St. Johnsbury

Taking A Hike On The El Camino

Details: Created on Thursday, 02 November 2017 20:41; Written by Matt Tritto

Osher talk last SAINT JOHNSBURY- Today was the last installment of the Fall Osher Talk Series. Many gathered at Catamount Arts to hear and learn about an experienced hiker and her journey. Mary Sturtevant, who is a Therapist and Health educator went on a pilgrimage that started from the French Pyrennes Mountains all the way through the El Camino in Santiago, Spain.

On Strike Once Again

Details: Created on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 21:06; Written by Ted Gilman

ST. JOHNSBURY- The picket lines have been set, and the signs made; Fairbanks Scales employees are on strike once again. Starting early Wednesday morning, production line employees from the UE Local Chapter 234 started to protest outside the Fairbanks Scales building.

Bringing the Community Together

Details: Created on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 19:20; Written by Andrew Whalen

ST. JOHNSBURY- The Levitt Amp Foundation in Los Angeles awards 15 cities across the country grants to hold concerts in an effort to revitalize an area. Last year, Catamount Arts applied and won this grant, and now their back this year, trying to win the grant again. Facing some tough competition, this task may seem daunting.

St. J vs. CVU: Victory and Complacency

Details: Created on Monday, 30 October 2017 17:08; Written by Kiernan Brisson

St. Johnsbury- The division-one, undefeated St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers have continued their winning streak in another victory Saturday over Champlain Valley Union High School. While the Hilltoppers continue to be a dominant force in their division, they do credit that CVU came to the game ready to play, and their drive to not quit almost gave the Hilltoppers a run for their money.

St. Johnsbury Prepares for Parade

Details: Created on Friday, 27 October 2017 14:07; Written by Victoria Carlson

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ST. JOHNSBURY- Halloween is right around the corner, and the town of St. Johnsbury is getting ready for the Halloween festivites.

Lego Block Mathematics

Details: Created on Monday, 23 October 2017 19:03; Written by Kiernan Brisson

ST. JOHNSBURY- There is a new form of math education that has been slowly gaining momentum throughout the United States. This new method of teaching is known as Block Mathematics, and it allows for students to have hands-on learning with traditional teachings of math, instead of simple visual learning from a blackboard or a projector screen.

Coming Together Through Music

Details: Created on Friday, 20 October 2017 21:35; Written by Ted Gilman

ST.JOHNSBURY- Songwriters from all over the NEK and further, came to St.Johnsbury last night to display their workings.

Northern Vermont Songwriters is an organization that meets every thursday of every month, and is welcome to anyone who wants to get their pieces out in the open. They meet in the Outback Artspace behind the Catamount Arts building in downtown St.Johnsbury.

Dog Mountain Chews Up Competition

Details: Created on Friday, 20 October 2017 17:16; Written by Andrew Whalen

ST. JOHNSBURY- Dog Mountain recently received the TenBest.com award for the Best Vermont Attraction in the entire state.

Tense Moments at NVRH

Details: Created on Thursday, 19 October 2017 20:05; Written by Linda Hou

NVRH code silver ST. JOHNSBURY- A tense moment occurred at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) yesterday afternoon. Around 3:20 PM, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call for a "code silver". The code means that a patient or a person in the hospital may have a weapon.

Protection from More than Just Water

Details: Created on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 20:32; Written by Andrew Whalen

ST. JOHNSBURY- While many know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, some might not know that it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Diverse Perspectives Offer Clearer Outlooks in St. J

Details: Created on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 20:27; Written by Victoria Baldoni

ST. JOHNSBURY- Two St. Johnsbury Academy faculty members hope that the integration of background information will help students have a better understanding of race and diversity in their environment.

Krerowicz Captures "The Beatles"

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 20:06; Written by Josh Caredeo

ST. JOHNSBURY- You’ve heard songs from the group composed of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison before like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be,” and several hits off of the album “Abbey Road.” 2017 marks the 50^th anniversary for another iconic Beatle’s album entitled “Sargent Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band.”

Saint Johnsbury football keeps rolling

Details: Created on Thursday, 05 October 2017 17:40; Written by Matt Tritto

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Saint Johnsbury- The Saint Johnsbury Academy Varsity Football team is off to a hot start in the 2017 season by winning their first five games. The hilltoppers haven't slowed down one bit as they stand 5-0 and are coming off an 18 point comeback win over BFA St. Albans. This is a very dangerous football team and Head Coach Rich Alercio has taken notice.

Catamount Arts Pledges Safety

Details: Created on Tuesday, 03 October 2017 20:36; Written by Josh Caredeo

SAINT JOHNSBURY- The tragic events that occurred on Monday during the Jason Aldean concert at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas were less than ideal. 59 helpless civilians were shot dead and more than 200 others were left wounded by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, leaving many to doubt that anywhere in the world is safe.

