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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Drug and driving charges follow high-speed chase

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A car that didn’t stop for a pedestrian crossing the street in Newport attracted the attention of State Police Trooper Nathan Handy a little before 5 p.m. on July 13.  According to his affidavit, Trooper Handy was behind a car that ... More »

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Students study Memphremagog on ship and shore

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by Leanne Harple NEWPORT — Elementary school students in the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU)’s summer program have been learning a lot recently about the Lake Memphremagog watershed and the importance of protecting it and keeping the water clean. The ... More »

Obituaries & Service 7.13.22

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Michael Joseph Roy   Michael Joseph Roy, 69, of Durham, North Carolina, died peacefully with his children by his side on October 22, 2021. Michael was born on August 29, 1952, to Bernard and Marie Anna (Lariviere) Roy.  He graduated from Sacred Heart High Scho... More »

Can’t see elementary-middle school plan, yet.

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  by Trisha Ingalls BROWNINGTON — Reality fell short of expectations for some members of the board and public at the regular Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District (LRUEMSD) meeting Monday evening.  Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) Superin... More »

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Man crashed stolen car into a house, police say

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  by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—Police say a Hyde Park man stole a car in Newport and crashed it into a house in Lowell.  Jamie J. Bocash, 42,  appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans Superior Court Monday and pled innocent to a felony charge of aggravated dr... More »

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Walk-in center offers new health options in Newport

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    by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Governor Phil Scott joined local leaders Friday for the ribbon-cutting for Newport’s new Express Care location.  As cars cruised by the ceremony, those who helped make the walk-in healthcare facility a reality spoke briefly abou... More »

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Lake Region star reaches soccer heights

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  by Leanne Harple Riley Urie, who grew up in West Glover, is a rising soccer star both in Vermont and internationally.  Mr. Urie is a 2018 Lake Region Union High School graduate, and more recently a graduate of the University of Vermont (UVM). He played socce... More »

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Silo fire at Ethan Allen in Orleans

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Orleans firefighters use their department’s platform truck to get above the sawdust silos at Ethan Allen and pour water on a fire that developed Monday morning.  The Newport City Fire Department also brought its platform truck to help quench the fire and membe... More »

Obituaries & Service 6.29.22

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Diane Annett (Audet) Roberts On Tuesday, June 14, Diane Annett (Audet) Roberts, 65, died at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a difficult battle with ovarian cancer.  Her husband, daughter, and granddaughter were with her. She was loved and suppor... More »

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Nice cars come out in Island Pond

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  by Matthew Wilson ISLAND POND — It is the time of year for nice cars to come out of the garage, the dust cover thrown to the side so that a treasured vehicle can take the joy rides all auto enthusiasts love.  Clear skies mean clear paths, and after giving a ... More »

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Lake Region goes Hollywood — again

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    by Leanne Harple Lake Region Union High School rolled out the red carpet Friday for the cast and crew of their latest film release, The Tremulous Affair of the Scribbler in the House of Secrets.  The posh evening event marked the world premiere of the scho... More »