Burke

Barns across the state are slowly falling apart or being abandoned all together. Governor Douglas finds it important to support the owners in keeping these barns in use.

Past president of Kiwanis, Wes Ward, still finds himself chipping in as much as he can.

"We participate in other activities that are going on in the community such as the child ID program, we are involved with the bike rodeo, and so we try to stay involved with the kids as much as possible in the area but our primary focus is the swimming pool."

A mathematical error by the state education department has moved the St. Johnsbury School to the bottom of the list for NECAP Testing. This might help the school financially, but overall it does hurt the state.  

Burke Mountain’s NorAm finals have brought skiers from the United States, Canada, and many other countries to the Northeast Kingdom. With Assistance from Burke Mountain Academy and USSA the race will be held on March 14th and 15th. Burke Mountain Academy students are reaping the benefits of skiing with the pros.

Community members came out this past Saturday for the annual Burke Fall Festival. Pony rides and bounce houses were just a few of the many attractions to help make the day a success.

The Northeast Kingdom has seen a common trend in the month of April and it hasn't been rain.

Instead, fires have been seen more often and last night, a home in East Burke no longer houses the family that once lived inside.