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Orleans-Caledonia candidates face off at forum
by Tena Starr BARTON — Two Republicans, two Democrats, and an independent running for the two Orleans-Essex House seats squared off at a candidate forum here Monday night, explaining why they want the job and where they stand on the issues. About 15 people s... More »
Sanders and Zuckerman stump at Troy barbecue
by Joseph Gresser TROY — Before walking to the microphone, Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman put his untouched pulled pork sandwich down near U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. “Don’t eat it,” he said. Senator Sanders looked up. “You can’t trust a politician,... More »
Orleans man accused of killing his wife is denied bail
by Paul Lefebvre NEWPORT — Convinced that an Orleans man accused of murdering his wife would not comply with conditions of release, Judge Scot Kline has ordered Randall Swartz to be held continually without bail. The judge’s decision came just a little ove... More »
Barton struggles to deal with the homeless
by Tena Starr BARTON — The presence of three or four homeless people in Barton, who have been panhandling, stealing, squatting in empty buildings, and harassing customers, particularly at the C&C Market, has prompted a sharp response from business owners and... More »
September 26, 2018 Obituaries
Graveside services Fernand and Elizabeth “Betty” Gagne A graveside service will be held for Fernand and Elizabeth “Betty” Gagne of Wales, Massachusetts, formerly of Troy, on Saturday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery in Lo... More »
Obituaries September 19, 2018
Charles E. Girard Charles E. Girard, 86, of Jay, died at his home on September 11, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1931, in Montgomery to Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard. In 1959 he married Donna Hawes, who predeceased him. Mr. Girard was employed by t... More »
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Orleans District One: Drug, jobs, landfill and school taxes spark debate
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — In the Orleans One district of the state House of Representatives, two incumbents presently represent Brownington, Charleston, Derby, Holland, and Morgan. Representatives Lynn Batchelor of Derby Line and Brian Smith of Derby showed... More »
Orleans Two candidates debate issues
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Cheerful moderator Scott Wheeler offered some encouraging words Monday evening to the three candidates seeking to represent Orleans District Two in the state House of Representatives. Before he began questioning them in front of... More »
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Mourning the end of Holland’s school
by Joseph Gresser HOLLAND — Staff at Holland Elementary School are just beginning to come to terms with their school closing at the end of June. Town voters reluctantly decided, by a more than two to one margin, to shut the doors in order to keep the state ... More »
