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Saxtons River Fishing Derby winners
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – A couple dozen young fisher folk took to the banks of Derby Pond to cast their luck in the annual Saxtons River Recreation Area Fishing Derby on May 4. Trophies were awarded to the winners in each category as follows: in the age group 4-6, Nolan Fisher swept the field with first, biggest, and most fish, and Riley Duby did the same in the 11-14 age group. In ages 7-10, the lineup was Joshua Dupuis, first fish; Max Goyette, biggest fish; and Carson Mack, most fish.
Route 14 Bridge in Irasburg reopens 5 months after propane tanker crash & fire
Irasburg, VT- The Route 14 bridge in Irasburg is back open five months after a propane truck crashed into it and caused serious structural damage, now road work is complete and drivers no longer have to detour. Last December, a propane tanker crashed into the Black River in Irasburg off...
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
Tap this box to receive FREE breaking local news directly in Facebook Messenger!. IT IS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2024 – a huge shout out to all of our police forces. Thank you in particular to our Newport City Police Department. Our Police Chief and his team have safety of our City first and they have proven this over and over. There are not enough words to describe their dedication, expertise and timely responsiveness to protect the citizens of Newport. Thank you for your service!
Authorities Intensify Search for Ray Anthony, Missing Man from Highland Street Area
The search is intensifying for Ray Anthony, a 59-year-old black male from the Highland Street area, who has been missing since February of this year. Standing at 5'9" with an average build, Anthony is easily identifiable by his gray hair and brown eyes. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help piece together the puzzling disappearance of Mr. Anthony.
Newport to host first Forage Festival this Saturday
NEWPORT — Newport City Downtown Development will host the inaugural Forage Festival on May 18, a day packed with activities, local events, and community fun. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Dandelion Run, hosted by Kingdom Games. Runners and walkers will enjoy the scenic routes through the area’s famous dandelion fields. Simultaneously, the Newport Farmers Market will kick off its opening weekend at Gardner Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Irasburg bridge reopens after repairs forced by truck crash, fire
IRASBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - An Irasburg bridge has reopened following an emergency replacement project after a propane tanker fire. For the past five months, Bridge 129 over the Black River on Route 14 had been closed to all traffic after a propane tanker crash in December. The crash on December...
New sculpture ‘Community Heart’ gifted to Goodrich Memorial Library
NEWPORT — Artist and poet Eric Petit has created a new sculpture titled “Community Heart,” which he has gifted to the Goodrich Memorial Library in appreciation of Newport’s role as the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. The piece represents the balance between the giver and the...
Single vehicle crash in Irasburg results in minor injuries
IRASBURG — The Vermont State Police, Irasburg Fire Department, and Orleans EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash at 3674 VT RT 14 this afternoon. Investigations revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Justin Brown, 50, of Fairfax, was traveling north on VT RT 14 when he became distracted and went off the roadway.
Derby Line man held without bail after domestic assault, resisting arrest
DERBY LINE — State police troopers responded to an assault report on Ducharme Drive this morning involving a household member. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested on multiple charges following the incident. The charges against Smith include second-degree aggravated domestic assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, interference with access to emergency services,...
Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future
From sports to engineering competitions, Cooper Hodgeman and Tate Parker have done almost everything together. With support from VSAC’s GEAR UP program, they’ve also helped each other get into college. Read the story on VTDigger here: Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future.
Derby man arrested for abuse prevention order violation
DERBY — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly violating an abuse prevention order, according to Vermont State Police. At about 7:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a violation in Derby. An investigation indicated that Jason Cloutier, 42, of Derby, had breached the terms of...
Editors Picks: See What's Happening This Week In The Upper Valley [May 13th- 19th]
Looking for something to do this week in the Upper Valley? Check out a Newport Car Nuts Cruise, wet your pallet at Tasty Tuesday at Sweetland Farm, or maybe take the kids to VINS to discover dinosaurs. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
NCH first Vermont hospital to win Bicycle Friendly Business Award
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, joining more than 1,300 businesses across the United States that are contributing to the movement to build a more bicycle-friendly environment for all. The hospital’s Director of...
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