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Tiara, sash, and care packages

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by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT — Charlee Royer, a sophomore at North Country Union High School, is a local Miss America Foundation title holder — Miss Maple Grove’s Teen.  She lives in Newport and participates in the beauty pageant world and the philanthropy it sup... More »

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Falcons bow to Solons

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School Falcons encounter with the Montpelier High School Solons on Wednesday, January 10, produced a tense matchup between the two teams.  The Solons, with five wins to three losses, brought their best g... More »

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Work in progress to premiere in Greensboro

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by Joseph Gresser   GREENSBORO — The stage at the Highland Center for the Arts was dim Saturday, but it was filled with a crowd of women trying on brightly colored costumes.  Clare Dolan, director of a work-in-progress called Women I’ve Seen Before, eyed the o... More »

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Lake Region shows promise despite early losses

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by Matthew Wilson The girls of Lake Region Union High School took to the court against those of Lamoille Union High School on January 4.  Without a win this season, the Rangers have seen a season of growth thus far.  They have a new roster as some students gra... More »

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Fire consumes Albany home

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by Joseph Gresser ALBANY—Firefighters here were toned out around 2:30 p.m. Monday and when they responded to the Old Street address and found the home of Rocky and Lorraine Greenwood engulfed in flame. Albany Fire Chief Josh Pilbin said there were heavy flames... More »

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Pulling together for the dovekies

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by Leanne Day Harple BARTON — As the daughter of a veterinarian technician, Emily Knaggs, a senior at Lake Region Union High School, grew up with a particular empathy for injured animals.  Her big heart led her to become one of the state’s youngest practicing ... More »

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Max Demaine, independent wrestler

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Wrestlers from Lake Region High School and North Country Union High School practice daily at St. Johnsbury Academy, along with one other wrestler from Lyndon Institute.  The wrestlers that train with the academy are considered independent wrestlers because the... More »

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Rangers sting Hornets

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by Matthew Wilson The Rangers tore through a swarm of Enosburg Falls High School Hornets December 27, and when the action was over, it was the Hornets that had been stung — 52-27. While the visitors were able to put up an early defense, when the Rangers return... More »

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Fire destroys Greensboro house and barn

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by Joseph Gresser   GREENSBORO — A passing motorist spotted a burning barn just off Route 16 on the night after Christmas.  According to David Brochu, the chief of the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department, he stopped to make sure no one was in the attached hou... More »

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Veterinarians needed, in short supply

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by Matthew Wilson Anyone who cares for an animal wants to see that it receives the best possible care.  When there’s a need for more than just the  food, shelter, and company that pets require, owners want to see their pets or livestock get treated with the sa... More »

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Laughter and food brighten Orleans lives

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by Kenzie Strange   ORLEANS — Monday mornings are busy for Judy Tinker and Chris Reed, two parishioners of the Orleans Federated Church who run the church’s community food shelf.  People with food insecurity come from all over the county to pick up bags of foo... More »