Dandelion Run organizers offer virtual option, merge this year’s run with fall event
DERBY — Organizers of this year’s Dandelion Run say they have decided to postpone and merge this year’s event with another event … Keep Reading
Vermont tourism among most affected in the nation due to coronavirus
NEWPORT — A new study shows Vermont is among the states hit hardest by COVID-19’s impact on tourism due to the coronavirus. … Keep Reading
Newport police union voted “no confidence” in Chief DiSanto
NEWPORT — In a letter submitted to city officials on March 10, twelve members of Newport’s police union expressed their concerns about … Keep Reading
Senior Deputy Kyle Ingalls accepts new position with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
NEWPORT — Senior Deputy Kyle Ingalls is taking a new position with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department … Keep Reading
Driver crashes into Derby Line Cemetary fence
DERBY LINE — Someone crashed through a fence at the Derby Line Cemetary, and police are asking for the public’s help in … Keep Reading
Newport’s Easter bonnet contest goes digital
NEWPORT — An annual contest for festive headwear has been a tradition at the annual Prouty Beach egg hunts in Newport for … Keep Reading
Orleans County COVID-19 count holding at 8 cases, Essex 1
NEWPORT — As of Friday, April 10, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Orleans County has remained at 8 according to … Keep Reading
Vermont extends stay-at-home order until May 15
NEWPORT – Governor Phil Scott today extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the expiration date of all … Keep Reading
Telehealth may become part of new normal at North County Primary Care
NEWPORT — As Dr. Umair Malik and his family were homeward bound from a trip to Japan in early March, he says … Keep Reading
Pam White retires after 42 years at Columbia Forest Products
NEWPORT — After 42 years of service, on March 31, Pam White retired from Columbia Forest Products. Born in Newport, White graduated … Keep Reading
Cow sign stolen, 4 cited for theft in Coventry
COVENTRY — Four people were cited for stealing a custom sign from the Maxwell Neighborhood Farm in Coventry. William Whitehouse, 18, Brandon … Keep Reading
North Troy man delivers over 104 Easter baskets to local kids
NORTH TROY — A North Troy man made it his mission during the current pandemic, to deliver Easter baskets to local children. … Keep Reading
Orleans County Sheriff’s Department doing their part to make birthday memories for kids
NEWPORT — The Orleans County Sheriff’s Department has announced a program in which police officers will visit children celebrating a birthday during … Keep Reading
Newport man arrested for assault and robbery, lewd and lascivious conduct
NEWPORT — A local man out on bail is facing a slew of charges following an incident that took place Saturday night. … Keep Reading
Derby man seriously injured during single-vehicle crash
DERBY — A 66-year-old man from Derby was seriously injured during a single-vehicle crash on Saturday. According to police, Michael MacFarlane was … Keep Reading
RTC shuttle service to operate on dial-a-ride basis due to coronavirus
NEWPORT — Starting on Wednesday, April 8, RCT says they will be implementing changes to its shuttle bus service in an effort … Keep Reading
Walmart limiting customers to 20 percent of capacity during coronavirus crisis
DERBY — Walmart has joined other large retailers in announcing a move to limit the number of customers in each store during … Keep Reading
West Burke fire considered suspicious
WEST BURKE — A fire that broke out in West Burke early Thursday morning is considered suspicious, investigators say. The West Burke … Keep Reading
Walmart in Derby not allowed in-person sales of non-essential items
DERBY — The Agency of Commerce and Community Development has directed large “big box” retailers, such as Walmart in Derby, to cease … Keep Reading
Newport man charged with 4th DUI
DERBY — A 55-year-old man from Newport was arrested on multiple charges, including his fourth DUI. Police say they noticed a vehicle … Keep Reading
Waiting out coronavirus, Pronto and Shelton harmonizing NEK music community
NEWPORT — For Tod Pronto and Cynthia Shelton, nothing can stop the music. Hunkered down in reaction to the global pandemic, the … Keep Reading
Bear hunt sparks community fun in Newport during quarantine
NEWPORT — Bear hunts are underway in Newport City. Stuffed bears, puppies, unicorns, and cows are popping up everywhere in the windows … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital is well prepared, soon adding mobile testing site in Island Pond
NEWPORT — Healthcare organizations have been turned upside down with the COVID-19 pandemic, but North Country Hospital says they are well prepared. … Keep Reading
Woman robbed at gunpoint in Barton
BARTON — Police say a woman from Orleans was robbed at gunpoint in Barton on Tuesday. The incident took place at around … Keep Reading
Trailers, main office at Barrewood Campground in Westfield burglarized
WESTFIELD — Police say they responded to a number of burglaries in Westfield on Saturday. The incident took place at the Barrewood … Keep Reading