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Tara Nelson gets affirmation at conference

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  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 »

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Two more men charged in rare coin theft

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  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 »

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Principals discuss behavior for board

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  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 »

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Ocean reclaims beaches and houses

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by Tena Starr We set out for Rodanthe, North Carolina, at 8 a.m.  We arrived around 11 p.m. We were flying.  It took 15 hours.  According to Google Maps, if we’d driven, it would have taken 13 and a half hours. We went to Rodanthe, which is on North Carolina’s... More »

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Stage of collapse

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  Belinda Blair (Mary S. Hoadley) expresses dismay as the final performance of Nothing On, stumbles toward disaster.  Fortunately, all is right with Noises Off, playing this weekend at the Haskell Opera House.  With Ms. Hoadley, dressed alike for complicated r... More »

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Communities need to plan for emerald ash borer now

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      by Ginger Nickerson Forest pest education coordinator University of Vermont The week of May 22 to 28 has been designated National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week to help increase public awareness of this tree-killing beetle and the damage it can cause t... More »

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Daisy Dopp relates the history of the Busy Bee

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    by Daisy Dopp Daisy Dopp lived most of her life on the Glover farm that is now home to the Bread and Puppet Theater.  When her husband, Jim, died in 1970, Daisy Dopp moved to a home in the village and spent some of her time writing articles recalling life ... More »

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Job seekers and employers flock to the fair

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by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Dozens of job seekers descended on the Emory Hebard State Office Building here Friday for a job fair organized by a team of folks who say they collaborate often. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by the midpoint about 75 peo... More »

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April showers

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  A cluster of crocuses close their blossoms to wait out a chilly rain Monday morning.  They may be closed for a while as it seems traditional spring weather could linger for a spell.  If the flowers are disappointed, people with depleted wells may be happy to... More »

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Irasburg Prudential Committee at full strength

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  by Matthew Wilson IRASBURG — At the Irasburg Fire District’s Annual Meeting, held Tuesday, April 18, the Prudential Committee and the water system’s users gathered to review the previous year.  The meeting saw a healthy turnout, with over 20 people present. ... More »