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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Obituaries 4.16.2025

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David Kenyon   David Alan Kenyon, 78, of Derby and Colchester, died peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1947, to Willie Mae Burkett, in Burlington. Soon after... More »

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Motorist crashes into unoccupied vehicle

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 On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Vermont State Police, Orleans Fire Department and Orleans EMS, responded to the area of 2548 Barton Orleans Road in the Town of Barton, VT, for a report of a two-vehicle crash.  Through investigation it was revealed that the ope... More »

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In Coventry, Ice jam grant melts away

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by Matthew Wilson COVENTRY — Eventually winter’s ice and snow is bound to melt.  When it thaws, waters rise, and anyone who has ever put too many ice cubes in a drink knows that frozen chunks can complicate things.  Coventry is a community that sometimes exper... More »

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Drug dealers sentenced

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by Joseph Gresser BURLINGTON — Two admitted drug dealers will spend more than 12 years in prison after they changed their pleas to guilty on federal charges of selling fentanyl and cocaine in Orleans County. On March 31, U.S. District Court Judge William Sessi... More »

Obituaries 4.9.2025

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Lawrence John Draper   Lawrence John “Slip” Draper, 79, of Morgan, formerly of Brattleboro, died at his home late Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, from COPD complications. Larry was born in Bakersfield on March 3, 1946, the son of Robert Draper Sr. and France... More »

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Lussier arrested for Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult

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Abuse by Unlawful Restraint and Unlawful Confinement (Title 13 VSA 1377), Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult (Title 13 VSA 1376), Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult (Title 13 VSA 1378) On April 6, 2025, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks began investigating alleged ... More »

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Police seek hit-and-run Subaru

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BROWNINGTON — Police are investigating a hit–and–run accident that left a Derby man in serious condition.  The details of the incident that sent Richard Laprade, 64, of Derby to the hospital remain murky. According to a press release from Vermont State Police ... More »

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Education bill questioned at meeting

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by Maria Amador HARDWICK — On March 27 Vermonters traveled from all over the state to Hazen Union High School for a public education town hall.  Its focus was Governor Phil Scott’s plan to transform the state’s education system.  Participants included teachers... More »

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Senate considers tariff resolution

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by Maria Amador MONTPELIER — On March 20, the Vermont Senate introduced a resolution supporting “warm and cooperative” relations on behalf of both the United States and Vermont with Canada.  The resolution, which was sponsored by 27 of the 30 senators in the L... More »