CANAAN — Essex County Sheriff Trevor Colby is challenging parts of Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP) policy, saying the state’s restrictions on
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CANAAN — Essex County Sheriff Trevor Colby is challenging parts of Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP)
BARTON — A Barton man who fired multiple shots through a neighbor’s home where a toddler
NEWPORT — At his weekly press conference Wednesday, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott toured the new Front
NEWPORT — More than 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders packed The East Side Restaurant
NEWPORT — North Country Union High School paid tribute to local law enforcement officers Thursday night
BROWNINGTON — The Old Stone House Museum has received a $75,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant
NEWPORT — A Newport man is facing multiple felony domestic violence charges after police say he
NEWPORT — Authorities confirmed Monday that the body of a missing kayaker has been recovered from
NEWPORT — About 200 area residents, united in grief and respect, gathered on the Newport waterfront
NEWPORT — Newport Police are searching for a missing 70-year-old fisherman whose kayak was found empty
Essex County Sheriff pushes back against Vermont immigration policy
October 2, 2025
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CANAAN — Essex County Sheriff Trevor Colby is challenging parts of Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP) policy, saying the state’s restrictions on communication with federal immigration authorities are illegal and
Barton man receives deferred sentence in shooting, threats case
October 1, 2025
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BARTON — A Barton man who fired multiple shots through a neighbor’s home where a toddler was present received a deferred sentence after pleading guilty to assault charges. Judge Rory
Governor Scott focuses on mental health initiatives in Newport
October 1, 2025
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NEWPORT — At his weekly press conference Wednesday, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott toured the new Front Porch Mental Health Urgent Care Facility in Newport, marking the conclusion of Suicide Prevention
Over 100 attend NDD annual meeting, first look at promotional video unveiled
September 30, 2025
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NEWPORT — More than 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders packed The East Side Restaurant & Pub on Thursday evening for Newport Downtown Development’s annual meeting, reflecting strong public
NCUHS honors police officers who responded to bomb threat
September 27, 2025
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NEWPORT — North Country Union High School paid tribute to local law enforcement officers Thursday night during their home football game, recognizing the swift response that kept students and staff
Old Stone House receives $75,000 grant for historic window restoration
September 25, 2025
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BROWNINGTON — The Old Stone House Museum has received a $75,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont to support restoration of its historic wood windows.
Newport man faces multiple domestic violence charges
September 24, 2025
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NEWPORT — A Newport man is facing multiple felony domestic violence charges after police say he held a woman hostage in an abandoned building and repeatedly assaulted her. Ryan John,
Body of missing kayaker recovered from Lake Memphremagog
September 22, 2025
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NEWPORT — Authorities confirmed Monday that the body of a missing kayaker has been recovered from the South Bay of Lake Memphremagog after an extensive, multi-day search. Chief Travis Bingham
Large crowd gathers in Newport City for candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk
September 21, 2025
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NEWPORT — About 200 area residents, united in grief and respect, gathered on the Newport waterfront Saturday for a candlelight vigil in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was
Newport Police search for missing kayaker on Lake Memphremagog
September 20, 2025
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NEWPORT — Newport Police are searching for a missing 70-year-old fisherman whose kayak was found empty Friday evening on Lake Memphremagog’s South Bay. Charles Arnold was reported overdue by family
