Dartmouth College Skier Dies During Skiing Race in Craftsbury
CRAFTSBURY — According to school officials, A Dartmouth College skier died on Saturday while participating in a cross country skiing race in … Keep Reading
From IROC to Sticks & Stuff: Derby Home Center Open for Business
DERBY — It’s the kind of home improvement store that would have Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor letting out one of his … Keep Reading
Vermont Pushes for ‘Livable Wage,’ But Can Employers Survive It?
By Jon Street | Vermont Watchdog BURLINGTON — State lawmakers are driving a bill that would raise the hourly minimum wage in … Keep Reading
Snowmobiling Weekend Starts Today
NEWPORT — Starting today and running through Sunday, snowmobilers from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are taking part in a three-day weekend … Keep Reading
Police Seize 270 Grams of Marijuana in Stanstead, Quebec
STANSTEAD, QC — On January 25, officers were patrolling downtown Stanstead when they noticed two individuals walking down the road. According to … Keep Reading
Two Men Arrested for Burglary Spree Across Vermont
WILLISTON — Since December 2013, there were multiple burglaries in Chittenden, Franklin, and Lamoille counties, including the towns of Westford, Underhilll, Jericho, … Keep Reading
December Winter Storms Declared Disaster For Vermont By President
NEWPORT — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to … Keep Reading
Sen. Bernie Sanders Statement on State of the Union
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement yesterday after President Barack Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union … Keep Reading
The 10 State Jobs You Didn’t Know Your Vermont Taxes Covered
By Yaël Ossowski | Vermont Watchdog In keeping with Vermont Watchdog‘s mission of keeping state government accountable, a quick peek at the … Keep Reading
Lyndon State College Hosts Chinese Journalism Students
LYNDON — Lyndon State College is playing host to five students from Beijing Foreign Studies University. The students, chosen by the university … 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
North Troy Man Arrested After Crashing Car into the Dollar General
NORTH TROY — On Saturday at around 8 p.m. Vermont State Police responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into the … Keep Reading
I Heart Newport Collects Clothing for Lyndon State College Graduates
NEWPORT — For young people trying to enter the workforce without a job, it can sometimes be difficult to afford the clothes … Keep Reading
St. Johnsbury Academy Announces Dual-Enrollment Agreement with CCV
St. Johnsbury — St. Johnsbury Academy announced a dual-enrollment agreement with the Community College of Vermont (CCV). The deal is a step … Keep Reading
Armed Robbery at Circle K Gas Station in Barton
BARTON — Last night at 6:44 p.m. a lone male came into the Circle K gas station in Barton, demanding money from … Keep Reading
Major Arrests Made: Two Fugitives Caught in Barton and Greensboro
BARTON — Yesterday, at 9:30 p.m. the Vermont State Police learned that two fugitives from the state of Connecticut, were eluding law … Keep Reading
Grammy Nominated Teacher from Vermont Gets National Attention for Children’s Charity
WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, a charitable Vermont residential school for disadvantaged children, gained national media attention recently after its … 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
Stanstead College Clears Up Local Rumors Following the Arrest of Sylvain Bergeron
STANSTEAD, QC — According to a spokesman for the Stanstead College, Sylvain Bergeron was on vacation when he was arrested, and, he … 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
Vermont State Police Derby Weekly Recap for 1/13/14 – 1/20/14
In an effort to keep the citizens of Orleans County informed, the Vermont State Police, Derby Barracks, reports the following activity for … Keep Reading
New Hampshire Marijuana Vote Pushes Vermont to New England ‘Domino Effect’
By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org The dominoes are falling all across New England. The New Hampshire House of Representatives made history last … Keep Reading
Possible Stolen Vehicle at Price Chopper in Derby
DERBY — The Vermont State Police were notified today of a possible stolen vehicle at the Price Chopper parking lot in Derby. … 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
January’s Third Thursday Open Mic in Newport
NEWPORT — The word is out. Newport has an open mic, and there is no shortage of talent in the area. It … Keep Reading