by Leanne Harple For many single people, the isolation of COVID has meant a lot of alone time, with little opportunity to meet the loves of their lives. Not so for Shaquille Urie. The 25-year-old West Glover native spent his autumn being wined and dined by te... More »
by Tena Starr NEWPORT — The mask policy at the UPS store here has triggered a lawsuit from the Vermont Attorney General’s Office. It was filed a day after UPS severed its relationship with franchise owner Andre “Mark” Desautels. Store employees did not wear... More »
William Warner Wilber William Warner Wilber, 71, of West Glover died on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born on April 2, 1949, in Keene, New Hampshire, to Warner Weston Wilber and Anna (Nolan) Wilber. Bill graduated from Thayer High School in Winchester, New ... More »
by Meghan Wayland NEWPORT — A sign posted to the front door of the UPS store in Newport says that employees will not be masked for COVID-19. “Please feel free to wear your mask into the store,” the sign says. “We choose not to wear a mask and if you’re unco... More »
by Joseph Gresser After the buzzer sounded the end of Lake Region’s 47-35 win over the girls of Williamstown High School, the Lady Rangers began the traditional chant, thanking their opponents, the referees, and the fans. When they turned to the stands, norm... More »
by Joseph Gresser WEST GLOVER — Rock Maple Racing returned to the Young farm here Saturday, the coldest morning of this mild winter. Temperatures well below zero may have deterred some potential competitors and spectators, but they didn’t lose the opportun... More »
Bruno Peter Ralph Studer Bruno Peter Ralph Studer of East Charleston died on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 23, 1938, to Louis and Margarita (Marabini) Studer. He graduated from Bayside High School, and the New York S... More »
Austin “Buzzy” Harold Slayton Austin “Buzzy” Harold Slayton, 84, of Westfield died on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Nagold, Germany. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Vivan J. (Adams) Slayton, of Westfield; his son Austin E. Slayton and his wife, J... More »
Newport City Council by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — On Town Meeting Day, March 2, Newport voters will be asked to cast ballots on whether the city should float a nearly $5-million bond to pay for improvements to its water system. They include a new 209,000-gallo... More »
by Tena Starr TROY — A freak accident destroyed the old covered bridge on the Veilleux Road in Troy Saturday morning. A snowmobile caught fire while crossing the bridge, and the flames spread to the bridge’s wooden frame. The bridge burned until it fell int... More »
by Joseph Gresser Steve Merrill said he was surprised that Governor Phil Scott’s press office didn’t check up on his show before allowing him to ask questions at bi-weekly press briefings. He was equally surprised when, on February 3, he heard from the Gove... More »
Albany — Town Meeting will be held by Australian ballot on March 2. The polls will be open at the town hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. People can also request an absentee ballot. The informational meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 25. Inform... More »
