by Maria Amador LOWELL — When it comes to death — one’s own or someone else’s — many assume the benefits of time and preparation, but forget the effort that makes them possible. That is, confronting the inevitable with the same kind of planning and thoughtful... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Gerald Davignon, 32, of Morgan pled innocent to a felony charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and drugs (DUI-3), driving while his license was under suspension DLS, and possession of cocaine. Judge Rory Thibault... More »
by Gabrielle Gervais MORGAN — “This is a very quiet group,” Town Moderator Kathy Austin joked with the generally hushed crowd of about 40 townspeople gathered in Morgan on Monday evening. “I have a gavel but I don’t think I’ll need it.” Ahead of the meeting, p... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY LINE – Town Meeting brings a community together in one place at the same time. There are few other opportunities for such a broad range of people to share such fellowship, so it makes sense to break bread with neighbors. A revived ... More »
Jimmie C. Steelman Jimmie C. Steelman, 88, of Albany, died on February 5, 2025. Born on June 4, 1936, in Gilmer, Texas, Jimmie dedicated his life to service, both in the military and law enforcement. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1959, dur... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The hottest hand among the current cast of Falcons made history on February 2 when she went up for two points and came down with the record for most points ever scored by a North Country Union High School player. Sabine Brueck came ... More »
by Joseph Gresser JAY PEAK—Every room at Jay Peak Resort is booked and there’s plenty of the white stuff even without running the ski area’s new snowmaking equipment. Jay Peak is busier and more profitable than ever before, said its general manager Steve Wrig... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Since Bogner stopped making its skiwear in Newport 20 years ago, its building has been vacant. Around ten years ago, it appeared as if it would be the site of AnC Bio, a bio-medical plant and a window manufacturing company. Those ... More »
by Maria Amador ORLEANS — On February 4, Shawn Straffin of New Kingdom Properties, LLC, rescinded his offer on the Orleans Industrial Park property he wanted for a housing development. His decision came after several weeks of intense pushback from Orleans V... More »
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 »
