by Leanne Harple BARTON — Jacqueline Laurion, of Barton, doesn’t remember a time in her life when she didn’t know she was adopted. Her parents were always honest about that with her and her older sister, who was also adopted. They raised their girls in a l... More »
by Sylvia C. Dodge ISLAND POND — Approximately 30 members of the public provided input for Vermont’s Climate Action Plan at a meeting held September 23 at the Lakeside Park Pavilion in Island Pond. The participants represented a broad spectrum of Vermonters... More »
by Sylvia C. Dodge COVENTRY — The steeple on the Elijah Cleveland Meeting House in Coventry was removed with a crane and placed on the ground Tuesday morning. The work was carried out by Restoration and Traditional Building, a company based in Stannard owne... More »
by Luke Vidic NEWPORT — Beneath gray and rainy skies with a noticeable breeze, a crowd gathered at the recently built Bluffside Trail to celebrate its completion. The crowd’s jovial mood was a stark contrast to the weather’s moody backdrop. The Bluffside Tr... More »
by Leanne Harple WEST GLOVER — I got COVID. My best guess is that I contracted the virus from another vaccinated person, inside, while we were both masked but sitting within six feet of each other. However, there may be another route. The weekend before I... More »
One of several groups of runners competing in the Island Pond marathon head out Saturday morning. The race, unusual for marathons, had no entry fee. Competitors were asked, instead, to contribute by spending money in the community. Gary Allen of Millinocket... More »
by Joseph Gresser At Governor Phil Scott’s press conference Tuesday, Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak delivered the unwelcome news that the national death toll from the COVID pandemic has surpassed that recorded in the influenza pandemic of ... More »
by Luke Vidic GLOVER — The first views of a new Glover were presented by the planners from Dubois and King on Monday. The plans displayed suggested alterations to the town green and main thruway. Dayton Crites of Dubois and King set the stage by saying, “Th... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — The recently completed Orleans County Fair played host to a crew of would-be Olympians. Their sport, though, is one that was long seen as work in this part of the world, log-rolling. Alissa Wetherbee who formed the Axe Women of Main... More »
by Sylvia C. Dodge BROWNINGTON — New drivers on the roads in Brownington might notice a few colorful signs welcoming motorists to the community. The signs look to be the work of schoolchildren and the vibrant colors make them look relatively new. “A little ... More »
by Luke Vidic NEWPORT — For most people, fishing is a relaxing weekend pastime. For the North Country Union High School bass fishing team, it can become a little more than that. While boating on Lake Memphremagog last Thursday, coach Greg Ste. Marie gesture... More »
Amanda Pappalardo of Hopkins, New Hampshire, drives her mount, Ice, home after completing the speed cones portion of the gymkhana at the Orleans County Fair. …more fair photos in the full edition of this week’s paper. Subscribe now to access our e-version or t... More »
