Mountain bike trail ride part of Newport Centennial Celebration
NEWPORT — Mountain bike and trail enthusiasts will enjoy riding single track and open track trails on Sunday, July 1, as part … Keep Reading
[VIDEO] 2nd Annual Opioid Awareness Walk in Newport
On Sunday, NEK Stand Strong hosted the 2nd Annual Opioid Awareness Walk in Newport. The event filled the community with awareness and … Keep Reading
NorthWoods Stewardship Center plants over 7000 trees in Northern Vermont
CHARLESTON — Spring is always a busy time around the NorthWoods campus. The Conservation Corps Crew gears up to begin spring trail … Keep Reading
New Stormwater Strategic Plan released for the Memphremagog Watershed
NEWPORT — Since December of 2017, a group of local organizations, municipalities, and State agencies have been working together and recently completed … Keep Reading
Brownington Amish community prepare for benefit dinner
BROWNINGTON — The Amish community in Brownington will be hosting a benefit dinner next Friday, June 15, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. … Keep Reading
Two men plead guilty to smuggling 14 illegal aliens in Derby
DERBY — Two men have pled guilty to the smuggling and transporting of fourteen illegal aliens who traveled on foot from Quebec … Keep Reading
Newport Police youth program seeking donations
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Explorer Post 817 is currently conducting a fundraiser to support the Post and create a scholarship fund … Keep Reading
Opioid Awareness Walk in Newport this Sunday
NEWPORT — On Sunday, June 10, NEK Stand Strong is hosting the 2nd Annual Opioid Awareness Walk in Newport at the Gazebo. … Keep Reading
Two-car crash in Troy
TROY — Three people were injured during a crash in Troy on Sunday. Police responded to the scene on VT Route 100, … Keep Reading
Orleans man to face murder charge next week
NEWPORT – Randall Swartz, the suspect in the May 15 homicide of his wife in the town of Orleans, was discharged Friday … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital nurses celebrated
NEWPORT — To celebrate the nurses at North Country Hospital, during National Nurses Week, their VP of Patient Care Services, and Chief … Keep Reading
3rd Annual Kids Free Wellness Day this Saturday
NEWPORT — According to the CDC, the percentage of children who are obese in the United States has more than tripled since … Keep Reading
Local student honored for commitment to forestry
NEWPORT — Since 2005, the Vermont Land Trust has been recognizing outstanding high school juniors and seniors who are studying the fields … Keep Reading
Newport police officers graduate from Vermont Police Academy
NEWPORT — Two Newport Police officers graduated from the Vermont Police Academy last week. Officer Colin Sykes and Officer Cody Smith graduated … Keep Reading
Newport man charged with pharmacy burglary and firearms offenses
NEWPORT — Daniel Greenwood, 42, of Newport, was arraigned in connection with a federal indictment charging him with possessing a firearm as … Keep Reading
Detective Jennifer Harlow recognized by Vermont Children’s Alliance
NEWPORT — Newport Police Department Detective Jennifer Harlow has been recognized as “One of Orleans County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Best,” in an … Keep Reading
Derby Line man sentenced to 1-5 years
NEWPORT — A 22-year-old Derby Line man will serve 1-5 years behind bars after facing sentencing last Thursday. In court, Jacob Roy … Keep Reading
Newport centennial set to kick off with a parade June 30
NEWPORT — The opening ceremony for Newport’s Centennial Celebration is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 30, in front of … Keep Reading
Welch Recognizes Orleans County Students at 37th Congressional Art Competition
NEWPORT — Rep. Peter Welch hosted the 37th Annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students at The Gallery at Vermont College … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital supports MedQuest Scholarships
NEWPORT — This year marks year 12 that North Country Hospital has supported the week-long, healthcare job shadowing program MedQuest. High school … Keep Reading
Orleans man charged with murder in wife’s death
ORLEANS — A 58-year-old Orleans man is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife, 54-year-old Thea Swartz, on Tuesday … Keep Reading
Newport Police Department participates in National Police Week
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department is commemorating National Police Week this week. National Police Week runs from May 13 to May … Keep Reading
Regional group focuses on keys to NEK’s economic future
NEWPORT — A diverse set of leaders from across Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties will be meeting monthly through the fall. They … Keep Reading
Mock crash for high school students in Newport
NEWPORT — Public safety officials from throughout Vermont came together on Friday to teach high school students a reality-based lesson in motor … Keep Reading
Swing into Spring with the VSO benefit party at Spates the Florist
NEWPORT — The North Country Friends of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s annual benefit party “Swing into Spring” will be hosted at Spates … Keep Reading
Police: Derby man fatally shot himself during traffic stop
NEWBURY — Police say a 20-year-old man from Derby fatally shot himself during a traffic stop in Newbury today. It happened at … Keep Reading