by Matthew Wilson GLOVER — As the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been working to come up with regulations regarding wake boating, others have been attempting to keep the recreational crafts and sport out of waters near their home.... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — As the market has grown, several legal pot shops have opened up throughout the area. Looking to capitalize on the traffic of consumers shopping for cannabis, two stores have taken it a step further. Giving customers some grub... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Senator Peter Welch visited several flood-hit Orleans County towns Thursday. He surveyed damaged locations and saw how communities have rallied together following July’s heavy rains. He visited businesses and response centers to vi... More »
by Trisha Ingalls The pandemic-era hotel voucher program for homeless people has been extended on a more limited basis until April of 2024. With her kids yelling boisterously in the background and trying to sneak snacks while their mom is on the phone, Samanth... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — City Council President John Wilson cheerfully passed the gavel to newly inaugurated mayor Linda Joy Sullivan at Monday’s city council meeting, held at the Gateway Center on Newport’s waterfront. Despite the general atmosphere of ... More »
Cristopher Kirsch, 19, of North Troy pled innocent to sexual assault on a victim under the age of 16 and Judge Warren released him on conditions. Trooper Christopher Pilner’s affidavit says he and Department for Children and Families Investigative Social Wor... More »
by Matthew Wilson Flood damage from the heavy rains had a big effect on agriculture in the area and farmers are trying to recover from their losses. Small and large producers alike faced challenges and in the aftermath, are looking for assistance as well as... More »
by Trisha Ingalls WESTMORE — The challenge of enforcing town ordinances was at the heart of several discussions here Monday night, and the select board also voted to certify the town’s new tax rate. Treasurer John Zimmer told the select board the three element... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT – Linda Joy Sullivan won election to the office of mayor here Tuesday night. Balloting took place to choose a replacement for the previous mayor, Beth Barnes, who resigned after only 75 days. The city council originally planned t... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A Charleston man pled innocent in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court to two sets of charges, each connected to alleged possession of stolen property. One of the crimes was said to have taken place in November 20... More »
by Matthew Wilson When we turn our eyes to the skies lately, more than just the dark clouds of rain have caused a disruption to the vistas we commonly enjoy. Haze caused by fires beyond our borders are lowering the visibility and also bringing health complica... More »
by Tena Starr BARTON — The proprietors of Parsons Dinner House had initially hoped to reopen within a week or so after the popular restaurant was damaged by catastrophic flooding on July 10. But in an interview last week, they said they now think it could be m... More »
