by Alden Pellett Most of my heroes are dead. I have been ice climbing for over 25 years. Climbing is a dangerous game, but ice climbing and Alpinism are even more so. Well-known climbers like Guy Lacelle, Ueli Steck, Craig Luebben, Alex Lowe, Sue Nott, ... More »
The Yankee Farm Credit Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of a mid-year patronage dividend of $1.8 million to their more than 1,400 members who are involved in farming and forestry. This special patronage payment is possible because 2018 net... More »
At the ninth annual Willoughby Swim on Saturday, August 18, Stephen Rouch, 38, of Indianapolis, Indiana, won the five-mile event with a time of 1:55:22. And he set the record for a ten-mile double cross with a time of 4:24:21, handling head winds and waves wit... More »
The Vermont Community Foundation has entered into a Cornerstone Partnership with Vermont Afterschool, a statewide nonprofit working to ensure that all Vermont youth have access to high quality out-of-school learning opportunities. As part of that partnership, ... More »
Vermont State Police (VSP) barracks across the Green Mountain State now have the capability to accept unused and unwanted prescription medication from members of the public year-round. This expansion of secure drop box locations to the lobbies of state police ... More »
Vermont Public Radio’s 14-county Vermont listening tour comes to the NEK Tasting Center in Newport on Wednesday, August 29, at 4 p.m. The Tell Me More Tour is VPR’s initiative to deliver on its vision to explore the whole Vermont story –– together. Consisting ... More »
Roland N. Britch Jr., of Curtis-Britch Funeral Homes, Inc., with locations in Newport, Derby, Island Pond, Barton, and Craftsbury Common, announced that Richard R. Bouffard, a longtime associate, has become co-owner of the firms. A native of Newport, he gradua... More »
Some people are more at risk of developing a heat-related illness, including adults age 65 and older, those with chronic medical conditions, people who work outside, infants and children, and athletes. Here are a few steps to take in the hot weather: Hot cars ... More »
The Redemption Gravel Bicycle Race will debut at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington on Saturday, September 1. With over 250 racers enlisted, the gravel bicycle race will traverse the back roads of Orleans County. Two routes are available: a 50-mile cour... More »
The Newport Area Community Orchestra is preparing to begin its eighth concert season on Tuesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Universalist Parish in Derby Line. The Newport Area Community Orchestra is looking for new talent. There are current openin... More »
A few raindrops didn’t deter the spirits of 29 enthusiastic golf teams at Orleans Country Club on Sunday, July 22. Thanks to the generosity of the sponsors and players, North Country Hospital continues to provide between 15 and 20 new healthcare education scho... More »
Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy led the fight against the opioid epidemic in another Senate-passed appropriations bill, securing $3 billion in new funding to address the crisis. The bill also contains Senator Leahy-authored legisla... More »
