by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Newport bid welcome to the new season with its annual Fall Festival Saturday, the first day of autumn. Storefronts welcomed the traffic, as a record number of participants came out for the festival’s favorite food competition. All... More »
by Trisha Ingalls In the spring of 2022, the people of Brownington started a process they hoped would lead them to be more connected with one another and make their town a better place to live. Over one year later, groups are still meeting, and a major project... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A man originally charged with aggravated first-degree domestic assault with a weapon, settled his case by pleading guilty to possession of brass knuckles and reckless endangerment as well as several lesser offenses. Judge Justin Ji... More »
by Trisha Ingalls BARTON — Barton Village Trustees spent a thoughtful Monday night examining the village’s finances and making decisions they hope will keep the village in calm financial waters. Crystal Currier, who works for the Vermont Public Power Supply Au... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — A new partnership has formed to bring experiential learning opportunities and more housing to downtown Newport, beginning with the farmhouse at the corner of East Main Street and Union Street. Through a new revolving loan fund creat... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—A jury was already selected when lawyers for Katelyn Deslandes, 25, of Island Pond, and prosecutors reached a plea agreement. Ms. Deslandes had faced felony charges of grossly negligent driving with death resulting stemming from the... More »
by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — On August 12, a poorly placed piece of construction equipment allowed carbon monoxide (CO) to be sucked into the Coventry Village School’s ventilation system. The toxic gas affected several children in one classroom and caused the... More »
Thursday, September 14, the Derby Line Fire Department and members of the Vermont State Police, including its Bomb Squad join agents from Customs and Border Protection and the Federal Protective Service at the Interstate 91 port of entry Thursday. An incident... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — The air was full of smoke and dirt at the demolition derby on Sunday, as nearly 90 vehicles entered the ring to test their mettle and metal. The arena at the Orleans County Fairgrounds was set to be muddier than before after a rainy... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Tensions were high throughout the night as the council met in public and private during a three-hour special meeting September 6 for “the evaluation of city personnel (likely executive session).” After Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan calle... More »
Giant trucks are monstrously entertaining by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Adding to the high-octane attractions the Orleans County Fair regularly hosts, jacked-up monster trucks took to the air on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Daredevil drivers from near and ... More »
At about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, search crews located the body of Judith Giglio in the woods about a mile and a half from the home on Goodwin Mountain Lane in Westmore where she was last seen. The body was recovered early Tuesday evening and will be br... More »
