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Evansville Trading Post goes on the block

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   by Luke Vidic ORLEANS—After 45 years of ownership, the Swett family will be parting ways with the Evansville Trading Post by the end of the month. The famous country store, which has been on the market for over a year, will be auctioned off at the end of Ja... More »

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Big little village decorates Newport  

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  by Luke Vidic NEWPORT — Thimble-sized elves, reindeer, milkmen, fishermen, and townsfolk have taken over the North Country Chamber of Commerce’s visitor center.  Their little city full of festive lights, puff-ball snow, and an assortment of local industry — ... More »

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Parson’s offers fancier date nights in Barton

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  by Leanne Harple BARTON — Date night has recently gotten a whole lot fancier in the village of Barton.  Last spring, Steve Vazzano and his partner in both life and labor, Maria Hill, took over the lease of the former Parson’s Pub & Grill on Main Street and r... More »

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Larry Gordon remembered

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    by Meg Gibson On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 8:53 p.m. the world lost a bright light and a unique voice.  Larry Gordon, cofounder of Village Harmony, a Vermont-based choral organization known for its international youth and adult camps and workshops, died... More »

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Bev Davis reflects on a career in education

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  by Leanne Harple Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) Superintendent Bev Davis, who serves Lake Region Union High School and all of its surrounding elementary schools, is retiring at the end of this month.  Ms. Davis’ career, which spans four decades, be... More »

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Hard luck bear at the Blackburn’s

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This bear was unsuccessful at pilfering a spring snack from the birdfeeder at Kenny and Trudy Blackburn’s Glover home. Mrs. Blackburn had “squirrel proofed” the feeder so well, the bear could not penetrate it’s small openings or remove it from it’s perch! Phot... More »