MORGAN — A 72-year-old Island Pond man escaped uninjured after a car crash in Morgan on Monday sent his vehicle into Seymour Lake. The incident took place at the intersection of Vermont Route 111 and Valley Road at around 6:30 p.m. According to the report, Rosaire Marcoux was attempting to turn left on Route 111,… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Last week, Orleans County Sheriff Kirk Martin was invited to the Conference of Intergovernmental Affairs in Washington, D.C., as one of the elected officials chosen from Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts. On Tuesday, Sheriff Martin visited the White House alongside other state and local leaders. With speakers from several federal agencies, the focus was… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department arrested two men after they allegedly broke into the Northern Star late Saturday afternoon. Keith Sylvester, 29, and Justin Roy, 23, of Newport, were each arrested and charged with unlawful mischief, resisting arrest, and burglary. On Saturday, at around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the docked boat for a… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The City of Newport is seeking new resident and non-resident members for the Newport Recreation Committee. The group works closely with the Parks & Recreation Department and serves as an advisory board to the Newport City Council on issues pertaining to parks and recreation in Newport. The committee assumes a major role in… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist will be touring Orleans County this Friday. She will be at the Eastside in Newport from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Parker Pie in West Glover from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., and at the Highland Lodge in Greensboro from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. These events… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — More than $1.2 million has been raised for a seven-mile, car-free waterfront recreation path that connects downtown Newport to the Canadian border and beyond. The Waterfront Recreational Path and Lake Access Project began with the development of a walking path and dock along the downtown Newport Waterfront Plaza, which opened in spring 2018.… Keep Reading
IRASBURG — A 32-year-old St. Johnsbury man’s vehicle was totaled this morning after he hit a deer. According to the report, Matthew Chesebrough was headed north on I-91 in Irasburg, when he struck the deer with a 2009 Suzuki. Chesebrough pulled into the breakdown lane to inspect the damage to the vehicle when it began… Keep Reading
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Solid Waste Management Division has granted approval of a proposed Coventry Landfill expansion of 51 acres. The decision was based on existing rules that are probably outdated, and certainly do not address the very real concerns of those of us who live in the area or who are impacted… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Just like the 1980s TV show Supermarket Sweepstakes, on Saturday morning two raffle winners had 2 minutes, 30 seconds and 2 minutes respectively, to fill their carts with as many groceries as possible. David Ghelli, who ran for raffle winner Frank Pinard, and Kari Brousseau, who ran for her sister Kelley, managed to… Keep Reading
CONCORD — Police have opened an investigation after a body was found along a wooded area in Concord. On Sunday, at around 11:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a dead body at 1549 Victory Road. The body was discovered by a property owner, who spotted the body along the wooded edge of his… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — Local club “Cars of Yesteryear” will be sponsoring a fund-raising raffle to support the community. The first prize winner will receive a $500 Visa card, second prize will get a $150 Visa card, and the third prize winner will receive $100 worth of car detailing donated by Auto Outfitters. Each year, the Cars… Keep Reading
DERBY LINE — The Caswell Avenue bridge over I-91 at the U.S. – Canadian border is open to traffic once again. At this time the bridge is open to two-way traffic, however, over the next couple of weeks, there will be one-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic as the work is completed. Construction at the… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A serial drunk driver will spend 6-15 years behind bars after being convicted of his 7th DUI offense. Harry Norway, 48, a resident of Orleans County, was recently convicted of his 7th DUI, attempting to elude, false pretenses, and driving with license suspended. According to court records, back in July of 2017, Norway… Keep Reading
ALBANY — Governor Phil Scott was in Albany on Tuesday to announced the allocation of $2.8 million in state tax incentives for 16 projects, showcasing the Albany Community Trust’s effort to re-open and expand the Albany General Store, which closed due to a fire in 2014. At the press conference, the Governor praised local efforts… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital will hold a full-scale, emergency training exercise on Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at North Country Primary Care Newport on the North Country Hospital Campus. The public is being reminded that this is only a test. There will be significant law enforcement, fire and emergency service present during… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Grant Vance and Gregory Paradis with drug-related crimes. The indictment alleges that between early 2018 and June 28, Vance and Paradis conspired to distribute buprenorphine, and that on June 28 Vance possessed with intent to distribute buprenorphine. According to court records, Vance was employed as… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts will be hosting a Halloween mask making workshop on Saturday, October 20. The workshop will kick off at 10:00 a.m. and take place in the downstairs gallery. Come out to have fun and create your own special disguise. The workshop is open to students ages 9 –… Keep Reading
WESTMORE — Police are looking for a suspect seen leaving the scene of a burglary in Westmore on Saturday. At around 3:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress on Westside Lane. Police say the caller, who was out for a walk, encountered a suspicious man walking near the back of an… Keep Reading
DERBY — The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) has awarded its Year of the Book grant to Derby Elementary School for this school year. The grant provides $25,000 in literacy programming and new books, including visits and workshops with CLiF’s many Vermont authors and storytellers. The money will also allow for free family programming, such as… Keep Reading
DERBY — The Orleans County Sheriffs Department K9 team has been named one of 30 finalists in the Vested Interest in K9’s Law Enforcement Sports Utility Vehicle Giveaway. Deputy Tyler Jacobs and K9 Jonah will compete for public votes to win a new Chevy Tahoe SUV with Police Pursuit Package and additional K9 unit customizations.… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — The Northern Third Quartet will appear in concert at the United Church of Newport, on Sunday, October 14. Members of the quartet include violinist Sofia Hirsch, violist Elizabeth Reid, cellist John Dunlop, and pianist Alison Bruce Cerutti. The quartet performs throughout Vermont. They have recently been featured on Vermont Public Radio, performing works… Keep Reading
BROWNINGTON — An 87-year-old woman from Charleston escaped without injuries after crashing her vehicle into a river in Brownington on Saturday. Police, along with Orleans firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 5A near the Westmore town line at around 4:15 p.m. The vehicle was located down a 40-foot… Keep Reading
NEWPORT — There will be a workshop on October 4 at the Dolloff Pond Access Ramp in Willoughby State Forest to showcase the erosion control practices installed by the NorthWoods Watershed Crew over the summer. The workshop is the last part of an outreach program conducted by the Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) over the 2018… Keep Reading
WESTMORE — A boat was reported stolen in Westmore. Police were notified last week that the boat had been taken from a residence on Vermont Route 5A, near North Beach of Lake Willoughby. It was reported that the residence was unoccupied between September 24 and 27. The property owner returned and discovered his Trophy 18-foot… Keep Reading
DERBY LINE — One of the most popular plays of all time, the classic Agatha Christie murder mystery, The Mousetrap, will be showing at the Haskell Opera House October 12-14 and 19-21. This Borderline Players production of The Mousetrap is directed by Thomas Perry, who most recently directed the troupe’s sold-out summer production of Little… Keep Reading
BARTON — Police are investigating the theft of a large amount of hemp in Barton. On Wednesday morning, police were notified that approximately 210 drying hemp plants were taken along with various power tools, from the location. Police say the loss is estimated to be in excess of $15,000. According to the report, the victim… Keep Reading
DERBY — Jed’s Maple Products of Derby will be hosting their 6th Annual Fall Open House October 6-8 this year. Celebrate the flavors of Fall throughout the holiday weekend. They will be open from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. all three days. This family event is free and includes wood-fired maple pizza, maple specialty food sampling… Keep Reading