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St. Johnsbury man arrested on warrant, held on $10,000 bail
Damian Marcy, 24, arrested on warrant in St. Johnsbury early June 12, held on $10,000 bail, court date June 15.
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Man arrested after bridge crash, river jump in Fort Edward
An 18-year-old man was arrested after crashing a stolen car into the Northumberland Bridge and jumping into the Hudson River, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
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North Country arts venues, moose festival set for summer season
Summer arts and adventure in NH's North Country, from theater at the Weathervane and Tillotson Center to the Poore Farm and moose festival.
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White Mountains summer attractions offer new rides, discounted admission
Story Land, Santa's Village, Whale's Tale Waterpark, and Clark's Bears among White Mountains family attractions with new rides, discounts, and scenic adventures for summer 2026.
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Federal grants bring $8 million to Vermont, including Newport projects
Newport secures $3M for water/sewer and $500K for downtown 'pit' redevelopment as part of $8M in federal grants to Vermont.
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NBRC grants bring $7.6M to Vermont, Newport gets three projects
Newport lands three NBRC grants totaling $4 million for water, sewer, and rail yard projects as part of $7.62 million statewide package.
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Manuel 'Manny' Chastain, Army veteran and VFW volunteer, dies at 88
Manuel E. 'Manny' Chastain, 88, of Newport, Vermont, died Jan. 22, 2026. He served over 21 years in the U.S. Army and was active with VFW Post #798.
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'The Bellows Brothers' photography exhibit opens at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Photography by Robert C. Jenks and James A. Kipfer will be on display at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum from July through September.
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Live music at Cabot Village Common
North Star Monthly shares a photograph of live music at Cabot Village Common on June 12.
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Irasburg excavator Maurice Sanville dies at 50-year career's end
Maurice D. Sanville, who owned D&M Sanville Excavating for 50 years, died June 8 at an unstated age. He was a longtime Irasburg business owner.
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AmeriCorps members bolster rural schools in Northeast Kingdom
VTSU's Rural Learning Collective uses a $386,780 grant to place AmeriCorps members at nonprofits addressing food access and education in the Northeast Kingdom.
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Firefly diversity shines across the Northeast Kingdom
A 2021 review found 44 species of fireflies in Vermont, New Hampshire, and surrounding states. Populations face threats from habitat loss and light pollution.
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Power lines down on US Route 2 in St. Johnsbury, roadway now open
Downed power lines on US Route 2 in St. Johnsbury caused a single-lane closure Wednesday evening; roadway fully reopened by Thursday morning.
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Catamount Arts brings back free summer concert series
Catamount Arts returns with free Levitt AMP concerts at Dog Mountain on Sundays and Final Fridays downtown in St. Johnsbury.
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St. Johnsbury Named One of Yankee Magazine's Best Small Towns for 2026
Yankee Magazine named St. Johnsbury one of its '2026 Best Small Towns in New England,' citing its enthusiastic fans and vibrant community.
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Northeast Kingdom Chamber unveils summer 2026 events guide
The Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce promotes summer 2026 events including concerts, farmers markets, and festivals across three counties.
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Union Leader publishes 'Stay and Play' summer guide
The Union Leader's 'Stay and Play' special section for summer 2026 covers family attractions, scenic adventures, and more across NH.
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SmartAsset names Immaculata University best value small college for 2026
SmartAsset's 2026 ranking of best value small colleges places Immaculata University first, emphasizing affordability and graduate outcomes.
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Three arrests in NEK: sex offender, domestic assault, foot pursuit
Lyndonville police, Vermont State Police make arrests in Barton, Newbury, and Coventry.
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St. Johnsbury to host Make Music Day events at Catamount Arts
St. Johnsbury will celebrate National Make Music Day on June 21 with Sousapalooza and a Strum-along Jam at Catamount Arts.
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Flash floods hit Caledonia, Lamoille counties as heat wave follows
Thunderstorms dumped nearly 3 inches of rain in the Hardwick and Wolcott area, washing out a culvert on Bunker Hill Road. Heat advisories follow.
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Greensboro Selectboard faces open meeting law complaint again
The Greensboro Selectboard faces another open meeting law complaint after residents said a meeting notice was not posted.
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Brass Queens to perform in St. Johnsbury June 26
The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series will feature Brass Queens on June 26, hosted by Catamount Arts and Discover St. Johnsbury.
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New door opens at Haskell Free Library for Canadian patrons
A new door on the Canadian side of the Haskell Free Library opened June 10, restoring access for Canadian patrons after a U.S. policy change ended a 125-year cross-border custom.
