Mary R. Turgeon Mary R. Turgeon, 88, of Newport died peacefully on September 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Lowell to Joseph and Rose Anna (LaChapelle) Pion. On September 1, 1952, she married Norman Turgeon... More »
One of several groups of runners competing in the Island Pond marathon head out Saturday morning. The race, unusual for marathons, had no entry fee. Competitors were asked, instead, to contribute by spending money in the community. Gary Allen of Millinocket... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON—When Barton Village residents gather in the Memorial Building Saturday afternoon, September 25, they will learn what their trustees have been doing for the past several months. If any are hoping to hear word on the sale of the vil... More »
by Joseph Gresser At Governor Phil Scott’s press conference Tuesday, Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak delivered the unwelcome news that the national death toll from the COVID pandemic has surpassed that recorded in the influenza pandemic of ... More »
by Luke Vidic GLOVER — The first views of a new Glover were presented by the planners from Dubois and King on Monday. The plans displayed suggested alterations to the town green and main thruway. Dayton Crites of Dubois and King set the stage by saying, “Th... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — The recently completed Orleans County Fair played host to a crew of would-be Olympians. Their sport, though, is one that was long seen as work in this part of the world, log-rolling. Alissa Wetherbee who formed the Axe Women of Main... More »
Yolande L. Bronson Yolande L. Bronson, 65, of Derby, died peacefully on September 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 7, 1956, in Newport to Leonard and Agathe (Audet) Morin. On May 25, 1991, she married Timothy Bronson ... More »
by Sylvia C. Dodge BROWNINGTON — New drivers on the roads in Brownington might notice a few colorful signs welcoming motorists to the community. The signs look to be the work of schoolchildren and the vibrant colors make them look relatively new. “A little ... More »
by Luke Vidic NEWPORT — For most people, fishing is a relaxing weekend pastime. For the North Country Union High School bass fishing team, it can become a little more than that. While boating on Lake Memphremagog last Thursday, coach Greg Ste. Marie gesture... More »
by Joseph Gresser STANNARD — Police have arrested Gage and Eric Colson III and, in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington, have said they were in the business of selling large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine, as much as $20,000... More »
Amanda Pappalardo of Hopkins, New Hampshire, drives her mount, Ice, home after completing the speed cones portion of the gymkhana at the Orleans County Fair. …more fair photos in the full edition of this week’s paper. Subscribe now to access our e-version or t... More »
by Luke Vidic BARTON — About a hundred cars and rusted-out clunkers gathered at the Orleans County Fair for the first major demolition derby since the loosening of COVID restrictions. The weather was nearly perfect, with only a couple scattered showers, an... More »
