by Joseph Gresser MONTPELIER — At one of the last hearings held before the Legislature shut its doors for two weeks in response to fears of the coronavirus, members of the Senate Education Committee heard pleas for a change in state school funding. The hearing... More »
COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on our lives, businesses, and on supply chains. I want to share an update on what UPS is doing to keep our customers and our people safe while continuing to deliver around the world. UPS is following the guidance of global ... More »
Ronald Lee Smith Sr. Ronald Lee Smith Sr., 83, a resident of Barton, died peacefully at home with his family on Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, after his second battle with cancer. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1936 and married his wife, Irene, in ... More »
John Wilson (back to camera), who was returned to the Newport City Council by voters on Town Meeting Day, looks out over public seating at Monday’s council meeting. More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The Orleans County Superior Court schedule called for a jury draw on March 12. Ordinarily that would mean dozens of people climbing the stairs to the third-floor courtroom and jamming in together for hours while lawyers tried to se... More »
The Outside Story by Susie Spikol Sometimes it pays to be an insomniac. One frigid winter night, I climbed out of my restless bed and slipped outside to stand under a sky littered with stars and take in the complete silence of darkness. Suddenly, a ruckus br... More »
by Meghan Wayland Protecting the elderly, the young, and the ill is the primary concern as closures and cancellations sweep the region in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Deep concern for workers and small businesses in the new, uncertain economy ha... More »
Barton select board by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Just when it seemed Barton government had returned to a normal course, select board member Lenny Zenonos made a startling announcement at Monday morning’s meeting. “Yesterday we were informed Toni Eubanks resigned... More »
Childcare Centers Closed; Urged to Provide Care for Children of Vermonters Responding to Crisis Support from Teachers, School Employees & Childcare Providers Key to Response Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued a directive and announced additiona... More »
All Bars and Restaurants Must Close or Offer Takeout Only Gatherings are limited to less than 50 people or 50% of occupancy of a facility Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced new guidance in response to COVID-19, commonly known as the novel co... More »
Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. MANCHESTER, NH (March 17, 2020) – The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unpreced... More »
Now in place: all in-person visitation services are suspended for two weeks Waterbury, Vt., March 13, 2020 – The Vermont Department of Corrections will be cancelling in-person visitations services at all six Vermont correctional facilities. Given the current c... More »
