by Matthew Wilson GROVETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Just beyond the boundaries of the Northeast Kingdom, racers from the region took to the blacktop at Riverside Speedway Saturday. Drivers from all over and of all ages, looking for a rush participated in multiple rac... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Senator Peter Welch visited several flood-hit Orleans County towns Thursday. He surveyed damaged locations and saw how communities have rallied together following July’s heavy rains. He visited businesses and response centers to vi... More »
by Trisha Ingalls The pandemic-era hotel voucher program for homeless people has been extended on a more limited basis until April of 2024. With her kids yelling boisterously in the background and trying to sneak snacks while their mom is on the phone, Samanth... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — City Council President John Wilson cheerfully passed the gavel to newly inaugurated mayor Linda Joy Sullivan at Monday’s city council meeting, held at the Gateway Center on Newport’s waterfront. Despite the general atmosphere of ... More »
by Leanne Day Harple SOUTH ALBANY — Out along the dirt roads of South Albany, through fields and forest, and just down one end of Hartwell Pond, is one of the Northeast Kingdom’s best-kept secrets of international cuisine: The Hinterland Market. Unbeknownst t... More »
Donna Jean Roberge Donna Jean Roberge, 68, died and left this earth after a difficult five-year battle with cancer on May 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a fighter to the end. Donna was born on August 18, 1954, to Clifton and Glenna (Shelt... More »
Cristopher Kirsch, 19, of North Troy pled innocent to sexual assault on a victim under the age of 16 and Judge Warren released him on conditions. Trooper Christopher Pilner’s affidavit says he and Department for Children and Families Investigative Social Wor... More »
by Matthew Wilson Flood damage from the heavy rains had a big effect on agriculture in the area and farmers are trying to recover from their losses. Small and large producers alike faced challenges and in the aftermath, are looking for assistance as well as... More »
by Trisha Ingalls WESTMORE — The challenge of enforcing town ordinances was at the heart of several discussions here Monday night, and the select board also voted to certify the town’s new tax rate. Treasurer John Zimmer told the select board the three element... More »
by Trisha Ingalls CRAFTSBURY COMMON — The Craftsbury Blueberry Festival at the farmers market here Saturday brought out a crowd, along with a variety of food items for sale with blueberries added in: sausages, ice cream, tamales, tarts, and of course, pies.... More »
The Outside Story by Susan Shea Named for their polka-dot-like markings, spotted turtles have declined throughout most of their range, which stretches from Maine south along the Atlantic coastal plain to northern Florida, and from western New York into the e... More »
