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
Step into the new year with a First Day Hike in Westmore
WESTMORE — While many are planning to burn the midnight oil to ring in 2019, others are aiming to get out of … 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
VSO’s Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Chorus to visit Newport December 21
NEWPORT — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) Brass Quintet is teaming up with Counterpoint Chorus for another year of celebrating the holiday … 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
Burglary in Brighton leaves residence damaged
BRIGHTON — A burglary in Brighton caused considerable damage to a home after it was left exposed to freezing temperatures. Police say … 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
Questions, questions, questions about the landfill
After the September 10th forum in Newport with a panel presenting opinions on the expansion of the Coventry landfill, I’ve been asking … 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
Driving too fast: I-91 traffic slowed after several crashes
NEWPORT — The snowstorm today had police responding to multiple slide-offs and crashes on Interstate 91, including a tour bus that police … Keep Reading
Police looking for Brownington man
NEWPORT — The Vermont State Police say they are looking for a Brownington man. The man, identified as 45-year-old Stanley “Joe” Crowe, … Keep Reading