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Obituaries: Hockensmith, Jenne, LeBlanc
Obituaries for three Northeast Kingdom residents: Rev. David Hockensmith, Steven Jenne, and Norman LeBlanc.
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Flash flood watch issued for parts of Vermont, North Country
Heavy downpours could bring flash flooding to southern Vermont and parts of the North Country Tuesday through Wednesday evening; northern areas see beneficial rain.
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Orford man gets 35 years to life for 2021 murder of cousin
Lance Goodrich was sentenced Monday to 35 years to life for the 2021 second-degree murder of his cousin Brooke Goodrich in Orford, New Hampshire.
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Lyndonville road closed for permanent bridge repairs two years after flooding
Nearly two years after flooding devastated Lyndon, Red Village Road closes for permanent bridge repairs with a $5M project.
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Flood concerns grow as slow storm brings heavy rain to Vermont
A slow-moving storm system brings multiple rounds of rain through Thursday, with localized flash flooding possible, especially in southern Vermont.
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St. Johnsbury man cited for unlawful mischief after incident on Depot Hill Road
Vermont State Police cited Tyler Keithan, 25, of Hardwick for unlawful mischief after a June 24 incident on Depot Hill Road in St. Johnsbury.
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Ryegate man charged with domestic assault, unlawful mischief
David Goodwin, 22, of Ryegate, faces charges after allegedly assaulting a household member and vandalizing property on July 25.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K raises $15,000 in Barton
About 100 people ran or walked the first Tunnel to Towers 5K in Vermont at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, raising over $15,000.
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Zizian member Michelle Zajko charged with murder of parents
A member of the Zizians group linked to a fatal Vermont shootout now faces murder charges for the 2022 deaths of her parents in Pennsylvania.
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Newport man charged with assaulting officers after boardwalk fight
NEWPORT, A Newport man was arrested Thursday evening after police say he kicked, headbutted a cruiser, spit on officers and attempted to bite them following a fight on the Newport …
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Hardwick man cited for unlawful mischief in St. Johnsbury
A Hardwick man faces an unlawful mischief charge following a June 24 incident on Depot Hill Road in St. Johnsbury, according to Vermont State Police.
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New indoor sportsplex opens at Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury
Swing Sportsplex, a new indoor facility with batting cages and simulators, opened at Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury on July 24.
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Newport man charged with assaulting protected professional
Newport police allege Geromy J. Wells, 41, became aggressive and spat on officers after being taken into protective custody on the boardwalk.
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Sutton man charged after Portland Street dispute
Vermont State Police arrested a Sutton man on July 23 following a dispute on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury.
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Pre-trial hearing set for Newport murder suspect Rodger
Ariana Rodger faces a murder charge for stabbing 79-year-old Alton Wheeler in the neck. She pleaded not guilty in March.
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Brighton select board approves replacement security camera for Lakeside Park
The Brighton Select Board approved a replacement security camera for Lakeside Park after vandalism of free recreational equipment.
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North Country wrestler named to Team Vermont for junior nationals
Eoin Comes of North Country will represent Vermont at the 2026 US Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.
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Brighton State Park Nature Center offers hands-on learning, guided hikes
Brighton State Park is home to the only Nature Center in the Northeast Kingdom, with hands-on activities and guided nature hikes led by naturalist Laura Lee Gray.
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Brighton State Park naturalist brings wildlife education to the Northeast Kingdom
Naturalist Laura Lee Gray educates visitors at the only Nature Center in the Northeast Kingdom, located at Brighton State Park.
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Advocates urge Derby Selectboard to preserve two tennis courts
Advocates ask Derby Selectboard to spare two tennis courts from conversion to park-and-ride lot; basketball and pickleball courts relocated.
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Irasburg resident presses selectboard on public access issues
Jessica Prue urges Irasburg Selectboard to improve public access, citing lack of website and delayed meeting recordings.
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Police rescue bear cub with head stuck in jug in Bristol
Bristol police rescued a black bear cub that got its head stuck in a plastic jug, freeing it and reuniting it with its mother.
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New ice cream shop in Island Pond draws steady crowds
Granny's Scoops, a new ice cream shop on Cross Street in Island Pond, has seen strong crowds since opening July 1. The owners are former healthcare workers.
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DUI arrest on I-91 in Newbury
Vermont State Police arrested a 22-year-old East Boston woman on suspicion of DUI on July 21 after finding her walking on the median of I-91 in Newbury.
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Man pleads guilty in Orleans County human smuggling case
Jesus Hernandez Ortiz pleaded guilty to transporting 12 people from Holland, Vermont to New York City as part of a human smuggling ring.
