Leo P. Verge Leo P. Verge, 72, of Brownington, died on August 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1952, in Magog, Quebec, to Barbara and Gayten Verge. Leo is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Norma Otero-Verge... More »
The Outside Story by Declan McCabe In September 2021, one boy’s blue ribbon-winning 4-H project at the Kansas State Fair made national news. The exhibit included a colorfully-spotted, inch-long, moth-like insect that immediately attracted the attention of en... More »
Along the shores of Lake Memphremagog, people gather to celebrate Filipino culture Sunday. The festival welcomed all to come and share in the Filipino way of life and showcased the multi-island nation’s unique cuisine, clothes, and customs. Photos by Matthew... More »
by Trisha Ingalls As parents, students, and teachers prepare for a return to school this week, several families in Orleans County are sending kids back to school from tents. Due to the difficult nature of their circumstances they declined to be interviewed;... More »
by Tena Starr Although Vermont has been spared a school shooting, one of the many things that “Stella,” a classroom teacher, frets about these days is violence. Responsibility for keeping her young students safe weighs heavily on her. “The rise in school sh... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NORTH TROY — Rose Apple Acres Farm, a bed and breakfast in North Troy, has been brought back to life through the creative talents — and whimsy — of blacksmith and farrier Courtney Mead and author Tanya Sousa. The 52-acre property on East Hil... More »
by Joseph Gresser Governor Phil Scott appointed Orleans County State’s Attorney Jennifer Barrett to the Superior Court bench Tuesday. Ms. Barrett, who first won election to her current position in 2014, will don her robe after being sworn in, probably in Sept... More »
Norman Roger Poulin Norman “Roger” Poulin, 83, of Sebring, Florida, died peacefully at home on August 4, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Nancy Doyon Poulin, after 60 years of marriage. Roger is survived by his children: Steven and his wife, E... More »
Joyce Elaine Randall Joyce Elaine Randall, 85, a longtime West Glover resident, died peacefully on August 10, 2022, at the Newport Health Center. She was born on March 31, 1937. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Hilda (Mason) Peavey, by her husb... More »
Old Stone House Museum Director Molly Veysey told the crowd about a berry pie at the annual pie auction. Travis Hall then took over and used his high-speed spiel to coax ever-higher bids from the crowd. More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — Cannabis, cops, and COVID took much of the attention of the Jay Select Board Monday as its members worked with cultivators to give their crops the licenses they require and heard public comment regarding a request for patrolling by th... More »
by Tena Starr Entrepreneurial farmer Seth Johnson’s latest venture is attracting uncommon public attention. He’s got 16 acres of sunflowers, now in full bloom, planted between Barton and Orleans. It’s a stunning show, a big roadside field crammed with tall ... More »
