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Tracy Davis Pierce

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COVID closes several schools this week

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   by Tena Starr Learning at North Country Union senior and junior high schools, the career center, and Derby Elementary School is totally remote this week due to an increase in COVID cases, both in the community and at the schools. Sunday evening, North Count... More »

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Woods Hole tests drones at Willoughby

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   by Joseph Gresser WESTMORE — When the Subaru rally team tested out its cars on the ice of Lake Willoughby it was obvious what was going on.  Not so with another group checking out high tech equipment in Westmore. A crew from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Ins... More »

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Skepticism about surveillance towers remains

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  by Joseph Gresser DERBY LINE — A small group, which included most of the Derby Select Board, gathered last week near the site of a proposed surveillance tower that, if built, will support an automated camera capable of keeping a constant watch on the border ... More »

Obituaries 3.24.21

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Cynthia L. Thompson Cynthia Lea Thompson, 66, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, memé, friend, co-worker, neighbor, and community member, chose at 8:25 p.m. on February 28, just months after being diagnosed with a bithalamic anaplastic astrocytoma (stage ... More »

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Shattuck Hill Fire

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This video courtesy of Eli Morris. Reports of a fire at Derby Tire and Service Center on Shattuck Hill in Derby last evening, March 18. We will post more information about the event as we can confirm. And another courtesy of Shania LaPlante https://www.faceboo... More »

LRUHS Sanville apologizes for comments

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  by Leanne Harple At their March 11 meeting, Lake Region Union High School Board members responded to allegations that they have been dismissive of issues of racial equity, and heard a public apology from Michael Sanville, Irasburg’s representative, regarding... More »