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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Obituaries 1.10.2024

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Milton F. Wright   Milton Francis (Milt) Wright, 79, died unexpectedly following a brief illness at his home in Stannard on January 3, 2024. His wife Diana was at his side. He was born April 10, 1944, in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Francis and Marjory (... More »

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Max Demaine, independent wrestler

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Wrestlers from Lake Region High School and North Country Union High School practice daily at St. Johnsbury Academy, along with one other wrestler from Lyndon Institute.  The wrestlers that train with the academy are considered independent wrestlers because the... More »

In Newport, fire equipment and mayoral lecture

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  by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A couple of items that had to be dealt with before the end of 2023 brought the city council back together for a special meeting on the morning of December 27.  The main order of business was giving the Newport Fire Department the ... More »

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Rangers sting Hornets

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by Matthew Wilson The Rangers tore through a swarm of Enosburg Falls High School Hornets December 27, and when the action was over, it was the Hornets that had been stung — 52-27. While the visitors were able to put up an early defense, when the Rangers return... More »

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Fire destroys Greensboro house and barn

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by Joseph Gresser   GREENSBORO — A passing motorist spotted a burning barn just off Route 16 on the night after Christmas.  According to David Brochu, the chief of the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department, he stopped to make sure no one was in the attached hou... More »

Obituaries 1.3.2024

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Don (Dino) William Young   Don (Dino) William Young, 70, of Brownington, died suddenly in his home on December 17, 2023, due to heart failure (cardiac arrest). He died surrounded by his loving wife, Carmen; daughters Shawntel and Charlenel; and grandson PJ.  H... More »

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Veterinarians needed, in short supply

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by Matthew Wilson Anyone who cares for an animal wants to see that it receives the best possible care.  When there’s a need for more than just the  food, shelter, and company that pets require, owners want to see their pets or livestock get treated with the sa... More »

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Falcon girls start basketball title defense

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — It can be hard being the best; a lesson that North Country Union High School’s Falcons started learning Friday night.  After walking away as Division II champions last season, the girls of North Country returned to the court intendi... More »

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Glover woman helps Hawaii recover

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by Leanne Day Harple LAHAINA, Hawaii — Lizzy  Gibson, who grew up in West Glover, now lives in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the Hawaiian island of Maui (full disclosure, she is also this reporter’s younger sister).  If the name of her small city sounds familiar, it may... More »

Obituaries & death notice 12.20.2023

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Terry Lawrence Mason and Emma May Garcia Mason   Terry Lawrence Mason, 73, died on October 14, 2023. Terry was born and raised in Vermont, a farm grown country boy with a love for real maple syrup and country music. Terry served his country in the United State... More »

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Newport Center brook to run free

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT CENTER –  Through the center of this town, a small brook flows.  Coiling through the fields along the southern side of Route 105, the moving water has been held back by an old dam that sits beside the fire department.  While the area ... More »