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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Pup loses his way

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This little pup veered too far from his mother who was busy relocating her many babies. If he was less than three month’s old, it is likely that he is unable to see. So, he picked a shady area under a vehicle to wait it out. After exchanging a few chirps back ... More »

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North Country graduates are sprinkled lightly

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — North Country Union High School Principal Chris Young surprised himself at Saturday’s graduation when he choked up and almost found himself in tears. Mr. Young was just saying, “There’s a group of students in this graduating class t... More »

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Lake Region graduates 99 in Class of 2023

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by Trisha Ingalls Lake Region Union High School graduated its fifty-sixth class of seniors Sunday, with 99 relieved graduates crossing the stage to accept their hard-earned diplomas. The day was bright and warm, and Bev Davis played “Scotland the Brave” on bag... More »

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Për’s inland seafood empire

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  by Leanne Harple WALDEN — Down a country road in Walden, just over the line from Greensboro Bend, through fields of farmland and up a green hill, miles from the nearest coastline, lies Vermont’s first seafood processing facility.  The smell of the docks hits... More »

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Newport downtown group acts quietly

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — An organization that had a big effect on this city’s life before going quiet for seven years or so has plans to stage its own renaissance.  Members of the Newport City Downtown Development (NCDD) came together at the Gateway Center ... More »

Obituaries 6.14.2023

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Yvon J. Quirion   Yvon J. Quirion, 60, of Lunenburg, died in Hanover, New Hampshire, after a period of declining health. He was born in Newport, to Herve and Cecile (Bessette) Quirion. Yvon grew up in Derby and West Charleston. He was predeceased by his parent... More »

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Summer lights: it’s firefly season

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The Outside Story by Laurie D. Morrissey “Here come real stars to fill the upper skies, and here on earth come emulating flies, that though they never equal stars in size, (and they were never really stars at heart), achieve at times a very star-like start….” ... More »

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Missing Danville woman located, safe.

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UPDATE: Sara Buckley was located safe, Monday.   Earlier release… The Vermont State Police is seeking assistance locating 24 year old Sara Buckley, who absconded from her supervised housing in Danville at approximately 6:15 p.m.. Buckley is a vulnerable adult ... More »

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Fatal crash in Jay

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On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at approximately 7:03 a.m., Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash in the area of 5896 VT Route 105 in the Town of Jay. Initial investigation revealed that the sole vehicle involved was traveling east on VT ... More »

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Glover Ambulance surprised and delighted by award

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  by Trisha Ingalls GLOVER — Glover Ambulance Squad won the award for 2023 ambulance service of the year from the state of Vermont Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office of the Department of Health.  The squad held a party Friday night to celebrate. There are... More »

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New farmstand offers sustainable home products

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  by Trisha Ingalls BRIGHTON – Just outside of Island Pond there’s a new farmstand offering more than traditional farm products.  Krystie Wood, owner of By the Bay Farm, said she is excited for the grand opening of her new stand on June 10. Ms. Wood, who is or... More »

Where does all the stuff go?

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  by Matthew Wilson LYNDONVILLE — Recycling is becoming more and more important, and the list of things that can be recycled is growing.  Recently, certain types of Styrofoam were added to the list of items accepted by recycling centers in the Northeast Kingdo... More »