by Trisha Ingalls ORLEANS — The sixth annual Orleans tree lighting party happened Sunday, November 26, at the Orleans Fire Department. The weather was cold but it was festive in the fire station as volunteers handed out hot chocolate supplied by Olney’s Gener... More »
by Matthew Wilson COVENTRY — At its meeting on November 20 the select board here looked at a few items necessary to getting the budget for next year prepared. Members discussed the cost of fire fighting services. Changes were suggested in how payments to the... More »
by Matthew Wilson The first round of heavy winter weather wreaked havoc for utility and service providers in the wee hours of Monday morning. Due to the conditions of the snowfall, the power across much of the region went out for most of the day. Even with e... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Running through the streets, a holiday horde gathered for a pre-feast foot race as the annual Turkey Trot returned for its twenty-first year. The five-kilometer benefit saw seasoned sprinters and leisurely walking participants ea... More »
by Matthew Wilson ARTON – For more than four decades, the Barton Veterinary Clinic has cared for the furry friends of area pet owners. After nearly 43 years, the practice is now coming to a close as owner and head veterinarian, Judith Robitaille-Dunklee reti... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Marcy Miller is not selling cryptocurrency. Since July, friends and family have been conned into believing she is, and they have been close to investing their money with the scammers who infiltrated her Facebook account. “[The hack... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Randall E. Swartz stood in the courtroom on the second floor of the Orleans County Courthouse Friday and heard Judge Lisa Warren sentence him to serve from 30 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Thea Collier Swartz. ... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — The project to build a second water tower took another step forward at Monday night’s city council meeting. The council also heard updates from the grandstand committee, and learned about a Newport City Downtown Development grant t... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — A ceremony held here Saturday morning thanked those who have devoted themselves to protecting freedom and democracy. Speakers both thanked service members and noted ways those not in the military can show gratitude for the dedicati... More »
When Natasha-Emily Chaffee, 26, of Newport failed to successfully complete diversion, a felony charge of attempted unlawful trespass in an occupied residence and unlawful trespass in a building were brought back to court, where Ms. Chaffee pleed innocent to bo... More »
Housing and community are key by Joseph Gresser EAST BURKE — An early morning fall of sleet and snow with a prediction of worse to come wasn’t enough to keep more than a hundred people from gathering at the Burke Mountain Hotel on November 9 for the Northeast ... More »
by Joseph Gresser WESTMORE — Just under 50 people showed up for a special Town Meeting here Monday night. It appears they enjoyed the experience. At any rate those who were there voted overwhelmingly against moving from a floor meeting to Australian ballot. ... More »