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Community groups push for landfill leachate ban in Lake Memphremagog watershed
DUMP hosts expert panel on Lake Memphremagog health; group seeks law banning landfill leachate discharge in watershed.
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NEK Elite Varsity Girls finish AAU season 25-1
The NEK Elite Varsity AAU girls basketball team finished their season 25-1 after going undefeated in their final tournament at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Enfield woman charged in Lebanon road rage incident
A 19-year-old Enfield woman was arrested after allegedly threatening another driver, trying to run him off the road, and assaulting police officers in Lebanon.
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Satellite Gallery seeking artists for group exhibition
Lyndonville's Satellite Gallery is accepting artist submissions through June 22 for a new group exhibition.
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Heat advisory issued for Friday across parts of Vermont
Heat advisory Friday for Champlain Valley, southern Vermont, and lower Connecticut River Valley. Heat index up to 99°F.
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Coventry woman cited for domestic assault in Barton
Vanessa Clough, 39, of Coventry, was cited for domestic assault and violating conditions of release after an incident in Barton on June 10.
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Littleton falls to Newmarket in D-IV baseball semifinals
Littleton fell to undefeated Newmarket 13-3 in the N.H. Division IV baseball semifinals on June 10 at Robbie Mills Park in Laconia.
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Road washouts in Hardwick, Wolcott after heavy storms
Heavy rain caused road washouts in Hardwick and Wolcott Wednesday night; flash flood warning in effect.
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Flash floods wash out Hardwick road
Flash flooding caused a large hole in Bunker Hill Road in Hardwick, leaving it impassable Thursday morning.
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Man arrested on weapons charges in Buffalo
State police arrested Kacuol I. Chol on June 9 after a traffic stop and foot pursuit in Buffalo. He faces multiple weapons charges.
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Heat, humidity and severe storms possible Friday in NEK
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of Vermont Friday with a risk of severe thunderstorms. Relief expected by Saturday.
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Flash flood warning issued for Caledonia County
The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Caledonia County on Wednesday evening after heavy rain caused a road washout in Wolcott.
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Class action deadline approaches for Sportradar investors
Deadline July 17, 2026 for Sportradar investors to join securities class action alleging ties to black-market gambling.
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Flash flood warning issued for parts of NEK
NWS issues flash flood warning for parts of Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille and Washington counties until 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Hot, humid week continues with storm chances through Friday
Hot and humid conditions persist through Friday with storm chances; heat advisory issued for Friday afternoon.
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Haskell Free Library opens Canadian entrance after border change
After a Trump administration policy change closed the US entrance to Canadian visitors, the historic library built a new $700,000 Canadian entrance, funded partly by donations.
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Littleton Food Co-op hosts pizza herb workshop this Saturday
Littleton Garden Club leads a workshop on growing basil and oregano for pizza at the Littleton Food Co-op on Saturday, June 13.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K run-walk coming to Barton in July
A 5K run/walk for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will be held July 25 at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton.
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Wheelchair user pinned under car in Lebanon Walmart lot
A 59-year-old man in a wheelchair was pinned under a car in the Walmart parking lot in Lebanon on Tuesday. The driver, a 90-year-old woman, remained on scene.
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Derby selectboard weighs parking options, tennis court fate
The Derby Selectboard is weighing parking needs against preserving tennis courts behind the town office, with residents speaking out.
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NEK waste district raises fees, cuts hazardous waste events
Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District cuts free hazardous waste events, adds fees to close a $100,000 revenue gap.
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State considers fees for Willoughby State Forest access
Vermont may charge fees to access Willoughby State Forest trails and Lake Willoughby south beach under a new 20-year management plan. Public hearings upcoming.
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State considers fee for Willoughby State Forest access
Vermont FPR is considering a fee for access to Willoughby State Forest and south beach, with public hearings to follow as part of a 20-year management plan.
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CCC workers built Burke Mountain toll road in 1930s, one man's story recalled
A Massachusetts teenager who joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s spent part of his time in East Burke building the toll road up Burke Mountain, and another part bei…
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CCC worker Joseph H. Peterson featured in historic photo
A recently highlighted photograph shows Joseph H. Peterson, a CCC worker who helped build Burke Mountain's toll road in the 1930s.
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Historic photo shows CCC road up Burke Mountain
A 1935 image shows the Civilian Conservation Corps' graded road winding up Burke Mountain, with Lake Willoughby visible through the notch.