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North Country hockey standout Giroux joins New Hampshire Avalanche
Jonathan Giroux, North Country's leading scorer, will play for the New Hampshire Avalanche EHLP team his senior year after Lyndon Institute ended the merged hockey program.
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Coventry Selectboard OKs broadband expansion, energy upgrades
Coventry Selectboard advances broadband on Airport Road and approves HVAC upgrade at Community Center.
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Carm's Wild Flowers blooms at Newport Farmers Market
Carmen Visan offers soaps, vintage flower arrangements, and painted items at the Newport Farmers Market on Saturdays.
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Newport City Council admits open meeting law violation
Newport City Council admits violating open meeting law, adopts policy requiring open sessions, and agrees to post notices in three public locations.
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Disruptive behavior at Newport City waterfront gazebo draws complaints
Newport City police and council address complaints about disruptive group at waterfront gazebo.
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Newport police chief addresses boardwalk disruptions
Chief Travis Bingham updates council on disruptive behavior at Newport waterfront gazebo; Chili Fest set for Sept. 26.
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Newport City Council sets fiscal 2026-27 tax rate
Newport City Council sets fiscal 2026-27 tax rate: residential up 30 cents to $3.8292, non-residential up 35 cents to $3.9713.
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Covenant Hills property deeded to Nulhegan Abenaki
The New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has deeded the 270.5-acre Covenant Hills property in Cabot and Peacham to the Nulhegan Abenaki tribe.
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Craftsbury Chamber Players celebrate 60 years with exhibit, summer concerts
The Craftsbury Chamber Players celebrate 60 years with a historical exhibit at Babcock House Museum and summer concerts in Colchester and Hardwick.
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Jasper Hill Farm wins best in show at national cheese competition
Jasper Hill Farm's Winnimere cheese named best in show at American Cheese Society competition; Vermont cheesemakers win 54 awards.
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Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union appoints new finance director
Ted Barnett, formerly of the Joint Fiscal Office of the Vermont Legislature, becomes the new finance director for Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union, replacing Annie Houston.
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East Craftsbury library wins preservation award, National Register listing
The John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury has won the 2026 Preservation Excellence Award and been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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State police seek driver who dumped 40 tires in Willoughby State Forest
State police seek driver who dumped 40 tires in Willoughby State Forest in Sutton. Truck seen in area; tips sought.
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Illegal dumping of tires under investigation in Willoughby State Forest
Vermont State Police are investigating after about 40 tires were illegally dumped in Willoughby State Forest in Sutton.
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Derby select board hears paving question, approves tax rate
Derby resident Bruce Muir asks why 4-H Road paving stopped short; board approves 2026 tax rate.
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Emerald ash borer threatens Newport ash trees
Emerald ash borer spreading in Newport; informational session held at Gateway Center to teach identification and preparation.
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Newport police investigate reported armed robbery on Patenaude Court
Newport police responded to a reported armed robbery on Patenaude Court on July 7. An affidavit names three suspects; no charges have been filed.
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SEC roundup: Georgia RB injured, commissioner mulls NCAA split
SEC news includes Georgia RB Dante Dowdell’s ATV accident, commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments on NCAA split, new nine-game schedule, and Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy’s return after sho…
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Pedestrian struck during flagging operations in Jay
Police say a Craftsbury woman was seriously injured when a driver struck her while she was flagging traffic on Route 105 in Jay.
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Newport native Kurt Hunt brings home bronze from Senior World Cup
Newport native Kurt Hunt, a Castleton graduate and Army veteran, helped the US team earn bronze at the Senior World Cup in Thailand.
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Rain bookends mostly pleasant week in NEK
A frontal boundary brings scattered showers Wednesday, then high pressure keeps conditions dry through Sunday. Minimal smoke impact.
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Power outage in Newport area affects 1,600 customers
A downed power line on Lake Road has left about 1,600 homes and businesses without electricity in the Newport area.
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Caspian Lake water level above average for July 15
Caspian Lake water level at the spillway on July 15 was 5.5 inches, above the average of 5.3 inches; all readings since April 30 have been at or above average.
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Fire safety day held in Hardwick
The Hardwick Fire Auxiliary hosted a fire safety day on July 18, featuring the state Fire Safety House for home fire escape practice.
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Former Caledonia County Sheriff's license plate retired
Former Sheriff James Hemond's family received plaques with his cruiser photos and license plate 111; the plate will be retired and future sheriffs will use 114.