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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Charleston board focuses on roads

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by Matthew Wilson CHARLESTON — At its meeting on May 11, the Charleston Select Board looked at a number of issues with a focus on what is happening along the roadways of the town.  Board members spoke with a resident concerned about an all-terrain vehicle reso... More »

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Derby board nixes inclusivity

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  by Matthew Wilson DERBY –  Despite the pleas of a crowd of residents who came out to Monday’s meeting, the Derby Select Board voted, by a three to two margin against signing a Declaration of Inclusion. The Declaration of Inclusion, written by a small organiz... More »

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Community service for Green-Up Day

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Students from Lake Region Union High School participated in a Green-Up Day field trip on Friday, May 5, as a community service activity in collaboration with their physical education class. Thirty-six students helped clean up 41 bags of garbage, 43 tires, and ... More »

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Check out e-bikes

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The town of Glover, the Glover Energy Committee, and the Glover library are happy to announce the purchase of two electric bikes that will be loaned out through the Glover library. Borrowers will be able to keep the bikes for six days. In person sign-ups for t... More »

Obituaries & Services 5.17.2023

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Jason Sanville Jason Sanville, 46, of Albany, died suddenly on May 4, 2023, in Albany.  He was born on December 30, 1976, in Burlington, to Mary (Ducharme) Sanville and the late Robert E. Sanville Jr. Jason was a handyman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,... More »

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Westmore board worries about race planning

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by Matthew Wilson WESTMORE — At the select board’s meeting Monday night, members discussed concerns about an upcoming May 20th 5k trail race to be held in the Lake Willoughby area.  The board also talked about setting up a plan for replacing the town’s heavy d... More »

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Tara Nelson gets affirmation at conference

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  by Trisha Ingalls WEST GLOVER — Local athlete Tara Nelson was nominated to attend the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) leadership forum in her role as assistant athletic director at Northern Vermont University, Lyndon campus. The four-day... More »

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Two more men charged in rare coin theft

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  by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Two more men have been charged in connection with the theft of a trove of rare coins from a Derby home. On May 4 James D. Beauvais, 49, of Charleston appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court to plead inno... More »

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Principals discuss behavior for board

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  by Trisha Ingalls ALBANY — The Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District (LRUEMSD) board heard from principals Monday night about how each district school handles behavioral issues. Outgoing Orleans Elementary School Principal Sherrie Gentry kicked... More »

Obituaries 5.10.2023

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Carol Ann LeMoine   Carol Ann LeMoine, 76, of Glover, died on April 29, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born to parents Alvin Austin and Mary Dyke on January 27, 1947, in St. Johnsbury. Her stepfather was Francis W. Dyke. Carol is survived b... More »

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How was sugaring?  It depends

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by Matthew Wilson The trees have begun to bud and the snowpacks are melted on all but the highest ridgelines, and for maple sugaring operations that means the short season is at an end.  Across the state, the experiences are peculiar in that they are particula... More »