William J. Torrisi William J. “Bill” Torrisi, 95, of Barton gained his wings and joined his Lord and Savior when he died on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born on August 22, 1924, to Andrea and Anna (Marzullo) Torrisi in the Prospect Hill section of Lawre... More »
For years, BBB has warned consumers against doing business with callers and online companies who don’t have a valid physical address. Scammers, never easily deterred, have found a way to associate an address with their shady dealings, and this has led to the b... More »
Johnson, VT- Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is encouraging members to conserve electricity this evening and tomorrow evening as demand for electricity is expected to spike because of high temperatures throughout New England. Specifically, VEC asks member... More »
Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) July 16, 2020 Investigation of positive antigen test results in Manchester Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD and Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith held a media briefing Thursday to provide an update on... More »
Nancy Elizabeth Morley Roberts Nancy Elizabeth Morley Roberts died Monday, July 13, 2020, at Maple Lane Nursing Home with her sister at her side. Nancy was born in Newport on October 13, 1948. She was preceded by her parents, John Morley Sr. and Pauline LeBl... More »
Hayleigh Atwood, 6; Brooklyn Blair, 8; and Ethan Atwood, 2; camped out on the roof of a car Saturday awaiting the start of Jurassic Park. Photos by Meghan Wayland More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Wayne L. LePage is recovering after attempting to hang himself at Northern State Correctional Facility, his lawyer, William Cobb, said Monday. Judge Robert Bent ordered the 39-year-old North Troy resident to be held without bail o... More »
by Joseph Gresser WESTMORE — On July 8 the Westmore Select Board, along with officials from the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD), took a look at a piece of town land adjoining Westmore’s transfer station to see if it might work as a home ... More »
by Joseph Gresser The number of cases of COVID-19 in Vermont remains relatively low, and the state continues to turn its attention to relieving problems related to the pandemic that don’t involve actual illness. At Governor Phil Scott’s press briefing Tues... More »
by Meghan Wayland BARTON — The creators of Moonrise Cinemas unfurled a 52-foot wide, two-story tall movie screen at the Orleans County Fairgrounds July 8 and watched as caravans of COVID-weary moviegoers came together under its soft glow. Chris Rydjesky drove ... More »
Case Information Current COVID-19 Activity in Vermont As of 12 p.m. on July 13, 2020 Description Number Total cases* 1,301 (6 new) Currently hospitalized 2 Hospitalized under investigation 8 Total people recovered 1,096 Deaths+ 56 People tested 76,581 Travel... More »
The surprise comet NEOWISE was photographed from Westmore by Donald Collins at 3:00 a.m. on July 10, 2020 looking east well before sunrise. The comet is expected to be visible in the evening sky in the low northwest late next week – about July 16 after dusk a... More »
