NEWPORT — Six municipalities in Quebec that draw their drinking water from Lake Memphremagog have unanimously adopted resolutions calling for a permanent ban on the discharge of landfill leachate anywhere in the
NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Science and Education Center (MemSEC) celebrated its soft launch with an Earth Day Open House on Tuesday, marking an expansion of environmental education opportunities in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
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NEWPORT — Nearly 100 Northeast Kingdom residents rallied in the rain Saturday to fight for the future of rural healthcare, with particular focus on preserving services at North Country Hospital. The April
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DERBY LINE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a rise in illegal cross-border activity prompted their decision to restrict access to the Haskell Free Library, a move that has sparked
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DERBY LINE — The Haskell Free Library is scrambling to create a new entrance for Canadian visitors after U.S. authorities unilaterally closed the main access point, local officials announced Friday. The Haskell
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NEWPORT –– A legend in Vermont journalism has taken an unexpected turn in his career. Chris Braithwaite, founder and 40-year publisher of the Barton Chronicle, now spends his days navigating the rural
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NEWPORT — Rural Community Transportation (RCT) has seen a significant increase in ridership since transitioning from its Highlander shuttle service to the more flexible RCT Rides program, officials reported during a community
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NEWPORT — The Newport City Council is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on two special task forces with six-month terms, while also looking to fill a vacant council seat. The Special Task
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NEWPORT — Rick Ufford-Chase, who is running unopposed for mayor of Newport, outlined his vision for the city during a public forum at the Goodrich Memorial Library. Hosted by Newport Dispatch and
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NEWPORT — Rick Ufford-Chase, the only candidate on Newport’s mayoral ballot, will hold a public forum Sunday to meet with voters and answer questions ahead of the March 4 election. The event
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NEWPORT — Vermont State Senator Russ Ingalls is purchasing Vermont Broadcast Associates’ seven radio stations in a deal valued at $996,000, marking a significant shift in the region’s media landscape. Bruce James,
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