NEK Swim Week, 8 lakes in 9 days
NEWPORT — As we head deeper into the miracle of summer, NEK Swim Week is approaching. From August 11 to August 19, … Keep Reading
Learn about Vermont’s black bears in Lyndonville on August 7
LYNDONVILLE — Vermonters of all ages are invited to attend a presentation about Vermont’s black bears at the Lyndon Town School on … Keep Reading
Swimmers set to swim full length of Memphremagog on Wednesday
NEWPORT — This Wednesday, seven ultra-marathon open water swimmers will gather to swim the 25-mile length of Lake Memphremagog, between Newport, Vermont … Keep Reading
Harry Corrow Freedom Run coming to Newport July 4
NEWPORT — Organizers are gearing up for another Harry Corrow Freedom Run taking place on the bike path and the Memphremagog Ski … Keep Reading
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
Bobcat caught on game camera in Brandon
BRANDON — This bobcat was caught in a series of photos on a game camera set up under a bridge in Brandon. … Keep Reading
Guided wildlife walk at Victory Basin Wildlife Management Area on May 16
VICTORY — Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Northeast Kingdom Audubon are excited to partner on a birding and wildlife-viewing tour at … 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
Amphibians begin migration, drivers asked to slow down
NEWPORT — One of the great wildlife migrations is happening right now, and it’s taking place right at our feet. You may … Keep Reading
Trout season opens this Saturday
NEWPORT — Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season is set to open on Saturday, April 14, and despite recent cold weather and lingering … Keep Reading
Seymour Lake gets $17,248 to help keep invasive species out
MORGAN — A $17,248 grant has been awarded to the town of Morgan from Vermont’s Department of Environmental Protection. The grant, in … Keep Reading
State suggests Vermonters remove bird feeders April 1
NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows will cause bears to come out of … Keep Reading
Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival draws international crowd
NEWPORT — Winter swimmers gathered in Newport for a weekend of swimming in a 25-meter, two-lane pool cut in the ice of … Keep Reading
Newport set to welcome 75 winter swimmers this weekend
NEWPORT — Winter swimmers from all over North America, Ireland, and Scotland will be descending on Newport next weekend for the Fourth … Keep Reading
Newport police offer ice safety tips
NEWPORT— Chief Seth C. DiSanto and the Newport Police Department are reminding residents to be aware of the possibility that ice on … Keep Reading
Kingdom Games return in February to Newport
NEWPORT — The Kingdom Games, a series of competitive athletic events for all ages and skill levels, returns on February 10 to … Keep Reading
Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day is January 27
NEWPORT — Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day is set for Saturday, January 27, and will be celebrated by a fun-filled … Keep Reading
Ski trails expand onto Bluffside Farm
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation’s (MSTF) ski trail system has expanded onto Bluffside Farm in Newport City. The new trail … Keep Reading
Orleans County snowmobile clubs contribute thousands to local economy
NEWPORT — Six snowmobile clubs in Orleans County have received grant money from the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) for the … Keep Reading
Snowmobile safety course taking place at North Country Hospital
NEWPORT — On Saturday, December 9, a snowmobile safety course will be offered at North Country Hospital. For anyone born after July … Keep Reading
Dan Kilborn to receive George Buzzell Forest Stewardship Award
CHARLESTON — NorthWoods Stewardship Center recently announced Vermont Land Trust forester Dan Kilborn as the recipient of the fifth annual George Buzzell … Keep Reading
Vermont’s rifle deer season starts next Saturday
NEWPORT — Hunters are gearing up for the start of the traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, November 11 … Keep Reading
Locals win at Fly to Pie marathon and bike race
GLOVER — A 52-year-old athlete from Canaan defended home turf and won the fourth annual Fly to Pie, Kingdom Marathon with a … Keep Reading
Subway in Orleans robbed at gunpoint
ORLEANS — The Subway in Orleans was robbed at gunpoint last night. At around 9:00 p.m. a masked individual entered the restaurant, … Keep Reading
Westmore Mountain Challange offers marathon-length hike
WESTMORE — On Saturday, October 14, the NorthWoods Stewardship Center will be hosting a marathon-length hiking event through the Northeast Kingdom. The … Keep Reading
Jay gears up for second annual Oktoberfest celebration
JAY — The town of Jay Community Recreational Centre and the Jay Focus Group are teaming up to bring on the fun … Keep Reading
Fly to Pie and Kingdom Games to support American Red Cross disaster relief
WEST GLOVER — On Sunday, October 8, Fly to Pie’s 6-mile run, bike, or hike from Irasburg to West Glover will be … Keep Reading
Bluffside Farm in Newport hunting lottery announced
NEWPORT — Following last year’s successful first hunting season on Bluffside Farm in Newport, the Vermont Land Trust has decided to hold … Keep Reading
NEK Swim Week Willoughby style
WESTMORE — The Rivard sisters continued to make a splash during NEK Swim Week, with 13-year-old Vera Rivard of Springfield, NH, finished … Keep Reading
Willoughby wins bid for 2019 long-distance swim championship
WESTMORE — Kingdom Games and the Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association has won the bid to host the 2019 United States … Keep Reading
Kingdom Swim 2017 welcomes swimmers from all over the Americas
NEWPORT — Over the weekend, Lake Memphremagog welcomed open water swimmers and “yackers” to the 9th Annual Kingdom Swim. They came from … Keep Reading
[VIDEO] Welcome to the beautiful Newport Country Club
The beautiful Newport Country Club features an 18-hole, par 72 golf course that overlooks Lake Memphremagog to its north, as well as … Keep Reading
New York woman swims the length of Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — On Monday, Jaimie Monahan, of New York, NY, swam the 25-mile distance on Lake Memphremagog between Newport, Vermont, and Magog, … Keep Reading