by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Judge Rory Thibault, sitting in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court, set bail at $10,000 for Brandon Cote, 34, of Newport. Mr. Cote pled innocent to two felony charges of selling cocaine along with charges of poss... More »
by Maria Amador NEWPORT — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch paid a visit to the Eastside Restaurant and Pub to express his outrage over President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canada — which he called our greatest ally. Marie-Claude Bibeau, a m... More »
by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — Representatives from the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Waste Management and Prevention Division came to the municipal building here on March 12 to discuss a potential change to the permit for a leachate treatme... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY LINE — It’s been two months since Border Patrol Agent David Maland died from a gunshot wound sustained while pulling over a vehicle on Interstate 91. The incident resonated with the community of law enforcement and border management,... More »
Roland “Pit” Archambault Roland “Pit” Peter Archambault, 58, of Derby, died on March 16, 2025, in Derby with his family by his side. He was born on April 30, 1966, in Newport, to the late Peter and Barbara (Sanville) Archambault. Roland was a graduate of Nor... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARRE — The North Country Union High School Falcons soared into the Barre Auditorium Wednesday night with only one thing on their minds — earning the right to play for the Division 2 championship. Facing off against the Middlebury Union High ... More »
On December 3, 2024, the Vermont State Police began investigating Kelly Randall (46) of Newport Center for the crime of Embezzlement after it was discovered that she had written numerous unauthorized checks. Randall was the Treasurer of Westfield Fire District... More »
Merry Ellen (Pickel) Arace Merry Ellen (Pickel) Arace, 72, of Newnan, Georgia, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2025. Born on March 18, 1953, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Bob Pickel and Joyce Merrill Pickel. In addition to her parents, sh... More »
Voters approve school spending by Larry Bradley COVENTRY — At Coventry’s 2025 Town Meeting, the Town Moderator Matt Maxwell (who was voted in again) moved the agenda right along. Up for election this year were positions for a three-year term: select board mem... More »
Voters opt for Australian ballot by Josh Karp GREENSBORO — The Highland Center for the Arts was packed on the morning of March 4 for Greensboro’s Town Meeting, probably due to articles on the Warning that really got residents’ attention. After long-time modera... More »
Generosity reigns by Pat Sanders JAY — Approximately 46 Jay residents came together at the Jay-Westfield Elementary School on March 4 for the annual Town Meeting and potluck luncheon. After a brief social time over doughnuts and coffee, the meeting was called... More »
Voters triple police time in town by Matthew Wilson NORTH TROY — The big issue for residents of Troy was made clear at Town Meeting on March 4. Many desire to see more law enforcement in town. Townspeople spoke their minds about speeding and drugs and Orlean... More »
