by David Dudley ISLAND POND — When old friends found out that the Griecos — Gerardo and Devorahe — were returning to town to open a restaurant that serves their signature Italian food, they called the place almost immediately after its September opening. …this... More »
by Tena Starr A UVM entomologist has combined her work with her passion for the outdoors and come up with an idea for controlling winter ticks — the ticks that are savaging Vermont’s moose. Cheryl Sullivan, a Ph.D student in UVM’s Entomology Research Lab, is ... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — About 64 voters gathered at the Barton Memorial Building Tuesday evening and quickly decided not to increase the size of the town’s select board. The vote came without a single person offering a reason to accept or reject the motion ... More »
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 »
Sue Hancock took this photo of her husband, Rodney Hancock, spreading manure the old-fashioned way with some lingering fall foliage as a backdrop. Mr. Hancock, who is from Newport, said the guy who was going to spread manure the regular way these days — with a... 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 »
These two (scarecrows) were found trying to soak up some sun – or at least some fresh air – outside of Northeast Kingdom Homecare in Newport on Thursday. Photo by David Dudley 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 »
