Forrest "Dana" Cheney, of Newport, Vermont, died June 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He worked for the railroad and was married to Kathleen Leblanc for more than 50 years.
Originally reported by North Star Monthly.
Photo: Library of Congress via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
Lake Region's Maeda Urie placed 19th in long jump; North Country's Cullin Ward competed in shot put and discus at New England championships.
The Mobile Mug program at North Country Union High School has received the 2026 VCSEA Golden Apple Award for inclusive opportunities.
NCU board honors Superintendent Elaine Collins, Vermont's 2026 Superintendent of the Year, and tours aging high school for safety and infrastructure review.
School directors, administrators, and legislators toured the nearly 60-year-old North Country Union High School, noting failing infrastructure and safety concerns.
William Charles Rivard, a Newport veteran who served in the U.S. Army, died June 10 at age 76 after living with Agent Orange-related complications.
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