Five Orleans county residents have retired from Columbia Forest Products since early September. Below is a brief bio for each: Darlene “Winky” Crowe Friday, September 6, 2019, marked the retirement of Darlene “Winky” Crowe from Columbia Forest Products, after 27 combined years of service. Born in Holland, VT, she attended N.C.U.H.S. and later earned her…
DERBY — Two Orleans county residents were tragically killed in a motorcycle crash in Derby this afternoon. Emergency workers responded to Shattuck Hill Road after a call came in regarding a two-vehicle crash at around 3:11 p.m. Police say 23-year-old Ronald Kennedy of Newport was traveling west on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle before the crash. Steven…
DERBY — Community National Bank President Kathy Austin recently announced that Shelly Morey was chosen to serve as the next Community Circle Director and bank Officer, as the bank prepares for the upcoming retirement of current Director Linda Cloutier. Morey is a native of the Northeast Kingdom and attended Lake Region Union High School. “I’m…
DERBY — A 39-year-old man is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Derby yesterday afternoon. James Castrogiovanni, of Derby, is being charged with driving with a criminally suspended license, attempting to elude a police officer, negligent operation, and excessive speeds. The Sherrif’s Department says at around 1:30 p.m. Corporal Jacobs attempted…
DERBY — Authorities say smoking materials placed in an aluminum can is what caused a fire that broke out at a single-family home on Main Street in Derby yesterday. The fire was noticed at around 6:20 p.m. The home was being used as an Airbnb rental and was occupied by three people, but nobody was…
DERBY — A 79-year-old man hit a 6-point buck crossing the southbound lane of I-91 on Sunday evening. At around 6:26 p.m. police say they responded to the single-vehicle crash just south of Exit 28. Police say the driver, Fernand J. Pomerleau, of Goffstown, NH, was traveling at around 65 miles-per-hour when the buck ran…
NEWPORT CITY — Police say a Derby man was arrested after he attempted to buy a gun through a neighbor and threatened to kill everyone at Northeast Kingdom Human Services as well as the Derby Village Store. According to a statement issued by State Police Trooper Joshua Mikkola, on Friday, August 23, police received a…
DERBY — Police say that a business in Derby was burglarized over the weekend. On Monday morning police received a report of a burglary at Auto Pro Gas, located at 205 US Route 5. Police say someone forced entry into the store and stole a large sum of cash and a DVR with the video surveillance…
DERBY — Community National Bank President and CEO Kathy Austin recently announced the promotion of Louise Bonvechio to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Cashier and Corporate Secretary of Community National Bank and Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of Community Bancorp. Bonvechio has worked for Community National Bank for over 25 years. “Louise is very deserving…
NEWPORT — Police say they arrested a habitual sex offender earlier this week after he allegedly assaulted a local woman. Timothy Souliere, 56, of Derby, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, unlawful restraint, simple assault, and habitual offender. He was arraigned yesterday in Orleans District Court and was held without…
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department says they arrested a woman over the weekend on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer. Makayla Belmore, 19, of Derby, is facing charges of assault on a law enforcement officer/protected professional, obstruction of justice, and aggravated disorderly conduct. Early Sunday morning police say they responded to North Country…
NEWPORT — Two women from Orleans county are facing drug trafficking charges after police in Massachusetts allegedly found 63 grams of cocaine in their car after a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Police say they stopped a 2007 Ford 500 sedan on I-91 northbound, in Greenfield, Mass, for motor vehicle violations at 3:00 a.m. As…
NEWPORT — The University of Vermont Extension will expand a program proven to reduce risky behavior in youth, including substance misuse, called PROSPER, to schools in Newport and Derby. The program, named PROSPER, for Promoting School-Community-University Partnerships to Enhance Resilience, was developed jointly at Iowa State University and Pennsylvania State University in 2001 and has…
DERBY — A three-car crash in Derby on Friday sent two people to the hospital, police say. The crash took place in the westbound lane of U.S. Route 5, in front of the Vianor Tire and Sears Store parking lots. According to police, Linda Kudla, 65, of Derby, was stopped, signaling to turn left into…
NEWPORT — Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among middle and high school students in Vermont, and new data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey has shown that there is an alarming number of students in Orleans county who report trying electronic vapor products. In an effort to combat that…
STANSTEAD, QC — A number of local student-athletes were honored for their achievements during a recent athletic assembly at Stanstead College. Patrick Young, grade 12, was a first-time “Major S” winner for senior boys rugby. Emily Willis, grade 12, of Newport, won her first “Major S” for senior girls rugby and her second of the…
NEWPORT — A 27-year-old man from Newport was sentenced to serve three to eight years behind bars for stealing two vehicles. David Fletcher appeared in court for a sentencing hearing on May 16 after being convicted by a jury on felony charges of grand larceny, two counts of vehicle operation without owner consent, and a…
DERBY — On Saturday, about 150 runners, walkers, and bikers gathered at the Eleventh Annual Dandelion Run. The event raised a little over $1,000 for Umbrella and its advocacy and support of victims of this kind of violence. It was cold and cloudy with hardly a dandelion in sight, but that didn’t stop everyone as…
NEWPORT — With the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures, Vermont’s bird lovers are looking to the fields and woods for a flit of color in the bushes or listening for an overhead chirp, whistle, squawk or honk as birds engage in their annual spring migration. Some of Vermont’s best bird-watching opportunities are at…
DERBY – A 68-year-old woman from Derby was involved in a rollover crash on I-91 on Wednesday. Police say the vehicle was resting on its roof in the median when they arrived on scene. The driver, identified as Louise Harris, was headed north when she struck the guardrail and overturned the vehicle. Harris was wearing…
DERBY — Police say a 30-year-old man from Derby is facing numerous charges after a high-speed chase early this morning. According to the report, Jonathan Hinton is being charged with attempting to elude, DUI, grossly negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident, and excessive speed. At around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, a state trooper…
DERBY — A 31-year-old driver from California was involved in a rollover crash on I-91 on Friday. State troopers were called to the Interstate near mile-marker 171 in the town of Derby, at around 8:45 a.m. Police say the driver, identified as Adrian Hernandez, of LaPuenta, CA, lost control of his Ford van and spun…
DERBY — Jed’s Maple Products of Derby will be hosting their 20th Annual Sugar on Snow Party and Maple Open House on March 23 and 24 this year. The event will be held in conjunction with the Vermont statewide Maple Open House. The Wheeler family says they are excited to once again open their doors…
PEACHAM — The search for a missing woman from Derby ended tragically today, after police say she was found deceased. Cecile Aubin, also known as Cecile LaClair, was located in the town of Peacham. Police have not released much information, but say her death is not suspicious at this time. Authorities say the cause and…
DERBY — Police are looking for a woman from Derby that went missing last week. Cecile Aubin, also known as Cecile LaClair, left a residence on Pine Hill Road in Derby sometime around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. It was reported that Cecile has not reached out to any family members, which is highly…