Erin Simmons Erin Simmons, 26, of Jericho died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Her passing has been devastating to her mom, Pat, her father, Dan, and her older brother Ethan. The family is fortunate to have the support of many great friends and f... More »
Dear town clerk and Barton Select Board, I pen this open letter as I have some strong reservations about the expansion of the Barton Town Select Board and the integrity of the possible election of new select board members. First, I will just share that I don’t... More »
Reverend Richard B. Whitehill Reverend Richard B. Whitehill, 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Island Pond. He was born on June 21, 1944, in Newport to Roger Whitehill and Arlene Maxwell. On July 8, 1995, he... More »
Editorial The ATV wars rage on with more and more towns, in some cases grudgingly, opening their roads to them. Newport, surprisingly, conservative as it is, liked the idea of allowing the vehicles on city streets and the city council is currently scheduled t... More »
by David Dudley NEWPORT — Since the 2014 season, each game at Veterans Field has begun with a brief ceremony to honor military veterans who have some connection to the North Country Union High School community. Before their game with the Bellows Falls Union ... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Las Hijas del Maíz, The Daughters of the Corn, a Nicaraguan dance troupe, swept through Orleans County as part of an eight-week tour of the U.S. The visit was meant to promote awareness of their country’s cultural traditions and h... More »
by Joseph Gresser HOLLAND — Falling enrollment made Holland Elementary School’s future look grim, but a move by the state to merge the Holland and Derby school boards forced the town’s voters to reluctantly close its doors. They were reopened on October 9 for... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Generations of young scholars have looked longingly out the window wishing they were anywhere but in a classroom. As of the beginning of the current school year, a group of first- and second-year North Country Union High School stu... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Around 50 people jammed the city council’s chambers Monday evening. Some were there to support opening city streets to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic, and some were there to ask council members to reconsider rental increases for... More »
Lake Region Union High School Ranger forward Peter Gyurcovics (center) celebrates his team’s 3-0 win over the Burke Mountain Academy Burkies Saturday in Orleans. …this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper. Subscribe now to access our e-versi... More »
