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LR, North Country Girls off to Barre

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Tia Martinez proved the sign right Friday night as she led the Lady Rangers to a Division 3 quarter final victory over the Otter Valley Union High School.  Martinez, whose total points matched her uniform number, was the game’s high scorer as Lake Region overc... More »

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Hardy swimmers in Memphremagog

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Newport’s own Pam Ladds outpaces Sharon Purdy of Toronto, Ontario, in the hat competition, the opening event of the Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival. Saturday’s frigid meet attracted 93 competitors who hailed from 18 states and three nations. For more about t... More »

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Snow Day!

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School kids are not the only ones who appreciate a nice snow day! These horses on the Cook Rd. in Barton are engaging in a spirited game of follow the leader! More »

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A foxy greeting

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It seems this little red fox came out to celebrate the groundhog’s news of an early spring.Wayne Lafleur of arrived home to find this sly creature curled up near a retaining wall in his drive on Lake Street in Barton yesterday, just 3’ from his entryway. Photo... More »

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Westmore.. beautiful any time of year!

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Nature is the artist here, where it seems this morning’s below zero chill factor only enhanced the affect of this warm and inviting glimpse of what winter in Westmore looks like. Captured from across the pond at a campsite located on Greenhope Farm. There, jus... More »

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Burt Porter – “America’s best bard”

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by Chris Braithwaite GREENSBORO — There was a small void in the Northeast Kingdom’s Christmas tradition this season.  The 50 or so people who have come to look forward to their card from Burt Porter didn’t get one.  Mr. Porter thinks he’s been sending his gree... More »

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The Nays have it

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Newport voters went to the polls Tuesday and decided against repealing an ordinance that will allow ATV traffic throughout the city’s business district next year.  The vote was 414 in favor of keeping the ordinance to 294 opposed.  The wording of the ballot wa... More »