Lyster recognized for outstanding community service
WESTFIELD — Community National Bank’s Troy Office Supervisor Julie Marquis and Marketing Assistant Anne Quirion recently presented Denny Lyster with the bank’s … Keep Reading
Young runners shine at Dandy 2018
DERBY — This year’s Dandy saw beautiful weather, fields halfway to peak, some powerful running, and a lot of great buddy running … Keep Reading
Beware of IRS phone scams, Orleans County sheriff warns
NEWPORT — The Orleans County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a continuing fraud scheme involving calls reportedly from the Department of … Keep Reading
DeSilva presents facts, fun and hope in Newport
NEWPORT — Although the advertisement for Dartmouth Professor Jeremy DeSilva’s free presentation last Friday promised information on two recently discovered hominids, it … Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor: Hal Newman, Haskell Opera House Director
My name is Hal Newman. Officially, I am the Haskell Opera House Director, however the title I like the most is Chief … Keep Reading
Connie Knaggs receives CNB’s Community Service Award
DERBY — When faced with a large issue or an emergency situation Connie Knaggs often says, “We’ll figure it out.” And, she … Keep Reading
Truck causes section of I-91 closed this afternoon
BARTON — A tractor-trailer caused a section of I-91 in Orleans County to be closed Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place near … Keep Reading
Nearly 3,000 acres of Forestland protected in the Town of Westmore
WESTMORE — Last week the Vermont Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy announced that 2,965 acres of forestland surrounding Long Pond, in … Keep Reading
Newport City Flower Pot Program seeking sponsors
NEWPORT — A few years back Penny Thomas went door-to-door seeking money to kickstart a beautification program in Newport City. Now, the … Keep Reading
Scenes from Kingdom Swim 2015
NEWPORT – A total of 146 swimmers and 125 kayakers hit the water for the 7th Annual Kingdom Swim. They came from … Keep Reading
Applicant briefings for disaster declaration scheduled for Orleans county
NEWPORT — A public assistance disaster declaration was signed this week. The declaration covers public infrastructure damage suffered in Orleans county during … Keep Reading
More Border Protection Officers Coming to Derby Line
DERBY LINE — On Monday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced that they will be bringing in 2,000 additional border … Keep Reading
Winning Numbers Announced in Housing Survey
NEWPORT — The winning numbers to the housing survey done by the 99 Gallery in Newport are in. The number was randomly … Keep Reading
3 Men to be Charged in Pat O’Hagan Murder
ST. JOHNSBURY — Authorities are saying they believe that they now know who killed Pat O’Hagan, the 78 year old Sheffield resident … Keep Reading
Dangerous Road Conditions Cause Two Accidents Yesterday
NEWPORT — Strong winds and blowing snow yesterday created dangerous road conditions in the area. Two accidents were reported. Yesterday at around … Keep Reading
Local Photographer Makes Albany Fire Department Calendar
All photos by Jane Peters ALBANY — Jane Peters, a local photographer and freelance writer, has a strong connection with the Albany … Keep Reading
Free Ice Fishing Day on Saturday, Jan. 25
NEWPORT — Always wanted to go ice fishing but couldn’t find a good excuse to get away? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife … Keep Reading
North Country Union High School to Present Falcapalooza Friday Night
NEWPORT — Move over Lollapalooza, this Friday night North Country Union High School is proud to present Falcapalooza. On January 28, starting … Keep Reading
Car Overturns on VT Route 105 in Newport Center Thursday
NEWPORT — At 7:40 a.m. Joseph Tito of Lancaster, NH was operating a 2007 Subaru Outback west on VT Route 105 in … Keep Reading
Dave Keller Blues Band to Play Benefit Concert for Head Start at Jay Peak
JAY — Soul and blues singer and guitarist Dave Keller will be performing a one night only benefit concert for Head Start. … Keep Reading
[OPINION] Calling the Newport City Council on Their Bluff Regarding the Tar Sands Resolution
How about a quick show of hands. All those in favor of keeping Lake Memphremagog free from the possibility that it becomes … Keep Reading
Kevin Paquet Movie Review: Frozen
By Kevin Paquet Disney’s princess movies are, in many ways, a trick of time dilation. Despite the ubiquity of princess-branded products in … Keep Reading