Starr, Ingalls grab 42 percent of vote in two-seat Essex-Orleans Senate District race
NEWPORT — Russ Ingalls of Newport will join Robert Starr of North Troy in Montpelier this January after both picked up over … Keep Reading
New partnership delivering 350 free meals per week in the NEK
NEWPORT — Green Mountain Farm-to-School says they recently partnered with the Vermont Everyone Eats program to distribute prepared meals to people negatively … Keep Reading
Community Bancorp. holds virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting
DERBY — The Officers of Community Bancorp. recently held their 2020 Annual Shareholders meeting. Stephen Marsh, Board Chair of Community Bancorp. and … Keep Reading
Vote Russ Ingalls for Vermont Senate by Ken Wells
With election day looming some issues rise to the surface during the election process. I would like to see Vermont governed by … Keep Reading
Police: Man arrested after injuring family member, neighbor
DERBY — Police say a 33-year-old man is facing charges following an incident in Derby on Saturday. Authorities responded to a residence … Keep Reading
Local snowmobile club helps Border Patrol repair bridge in Holland
HOLLAND — The Drift Dusters Snowmobile Club, in cooperation with US Border Patrol, recently repaired a bridge on the international boundary in … Keep Reading
Electric-powered boat to offer cruises on Memphremagog for Vermonters affected by cancer
NEWPORT — Next spring there will be a new vessel on Lake Memphremagog ready for easy, peaceful, and healing excursions on the … Keep Reading
Letter: Time is a-wasting to address the harmful effects of PFAS contamination in Vermont waters
This letter was submitted by Peggy Stevens, DUMP Advisory Committee member from Charleston. D.U.M.P. (Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity), Northeast Kingdom’s environmental advocacy … Keep Reading
Phil White given MSF Service to Marathon Swimming Award
NEWPORT — The Marathon Swimmers Federation recently recognized Phil White for a decade of work in developing open water swims in the … Keep Reading
Newport police looking for driver after high-speed chase, crash
NEWPORT — Local police are searching for a man who fled the scene after a high-speed chase and crash that began in … Keep Reading
Derby Elementary School closed after COVID-19 case reported
DERBY — There is no school today for students at Derby Elementary School after a member of the school has tested positive … Keep Reading
Vehicle hits house in Irasburg, driver arrested for DUI and assault on law enforcement
IRASBURG — A 37-year-old man from Barton is facing multiple charges following an incident in Irasburg earlier this week. On Monday, police … Keep Reading
Ben & Jerry’s awards justice center grant to help children with incarcerated parents
NEWPORT — The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation has awarded the local justice center in Newport with a $7,500 grant to create change. … Keep Reading
St. Johnsbury prison on lockdown after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
ST. JOHNSBURY — An officer at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury has tested positive for COVID-19. Records show the officer … Keep Reading
Design for stormwater remediation on Lake Memphremagog completed
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) recently announced the completion of the design for a largescale stormwater remediation project. Located on … Keep Reading
Man suspected of killing woman arrested in Derby Line
DERBY LINE — A man wanted in connection with the killing of a woman in Connecticut was nabbed in Derby Line on … Keep Reading
Letter: Sims is Creative and Practical
This letter was submitted by Penelope Doherty of Craftsbury. I began visiting NEK 7 years ago, then moved here for my mom. … Keep Reading
Community National Bank Barton office employee tests positive for COVID-19
BARTON — Community National Bank CEO Kathy Austin has confirmed that an employee at the bank’s Barton office has tested positive for … Keep Reading
Encounter live raptors in Greensboro this Sunday
GREENSBORO — Come meet live falcons, hawks, and owls from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Greensboro this Sunday. The Highland … Keep Reading
New grant to deliver local food to Craftsbury and Albany food share programs
ALBANY — The Green Mountain Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) to … Keep Reading
New wheels for Newport City
NEWPORT — Newport city officials gathered last week at the home of longtime Newport resident Polly Dagasse to accept a very unique … Keep Reading
Over 1,100 receive flu vaccine at NCH clinics
NEWPORT — The North Country Hospital Flu Clinic task force didn’t let the pandemic stop them from creating an ideal venue for … Keep Reading
2 cats recovered, 2 still missing after burglary in Derby Line
DERBY LINE — A juvenile has been cited into court for burglary following an incident in Derby Line over the weekend. Police … Keep Reading
Driver seriously injured during single-vehicle crash in Albany
ALBANY — A 59-year-old woman from Glover was seriously injured following a crash in Albany on Saturday. The single-vehicle crash took place … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital earns “Most Wired Recognition” for fifth consecutive year
NEWPORT — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) recently announced that North Country Hospital has earned the 2020 CHIME HealthCare’s … Keep Reading