Paying Attention to the Pamphlets

Details: Created on Tuesday, 03 October 2017 15:36; Written by Dan Stein

SAINT JOHNSBURY- The Northeast Kingdom Council On Aging offers many things that benefit the community of the Northeast kingdom. However, one thing is benefiting the community through mail.

The Council On Aging sends out Medicare pamphlets every year around the middle of September. These pamphlets are sent out to give the community information for Medicare enrollment. “It clues them in on whether they want to enroll in a new plan or stick with their old one” says State Health Insurance program Coordinator of the Council On Aging, Andrea Labor. The period in which Vermonters sixty-five and over can enroll for Medicare is October 15^th through December 7^th. If those who have health care do not enroll in a drug plan in their health plans, they could be penalized if they do not do so before the period ends. What the Council On Aging is trying to accomplish is to make sure that the community is informed about these things so it will save them money in the long run.

Labor also explains that “the booklet has a lot of information in it and usually 2-3 things in it are changed so most people see the booklets as a lot of information that doesn’t pertain to me and they throw it in the trash.” The important thing here is to save these booklets because even though they don’t contain a lot of changes in them now, those changes could still could cost you money.

Things like premiums, deductibles, and prescription costs can change every year within the plans so it's important to know what your plan includes.

Boarding Heifers Benefitting Milk Industry

Details: Created on Friday, 29 September 2017 15:11; Written by Andrew Clark

ST. JOHNSBURY— The dairy industry in the Green Mountain State accounts for nearly 70 percent of sales in the agricultural sector and contributes nearly $2.2 billion in economic activity.

New Bridge Program Cuts Construction Time

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 19:56; Written by Andrew Whalen

ST. JOHNSBURY- Thanks to a new Advanced Bridge program, bridge construction in St. Johnsbury finished five days earlier than expected. The new bridge, located on Route 2B, reopened this summer after being closed for 45 days.

The Colors of the Kingdom Festival

Details: Created on Friday, 15 September 2017 18:03; Written by Andrew Clark

ST. JOHNSBURY - The Colors of the Kingdom Festival is set to begin on Saturday the 16th. Officials for the event were out prepping the downtown area on Thursday.

"We're decorating for the fall, it really lends to that festivity," said Tara Holt, Director of the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce.

Computer Hacking

Details: Created on Friday, 15 September 2017 16:01; Written by Rob Lemnah

computerhacking ST. JOHNSBURY - St. Johnsbury's Town Manager, Chad Whitehead, announced yesterday that data obtained from a recent computer hacking at the town offices is now safe.

The town’s computer system was hacked this past Saturday by malware that targeted payroll and tax bill files.

Lacto-Fermentation

Details: Created on Wednesday, 13 September 2017 21:53; Written by Ted Gilman

fermentation ST.JOHNSBURY- A little three acre plot in St.Johnsbury is becoming more than just a community farm where locals can harvest their vegetables. It’s a ground for teaching locals how to naturally preserve their food. The process is known as Lacto-Fermentation, in which water is combined with salt, which kills off harmful bacteria on the food.

Calex Contract

Details: Created on Wednesday, 13 September 2017 20:20; Written by Victoria Baldoni

ST. JOHNSBURY - The Saint Johnsbury Selectboard discussed the future of services provided by Calex Ambulance at a Selectboard meeting on September 11, 2017. The conversation stemmed from a proposed change to their licensing services. Ultimately, it was decided that the decision would be tabled until another meeting.

ST. J Dental Practice Sold

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 September 2017 21:24; Written by Alice Hui

ST. JOHNSBURY- St.Johnsbury Dental Associates has been owned by the Silloway family for almost 60 years, and last Tuesday, the Silloway family sold it to Dr. Darren Boles and his wife Suzanne.

First Wednesdays

Details: Created on Friday, 05 May 2017 15:37; Written by Lily Elmore

SAINT JOHNSBURY - UVM History Professor Emeritus Mark A. Stoler wrapped up the last First Wednesday at the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum. “This is one of the biggest crowds, if not the biggest crowd we’ve had all season,” said Athenaeum Director Bob Joly.

Success at FIRST Steam Works

Details: Created on Friday, 05 May 2017 12:17; Written by Taylor West

ST. JOHNSBURY - The season may be over for the St. Johnsbury Academy's FIRST Robotics team, but the celebration of their success is just beginning.

This year for the first time in the Academy’s history, the team qualified for the New England FIRST Robotics District Championship. According to the robotics team leader, Jim Baker, their robot performed well at the competition but roadblocks kept them placing where they wanted.

LI Golf Alumni Gives Back

Details: Created on Monday, 01 May 2017 17:11; Written by Heidi Neuhausser

ST. JOHNSBURY - The golfing season has finally arrived for the Lyndon Institute (LI) Vikings. With the help from an alumni, they have been working hard practicing for their first match.