at Family Dollar in Orleans
ORLEANS — Police are still investigating after the Family Dollar in Orleans was robbed early Sunday morning. At around 5:00 a.m. forced … Keep Reading
Pedestrian transported to hospital after being hit by car in Orleans
ORLEANS — A 65-year-old man from Orleans was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car yesterday. Police say they … Keep Reading
Newport prison declared free of Covid-19
NEWPORT — The Vermont Department of Corrections says that the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport is clear of COVID outbreak response … Keep Reading
Bank in Orleans robbed at gunpoint
ORLEANS — A bank was robbed at gunpoint in Orleans this afternoon. Police responded to the North Country Federal Credit Union on … Keep Reading
With 3,800 signatures, petition submitted to have Memphremagog designated a “Lake in Crisis”
NEWPORT — Local conservation group Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity (DUMP) recently submitted a petition to the Secretary of the Vermont Agency of … Keep Reading
Concerns grow over surveillance towers in Orleans County, public comment period extended
DERBY LINE — The Department of Homeland Security has agreed to reopen the public comment period related to the proposed construction of … Keep Reading
Shots fired at home in Brighton
BRIGHTON — Police are investigating after someone fired three shots at a home in Brighton on Thursday night. At around 10:50 p.m. … Keep Reading
Driver charged with DUI after crashing through Maplefields window
NEWPORT — A 58-year-old man from Coventry will face charges after driving his truck through a window at Maplefields. Police say Timothy … Keep Reading
Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics in Vermont canceled through April 23
NEWPORT — State officials announced today that Vermont will extend the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for an additional … Keep Reading
Rollover crash on I-91, Sheffield
SHEFFIELD — A 31-year-old woman from Newport was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Sheffield yesterday. The crash took place on … Keep Reading
NorthWoods, MWA awarded over $340K for improvements to the Memphremagog Watershed
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center and the Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) have each been awarded grant funding through the Vermont … Keep Reading
The trout are jumping at Willoughby Falls
ORLEANS — One of the state’s premier wildlife watching opportunities is taking place in Orleans. The steelhead rainbow trout have started their … Keep Reading
Derby resident awarded life-changing car
DERBY — A Derby resident has been awarded a car by the Good News Garage organization. The Burlington-based charity announced this week … Keep Reading
Senate update by Sen. Russ Ingalls
As your Senator, I think it’s important that I give you an account of what’s happening in Montpelier from time to time. … Keep Reading
Craftsbury Community Care Center raffling gravel bike
CRAFTSBURY — Just in time for mud season’s end, the Craftsbury Community Care Center is launching its spring fundraiser by offering, in … Keep Reading
MAC Center issues a call for local poets
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts in Newport is inviting local poets to submit a poem for “MAC Community Poetry … Keep Reading
Fatal ATV accident in Holland
HOLLAND — A 75-year-old resident of Holland has died following an ATV accident on Monday. Emergency workers responded to the area of … Keep Reading
Truck driver from Jay struck and killed on I-91
HARTLAND -- A 66-year-old resident of Jay was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-91 in the town of Hartland at … Keep Reading
From Quebec leaders on treating landfill leachate in Lake Memphremagog
The Members of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi, Sherbrooke and Compton-Stanstead, the Members of the National Assembly for Orford and Sherbrooke, the Reeve of … Keep Reading
NEK community and economic development nonprofit hires new leader
NEWPORT — Following the transition of Katherine Sims to the legislature and a rigorous three-month search process, the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative (NEKC) … Keep Reading
Senior Officer Royce Lancaster awarded 2020 Officer of the Year
NEWPORT — After 23 years of service with the Newport Police, the department recently recognize Senior Officer Royce Lancaster with the Officer … Keep Reading
Attempted armed robbery in Troy
TROY — Police are looking for a man who tried to rob the Dollar General in Troy last night. Authorities were alerted … Keep Reading
The ice is out on Lake Memphremagog, winning guess only 7 minutes off
NEWPORT — Spring finally made its appearance in Newport this past Saturday, at 4:09 a.m. to be exact. The Lake Memphremagog Ice … Keep Reading
DUI crash in Charleston, driver flees scene without tire
CHARLESTON — A 56-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on multiple charges following a two-vehicle crash in Charleston yesterday. Police say Kevin … Keep Reading
A Message Concerning Lake in Crisis Petition by Memphremagog Watershed Board of Directors
All efforts to improve the water quality of the Memphremagog Watershed and consequently, beautiful Lake Memphremagog should be applauded. Everyone enjoying, using, … Keep Reading