by Matthew Wilson It was like watching an unstoppable force meet an immovable object when the Lake Region Union High School boys met the Peoples Academy High School Wolves on August 21, in a soccer match that went into double overtime and ended in a tie. From ... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—A jury was already selected when lawyers for Katelyn Deslandes, 25, of Island Pond, and prosecutors reached a plea agreement. Ms. Deslandes had faced felony charges of grossly negligent driving with death resulting stemming from the... More »
by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — On August 12, a poorly placed piece of construction equipment allowed carbon monoxide (CO) to be sucked into the Coventry Village School’s ventilation system. The toxic gas affected several children in one classroom and caused the... More »
David Paul Sargent David Paul Sargent, 49, died on September 9, 2023, in Newport. He was born on December 23, 1973, in Newport, to David Lucas and Valerie Sargent. David attended North Country Union High School. In his younger years he enjoyed working at L... More »
Thursday, September 14, the Derby Line Fire Department and members of the Vermont State Police, including its Bomb Squad join agents from Customs and Border Protection and the Federal Protective Service at the Interstate 91 port of entry Thursday. An incident... More »
The lottery for the 2023 archery hunting season at Bluffside Farm is open. Applications are due September 22. As in years past, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) will host archery deer hunting at Bluffside, by permission only. All hunting will be archery-only becau... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — The air was full of smoke and dirt at the demolition derby on Sunday, as nearly 90 vehicles entered the ring to test their mettle and metal. The arena at the Orleans County Fairgrounds was set to be muddier than before after a rainy... More »
by Joseph Gresser LYNDON CENTER— “I’ve been waiting seven years for this,” said North Country Union High School Football Coach Lonnie Wade as he held the small wooden barrel that signifies victory in the annual Falcons versus Lyndon Institute game. Coach Wade ... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Tensions were high throughout the night as the council met in public and private during a three-hour special meeting September 6 for “the evaluation of city personnel (likely executive session).” After Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan calle... More »
Giant trucks are monstrously entertaining by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Adding to the high-octane attractions the Orleans County Fair regularly hosts, jacked-up monster trucks took to the air on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Daredevil drivers from near and ... More »
At about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, search crews located the body of Judith Giglio in the woods about a mile and a half from the home on Goodwin Mountain Lane in Westmore where she was last seen. The body was recovered early Tuesday evening and will be br... More »
Richard L. Manning Richard L. Manning, 86, of Lowell, died September 5, 2023, at North Country Hospital, after a brief illness following a fall at his home. At the end of his life, he was surrounded by the love of his caring wife and family and died peaceful... More »
