During Search and Rescue Team training on Wednesday afternoon, April 30, 2025, near Lake Willoughby in Westmore, members of the Vermont State Police located a body believed to be that of missing hiker Sue Mi Ko, 51, of Craftsbury who was reported missing on Ja... More »
by Maria Amador BERKSHIRE — On Monday, April 21, eight migrant farmworkers were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents at Pleasant Valley Farms, a dairy operation owned by the St. Pierre family in Franklin County. The execution of the arrests... More »
by Gabrielle Gervais ISLAND POND — On April 23, right in time for spring cleaning, Brighton began the process of refreshing its town plan for the next eight years. Around 30 community members and a generous array of sandwiches convened at the Town Hall gymnasi... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Derby’s garage has a repaired roof, but the town’s process for hiring contractors may have had a hole or two in it. Town Clerk Faye Morin found the company that did the work may have broken some rules. To make sure it doesn’t happ... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Police say the woman who kept the books for the Westfield Fire District wrote over $63,000 in checks for her personal benefit. Kelly Randall, 46, of Westfield, appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court to p... More »
A feisty steelhead trout attempts to ascend Willoughby Falls early in the season. This year’s run has been a start-and-stop affair as the weather has varied widely over the past couple of weeks. Those interested in an editor’s memories of past angling may tu... More »
Peter John Ste. Marie Sr. It is with profound sadness that his family announces the death of Peter John Ste. Marie Sr., 61, of North Troy, who left too soon on April 24, 2025. Pete was born on June 1, 1963, in Newport to Paul and Normande (Jean) Ste. Mari... More »
Brasstin Greenwood, 13, of Barton shot this 20.5 lb. tom in Craftsbury on opening day of youth turkey hunting this Saturday, April 26. This impressive bird had 9.5” and 3”double beards and 7/8” spurs. More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — The select board took only a few moments of its April 16 meeting to sign off on a new contract with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Jennifer Harlow was present to answer questions and tell board members her departme... More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — The purchase of land on Cross Road seems to be stalled. The Missisquoi River Basin Association (MRBA) and Jay Select Board have worked on closing a deal for nearly a year. The process has twice gone beyond deadlines and now the two ... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A pair of men have been charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into the North Troy Municipal Building. Darin D. Farley, 37, of North Troy, and Leon Housewright, 43, of Freetown, Massachusetts, appeared in the Criminal Divisio... More »
The Orleans Elementary Parent Teacher Community Association’s (PTCA), “Outside the Owl’s Nest” recognition goes to Butler’s Bus Service. “Outside the Owl’s Nest” is an initiative that the Orleans PTCA is taking on to better embrace the community aspect of its ... More »
