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
NEK Chamber seeking input on issues to be discussed at first legislative breakfast
ST. JOHNSBURY — There will be a notable change at the Northeast Kingdom Chamber Legislative Breakfast to be held Monday, Jan. 28, … Keep Reading
Teacher at Lyndon Institute accused of inappropriate relationship with student
LYNDON — A teacher at Lyndon Institute who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student is facing charges, police … 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
Police investigating assault at New Year’s Eve party in Essex County
BLOOMFIELD — Police are investigating an assault that took place at a New Year’s Eve party in Essex county. The victim has … Keep Reading
NorthWoods Watershed Crew celebrates another year of clean water projects
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center Conservation Corps’ Watershed Crew has completed its fourth year implementing water quality improvement projects throughout … 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
Training for the winter swim at Willoughby
WESTMORE — Winter swimmers around North America are hard at it training and qualifying for the Fifth Annual Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival … Keep Reading
Shape note sing and potluck in Derby Line January 5
DERBY LINE — A group of singers from Vermont and Quebec gathers every month to sing shape note or sacred harp music … Keep Reading
Borderline Players to hold auditions for 2019 spring, summer shows in Derby Line
DERBY LINE — After a highly successful debut season, Borderline Players will hold auditions for its spring and summer productions on Friday, … 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
Green Fire film screening and discussion at NorthWoods
EAST CHARLESTON — Next Friday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m, NorthWoods Stewardship Center and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Conservation Group will … 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
Woman killed in Barnet fire
BARNET — Authorities say that a 21-year-old woman was killed during a barn fire in Barnet early this morning. The fire took … 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
Derby Line Port of Entry construction completed
DERBY LINE – The $33 million construction project at the Derby Line Port of Entry is now complete. The new building, located … 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