by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A Newport woman visited the Newport City Police Department on October 18 and, according to his affidavit, told Detective James LeClair a relative took her debit card and used it without permission. Detective LeClair said the wo... More »
Jeanne St. George Jeanne St. George, 87, died peacefully on January 23, 2023, in Lyndonville. She was born on August 30, 1935, to the late Rene Jacque and Lorenza (Martel) Couture and was raised on the farm along with her eight brothers and sisters. She sha... More »
Snowmaking can be a hard job, but Emma Sekercan, Georgia Larzelere, Austin Beeler, and Brian Lamoureux are quick to mount a snow gun and attach the hoses needed to cover a trail with the white stuff. Their diligence is being acknowledged in a contest judgin... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A Barton man who changed his plea to a rape and a felony domestic assault charge will spend at least four years, 22 months, and 131 days behind bars. Judge Lisa Warren, sitting in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior C... More »
by Joseph Gresser LYNDON CENTER — The Fenton W. Chester Arena here was packed with fans Thursday night, but only those rooting for the visiting Burlington High School Seahorses had much to cheer about. The Lyndon Institute (LI) Vikings, a blended team with ... More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — The Missisquoi Valley Ambulance Service has been in existence for over 45 years, but its time may be coming to an abrupt end. The organization was incorporated in 1977 to serve communities around Jay, providing help in case of medical... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Friends of North Country Hospital met at the East Side Restaurant here on January 19 and heard about the organization’s difficulties, accomplishments, and future plans. The hospital has had financial difficulties in the past couple ... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — When Barton Village voters decided not to sell their electric department to the Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) they probably didn’t anticipate seeing their rates go up by 28 percent in a single year. Still less did they antici... More »
Robert Taylor Walker Robert Taylor Walker died on January 19, 2023, following a three-year decline in his health. He was fortunate to be surrounded by his family and close friends in the days leading up to his passing. Bob was born on July 15, 1937, to Earl... More »
According to a VSP release issued on January 20, 2023: On December 30, 2022, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the State Police responded to the Maplefields in the Village of Orleans for report of a vandalized fuel pump. Troopers are requesting the public’s assistan... More »
Erin Sylvester, founder and former owner of Barton Baking Company, and her daughter Alice stand for a last time behind the counter of the bakery. Ms. Sylvester has decided to allow new owners to enjoy the pleasure of supplying Barton with breads and pastrie... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Andrew Cappello, a former head of the Newport Department of Parks and Recreation, has sued the city over a no trespass order barring him from Newport’s parks or other city property. Mr. Cappello, with help from the ACLU Foundatio... More »
