The Outside Story by Rachel Sargent Mirus A caterpillar eats and eats, becomes a chrysalis, and after a period of metamorphosis emerges as a beautiful butterfly. Except, sometimes it doesn’t quite work that way. Occasionally, while sitting on my deck, I spot... More »
by Joseph Gresser HARDWICK — Lakeview Elementary School will open as scheduled later this month, with around 25 students and down, at present, one teacher. That was the word from Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Superintendent David Baker Monday night. The... More »
Transparency was the watchword in Newport’s mayoral campaign and the victor, Linda Joy Sullivan, before the first session of the city council she chaired, pointed out that council meetings are meant “to promote transparency and accountability in government.” I... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — At its meeting on Monday, the select board discussed conserving Derby’s natural landscape at multiple sites around town. As a first step a couple of residents brought in a plan to help preserve an iconic vista, by making sure the vie... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — An Irasburg contractor faces felony charges for failing to do work he promised carry out or refund money he took up-front for materials. On August 15 Shayne Bergeron, 36, pled innocent in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Sup... More »
by Leanne Day Harple GREENSBORO — Benjamin Kilham, is an author, a scientist, and a world-renowned black bear whisperer. On Sunday, in a program dubbed “The Bear Essentials,” he spoke to a packed house at the Highland Center for the Arts here about a lifetime... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON—Drivers traveling between Barton and West Glover on Roaring Brook Road will have already noticed a change. The bridge near the South Albany Road turn-off has been reduced to one-lane and now has a 6,000 pound weight limit. At the Augu... More »
Ruth Marie Tourangeau Ruth Marie Tourangeau, 83, died August 15, 2023, in Newport. Ruth was the daughter of Frances (Mack) and Rudolph Woodcock. Ruth Marie was born in Barre on March 26, 1940. She was married to Fred Tourangeau for over 50 years. They had th... More »
by Matthew Wilson GROVETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Just beyond the boundaries of the Northeast Kingdom, racers from the region took to the blacktop at Riverside Speedway Saturday. Drivers from all over and of all ages, looking for a rush participated in multiple rac... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Senator Peter Welch visited several flood-hit Orleans County towns Thursday. He surveyed damaged locations and saw how communities have rallied together following July’s heavy rains. He visited businesses and response centers to vi... More »
by Trisha Ingalls The pandemic-era hotel voucher program for homeless people has been extended on a more limited basis until April of 2024. With her kids yelling boisterously in the background and trying to sneak snacks while their mom is on the phone, Samanth... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — City Council President John Wilson cheerfully passed the gavel to newly inaugurated mayor Linda Joy Sullivan at Monday’s city council meeting, held at the Gateway Center on Newport’s waterfront. Despite the general atmosphere of ... More »
