Montpelier, VT – Recently, the Vermont House passed S.209, a critical bill aimed at curbing the growth of unserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns” in Vermont communities. The initial triartisan vote of 110-31 underscores the urgency and consensus surr... More »
by Kenzie Strange CRAFTSBURY — Herb “Lance” Harris is one of about 100,000 World War II veterans still living today, out of about 16 million Americans who served in the global conflict. He was born on April 25, 1929, and was only 17 years old when he enlisted... More »
by Matthew Wilson Over the weekend, many cannabis users likely found themselves celebrating the unofficial holiday of April 20, whether by enjoying with friends or going out to make a purchase at one of the many area pot retailers. What these customers are unl... More »
by Leanne Day Harple GLOVER — Whether it’s taking the reins in a pony arena, or taking on the reigning champion of arm wrestling, Jake Randall knows the power of a strong pull. Mr. Randall has a passion for both of these fields. He’s been competing in pony p... More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — Motorists may have noticed more than a few bicycles on the road Saturday, as the Rasputitsa Dirt took riders on a tour of towns near Jay Peak. Along a 50-mile course that wound through the western backroads of the Kingdom, well ove... More »
Barbara J. (Parker) Straton With great sadness, the family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt: Barbara J. (Parker) Straton. Barbara, 86, died on April 17, 2024. Born on September 27, 1937, in... More »
On Tuesday, April 16 at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to the report at the Loop Road in Troy of a male breaking into a vehicle who then pointed a gun at two female residents as they confronted the male. The male then left on foot ... More »
by Kenzie Strange ALBANY — Contagious laughter filled the air as a reporter walked into Danielle Palace’s first and second grade classroom at the Albany Community School, there to report on a life-size papier-mâché robot the class made after reading a book abo... More »
by Matthew Wilson The recent eclipse has come and gone, but business owners are still looking back at the event. A swell of revenue came along with the surge of visitors who came to view the rare sight. It may be a while before the numbers come in, but those... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Newport police said they had to kick in the door of West Main Street home to arrest a man later charged with domestic assault. According to the affidavit from Newport City Police Patrolman Nicholas Keithan, a woman called around 9:... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT CENTER — Melting and warm sunny days leave the ground between dry and wet conditions. This can lead to the rare occasion of spontaneous combustion such as the one on April 10 that required the Newport Center Volunteer Fire Department... More »
We’ve received a number of calls asking about this drone photo of eclipse traffic in Barton. Most say they don’t recognize the neighborhood shown in the picture. For the record, it was taken from Pageant Park looking toward the village of Barton. The large ... More »
