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Tracy Davis Pierce

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The Nays have it

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Newport voters went to the polls Tuesday and decided against repealing an ordinance that will allow ATV traffic throughout the city’s business district next year.  The vote was 414 in favor of keeping the ordinance to 294 opposed.  The wording of the ballot wa... More »

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Tracy’s Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Most always ‘what’s for supper’ is something that I make up as I go, or is a modification of a recipe I currently have or recently learned about. I never seem to cook the exact dish twice as my available ingredients tend to vary, especially in the summer when ... More »

Obituaries 1.15.20

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Mary B. Turner Mary B. Turner, 92, of Millstream Court, Moravia, New York, died unexpectedly Monday January 6, 2020, in Guthrie-Cortland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Turner was born September 23, 1927, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of Thomas and Ellen L... More »

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View of Saturday’s Boynton Street Fire

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Former Barton resident, Christian Gilcris captured this photo of Saturday’s blaze at the south end of Barre on Boynton Street from the back side of Spaulding High School. A sign on the front of the building reads Lacross Memorials. Reports are that several nei... More »

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Police remove disruptive protesters at Statehouse

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020) — The Capitol Police Department and Vermont State Police issue the following statement on the removal of disruptive protesters from the House Chamber at the Vermont Statehouse on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020:Shortly after Ver... More »

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Oven Roasted Veggie Mix

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Brussels Sprouts (halved if large) One bunch Broccoli (cut up in florets) One small head Cauliflower (cut up in florets) One pkg. mushrooms of your choice 4-6 carrots, sliced thick One large onion, chopped 1 cup Green/red/yellow/orange pepper, chopped 3-4 clov... More »

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Newport City Fire Chief announced his resignation

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Breaking news Newport City Fire Chief James LeClair announced his resignation in a Facebook post Tuesday night. Chief LeClair said his final day at the Newport fire station will be January 24. He said he has served as a member of the Newport department for 31 ... More »

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Starting 2020 on a note of gratitude Editorial Here, in our first issue of 2020, we’ve decided to be optimistic — it’s a new year and a new decade — and look at what we have to be grateful for.   First, on our list, is the ongoing, amazing generosity of this c... More »

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Can you identify anyone?

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“This photo was taken in 1940 in front of the Bray Wood Heel Company that was located on the Barton River in Orleans. My father, Stephen “Step” Malshuk, is the 4th “complete” person (the first person on the left is only 1/2 visible) to the right in the front r... More »