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Council Debates PC Appointment

Following a public debate and executive session the Newport City council appointed Colleen Moore d 'Ortiz to the Planning Commission and Jay Gonyaw to the Development Review Board.

Tense Meeting In Barton; Croteau Out As Selectboard Chair

In a heated and contentious selectboard meeting Barton board chair Bob Croteau was replaced as by Lenny Zenonos. Ken Salzmann was elected vice chair. In a related move they also stripped Croteau title as road crew liaison. Learn why in the Newport Daily Express.

Newport's Centennial Events

Enjoy this ‘teaser’ of Centennial Celebration Events scheduled for June 29 - July 4, 2018. Please Note: This is not everything nor final but it is what we could fit into the utility bill. Registration/Ticket information will be available in early June. 7.5 weeks and counting......

Eldery Listening Tour Visits Brighton

The Vermont Attorney General's office is hosting a listening tour for the elderly throughout Vermont. On Tuesday Jamie Renner sat down with a group of seniors at the Sunrise Manor in Brighton to discuss safety, coordination of services, transportation, and other issues.

Newport Receives Downtown Designation

Newport City has received a downtown designation by the state opening the door for developers to secure grants and other resources to develop downtown Newport.

Glass Kills The Chinese Market For Recyclables

A decision by the Chinese government to not accept single stream recyclables because of the presence of glass has tanked the per ton price, financially affecting users of the solid waste industry.

Chamber of Commerce Community Awards

The Event of the Year Award went to Vero Rancourt and Andrea Carbine for their Wednesday’s on the Waterfront. The News Media of the Year Award went to The Newport Daily Express for keeping the community informed of the daily news in Orleans County.

Dairy Air Wind Site Visit Draws 30

The Public Utility Commission's hearing officer Thomas Knauer hosted a second site visit at the Brian and Kim Champney farm in Holland. The Champney's propose to erect a 499 foot tall 2.2MW wind turbine on their property.

Flooding in Orleans

The Barton River crosses over the River Rd. in Orleans.

Word on the Street

Mid-April means a lot to Vermonters. Tax season, time to think about the upcoming growing season and for some, it’s the opening of fishing season. We asked fisherman on the banks of the Clyde River in Newport City their thoughts on the popular sport.