Laurie Ann Stratton Laurie Ann Stratton, 61, of Morgan, died on July 16, 2024, with her loving mother by her side. Laurie was born September 15, 1962, to Robert and Barbara (Farrell) Stratton. Laurie loved animals and she was happiest working outside, loved ... More »
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Suspicious schoolhouse fire in Wheelock
On Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 4:28 a.m. , the Wheelock Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 31 Blakely Road, VT, the old, abandoned Wheelock schoolhouse. The Wheelock Fire Department responded to the scene and found t... More »
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Murder charge elevated in connection with Troy homicide
TROY, Vermont (Wednesday, July 17, 2024) — A Vermont Superior Court judge Wednesday afternoon signed an arrest warrant for Jakiy Tramaine Corey Keith, 24, of Hartford, Connecticut, arising from the Feb. 2 shooting death of Kayla Wright. The warrant approved by... More »
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North Country Hospital questions diagnosis
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — More than 60 people, squeezed into the Gateway Center on the evening of July 9, to hear a consultant hired by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), offer a prescription to improve the future health of North Country Hospital. The ... More »
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Sheriff visits Newport Center board
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT CENTER — At its July 11 meeting the select board received a visit from Orleans County Sheriff Jennifer Harlow who answered questions about her department’s law-enforcement polices As he does each month board member Rick Gosselin che... More »
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Serious discussion at Glover forum
by Matthew Wilson GLOVER — More than three dozen people went to the Glover Town Hall on July 9 to hear and speak with candidates for the Vermont House of Representatives. The winner of the General Election contest in November will represent Orleans 4 compris... More »
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Encore flood sees quick response
by Joseph Gresser The remnants of an unusual early season hurricane swooped over Vermont Wednesday night, July 10, unleashing a torrent of rain on the first anniversary of last year’s floods. After a wet June and early July, the results were predictable, hig... More »
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Robbery at Dollar General
On Tuesday, July 16 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury Barracks received a report of a robbery at Dollar General in Lyndonville. Initial investigation revealed an unknown female entered the store and demanded money from the regis... More »
Obituaries 7.17.2024
Stanley Willis Stanley Willis, 85, of Orleans, died on July 13, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 25, 1938, in North Stratford, New Hampshire, to Lawrence and Geneva Willis. He attended Brighton Elementary School and graduated from Brighton High School. H... More »
Derby residents ask about fate of their road
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — A handful of Derby residents went to Monday’s select board meeting to state concerns about their road. At the meeting on June 24, there was talk about throwing up roads, during which Batchelder Drive was mentioned. If done the town... More »
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“Baby Bonds” getting Kingdom try-out
by Kenzie Strange State Treasurer Mike Pieciak hopes to borrow an idea from in Georgia and Connecticut, that, if put into effect, could provide low income Vermont natives a chunk of cash when they start adult life. The program is called Baby Bonds, and the id... More »
Wheeler Mountain ridgeline sold to state
SUTTON — Another beloved piece of the Northeast Kingdom will be protected for public use. In a press release, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) said it bought 118.6 acres along Wheeler Mountain Road here to expand Willoughby State... More »
