Newport man arrested after an altercation involving a shotgun
NEWPORT — Police arrested a man on assault and reckless endangerment charges following a fight early this morning. Kyler Baker, 21, of … Keep Reading
Helicopters used to collar moose in the NEK
NEWPORT — Residents may have seen a helicopter flying low overhead as the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department began collaring 30 moose … Keep Reading
Solar and storage workshops coming to Newport
NEWPORT — Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and … Keep Reading
Single-vehicle rollover on I-91
DERBY — A 35-year-old man from Newport escaped with minor injuries after rolling his vehicle on I-91 on Saturday night. Police and … Keep Reading
New video series highlights two Northeast Kingdom farmers
NEWPORT — Waterfront Cinema will be showing two videos from the Faces of Vermont Agriculture series, which is a collection of eight … Keep Reading
Local teen swimmer selected one of Vermont Sports Magazine’s Athletes of the Year
DERBY – Fourteen-year-old Vera Rivard has been selected as one of Vermont Sports Magazine’s 2018 Athletes of the Year. Vera and her … Keep Reading
Rollover on West Street in Derby
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 … Keep Reading
Now Playing Newport music series grand finale this Saturday
NEWPORT –Now Playing Newport, the local Vermont concert series that has delighted audiences in the Northeast Kingdom over the past five years, … Keep Reading
Police: Man arrested after firing shots at parked vehicle in Orleans
ORLEANS — Police were called to Orleans this afternoon after a report that gunshots were fired into a parked vehicle. At around … Keep Reading
Sights set on playground transformation and splash pad at Gardner Park
NEWPORT — Last month the Newport City Council approved a resolution authorizing Newport Parks & Recreation to pursue a $180,000 grant through … Keep Reading
Car crashes into utility pole in Newport Center
NEWPORT — An 18-year-old driver escaped uninjured after crashing into a utility pole in Newport Center on Monday. At around 9:15 p.m. … Keep Reading
Fatal crash in Irasburg
IRASBURG — A 21-year-old man from Albany was killed during a crash in Irasburg this afternoon. Emergency workers were dispatched to the … Keep Reading
DUI crash in Irasburg almost hits home
IRASBURG — A 49-year-old Irasburg man is facing charges after a single-vehicle crash in Irasburg on Monday night. Police responded to the … Keep Reading
VT Fish & Wildlife to conduct angler survey on Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is beginning an angler survey on Lake Memphremagog this December. The survey will extend … Keep Reading
Driver in fatal West Charleston crash sentenced
NEWPORT — The driver during a fatal crash in West Charleston that took the lives of two Orleans County residents back in … Keep Reading
Christmas trees stolen from farm in Barton
BARTON — Police are investigating the theft of brush and Christmas trees from a tree farm in Barton, and the owner is … Keep Reading
Trevor Evans to receive 2018 George Buzzell Forest Stewardship Award
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center recently announce that Trevor Evans of Derby will receive this year’s George Buzzell Forest Stewardship … Keep Reading
Toy drives make it a happier holiday for many local children
DERBY — This holiday season, Fred’s Energy helped to collect donations for local toy drives at each of their three office locations. … Keep Reading
MWA awarded $4,500 for Youth Discovery Program
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) recently received a $4,500 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Northeast Kingdom Fund. The grant … Keep Reading
Newport armed robbery suspect flees police with children in vehicle
DERBY — Police are looking for a 31-year-old fugitive considered armed and dangerous after he fled police with several children in his … Keep Reading
VSO’s Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Chorus to visit Newport December 21
NEWPORT — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) Brass Quintet is teaming up with Counterpoint Chorus for another year of celebrating the holiday … Keep Reading
Newport Police charge man in $48,000 fraud case
NEWPORT — Newport Police say they’ve charged a man with allegedly stealing more than $48,000 from an elderly woman over a period … Keep Reading
Glover native Sarah Waring joins the Vermont Community Foundation
NEWPORT — The Vermont Community Foundation recently announced that Sarah Waring has been hired as its vice president for grants and community … Keep Reading
Moore appointed to Community Bancorp. and Community National Bank boards
DERBY — Community National Bank and Community Bancorp. President and Chief Executive Officer Kathryn M. Austin announced this week the appointment of … Keep Reading
Newport woman qualifies for upcoming Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival
NEWPORT — A 62-year-old woman from Newport spent her Sunday qualifying for the upcoming Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival taking place in February … Keep Reading
Backcountry ski and ride project in Willoughby State Forest expands
WESTMORE — The Northeast Kingdom Backcountry Coalition, also known as NEKBC for short, is updating its pilot backcountry ski and ride project … Keep Reading
Four arrested in Irasburg
IRASBURG — Police say that they have arrested a group of people who occupied a camp in the town of Irasburg owned … Keep Reading
Questions, questions, questions about the landfill
After the September 10th forum in Newport with a panel presenting opinions on the expansion of the Coventry landfill, I’ve been asking … Keep Reading
Police: Driver failed to stop, crashed into snowbank
NEWPORT — A 37-year-old woman from Barton will have to answer to charges after police say she failed to pull over during … Keep Reading
Driving too fast: I-91 traffic slowed after several crashes
NEWPORT — The snowstorm today had police responding to multiple slide-offs and crashes on Interstate 91, including a tour bus that police … Keep Reading
Police looking for Brownington man
NEWPORT — The Vermont State Police say they are looking for a Brownington man. The man, identified as 45-year-old Stanley “Joe” Crowe, … Keep Reading
Evergreen Centerpiece Family Workshop at MAC Center for the Arts
NEWPORT — Thinking about decorating for the holidays? Wondering how to make new memories and fun-lore to pass down to generations? The Mac … Keep Reading
Police seek help in Westmore burglary investigation
WESTMORE — Police recently released photos of a man they are trying to identify following a burglary that took place in Westmore … Keep Reading