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September 21, 2023
Outdoors/Statewide/Vermont News

Vermont’s black bear population hits five-year high

NEWPORT — Vermont’s black bear population is currently estimated to be between 7,000 to 8,500, according to the most recent data available from 2022, as reported by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Outdoors/Vermont

Early spring birds return to Vermont

MONTPELIER — Despite snow and cold temperatures, two species of birds are reassuring Vermonters that spring has arrived. Red-winged blackbirds and common grackles are

March 27, 2023

Memphremagog Watershed Association announces new project coordinator

Derby/Headline/Newport/News/Orleans County/Outdoors/Vermont

15-year-old swimmer reopens border with 25-mile swim from Newport to Magog

Headline/Magog/Newport/Outdoors
Outdoors/Vermont

A successful year for Vermont turkey hunters

NEWPORT — According to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, wild turkey hunters had safe and successful spring and fall hunting seasons in 2014. A total of 6,414 turkeys were taken by

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by Daniel Duric
January 10, 2015
Derby/News/Outdoors/Vermont

Derby native tapped for head game warden position

DERBY — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has announced that Lt. Jason Batchelder has been named the new director of fish and wildlife law enforcement. Batchelder will begin the role of

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by Daniel Duric
December 15, 2014
Derby/Outdoors

Cyclists and skiers say goodbye sun, hello snow at potluck dinner

DERBY — The Village Bike Shop has been an icon in the community for almost 24 years. With the growing popularity of winter fat bike riding it seemed like the natural place

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by Daniel Duric
December 8, 2014
Outdoors/Vermont

Vermonters reminded to clean bird feeders

NEWPORT — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding Vermonters that it’s alright to put out those bird feeders now that Vermont’s black bears are sleeping in their dens for the winter, but,

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by Daniel Duric
December 7, 2014
Derby/Newport/Outdoors

NCUHS Mountain Bike Club work to keep local trails maintained

DERBY — On Wednesday, members of the NCUHS Mountain Bike Club were found working after school on the Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation (MSTF) trails, located on the Primeau property in Derby. Their

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by Daniel Duric
November 3, 2014
Outdoors/Vermont

A successful season for Vermont moose hunters

NEWPORT — According to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season this year. A record bull was taken in the October 1-7 archery moose hunt.

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by Daniel Duric
October 30, 2014
Arts and Entertainment/Derby/News/Outdoors

Youth learning to connect with the Clyde River

DERBY — The Clyde River has a long tradition of kids spending time outdoors along its reach. From paddling its swiftwater sections, fishing for brookies in deep pools, jigging for smelt on

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by Daniel Duric
October 21, 2014
Arts and Entertainment/Newport/Outdoors

Four exciting “Winter Games” planned in Newport

NEWPORT — Winter Games, the colder counterpart of Kingdom Games, has several exciting events and initiatives planned for this winter. They include: The North American Speedskating Marathon Championships on January 31 –

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by Daniel Duric
October 20, 2014
Derby/Newport/News/Outdoors

Neighborhood workshop on Lake Memphremagog spreads knowledge and blueberry bushes

NEWPORT — On a recent beautiful fall morning, neighbors on Derby Bay gathered by Lake Memphremagog to learn about the importance of shoreland buffers. Dr. Perry Thomas, professor of aquatic biology at

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by Daniel Duric
October 16, 2014
Outdoors/Vermont

Record season for Vermont tourism

NEWPORT – Great weather, targeted advertising, and more than $300,000 focused on the fall season alone, prompted a strong summer and foliage tourism season in Vermont. More than 4 million people visited

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by Daniel Duric
October 15, 2014
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