by Sylvia C. Dodge When Josh Olney took the job of general manager and head golf professional at the Orleans Country Club eight years ago, he was coming back to his roots, to the area where he grew up. Since then, he has been honored twice for his work, fir... More »
by Leanne Harple Toilet paper is back on the store shelves, commercial beef has returned to meat coolers, and there are plenty of dried beans and canned goods. But one item remains in short supply, or at least backlogged: garden seeds. COVID led an unusual... More »
by Tena Starr Likely last week’s unusually warm weather left most of us thrilled by an early taste of spring. But some sugarmakers are worried that a week of unseasonable warmth in mid-March could lead to a brief sugaring season. While the weather is back to... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARRE — In an ordinary year half of Orleans County would have been screaming its lungs out at the Barre Auditorium here on Saturday and Sunday. That is, if you believe an ordinary year includes having three of the area’s high school basketb... More »
by Joseph Gresser A Walden man is facing an attempted murder charge following a dispute over a stolen safe in Barton. Thirty-year-old Chip Schneider appeared in Caledonia County Superior Court on Monday and pled innocent to attempted second-degree murder and a... More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Newport police say they went looking for a man who they heard suffered a drug overdose, but found a different type of trouble instead. According to the affidavit from Newport City Patrolwoman Carmen Visan, a call came in reporti... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — U.S. Representative Peter Welch made a virtual appearance at the city council’s meeting Monday night, acting the part of a legislative Santa Claus in announcing some of the benefits Newport may see from the recently passed American ... More »
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 »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Judge Mary Miles Teachout has ordered Andre “Mike” Desautels not to open his business unless he follows Governor Phil Scott’s masking guidance as set forth by the state Agency of Commerce and Community Development. She said she w... More »
