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Board Of Education May Not Force NCSU Consolidation

In a provisional vote on Wednesday the Board of Education has chosen to not force Jay/Westfield, Derby/Holland, and Brighton/Charleston to merge school districts into a unified school board and budget.

Orleans Ambulance To Provide 24/7 Coverage

The Orleans Emergency Unit is poised to offer 24 hour coverage every day of the year. The closure of Barton Ambulance Squad in July prompted both Orleans and neighboring Glover Ambulance to share coverage of the two towns.

Newport City Council Takes A Stand

On Monday evening the Newport City council voted to stop accepting leachate from the Casella landfill in Coventry. The city's waste water treatment plant accepts 15,000 gallons of leachate daily from Casella.

Photo Winners

In case you didn't make it to the event, the following photos received ribbons in this year's competition:
Home Sweet Home: Photos of fall foliage landscapes in the Northeast Kingdom.
1st: "Loon Reflections" by Alan Baker
2nd: "Colorful Serenity" by Krystal A. Avona

Derby And Holland School Boards To Fight Merger Proposal

The Derby and Holland School Boards have voted to join a joint lawsuit in opposition to the Board of Education's proposal to consolidate school districts. With declining enrollment Holland voters have already chosen to close their school and tuition students to Derby.

New Leases Spark Boatowner's Ire

The Newport City council got an earful on Monday evening as local boaters expressed frustration over new lease proposals, lack of communication, a deteriorating dock, weed removal and subleasing already paid for slips.

Red Cross To Locate In Barton

A volunteer group has received the Barton Village trustee's blessing to park a Red Cross minivan at the former fire station. The trustees also agreed to a proposal for the municipal building to be designated a Red Cross emergency shelter.

Brighton And Charleston Reject Merger Proposal

The elementary school districts in Brighton and Charleston sent a clear message to the Board of Education on Wednesday evening rejecting a proposal to merge school districts.

#BeThere: Uniting to Raise Awareness and Education about Suicide Prevention

During National Suicide Prevention Week – September 9-15, 2018 - The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a public-private partnership of over 250 partner organizations, is uniting with existing campaigns and its partners to educate the public about actions that can help save lives in

Holland Will Close School, Tuition Students

Holland residents reluctantly voted to close the elementary school and tuition them to Derby. Residents hope to keep control of the school building and other assets and retain their own school district rather than merge with Derby.