by Matthew Wilson BARRE — The North Country Union High School Falcons soared into the Barre Auditorium Wednesday night with only one thing on their minds — earning the right to play for the Division 2 championship. Facing off against the Middlebury Union High ... More »
On December 3, 2024, the Vermont State Police began investigating Kelly Randall (46) of Newport Center for the crime of Embezzlement after it was discovered that she had written numerous unauthorized checks. Randall was the Treasurer of Westfield Fire District... More »
Merry Ellen (Pickel) Arace Merry Ellen (Pickel) Arace, 72, of Newnan, Georgia, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2025. Born on March 18, 1953, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Bob Pickel and Joyce Merrill Pickel. In addition to her parents, sh... More »
Voters approve school spending by Larry Bradley COVENTRY — At Coventry’s 2025 Town Meeting, the Town Moderator Matt Maxwell (who was voted in again) moved the agenda right along. Up for election this year were positions for a three-year term: select board mem... More »
Voters opt for Australian ballot by Josh Karp GREENSBORO — The Highland Center for the Arts was packed on the morning of March 4 for Greensboro’s Town Meeting, probably due to articles on the Warning that really got residents’ attention. After long-time modera... More »
Generosity reigns by Pat Sanders JAY — Approximately 46 Jay residents came together at the Jay-Westfield Elementary School on March 4 for the annual Town Meeting and potluck luncheon. After a brief social time over doughnuts and coffee, the meeting was called... More »
Voters triple police time in town by Matthew Wilson NORTH TROY — The big issue for residents of Troy was made clear at Town Meeting on March 4. Many desire to see more law enforcement in town. Townspeople spoke their minds about speeding and drugs and Orlean... More »
Voters approve law enforcement spending by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT CENTER — At the Newport Center Town Meeting, held on the evening of March 4, an issue the select board has discussed over the past year was brought before the people. The town’s contract with t... More »
Hitchcock library draws praise by Kenzie Strange WESTFIELD — About 40 community members joined together at the Westfield Community Center on Town Meeting Day. The meeting was described as “typical” and “quiet” by Westfield Town Clerk LaDonna Dunn, with the ... More »
Friendly and peaceful gathering by Jane B. Greenwood BROWNINGTON — Brownington Town Meeting was once again a friendly and peaceful two hours spent with about a hundred neighbors in the Brownington Center School gymnasium. Reelected moderator Eileen Baker l... More »
Voters approve lower budgets by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Barton voters, around 75 of them, met in the Lake Region Union High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. on March 4. It will be last time they do that. The final order of business, after an hour and a half of disc... More »
Voters give school building to the town by John Castle HOLLAND — Before getting underway, Senator Russ Ingalls and Representative Larry Labor were provided an opportunity to share updates on various legislative considerations at the State House. Moderator Mitc... More »
