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 »
A Message about Coronavirus from CEO Kathryn Austin Notice of Temporary Limited Occupancy In an effort to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, we are following established Vermont protocol to limit gatherings. Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the lobb... 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 »
North Country Supervisory Union is participating in the SFS Program during this time of COVID-19 school closures. Breakfast and Lunch meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race... 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 »
