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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Obituaries 1.5.22

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  Annette Wright Annette L. Wright, of Derby, died peacefully at the age of 96 with loved ones by her side December 31, 2021. Born February 9, 1925, in East Enosburg to the late Ernest and Mary Valentine Tessier, she was the oldest of three children. After far... More »

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Endangered plants may get needed attention

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by Sylvia C. Dodge Without plants there would be no food, no animals, no people — no life. But here is an interesting fact:  although more than half of the species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act are plants, they receive less than 5 percent of ... More »

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Home tests may change how COVID score is kept

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  by Joseph Gresser Governor Phil Scott took a Tuesday off to address the state Legislature, but his December 28 press briefing provided enough fodder for thought to last a couple of weeks. The state, he said, expected a supply of home COVID test kits to be di... More »

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Mother and son shot in Holland

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HOLLAND — State Police report a woman and her son were shot while in a vehicle on School Road here.  According to a press release from State Police Detective Sergeant Drew Cota, troopers were dispatched to what they thought was a motor vehicle accident around ... More »

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VSP report theft at Orleans RR facility

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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/25/2021, at approximately 2015 hours there was approximately 1,500 – 2,000 pounds of railroad plates stolen from the VT Railroad System Facility in Orleans. The images attached show the vehicle that was seen in the area at this time.... More »

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Lone tree

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A solitary tree maintains a Christmas vigil by the side of Route 16.  Those who travel the road between Greensboro and Glover in December may have noticed the cheery reminder of the season in a lonely spot away from all signs of human habitation, an anonymous ... More »

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East Craftsbury library expands programs

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  by Sylvia C. Dodge EAST CRAFTSBURY — There has been a lot of activity at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury since it reopened after being closed for about a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Historic photographs, documents, and 16... More »

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Knights errant seek combat in Vermont

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  by Matt Wilson Last November, a group of warriors who train for combat in the medieval way came to blows, with real steel weapons and in heavy plate mail armor.  The event, held at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex was the first of its kind to be held... More »

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Operation Santa delivers 

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by Luke Vidic DERBY — There was a spirited hustle and bustle at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning, as officers from multiple agencies gathered for their annual toy drop-off. While trying to bring all the troops together for a photo, Orlean... More »