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 »
Josh Riley of Bloomfield shot this 20 pound female bobcat on Monday, January 25, in Bloomfield. Mr. Riley said he shot her at 204 yards with his 223 rifle around 4:15 p.m. Photo courtesy of Mr. Riley More »
Thanks for your patience as we roll out the registration process. We are working behind the scenes to address issues. If you are having issues, try again a little later. There are enough appointments for everyone who is eligible. If you already have an account... More »
Dakoda Clark, 14, of Newport caught this 13 pound, 38” Pike on Lake Memphremagog Friday, January 22, with his buddies at their secret fishing spot!!! Photo courtesy of Kaden Dillon. More »
William “Bill” Arthur Jenne William “Bill” Arthur Jenne, age 74, died peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. Bill was born on December 25, 1946, to Arthur William Jenne and Florence Stevens Jenne of D... More »
by Tena Starr BARTON — Voters in Barton and Brownington, as well as Newport City, will be asked at Town Meeting this year if they want to allow licensed retail cannabis stores in town. Voters in each municipality must decide if they want them. In Browningto... More »
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reports that bear hunters in Vermont had another safe and successful hunting season in 2020. Preliminary numbers show that hunters took a record 914 black bears during the two-part early and late bear seasons. The pr... More »
