Archive
May 7th, 2013
Staff Reports
GIRLS TENNIS
Montpelier 5, Lake Region 0
ORLEANS–Always a tough competitor, the Montpelier Solons came into Lake Region and swept the Lady Rangers on Monday.
Annie Jones felled Judit Simon 6-0, 6-2 at the number one position.
Caitlyn Bushara kept the Solon train moving with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Brianna Fontaine.
Alexis Buicider brought down Shaylyn Beaton 6-1, 6-1.
Maddie Dunn had Alyssa Lawson's number, winning 6-0, 6-0, and finally Rhea Constantino went over Crystal Triebe by the same score.
Cass–– Freda Alice, 91, of Morgan, VT passed away on May 4, 2013 in Barton, VT surrounded by her loving family.
For the full obituary see Tuesday's Express.
Roberts–– Marcel Joseph, 70, of Newport, VT, well-known local businessman, passed away on May 6, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
For the full obituary see Tuesday's Express.
May 6th
They're everywhere: Dropping bombs in Pakistan, running radar in Iran, or swooping around like some remote-controlled, overgrown dragon fly on the international border. Drones have invaded Vermont, and legislators are taking notice. For more of this story, read Tuesday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for May 7, 2013.
Thanks to a generous Massachusetts organization, Newport's finest K-9 will be getting a new safety vest. Read about it in the pages of The Newport Daily Express for Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Ask almost anyone in the Northeast Kingdom and you will hear a story about Marcel Roberts - businessman, auctioneer, poker player and local icon. Marcel passed away Monday at the age of 70. Read about him in Tuesday's edition of The Newport Daily Express for May 7, 2013.
By
Mike Olmstead, Sports Editor
ORLEANS–When members and guests of the Orleans Country Club stop by the pro shop to sign in, or head into the bar for a post-round beverage, they will be find a new look OCC, as many of the club's members, in tandem with local business' get together to give the building a face lift.
"We wanted to change the club up to make it new and exciting," said Tony Daniels, a local contractor who was one of the lead men on the project. "We want to have younger people coming in and participating. We have been doing things the same way for quite awhile and we are looking to do different things."
Wilcox–– Gene Charlie, 55, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on May 3, 2013 in Newport, VT.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Columbia–– Gordon C., 85, of Newport Center, VT passed away on May 3, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
Bartlau–– Trudy, age 77, of Pillsbury Manor, passed away on April 29, 2013 at Burlington Health & Rehab.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
