by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT — The city has a new claim to fame and a new state titleholder in its ranks: North Country Union High School sophomore Charlee Royer recently won Miss Vermont’s Teen in the Vermont Miss America pageant. Charlee, who was interviewed b... More »
Theresa Trotier Theresa Trotier, 97, of Newport, died peacefully on April 25, 2024, at the Bel-Aire nursing home with a family member by her side. She was born in Newport, the daughter of Joseph Ernest Lambert and Valeda ( Pelletier) Lambert. Growing up in N... More »
Richard (Dick) Thomas Rivard Richard (Dick) Thomas Rivard, age 85, died from complications of cancer peacefully on April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dick was born March 26, 1939, in Newport. He was th... More »
by Joseph Gresser DERBY — North Country Union High School has a group of about 18 students who have stopped coming to school according to Principal Chris Young. He said it is important to do everything possible to get them back to class and proposed a solutio... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Newport City Police Sergeant Nicholas Rivers said when he spotted a parked truck near a house where people have been suspected of selling drugs, on April 22, he walked up to the driver’s side window. His affidavit says the truck’s ... More »
Montpelier, VT – Recently, the Vermont House passed S.209, a critical bill aimed at curbing the growth of unserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns” in Vermont communities. The initial triartisan vote of 110-31 underscores the urgency and consensus surr... More »
by Kenzie Strange CRAFTSBURY — Herb “Lance” Harris is one of about 100,000 World War II veterans still living today, out of about 16 million Americans who served in the global conflict. He was born on April 25, 1929, and was only 17 years old when he enlisted... More »
by Matthew Wilson Over the weekend, many cannabis users likely found themselves celebrating the unofficial holiday of April 20, whether by enjoying with friends or going out to make a purchase at one of the many area pot retailers. What these customers are unl... More »
by Leanne Day Harple GLOVER — Whether it’s taking the reins in a pony arena, or taking on the reigning champion of arm wrestling, Jake Randall knows the power of a strong pull. Mr. Randall has a passion for both of these fields. He’s been competing in pony p... More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — Motorists may have noticed more than a few bicycles on the road Saturday, as the Rasputitsa Dirt took riders on a tour of towns near Jay Peak. Along a 50-mile course that wound through the western backroads of the Kingdom, well ove... More »
Barbara J. (Parker) Straton With great sadness, the family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt: Barbara J. (Parker) Straton. Barbara, 86, died on April 17, 2024. Born on September 27, 1937, in... More »
by Kenzie Strange ALBANY — Contagious laughter filled the air as a reporter walked into Danielle Palace’s first and second grade classroom at the Albany Community School, there to report on a life-size papier-mâché robot the class made after reading a book abo... More »
