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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Holland shed blows its lid

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by Matthew Wilson HOLLAND — The wicked winds that wreaked havoc on the area on Wednesday, January 10, caused significant damage in Holland, where the conditions tore the roof off of a building used by the town’s road crew.  While some found themselves with a f... More »

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Derby Line shooter gets two-to-six year sentence

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Under the terms of an agreement worked out with the state Alfred Charest, 40, of Derby Line, the state dismissed charges of attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that had been filed against him. ... More »

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How I blew my chance to be a millionaire

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  by Tena Starr I’d been puzzling about the recent lack of scammers to mess with when I got a call last week from a robot that was trying hard to sound like a reasonable person. Congratulations, it said.  I’d won second place in Powerball, and was about to be ... More »

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Tiara, sash, and care packages

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by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT — Charlee Royer, a sophomore at North Country Union High School, is a local Miss America Foundation title holder — Miss Maple Grove’s Teen.  She lives in Newport and participates in the beauty pageant world and the philanthropy it sup... More »

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Falcons bow to Solons

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School Falcons encounter with the Montpelier High School Solons on Wednesday, January 10, produced a tense matchup between the two teams.  The Solons, with five wins to three losses, brought their best g... More »

Obituaries 1.17.2024

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Pastor Nathan Strong   “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Pastor Nathan Strong, a true child of God, 70, of Albany, died on January 6, 2024, at his home. He was born o... More »

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Robbery at Subway in Orleans

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On Monday, January 15 at approximately 6:18 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a robbery at Subway located on Railroad Ave in Orleans. Initial investigation indicates an unknown male wearing a mask entered the store demanding money from the re... More »

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Sentencing in Charleston auto deaths

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by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — The jury was already selected when Katelyn Deslandes, 25, of Island Pond, reached a plea agreement to settle charges resulting from an accident that took the lives of two 18-year-olds, Logan Costa of Charleston and Taylor Warren o... More »

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Work in progress to premiere in Greensboro

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by Joseph Gresser   GREENSBORO — The stage at the Highland Center for the Arts was dim Saturday, but it was filled with a crowd of women trying on brightly colored costumes.  Clare Dolan, director of a work-in-progress called Women I’ve Seen Before, eyed the o... More »

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Lake Region shows promise despite early losses

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by Matthew Wilson The girls of Lake Region Union High School took to the court against those of Lamoille Union High School on January 4.  Without a win this season, the Rangers have seen a season of growth thus far.  They have a new roster as some students gra... More »

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Fire consumes Albany home

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by Joseph Gresser ALBANY—Firefighters here were toned out around 2:30 p.m. Monday and when they responded to the Old Street address and found the home of Rocky and Lorraine Greenwood engulfed in flame. Albany Fire Chief Josh Pilbin said there were heavy flames... More »