Something for everyone at Aquafest this year
NEWPORT — Aquafest is making its splash on a new date and with a new challenge this year. Moving forward one week … Keep Reading
Derby man crashes into utility pole and flees the scene on foot
DERBY — A 29-year-old Derby man was arrested Monday evening after his vehicle collided with a telephone pole outside the entrance of … Keep Reading
Scott Wheeler to interview Jennifer Barrett in public forum on NEK-TV
NEWPORT — This Friday Scott Wheeler is interviewing Jennifer Barrett during a public forum program that will air on NEK-TV in Newport. … Keep Reading
Volunteers come together to help fix a roof
All photos courtesy of Paul Kearse NEWPORT — Richard and Christine Wojcik who live at 1094 Upper Quarry Rd, Newport, had a … Keep Reading
Vermont Salmonella Cases Linked to Baby Chicks
BURLINGTON — For the fourth year in a row, baby poultry from a single hatchery in Ohio are responsible for an outbreak … Keep Reading
Tour de Kingdom set to start
NEWPORT — About 50 road cyclists from all over New England, New York, Ontario, Quebec, and as far away as Florida and … Keep Reading
Van explodes in Magog Walmart parking lot
MAGOG — A 60-year-old man suffered burns on nearly 25 percent of his body after his van exploded on Thursday in the … Keep Reading
Bee causes tractor-trailer crash in Morgan Thursday evening
MORGAN — A tractor-trailer crashed on Route 111 in Morgan Thursday evening, after the driver drove off the road while swatting at … Keep Reading
Troopers involved in Barton shooting identified
Trooper Seth Loomis (left) and Sergeant Denis Girouard (right) along with the police cruiser that Eric Jackson is accused of ramming into, … Keep Reading
NEXUS program enrollment event in Newport next week
NEWPORT — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agency has announced a series of opportunities next week for Vermonters to more … Keep Reading
Man falls from the Pinnacle in Baldwin’s Mills
BALDWIN’S MILLS, QC — Authorities in the Eastern Townships of Quebec are confirming that a man, described as being middle aged, fell … Keep Reading
Lyndonville man shot by police in Barton after high-speed chase
BARTON — A 27-year-old Lyndonville man who was on escape status from the Department of Corrections led police on a high-speed chase … Keep Reading
Multiple tickets issued for underage drinking after party busted up in East Burke
EAST BURKE — The Vermont State Police are reporting that early Sunday morning a party was broken up in which multiple underage … Keep Reading
Fish & Wildlife and Trout Unlimited work to improve habitat in the NEK
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Trout Unlimited have partnered to improve trout habitat in the Nulhegan River watershed in Vermont’s … Keep Reading
Jay Peak chefs finish training at New England Culinary Institute
JAY — Following the New England Culinary Institute’s model of hands-on learning, five members of the Jay Peak staff took part in … Keep Reading
Fire at camp in Brownington under investigation
BROWNINGTON — The State Police Fire Investigation Unit is looking into a fire that took place at a camp in Brownington on … Keep Reading
Newport Area Community Orchestra adds new chamber group
The photo was taken by Lisa C. Erwin. The members are from left to right: Ken Michelli, Howie Arzt, and Lee Story. … Keep Reading
Walmart could be open in Derby by November 2015
DERBY — The Walmart Superstore that Burlington developer Jeff Davis has been trying to bring to Derby just got one step closer. … Keep Reading
Charges from wild party in Irasburg last month faced
NEWPORT — The owner of a home in Irasburg where a large party was broken up by police on April 18, pled … Keep Reading
Dunkin’ Donuts seeking site plan approval in Derby
DERBY — The Town of Derby Planning Commission will host a public meeting on Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. to consider … Keep Reading
Moose hunting application deadline June 10, hunters urged to apply online
NEWPORT — Vermont’s moose hunting permit lottery application deadline is June 10, and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is urging hunters … Keep Reading
Da Birder Briefs by Paul Lake
This Dispatch sent in from Paul Lake. Lake, aka Da Bird Man, is a native of Chicago. Don’t let his “dees, dems, … Keep Reading
Fire in North Troy leaves family of five temporarily without a home
NORTH TROY — A fire broke out at around 7 p.m. on Sunday in North Troy, displacing a family of five. John … Keep Reading
Peter Miller’s “Lifetime of Vermont People” recieves third gold medal
Photographer Peter Miller sat down with Newport Dispatch last month while visiting the Haskell Library. He was interviewed by Tanya Mueller. He … Keep Reading