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BARTON - On a split vote, the Lake Region Union High School board will ask voters in the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) if they want to change the way school board members are elected. The vote on Monday was five in favor and four against. The motion carried and will be on the annu…

NEWPORT CITY – During their meeting Monday evening, the Newport City Council basically said thanks but no thanks to the Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) proposal to take over Gardner Memorial Park. Meanwhile, city leaders will investigate funding sources to help cover the expense of …

The Associated Press Calls Senate Race for Peter Welch, Based on Exit Polls.  

BRIGHTON – A few dozen community members in Brighton say they are concerned about the uptick of crime in their Essex County town.

MONTPELIER – Surrounded by her colleagues, family, and closest friends, former Orleans County State Attorney Jennifer Barrett was sworn in as the state’s newest superior court judge by Gov. Phil Scott during a ceremony at the State House Friday. Barrett has served as Orleans County State Att…

NEWPORT CITY – A 19-year-old Hartford, Connecticut man who was accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and driving well over 100 miles per hour Wednesday afternoon appeared in Orleans County Court Thursday to answer TO charges including felony eluding, fentanyl-trafficking, unlawful …

NEWPORT CITY – A 32-year-old Sutton man continued to be held at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury on Tuesday following a weekend incident in Coventry. Wesley Kidder appeared in Orleans County Court Monday where he entered an innocent plea to second degree aggravated domesti…

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line doesn't generally raise a lot of passionate debate unless there's a secondary issue. Brownington teacher Chet Devarney did just that when he asked the board to take another look at allowing high school credit for incoming freshmen that have taken Algebra 1.

MONTPELIER – Dr. Mark Levine, commissioner for the Department of Health, brought some somber news to Gov. Phil Scott’s press conference Tuesday.

BARTON - Three Lake Region Union Elementary and Middle School District teachers have tendered their resignation and a third grade teacher did not sign a contract by the deadline. Resignations by supervisory union staff and the faculty have been a regular part of the school board's meeting ag…

this year it would only be the tip of the iceberg for Vermonters who are looking for a place to rent or buy. Governor Phil Scott said during his Tuesday press conference that the Act 250 reform bill that the legislature is poised to pass will make matters worse.

GREENSBORO – Many kids dream of running away and joining the circus, and thanks to a Northeast Kingdom organization, that wish can become a reality.

BROWNINGTON - A handful of residents from this rural town contemplated improving business opportunities, infrastructure, community connections, communication, recreation opportunities, and entertainment. A common theme centered around attracting people to Brownington and creating opportuniti…

NEWPORT CITY - Vermont's Fish and Wildlife Department (FWD) has taken advantage of $1.68 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding. The FWD chose to invest in infrastructure improvements to improve access to state lands, habitat management, and conservation…

DERBY - On Monday evening, the Derby selectboard discussed plans by Michael Hatin to open a retail cannabis store in Derby. The board is confronting a number of rules and regulations that appear to be a moving target. The number of retail outlets was originally restricted, but recently the C…

DERBY – A local ministry group hopes to purchase the former Derby Green Nursing Home and turn it into a “house of merci,” also called a place of refuge.

COVENTRY - The grassroots organization Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity (DUMP) has filed a petition with the Agency of Natural Resources asking that New England Waste Service VT (Casella) apply for a discharge permit. DUMP alleges, in their filing, that up to 10,000 gallons of untreated…

BARTON - Barton Area Senior Services Incorporated (BASSI) will close their location at the Barton Memorial Building and move the senior meal site to Glover’s town hall. Meal service will continue in Barton through the month. As of May 1 meal service will start in Glover.

NEWPORT CITY – The North Country Supervisory Union expects to receive $458,000 for their Family Center. The Family Center was established earlier this school year to serve as a resource center for all families who live within the North Country Supervisory Union, Superintendent John Castle sa…

By CHRISTOPHER ROY

MONTPELIER - For the second time in his tenure as Vermont's governor, Phil Scott has signed into law S.4 which extends the waiting period to purchase a firearm from three to seven days.

BARTON VILLAGE-  After several years of negotiations, the Barton Village trustees voted unanimously to recommend the sale of the Barton Electric Department to the Vermont Electric Cooperative. Sale of the village utility must now be authorized by Barton Village residents. Terms of the sale a…

NEWPORT CITY- Governor Phil Scott confirmed at Tuesday's weekly press conference that Northern State Correctional Facility Superintendent Scott Martin has been placed on paid leave.

NEWPORT CITY – Several Newport City Businesses will share just over $1.5 million in development grants. Gov. Phil Scott designated the money derived directly from the EB-5 settlement scandal for these grants.

MONTPELIER - As the 2022 legislative session opened in January, proponents of eliminating qualified immunity for law enforcement officials were optimistic that the bill (S.254) would be enacted into law. On Tuesday, the senate approved an amended version of the bill for third reading, callin…

DERBY- A rather active recreation committee in Derby continues to develop opportunities with the select board’s blessing. On Monday evening they outlined plans for a farmer’s market, a disc golf course, and improving access to the town forest.

MONTPELIER – Gov. Phil Scott is concerned about the lack of affordable housing in the state.

In an effort to be transparent, city council members and other city officials will no longer be allowed to use their electronic communications equipment while sitting at the council table. That was the decision the city council made Monday evening.

A new COVID mutation, BA.2, traced to the Omicron virus is spreading through Europe and has been confirmed in 11 percent of positive COVID tests in the United States. At the weekly press conference on Tuesday, Governor Phil Scott said there may be an uptick in cases after weeks of positive t…

Redistricting continues to be on the minds of Vermont lawmakers.