by Joseph Gresser ORLEANS—The committee studying the possibility of buying the Barton Electric Department, got information from the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) it hopes may convince Barton Trustees to listen to an offer. Until September 1 t... More »
by Luke Vidic BARTON — Tens of thousands of dollars, along with hundreds of combined volunteer hours, have created a lush community project in Barton. The Barton Community Garden, nestled in a patch of knotweed near the Barton Public Library, celebrated itsel... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — At their August 19 meeting select board members said they are continuing to press state officials to take action on two properties whose owners are allegedly operating illegal junkyards. In previous meetings the board had discussed... More »
by Joseph Gresser EAST BURKE — More than 40 people gathered at the Hotel Burke on August 19 to learn how legalization plans for cannabis production and sale are coming along. The event, organized by Eli Harrington, one of the founders of Heady Vermont, a news... More »
On 8/23/2021, Ryan Moore reported his 2017 red and white Honda CRF250 motorbike stolen sometime between 9pm last night and 6am today from Vermont Route 111, Derby. Moore advised the motorbike had been placed out for sale in the morning of 8/21/2021 and was... More »
On 08/18/2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Troopers from the St. Johnsbury State Police Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-91 North for moving violations in the town of Barnet, VT. The registered owner of the vehicle was identified as David Sargent... More »
Mary E. Twofoot Mary E. Twofoot, 84, of Newport died on August 12, 2021, in Newport. She was born on March 25, 1937, in Island Pond to Thomas and Hazel (Chase) Crowe. On July 23, 1955, she married Wyman Twofoot, who predeceased her on March 26, 2016. Mary was ... More »
A retiree’s adventure, reviewed by mother and son A Retiree’s Appalachian Trail Adventure, by Peter King. 340 pages. Published by Peter King. $23.99. Reviewed by Luke Vidic Three weeks ago, when I saw Peter King’s book on my desk, I was unsure what to do. Bef... More »
The Outside Story River Otters’ water prowess By Rey Katz One summer day, I was relaxing on the bank of a secluded pond watching mallard ducks forage when a dark shape broke the stillness of the water. It was a North American river otter, swimming with its he... More »
by Joseph Gresser BURLINGTON — Bill Stenger, the former president of Jay Peak Resort, pled guilty Friday to a single felony charge of knowingly and willingly giving false documents to a state regulator. Mr. Stenger appeared before Chief Judge Geoffrey Crawfo... More »
by Luke Vidic MORGAN — It was a perfect day on Lake Seymour on Monday — not a cloud in the sky and the water was as smooth and clear as glass. So, David Wieselmann decided to go kayaking. A month ago, the decision wouldn’t have been so easy to make. Mr. Wie... More »
