The Outside Story by Declan McCabe In September 2021, one boy’s blue ribbon-winning 4-H project at the Kansas State Fair made national news. The exhibit included a colorfully-spotted, inch-long, moth-like insect that immediately attracted the attention of en... More »
Along the shores of Lake Memphremagog, people gather to celebrate Filipino culture Sunday. The festival welcomed all to come and share in the Filipino way of life and showcased the multi-island nation’s unique cuisine, clothes, and customs. Photos by Matthew... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NORTH TROY — Rose Apple Acres Farm, a bed and breakfast in North Troy, has been brought back to life through the creative talents — and whimsy — of blacksmith and farrier Courtney Mead and author Tanya Sousa. The 52-acre property on East Hil... More »
by Joseph Gresser Governor Phil Scott appointed Orleans County State’s Attorney Jennifer Barrett to the Superior Court bench Tuesday. Ms. Barrett, who first won election to her current position in 2014, will don her robe after being sworn in, probably in Sept... More »
Plans to purify the output of an under drain that collects water flowing beneath the lining of the New England Waste Services of Vermont (NEWS-VT) landfill in Coventry were subjected to close scrutiny by a crowd of around 30 people at the Coventry municipal bu... More »
Spend ten minutes listening to a classroom teacher, and you will begin to understand two things: Why many are leaving and how devoted to their students they are despite challenges… More »
Carmen Anderson tells us she spotted this bear Monday near Willoughby Lake in Westmore. She said there was no time for her to roll down the window, but she manage to capture it before it wandered off into the woods. More »
A local group of women is planning the area’s first-ever Filipino cultural festival in Newport on Sunday, August 28. The all-day event will take place at the Prouty Beach Campground pavilion, beginning at 10 a.m., and will showcase Filipino food, dancing, musi... More »
Old Stone House Museum Director Molly Veysey told the crowd about a berry pie at the annual pie auction. Travis Hall then took over and used his high-speed spiel to coax ever-higher bids from the crowd. More »
by Tena Starr Entrepreneurial farmer Seth Johnson’s latest venture is attracting uncommon public attention. He’s got 16 acres of sunflowers, now in full bloom, planted between Barton and Orleans. It’s a stunning show, a big roadside field crammed with tall ... More »
by Trisha Ingalls Mr. and Ms. L began building their new home in Orleans County in May. For them, it will be a place to spend their retirement, have their grandchildren to stay, and an opportunity to have a smaller space than their previous homes. Though ea... More »
by Meg Gibson Burke Mountain Resort hosted its first ever Enduro World Series (EWS) over the weekend, drawing athletes and spectators representing more than 20 countries to East Burke for two days of downhill mountain bike racing. An enduro is a type of race... More »
