Frederick Henry Webster Frederick Henry Webster, 99, of Coventry died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1921, in Coventry to the late Percy and Hazel (Jackman) Webster. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Henderson) Webster. F... More »
by Joseph Gresser This year’s Northeast Kingdom Day at the Legislature stretched out over an entire week, although neither those who came to ask for help for Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties nor their legislators were actually in Montpelier. As has be... More »
by Joseph Gresser WESTMORE — The second Westmore Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing to consider plans for reorganizing parking areas and trails at the south end of Willoughby Lake ended January 28 with a decision to hold a third meeting in 60 days. Proj... More »
Frederick Henry Webster Frederick Henry Webster, 99, of Coventry died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1921, in Coventry to the late Percy and Hazel (Jackman) Webster. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Henderson) Webster. F... More »
by Leanne Harple BARTON — E.M. Brown and Son is celebrating its first 125 years in business this year. Art LaPlante, who co-owns the Barton business with his partner, Mark Royer, isn’t sure whether his store or the pharmacy down the hill is the oldest contin... More »
Pamela Tifft Pamela Tifft, 69, died peacefully at North Country Hospital on Friday, January 15, 2021. Pam resided in Vermont for almost 50 years. She owned Crystal Lakes Antiques and Collectibles in Barton. Before moving to Barton, she lived in Morrisville. ... More »
Barn Raising Among the Old Stone House Museum’s digital collection of historical photos was this photo of a barn raising presumed to be in Orleans County. The men have been working on erecting the frame, while the women are preparing to serve dinner on the ba... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — The Barton Select Board gave Orleans County Sheriff Jennifer Harlow a take-it-or-leave it proposition. Sheriff Harlow decided to leave it, leaving Barton for the time being, with the State Police as its sole law enforcement agency. ... More »
by Amanda Kennedy Smith NEWPORT — The city’s plan to demolish the 82-year-old grandstand at Gardner Park has met with resistance from some who have fond memories of the dilapidated structure and would like to save it. The Newport City Council voted on Januar... More »
by Tena Starr Nearly three dozen animals were seized earlier this month from an East Charleston farm. They included goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, ducks, Guinea hens and chickens. Temporary homes have been found for them, and authorities are hoping the publi... More »
by Joseph Gresser Despite some initial problems, state officials say that, on the first sign-up day, over 40 percent of those eligible for COVID vaccinations made appointments to get their shots. A press release from the Vermont Department of Health issued ... More »
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