North Country Hospital’s 2nd Annual Supermarket Sweep
This Newport Dispatch video was shot during North Country Hospital’s 2nd Annual Supermarket Sweep. The raffle raised $2,400 for North Country Hospital’s … Keep Reading
Local club Cars of Yesteryear to sponsor raffle to support the community
NEWPORT — Local club “Cars of Yesteryear” will be sponsoring a fund-raising raffle to support the community. The first prize winner will … Keep Reading
Serial drunk driver sentenced in Newport after 7th DUI
NEWPORT — A serial drunk driver will spend 6-15 years behind bars after being convicted of his 7th DUI offense. Harry Norway, … Keep Reading
Full-scale active shooter exercise to be staged at North Country Hospital this Friday
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 … Keep Reading
Guard and inmate indicted in smuggling scheme to get drugs into Newport prison
NEWPORT — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Grant Vance and Gregory Paradis with drug-related crimes. The indictment alleges that … Keep Reading
MAC Center for the Arts hosting Halloween mask making workshop
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts will be hosting a Halloween mask making workshop on Saturday, October 20. The workshop … Keep Reading
Derby Elementary School awarded $25,000 in literacy programs and new books
DERBY — The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) has awarded its Year of the Book grant to Derby Elementary School for this school … Keep Reading
Orleans County Sherrif’s Department a finalist to win new SUV for K9 unit
DERBY — The Orleans County Sheriffs Department K9 team has been named one of 30 finalists in the Vested Interest in K9’s … Keep Reading
Northern Third Quartet to perform in Newport
NEWPORT — The Northern Third Quartet will appear in concert at the United Church of Newport, on Sunday, October 14. Members of … Keep Reading
Agatha Christie’s classic The Mousetrap opening at the Haskell October 12
DERBY LINE — One of the most popular plays of all time, the classic Agatha Christie murder mystery, The Mousetrap, will be … Keep Reading
210 hemp plants stolen in Barton
BARTON — Police are investigating the theft of a large amount of hemp in Barton. On Wednesday morning, police were notified that … Keep Reading
Newport police investigating six cases of vandalism with a pellet gun
NEWPORT — Local police are actively investigating a series of acts of vandalism reported in recent weeks. Officers have responded to several … Keep Reading
Fly to Pie this Sunday
WEST GLOVER — Runners, bikers, and hikers are rolling into the roster for another “Fly to Pie,” this coming Sunday. Fly to … Keep Reading
Border Curling Club hosting two free learn to curl clinics
BEEBE — If you ever wanted to try out the sport of curling, now’s your chance. The Border Curling Club is hosting … Keep Reading
Eagle Point Unit proposed to be open for public trapping
NEWPORT — There will be an opportunity to comment on the proposed opening of public trapping at the Eagle Point Wildlife Management … Keep Reading
Fall Foliage Festival kicking off this weekend in Newport
NEWPORT — Newport’s Fall Foliage Festival is getting ready to kick off this weekend. The Scarecrow Contest starts on Saturday with many … Keep Reading
[VIDEO] Political Forum: Orleans-1 House District
NEWPORT — Last night a political forum was held in the Goodrich Memorial Library. It featured three candidates running in the Orleans-1 … Keep Reading
New roadside signs showcase local farmers’ leadership on water quality
NEWPORT — More than 5,000 acres of corn fields will be planted with a cover crop in Orleans County this fall, and … Keep Reading
Brownington man charged after failing to register as a sex offender
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department summonsed a convicted sex offender to court after they say he moved back to Vermont from … Keep Reading
Four more swimmers complete 25-mile marathon swim from Newport to Magog
NEWPORT — This week four marathon open water swimmers completed the 25-mile, international swim on Lake Memphremagog between Newport, Vermont, and Magog, … Keep Reading
Two vehicles stolen overnight in Orleans
ORLEANS — A pair of car thefts in Orleans has police warning residents to be on the lookout. According to the report, … Keep Reading
Hunting lottery announced for Bluffside Farm in Newport
NEWPORT — The Vermont Land Trust will be holding a lottery for hunting on Bluffside Farm in Newport. This is the third … Keep Reading
Communities gather for harvest festivals at local schools
NEWPORT — Green Mountain Farm-to-School will host harvest festivals with 11 Northeast Kingdom schools in celebration of local food, agriculture, and healthy … Keep Reading
Mexican citizen picked up in Derby on human smuggling charges sentenced
NEWPORT — Salmen Hernandez-Ayala, 48, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced this week for transporting three people without permission into the United … Keep Reading
Police investigating second incident involving a man approaching a juvenile
BARTON — Police are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred today in Barton, in which a juvenile was approached by an adult … Keep Reading
Newport police seek to identify man who approached teen girl
NEWPORT — Police are looking to identify and speak with a man who reportedly drove up to a teenage girl walking down … Keep Reading
Police chase dirt bike through Derby and Newport
NEWPORT — Police are looking for a dirt bike rider who led them on a dangerous chase through Derby and Newport on … Keep Reading
New CEO appointed to North Country Hospital
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital announced that its Board of Trustees has appointed Brian Nall as the next Chief Executive Officer. Nall … Keep Reading
Celebrate garlic in Newport this Saturday
NEWPORT — The Newport Farmers Market is hosting its second Garlic Festival this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. … Keep Reading
Newport police looking for Coventry man
NEWPORT — A 44-year-old man from Coventry is wanted by Newport police after they say he fled during a traffic stop. Police … Keep Reading
Orleans County slammed by powerful storm
IRASBURG — Close to 1,300 people were left without power after a powerful storm ripped through Orleans County on Monday. The thunderstorm … Keep Reading
Vermont officials conduct zebra mussels survey on Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — In response to the discovery in July of zebra mussels in Magog Bay, Quebec, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation … Keep Reading
MAC Center for the Arts fall exhibition to celebrate Newport
NEWPORT — As part of the city’s centennial year, MAC Center for the Arts will hallmark the fete with a new exhibition … Keep Reading