Burglary in Irasburg
IRASBURG — Police are investigating a burglary at a residence in Irasburg. This incident took place on Route 58 E. The homeowner … 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
Stanstead College breaks ground on new residence
STANSTEAD, QC — Stanstead College Head of School Michael Wolfe joined with Property Committee members Judith Cowen and Ellen Bounsall along with … Keep Reading
NorthWoods announces new executive director
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center announced the appointment of Jonathan Gilbert as the organization’s new executive director. Originally from Quebec … 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
Quebec man sentenced for smuggling guns through Haskell Free Library
DERBY LINE — A Quebec man was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment for smuggling over 100 handguns to Quebec, some of which … 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
Numerous guns stolen in Derby
DERBY — Police are investigating a burglary that took place in Derby during the week. According to the report, sometime between Monday … Keep Reading
Local group working tirelessly to keep the Northern Star afloat
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Community Maritime (MCM) group says they are moving towards their goal of keeping the Northern Star in the … Keep Reading
Redemption Gravel Bicycle Race coming to Brownington this Saturday
BROWNINGTON — The Redemption Gravel Bicycle Race will debut at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington on Saturday, September 1. Currently, … Keep Reading
Police: Barton man assaulted officers
BARTON — An incident in Barton closed down a section of Vermont Route 16 and Roaring Brooke Road late this morning, leaving … Keep Reading
Pilot identified in Island Pond crash
ISLAND POND — Authorities say they have identified the pilot who was killed in a plane crash that took place in Island … Keep Reading
Police looking for Brownington man after crash
COVENTRY — A two-vehicle crash in Coventry on Friday has police looking for a Brownington man they say fled the scene on … Keep Reading
Fatal plane crash in Island Pond
ISLAND POND — Police are investigating a fatal airplane crash near the John H. Boylan Airport in Island Pond. At about 3:45 … Keep Reading
Mitchell Durocher retires from Columbia Forest Products
NEWPORT — Last Friday marked the retirement of Mitch Durocher from Columbia Forest Products, after a combined thirty-three years of service. Born … Keep Reading
What’s new at the Caswell Avenue bridge in Derby Line?
A quick update on the Caswell Avenue Bridge project in Derby Line: The contractor completed the second of three concrete pours for … Keep Reading
DUI and LSA charges after early morning crash in Albany
ALBANY — A 21-year-old man from Lowell is facing charges of leaving the scene of an accident and DUI after an early … Keep Reading