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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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Three obituaries: Recent deaths of NEK residents
Obituaries for Bradley Crowe, 78, Kristi Hudson, 55, and Donald LeBlanc, 70, appear in the Barton Chronicle.
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Crash in Northeast Kingdom Sends Operator to Copley Hospital
A single-vehicle crash in the Northeast Kingdom sent one person to Copley Hospital.
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Essex County Forester Matt Langlais Marks 25 Years of Service
Essex County Forester Matt Langlais has spent 25 years helping Northeast Kingdom landowners steward their forests. A recent feature shows his work.
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Thick wildfire smoke brings air quality alert to North Country
Wildfire smoke brings some of the week's worst air quality to the North Country; Air Quality Alert in effect until midnight.
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Amanda Yoresh's Summer Radish Harvest
A colorful radish harvest by Amanda Yoresh signals the start of the growing season in the Northeast Kingdom.
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Columnist reflects on summer radishes, Derby parade, Summerween crafting
Amanda Yoresh writes about radish harvests, Lake Seymour, Derby's parade, and Summerween cross-stitch in her latest column.
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Medical Emergency at 38 Robinson Road
Emergency responders dispatched to 38 Robinson Road for an 8-year-old male out of medications with abnormal vital signs.
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Kingdom All-Stars claim Vermont 14-U Babe Ruth crown
The Northeast Kingdom All-Stars defeated Essex 7-4 to win the Vermont 14-U Babe Ruth championship on Sunday.
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NEK Voice covers Northland Journal closure, transition
Scott Wheeler and Justin Lavely discussed the closure of Vermont's Northland Journal after 25 years and its transition to The North Star Monthly.
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Justin Lavely featured in NEK Voice video interview
Justin Lavely, editor of The North Star Monthly, appears in a new NEK Voice video segment published July 9.
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Northeast Kingdom's dark skies stand out in a brightly lit world
The Northeast Kingdom is one of the last places in the U.S. with truly dark skies, but a grassroots group warns that LED lights and development threaten them.
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Rick Desrochers captures Milky Way over Northeast Kingdom treeline
A new photo by Rick Desrochers shows the Milky Way above a NEK treeline, highlighting the region's rare dark skies.
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Milky Way photo shows NEK's still-dark skies
Astrophotographer Michaela Davis captures the Milky Way over the Northeast Kingdom, underscoring the region's rare dark skies.
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Hotter, sunnier Wednesday ahead after Tuesday showers
Tuesday showers give way to clearing; Wednesday brings highs near 90 with low humidity before Thursday storms.
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Crash With Children Reported in Northeast Kingdom
Vermont State Police are investigating a crash involving a blue Chevrolet Colorado with at least three children.
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Vermont sees first heat wave of 2026, air quality concerns for holiday
Burlington hits 90 for third straight day, making first heat wave of 2026. Wildfire smoke may bring air quality concerns for July 4 festivities.
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Extreme heat peaks Thursday with severe storm risk
July 2 will be the hottest day of the heat wave, with heat indices up to 105 and a risk of severe thunderstorms.
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Showers, possible strong storms through Friday in NEK
Showers move into the Northeast Kingdom Thursday afternoon, with potential strong storms Friday. Weekend looks drier and sunnier.
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Rain returns Thursday after sunny Wednesday
After a sunny Wednesday, rain moves into the Northeast Kingdom starting Thursday, with scattered showers and downpours through Friday.
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North Country's Benjamin Morse places 64th in Vermont State Decathlon
North Country's Benjamin Morse placed 64th in his first decathlon at the 2026 Vermont State Decathlon held in Burlington.
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Column suggests incorporating edible plants into home landscapes
UVM Extension Master Gardener Deborah J. Benoit writes about mixing food crops into home landscapes, including fruit trees, berries, herbs, and edible flowers.
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Little brown bat spotted roosting among crabapple blossoms in NEK
A little brown bat was photographed roosting among crabapple blossoms in the Northeast Kingdom this spring.
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Chickens and gardens: A NEK columnist's guide to spring
Amanda Yoresh writes about raising chicks, planting gardens, and enjoying spring in the Northeast Kingdom.
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Garret Keizer to launch new essay book with NEK tour stop in Lyndonville
Garret Keizer, a former teacher and preacher from Sutton, launches a new essay collection with a tour stop in Lyndonville on July 30.
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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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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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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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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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Vermont chefs share favorite summertime snack shacks
Seven Vermont chefs share their go-to summer snack shacks, including Cajun's in Lowell and classic spots across the state.
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Craftsbury votes to seek repeal of Act 181
Craftsbury's selectboard votes to send letter seeking repeal of Act 181, denies resident's fund request, and notes a 300-rider bike ride July 18.
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Rotting log in NEK yard reveals insect habitat
A rotting log in a NEK yard reveals a bustling ecosystem of beetle larvae and pill bugs, as captured by photographer Bridget Shirvell.
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Blister beetles photo highlights insect life in Northeast Kingdom
A photo of blister beetles on a grass stem accompanies a North Star Monthly article on insect ecology in the Northeast Kingdom.
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NEK Collaborative names Abby Long permanent executive director
The Northeast Kingdom Collaborative names Abby Long executive director after public search; she previously led Kingdom Trails for eight years.
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Canadian tourism to North Country lags, but businesses remain hopeful
Canadian visitor numbers to the North Country are down, but local businesses see signs of a rebound.