by Maria Amador ORLEANS — On February 4, Shawn Straffin of New Kingdom Properties, LLC, rescinded his offer on the Orleans Industrial Park property he wanted for a housing development. His decision came after several weeks of intense pushback from Orleans V... More »
by Joseph Gresser The Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) is looking for a new superintendent. Whoever is selected to take over from retiring Superintendent Penny Chamberlin might be smart to rent a place to live. If the education plan put forward by Go... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Russ Ingalls is probably best known for his real estate business, RE/MAX All Seasons Realty, located in Newport and Lyndonville. He’s also known as a Vermont Senator representing much of Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties. He ma... More »
by Matthew Wilson The Lake Region Union High School Rangers met stiff competition Friday when the Lancers from Lamoille Union High School visited for a fierce evening bout. The pace of the game was quick, with action centered on the boards where players tried... More »
by Maria Amador GREENSBORO — On February 14 and February 16, the Willey’s Store will celebrate 125 years in the community. Since it opened its doors in 1900 the store has been run by five generations of Willeys, each cementing the general store as a fixture of... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Town Meeting is a reflection of community. With that in mind a Derby resident approached the select board at its Monday meeting and proposed adding something to the town gathering in March. When they considered the idea both the bo... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Although Rick Ufford-Chase is the only candidate whose name will appear next to the mayor’s check box on Newport’s ballot on March 4, he’s not taking his election for granted. In laying out his view of what work the person who is el... More »
by Maria Amador ORLEANS — On January 29, Orleans Village residents gathered at the municipal building to hear about the proposed redevelopment of the Orleans Industrial Park. An anonymous flyer posted on social media ahead of time, invited individuals to atte... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The Falcons were flying in fine form on Friday night, when they welcomed U-32’s Raiders to their court. The North Country Union High School boys have not had a stellar season so far this year — after Friday’s game they had a 5-6 re... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Whether it be a part of their greater journey or something they’ve witnessed throughout the whole of their life, those stories are part of what makes up our neighbors and friends. As part... More »
by Matthew Wilson Changes are coming to the schools of the Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District (LRUEMSD) this fall. At the board’s previous meeting the principals of several district schools presented what they said is the best way to manage... More »
by Maria Amador ORLEANS — At 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, Orleans Village residents and business owners will gather at the Orleans Memorial Building for an information session about a proposed residential development at the Orleans Industrial Park. A flyer... More »
