by Trisha Ingalls WESTMORE — The challenge of enforcing town ordinances was at the heart of several discussions here Monday night, and the select board also voted to certify the town’s new tax rate. Treasurer John Zimmer told the select board the three element... More »
by Trisha Ingalls CRAFTSBURY COMMON — The Craftsbury Blueberry Festival at the farmers market here Saturday brought out a crowd, along with a variety of food items for sale with blueberries added in: sausages, ice cream, tamales, tarts, and of course, pies.... More »
The Outside Story by Susan Shea Named for their polka-dot-like markings, spotted turtles have declined throughout most of their range, which stretches from Maine south along the Atlantic coastal plain to northern Florida, and from western New York into the e... More »
Fernand Lanoue Fernand “Fern” Lanoue, 78, of Newport Center, died July 28, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Diane; by his sons Ethan Lanoue, Todd Willey and his wife, Diane, and daughter Lisa Vrotacoe and her husband, Jim; by his grandchildren:... More »
Registration is open for University of Vermont (UVM) Extension’s Vermont master composter course, designed to teach the basics of backyard composting. The online course opens on September 1. It runs for eight weeks, and course materials will be available to ... More »
The Outside Story by Doug Facey In the shallow margins of many lakes and ponds in June and July, you may spot male sunfish guarding their nests. The sunfishes (family Centrarchidae) comprise many well-known species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass... More »
A double rainbow appears over Vance Hill in Newport Center Friday. The rare sight, which caught the eye and lenses of many passersby, offered hope of a respite from the incessant rains that have fallen over Vermont in the past weeks. Photo by Matthew Wilson... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A Charleston man pled innocent in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court to two sets of charges, each connected to alleged possession of stolen property. One of the crimes was said to have taken place in November 20... More »
by Matthew Wilson When we turn our eyes to the skies lately, more than just the dark clouds of rain have caused a disruption to the vistas we commonly enjoy. Haze caused by fires beyond our borders are lowering the visibility and also bringing health complica... More »
by Tena Starr BARTON — The proprietors of Parsons Dinner House had initially hoped to reopen within a week or so after the popular restaurant was damaged by catastrophic flooding on July 10. But in an interview last week, they said they now think it could be m... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — A new tool to encourage Lake Memphremagog-focused tourism in Vermont and Quebec was unveiled Tuesday, July 18, aboard the Northern Star. The sky was overcast and rainy, but spirits were high as the tour boat took a contingent of pe... More »
Diane A. Young Diane A. Young, 62, died unexpectedly July 14, 2023, at Grace Cottage Hospital. Diane was born in Bellows Falls on May 19, 1961, the daughter of Richard and Lorraine (Mcclary) Alexander. She spent the first seven years of her childhood living ... More »
