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Tracy Davis Pierce
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Obituaries 8.25.21
Merelene M. Wagner Merelene M. Wagner, 78, of Newport, died on August 17, 2021, in Newport. She was born on November 20, 1942, in Newport to Reuben and Viola (Daniels) Draper. She married Donald Howard Cheney who predeceased her on February 6, 1965. She la... More »
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Willoughby Woodchuck
An alert woodchuck spots a photographer strolling by his burrow near Willoughby Lake. The rodent gave a whistle, but stuck around to have his portrait captured for posterity. Photo by Carmen Anderson More »
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Barton electric should sell to Orleans, group hears
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 »
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Barton garden grows and grows
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 »
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Barton keeps junkyard focus
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 »
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Cannabis future viewed
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 »
Obituaries & Services 8.18.21
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 »
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A retiree’s adventure, reviewed by mother and son
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 »
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River Otters’ water prowess
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 »
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Bill Stenger admits deceiving state regulator
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 »
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From chair to kayak
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 »
