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
Fiber arts exhibition opens Friday at the MAC
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts is getting ready to present “A common Thread – Stitches and Stories from Fiber … Keep Reading
Police warn parents in Orleans following arrest
ORLEANS — A 68-year-old man from Orleans was arrested after police say they received several complaints over the last month about his … Keep Reading
United Christian Academy’s 2018 Spring Appeal off to great start
NEWPORT — United Christian Academy’s 2018 Spring Appeal is underway, and the school says they are off to a good start. Last … Keep Reading
Shotgun blasts at smoke detector in Barton
BARTON — A Barton man who complained about frequent false alarms from a smoke detector near his kitchen, took it upon himself … Keep Reading
Dandelion Run welcomes 10k record holder Aleksei Bingham of Derby
DERBY – The Dandelion Run is welcoming this year’s local celebrity runner, 18-year-old, Aleksei Bingham, of Derby. Aleksei holds the Dandy’s 10km … Keep Reading
Up to 12 years in prison for Brownington man
NEWPORT — A Brownington man was sentenced to serve up to 12 years in prison for charges related to an incident last … Keep Reading
Newport police respond to head-on crash
NEWPORT — Police responded to a head-on crash on Highland Avenue yesterday. On Thursday, at approximately 12:17 p.m., Newport Police, the Newport … Keep Reading
Vermont Governor Phil Scott in Newport
NEWPORT — Governor Phil Scott was the featured keynote speaker at the Newport based Vermont’s North Country Chamber of Commerce annual meeting … Keep Reading
Farewell to the Fence Project
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts bids farewell to the colorful Fence Project that has been on display for the … Keep Reading