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Newport City's Centennial Celebration. Are You Ready!

Starting June 29th Newport City will be celebrating it's 100th year anniversary. The schedule of events is impressive from parades, to free community dinners, to an air show, and a revolutionary war land and naval battle reenactments. Plus a whole lot more.

Public Speaks Against Landfill Expansion

This past Thursday evening Coventry residents and other interested parties had a last chance to weigh in on the propose landfill expansion. Casella Waste Management in Coventry is seeking a permit to expand the lined landfill from 78 acres to an additional 51.2 acres.

Sale Of Marijuana Banned In Newport City

On Monday evening the Newport City council voted in favor of an ordinance banning the sale of marijuana through retail outlets. The city already has a bylaw banning medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.

Developing The Recreational Economy

Governor Phil Scott's emphasis on developing the rural economy brought 14 panel members from VROEC to Newport on Monday.

Attorney General Warns Of Scam Using Gofundme

A new scam is targeting Vermont attorneys. The Attorney General’s Office warns that a fake “GoFundMe” campaign purports to raise money for a child with a rare disease using GoFundMe.com.

Last Chance For Public Comment

A final public hearing is scheduled for June 21st at the Coventry Community Center to discuss the proposed landfill expansion. NE Waste Services of Vermont applied for a permit to add a 52.1 acre cell that will keep the facility open 25 more years.

With Father’s Day this past weekend, we decided to ask area residents what that day meant to them growing up and what it means now. Here’s what they said.

A Master Plan For Newport City's Waterfront And Downtown

A long awaited report was unveiled on Wednesday with recommendations to revitalize downtown Newport and enhance access to the waterfront.

Future Of Holland School Is In Doubt

Declining enrollment and the potential loss of small school grants may spell doom for the Holland Elementary School. The school board scheduled a special meeting to discuss option as enrollment has dropped to 25 students.

51st Graduating Class At Lake Region UHS

On Sunday the class of 2018 received their diplomas from Lake Region Union High School. 83 students have ended one journey and will embark on another. The gym was packed with family, friends and community members. Read more and view more pictures in the Newport Daily Express.