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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Young Elton and ‘Lil Elvis headed to Newport

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by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — The Tasting Center will not be filled with crocodiles, but will rock on November 14 and 15, as dancers, tiny and otherwise, celebrate a visit by the Elton Dom show to Newport.  Elton Dom is the alias of Dominick Fulco, a Florida-b... More »

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Library hosts first printmaking open house

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by Gabrielle Gervais EAST CRAFTSBURY — Printmaking artists Jenn Detweiler and Lulu Wootten demonstrated their craft at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library Sunday afternoon for the library’s first printmaking open house. Fresh apple cider pressed by a local famil... More »

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In Westmore, north Beach improvements discussed

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by Gabrielle Gervais WESTMORE — At the select board meeting here Monday evening, the board continued discussing whether to move forward with installing a new electric pole at North Beach, and Treasurer John Zimmer provided updates on potential grants to cover ... More »

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Falcons’ quarterfinal masterpiece

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — North Country Union High School’s Falcons played four quarters of essentially flawless football on October 29.  The team had no turnovers, and only one penalty called against it as it soundly defeated the Green Knights of Rice Memor... More »

Obituaries 11.4.2026

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Joyce Ellen Poginy   Joyce Ellen Poginy, 85, of Newport, died on October 27, 2026, in Newport.  She was born on December 15, 1940, in Newport Center to Adelor and Ila (Moore) Poginy. During her early years, she worked at Selbar Weaving in Newport and at a fact... More »

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Who?

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This owl, a combination of carving and bas relief, is the pumpkin that won Wanda Dopp the Don Sunseri award at Sunday’s Great Chronicle Jack-o’- lantern Contest. To see other superb examples of the Halloween tradition please see page twenty-two in this week’s ... More »

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Morgan man denies aggravated assault charges

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Ezra Foss, 28, of Morgan pled innocent to felony charges of first-degree aggravated domestic assault and first-degree aggravated domestic assault with a weapon, as well as three charges of reckless endangerment.  Judge Justin Jiron,... More »

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Modern Band kicks out the jams

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by Gabrielle Gervais In conjunction with an art show and spaghetti dinner, the Lake Region Union High School Music Department put on its annual Modern Band concert on Friday evening. As usual, the talented cohort truly rocked — with musical tributes to late le... More »

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Ethan Allen sides make last pitches

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by Joseph Gresser Ethan Allen Interiors shareholders meet on November 4 for the company’s annual meeting and shareholders are being asked by activist investor Doug G. Bergeron to oust the current board and replace all five members with his nominees.  While the... More »

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Two Tents must go on

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by Gabrielle Gervais  DERBY LINE — Ah, coincidences.  Some feel serendipitous; others feel like a cruel joke from the universe.  In Two Tents, Stanstead-based writer and director Ross Murray leans into the latter.  At a campsite, aptly named Painted Scenery Ca... More »

Obituaries 10.28.2026

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William “Bill” Charles Riegel    William “Bill” Charles Riegel died on October 15, 2026, at 85 years old.  Bill passed peacefully, surrounded by family in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Newport, Bill was one of nine children in a close-knit family. A life... More »