by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — Don’t be late for a very important date — Lake Region Union High School theater department’s production of Alice by Heart. With a psychedelic set design, strong vocal performances, eccentric acting, and a spin on a familiar child... More »
by Maria Amador Legislators returned to the State House Tuesday for the second session of the 2025-2026 biennium, which is expected to again focus on the controversial issues that dominated in 2025. Throughout the state, and certainly in Orleans County, lawmak... More »
by Maria Amador NEWPORT — School board members and administrators from the North Country, Essex North, and Orleans Central supervisory unions gathered on July 31 to discuss the Legislature’s recently passed Act 73 (H.454) — a bill meant to transform Vermont’s ... More »
by Joseph Gresser BURLINGTON—U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss said Friday that she lacks the authority to grant Theresa Youngblut’s motion to delay her appearance before the U.S. Attorney General’s Capital Case Review panel. She said in her ruling on ... More »
by Maria Amador MONTPELIER — On June 11, Governor Phil Scott vetoed a bill designed to overhaul the General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing Program born of the pandemic-era, calling it a “failed program” in a letter announcing his decision to the House of Re... More »
by Maria Amador BERKSHIRE — On Monday, April 21, eight migrant farmworkers were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents at Pleasant Valley Farms, a dairy operation owned by the St. Pierre family in Franklin County. The execution of the arrests... More »
by Maria Amador MONTPELIER — While the imposition of tariffs remains at once looming and elusive, state officials and businesses on both sides of the border are trying to prepare for the worst. Some have already started living it. That was the theme at a join... More »
Williston, Vt. – Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have until 10 p.m. on Monday, November 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include FEMA grants to repair homes and replace property. For the st... More »
Vermont Recovery for July 9-11 Storms Sept. 3, 2024 How to Apply for Assistance If you have sustained damage or losses caused by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides between July 9-11, 2024, FEMA may be able to help you. You may be eligible for financial ... More »
Montpelier, VT – Recently, the Vermont House passed S.209, a critical bill aimed at curbing the growth of unserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns” in Vermont communities. The initial triartisan vote of 110-31 underscores the urgency and consensus surr... More »
MONTPELIER, VT – Today the Senate gave preliminary approval to S.18, an act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids. “As lawmakers we put the health of Vermont youth above all else,” said Senator Ginny Lyons, chair of the Senate Commit... More »
Katherine Sims prevails over Vicki Strong In the game of musical chairs that began when the two-person Orleans County district jointly represented by Vicki Strong of Albany and Katherine Sims of Craftsbury was reduced to a single-member district, Representativ... More »
