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…
DERBY — Police were called out to North Country Junior High School in Derby this afternoon after they say a juvenile made several verbal threats. At around 12:50 p.m. Vermont State Police responded to NCUJHS. According to a statement issued by police, they investigated the incident and found the threats made were not credible. “Vermont…
DERBY — State Police are investigating a series of thefts that occurred along a local snowmobile trail. Over the weekend someone stole approximately six solar lights along a trail in Derby. The solar lights were attached to snowmobile intersection signs and were ripped off. The total loss is estimated to be $165. These lights were…
DERBY — A 35-year-old man from Newport escaped with minor injuries after rolling his vehicle on I-91 on Saturday night. Police and emergency crews responded at around 9:00 p.m. to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash near mile marker 171 on I-91 south, in Derby. The driver was identified as Nathan Kemnitz. Police say…
DERBY – Fourteen-year-old Vera Rivard has been selected as one of Vermont Sports Magazine’s 2018 Athletes of the Year. Vera and her family live in Springfield, NH and have a summer camp in Derby with access to Lake Memphremagog, where she trains. During the winter she swims with Upper Valley Aquatic Club. In July of…
DERBY — A 44-year-old man from Maine escaped uninjured after rolling his vehicle in Derby on Sunday. At around 8:50 a.m. police responded to the single-vehicle rollover on West Street. The operator was identified as Jeffrey Andrews, of Strong, ME. Police say he was traveling west in a 2009 Subaru Forrester at approximately 40 miles-per-hour…
NEWPORT — The driver during a fatal crash in West Charleston that took the lives of two Orleans County residents back in 2016, has been sentenced. Earlier in the year Joshua Cole pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and gross negligent operation, and last week was sentenced to serve eight to 15 years behind bars.…
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center recently announce that Trevor Evans of Derby will receive this year’s George Buzzell Forest Stewardship Award. The award is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions to sustainable forestry and education in the Northeast Kingdom. Evans has shown an exceptional commitment to managing his own…
DERBY — This holiday season, Fred’s Energy helped to collect donations for local toy drives at each of their three office locations. The Fred’s Energy Derby office collected for the NEKCA and Northpoint Toys for Kids toy drive. Toys for Kids is helping approximately 191 families this year. In addition, for every toy dropped off,…
DERBY — Police are looking for a 31-year-old fugitive considered armed and dangerous after he fled police with several children in his vehicle. According to police, Lucas Putvain was spotted traveling on West Street in Derby when he saw a marked state police vehicle. Putvain fled at a high rate of speed. He was last…