Lois Willis Lois I. Willis, 96, of Newport Center, died on February 1, 2025, in Newport. She was born on December 11, 1928, in Newport Center, to the late Carroll and Alice (Perkins) Rollins. On June 8, 1945, she married Carroll Willis Jr., who predeceased h... More »
by Joseph Gresser The Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) is looking for a new superintendent. Whoever is selected to take over from retiring Superintendent Penny Chamberlin might be smart to rent a place to live. If the education plan put forward by Go... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Russ Ingalls is probably best known for his real estate business, RE/MAX All Seasons Realty, located in Newport and Lyndonville. He’s also known as a Vermont Senator representing much of Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties. He ma... More »
by Matthew Wilson The Lake Region Union High School Rangers met stiff competition Friday when the Lancers from Lamoille Union High School visited for a fierce evening bout. The pace of the game was quick, with action centered on the boards where players tried... More »
by Joseph Gresser While Governor Phil Scott has rolled out a plan to reconfigure the way education is provided in Vermont with great fanfare, there remain some doubters. Vermont Representative Leanne Harple of Glover, is in her first term and sits on the Educa... More »
by Maria Amador GREENSBORO — On February 14 and February 16, the Willey’s Store will celebrate 125 years in the community. Since it opened its doors in 1900 the store has been run by five generations of Willeys, each cementing the general store as a fixture of... More »
Garth Allen Garth Desmond Allen, 89, died on Friday January 31, 2025, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Born in Island Pond on November 16, 1935, Keeper (the nickname his first-born grandson gave him) was a man who loved Corvettes, Peterbilt trucks, and pretty girls.... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Town Meeting is a reflection of community. With that in mind a Derby resident approached the select board at its Monday meeting and proposed adding something to the town gathering in March. When they considered the idea both the bo... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Although Rick Ufford-Chase is the only candidate whose name will appear next to the mayor’s check box on Newport’s ballot on March 4, he’s not taking his election for granted. In laying out his view of what work the person who is el... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The docket for the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court was weighed down with charges of burglary and other kinds of break-ins in the last week of January. Olivia P. Pelletier, 27, of St. Albans appeared before Judge R... More »
by Maria Amador ORLEANS — On January 29, Orleans Village residents gathered at the municipal building to hear about the proposed redevelopment of the Orleans Industrial Park. An anonymous flyer posted on social media ahead of time, invited individuals to atte... More »
Christopher P. Beaulieu It is with deep sorrow that his family announces the unexpected death of Christopher P. Beaulieu, aged 38, of North Troy. Christopher was a compassionate soul with a brilliant mind and a fiercely independent spirit. His life was marke... More »
