by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—A special city council meeting called to start the process of hiring a new city manager ended before it began Saturday. Besieged by a chorus of “point of order” from members of the public in the council chambers, and by challenges to... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A former substitute teacher appeared in court Friday to plead innocent to four charges of sexual assault without consent, repeated aggravated sexual assault on a child, and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. All are feloni... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—Monday’s city council meeting took up where Saturday’s ended with one difference. Mayor Beth Barnes resigned before it began. Rather than call the meeting to order, the mayor read the following statement: “This is a message to the go... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NORTH TROY — The Troy Elementary School gym was packed with proud parents, grandparents, friends, and family anxious to get their shot at seeing the classic L. Frank Baum tale The Wizard of Oz brought to life by students. Third grade teacher ... More »
by Joseph Gresser COVENTRY — If it hadn’t been for the green dandelion studded field, the scene Saturday at the Webster farm here would have looked like the world’s largest used carriage lot. A good number of the many carriages, wagons, coaches, sleighs, and ... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A panel that included two Vermont Supreme Court Justices visited the Orleans County Courthouse here on May 10. They were making the eleventh stop on a tour slated to stop in all 14 counties for the purpose of discussing how the s... More »
by Matthew Wilson Down to the game’s final out, the matchup between North Country’s Falcons and Lake Region’s Rangers on Saturday saw each team testing the other. Both showed off their pitcher’s skill and the quick thinking of defensive players in the outfi... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY – Despite the pleas of a crowd of residents who came out to Monday’s meeting, the Derby Select Board voted, by a three to two margin against signing a Declaration of Inclusion. The Declaration of Inclusion, written by a small organiz... More »
by Matthew Wilson WESTMORE — At the select board’s meeting Monday night, members discussed concerns about an upcoming May 20th 5k trail race to be held in the Lake Willoughby area. The board also talked about setting up a plan for replacing the town’s heavy d... More »
by Trisha Ingalls WEST GLOVER — Local athlete Tara Nelson was nominated to attend the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) leadership forum in her role as assistant athletic director at Northern Vermont University, Lyndon campus. The four-day... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Two more men have been charged in connection with the theft of a trove of rare coins from a Derby home. On May 4 James D. Beauvais, 49, of Charleston appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court to plead inno... More »
by Trisha Ingalls ALBANY — The Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District (LRUEMSD) board heard from principals Monday night about how each district school handles behavioral issues. Outgoing Orleans Elementary School Principal Sherrie Gentry kicked... More »
