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 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 DERBY — In the past couple years, a growing sport has started to draw a regular crowd at the Elk Lodge here. Looking for an easygoing evening of good spirited competition, a growing crowd of people has started throwing bags at boards in the ... 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 »
Steve Leroux of Newington, Connecticut, shot this 211-pound, 8-point buck at his camp in Island Pond on Sunday, November 12. Photo courtesy of Daniel Sawrun 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 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 »
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 »
GLOVER — A new take on an old story was presented here November 2 when author Nancy Price Graff read her new children’s book, Runaway Pond, at the Glover library. By Trisha Ingalls The event was organized by the Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick. Co-owner of the ... More »
