by Maria Amador GREENSBORO — On February 14 and February 16, the Willey’s Store will celebrate 125 years in the community. Since it opened its doors in 1900 the store has been run by five generations of Willeys, each cementing the general store as a fixture of... More »
Garth Allen Garth Desmond Allen, 89, died on Friday January 31, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born in Island Pond on November 16, 1935, Keeper (the nickname his first-born grandson gave him) was a man who loved Corvettes, Peterbilt trucks, and pretty girls.... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Town Meeting is a reflection of community. With that in mind a Derby resident approached the select board at its Monday meeting and proposed adding something to the town gathering in March. When they considered the idea both the bo... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Although Rick Ufford-Chase is the only candidate whose name will appear next to the mayor’s check box on Newport’s ballot on March 4, he’s not taking his election for granted. In laying out his view of what work the person who is el... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The docket for the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court was weighed down with charges of burglary and other kinds of break-ins in the last week of January. Olivia P. Pelletier, 27, of St. Albans appeared before Judge R... More »
by Maria Amador ORLEANS — On January 29, Orleans Village residents gathered at the municipal building to hear about the proposed redevelopment of the Orleans Industrial Park. An anonymous flyer posted on social media ahead of time, invited individuals to atte... More »
Christopher P. Beaulieu It is with deep sorrow that his family announces the unexpected death of Christopher P. Beaulieu, aged 38, of North Troy. Christopher was a compassionate soul with a brilliant mind and a fiercely independent spirit. His life was marke... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The Falcons were flying in fine form on Friday night, when they welcomed U-32’s Raiders to their court. The North Country Union High School boys have not had a stellar season so far this year — after Friday’s game they had a 5-6 re... More »
by Joseph Gresser BURLINGTON — Teresa Youngblut, the woman federal authorities say started the shooting that resulted in the death of Border Patrol Agent David Maland on Interstate 91 on January 20, is facing charges of using a deadly weapon to assault a feder... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Whether it be a part of their greater journey or something they’ve witnessed throughout the whole of their life, those stories are part of what makes up our neighbors and friends. As part... More »
by Matthew Wilson Changes are coming to the schools of the Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District (LRUEMSD) this fall. At the board’s previous meeting the principals of several district schools presented what they said is the best way to manage... More »
James Vittorioso James Vittorioso, 77, of Newport Center, died on January 16, 2025, in Newport. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Emanuel and Ida (Dimeo) Vittorioso. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving eight years as... More »
