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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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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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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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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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Derby debates parking vs. tennis courts at town office lot
Derby selectboard considers alternatives to paving over tennis courts for parking as residents seek to preserve the courts.
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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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Lt. Gov. Rodgers and Rep. Harple discuss education, immigration in Craftsbury
Lt. Gov. Rodgers and Rep. Harple held a legislative forum in Craftsbury, covering education reform, a new forensic facility, and migrant worker protections.
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County offices up for election across Northeast Kingdom
Caledonia County sheriff faces a contested primary; side judge seats vacant in Caledonia and Lamoille counties.
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Hardwick panel begins work on Buffalo Mountain plan
Hardwick's Buffalo Mountain Steering Committee met for the first time, discussing public input, camping, swimming holes, and an ecological protection zone.
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Lawmakers discuss rural investment at Hardwick legislative update
Lt. Gov. Rodgers and Rep. Harple discuss aging demographics, school closures, and rural investment at a Hardwick legislative update.
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Letter warns of healthcare cuts in new federal law
Hardwick resident Rachel Cole warns that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut $2 billion in federal healthcare funding for Vermont, affecting thousands.
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Greensboro special town meeting to consider Australian ballot switch
Greensboro voters will decide June 30 on switching to Australian ballot for all budget and public questions, a move critics say is premature without broader public input.
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Hardwick advances Jackson Dam study, forms steering committee
Hardwick Selectboard approves Jackson Dam study scope, corrects electric billing errors, and advances flood buyout demolition.
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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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Cashman secures $100K for Ausable Valley schools after budget defeat
Assemblyman Michael Cashman secures $100,000 for Ausable Valley schools after voters rejected the initial budget. Revised budget vote set for June 16.
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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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Barton tax sale set for July: 18 properties listed
Barton will auction 18 properties on July 16 to recover unpaid taxes; town clerk authorized to bid.
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New valuation report nearly doubles Barton property values
Barton Town Clerk Kristin Atwood answers questions after a new valuation report nearly doubles property values; 18 properties are up for tax sale.
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Peacham selectboard reviews school building lease, considers recycling shift
Peacham selectboard reviews school lease, hears recycling proposal; also addresses UTV use, cemetery deed, and drone request.
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Newbury Village water line replacement up for bond vote
Newbury Village voters will decide May 27 on a $2.5 million bond to replace aging water lines. Trustee Chair Robin Barone urged approval.
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Corinth-Topsham emergency team wins state service award
Corinth-Topsham Emergency Response Team named 2026 First Responder Service of the Year by Vermont Department of Health.
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Ryegate voters uphold decision to eliminate elected auditor position
Ryegate voters affirmed a town meeting decision to eliminate the elected auditor position, voting 59-45 at a special meeting on May 18.
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New Haverhill town clerk and deputy clerk take office
Lindsay Bigelow Johnk and Jessica Fiore are the new town clerk and deputy clerk in Haverhill, aiming to bring a positive atmosphere to the office.
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Wells River Village OKs $200k transfer from general fund
Less than 25 residents attended a special village meeting May 28 to approve a $200,000 withdrawal from the general fund for sewage district expenses.
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Peggy Stevens announces run for Essex-Orleans House seat
Peggy Stevens of Charleston announces her candidacy for Vermont House in Essex-Orleans, emphasizing investment in rural communities and fair use of federal funds.
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Sims defeats Strong in Orleans-4 House race
Sims beats Strong by 450 votes; Smith, Templeman, Page, Higley, Marcotte, Labor win House seats; Starr and Ingalls win Senate races.
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Westmore Select Board considers widening North Beach road for walking path
The Westmore Select Board visited North Beach to discuss widening the road for a walking path, along with other business including invasive species prevention.
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North Country Union High School tours highlight ongoing building concerns
North Country Union High School police are giving tours to show that despite PCB levels being reduced, the building still has serious issues.
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Sea lamprey spawning season prompts warning from wildlife police
Vermont Fish and Wildlife warns the public not to disturb sea lamprey during spawning season; they are a species of conservation need.
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John Morley appointed to fill Orleans County Senate seat
Gov. Scott appoints John Morley, former state rep and Orleans village manager, to replace Sen. Sam Douglass after scandal.
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Public asked not to disturb sea lamprey spawning in Connecticut River
Vermont Fish and Wildlife warns the public not to disturb sea lamprey in the Connecticut River during spawning season. The native fish are a species of greatest conservation need.
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NH AG: North Country Healthcare breached duties in firing Weeks Medical Center head
A state review found North Country Healthcare breached duties by improperly firing Weeks Medical Center's president; corrective actions mandated.
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North Country Healthcare breached fiduciary duties, NH says
After a monthslong review, the state Charitable Trusts Unit found North Country Healthcare violated fiduciary duties in firing Weeks Medical Center's president.
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Peacham voters buy school building for $1 to retain local control
Peacham voters unanimously approved buying the elementary school for $1 to keep it as a community asset amid state consolidation pressures and spending penalties.
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Forest Society advocates for research forests, open space in NH
Forest Society participated in policy discussions on USFS reorganization, leading to Hubbard Brook staying open and Bartlett under review. New report highlights open space conserva…
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North Country Healthcare agrees to AG-mandated oversight after probe
State probe finds North Country Healthcare breached fiduciary duty in firing affiliate president, orders independent oversight and public listening sessions.