The trail ride that’s done on horseback has been held for the last eight years in honor of Rhonda Libby. Money is raised each year and donated to local animal shelters to help care for and feed the animals in the community. Ms. Libby’s memory is kept alive by ... More »
The Burke senior meal site is located at 212 School Street in West Burke. Meals are served Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please call 467-3423 before 9 a.m. for reservations or takeout orders. Coffee, tea, 2 percent milk and 100 percent juice are served at ... More »
Logan Chaput, Newport Center, 2018 graduate from North Country Union High School, and Celeste Piette, Irasburg, 2018 graduate from Lake Region Union High School, were the recipients of the MAC Scholarship. Logan will be matriculating to Ithaca College with a ... More »
Eighteen new healthcare scholarships were recently awarded to high school seniors and one adult, totaling $18,000. In addition, North Country Hospital renews scholarships for consecutive years providing students stay in healthcare education and maintain a mini... More »
The Goodrich Memorial Library will present Liberated Libretto: A Frolic with Gilbert and Sullivan as the finale performance in their Chautauqua series in celebration of the Newport Centennial. MAC Center for the Arts will bring a tour du force of talent on Fri... More »
Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as people do. The Vermont Fi... More »
Diane Royer retired from Columbia Forest Products on June 12, after 30 years of service. Born in Enosburg Falls, she graduated from Lake Region Union High School. She held her first job waitressing at a diner in Orleans for one year. She then got married and s... More »
Sterling College has appointed Yvette McDonnell as its dean of community and work. In her new role, Ms. McDonnell will oversee a broad range of programs and services that support the well-being and holistic education of Sterling College students. Ms. McDonnell... More »
Mountain bike and trail enthusiasts can ride single track and open track trails Sunday, July 1, as part of the Newport Centennial celebration. The ride kicks off at Primeau Woods at 10 a.m. and takes riders through open trail systems –– best suited for beginne... More »
Students from Newport City, St Paul’s Catholic School, Charleston, Derby, and Newport Town became “lake detectives,” using their senses to observe and explore on a nature walk. They learned about the origins of Lake Memphremagog, where all the water in the lak... More »
Race organizers Robin and Gail Robitaille and team, along with the Westmore Ladies Aid Scholarship Committee, are hosting the fourteenth Willoughby Lake 5k run/walk on Sunday, July 1, at the Westmore Fellowship Hall in Westmore. Doors will open at 10 a.m., and... More »
The nineteenth annual Willoughby Lake Boat Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4, with “Your Favorite Board Game” as the theme. Participants are judged on decorations, creativity, enthusiasm, and following a theme. The first-place winners will receive a tro... More »
