Nadine Grimley

The decline in overall retail sales has a direct impact on thrift stores, causing many of them to shut their doors. The Salvation Army generates over $100-million in revenue each year.  Many stores on the West Coast are shutting down; however, that is not the case here in the Northeast Kingdom.

An old craft continues to interest local citizen Nancy Cook. Cook started quilting purely for the love of the quilt, which is why she has stuck by it for the past 30 years.

Vitamins and other dietary supplements may see a 6% sales tax if lawmakers in Montpelier get their way.

Kids on the Block, not to be confused with the boy band, is a national organization that uses puppets to educate young children on various disabilities.

Every chair has a story, and an artist behind the sturdy seats. Richard Ducharme is one artist who builds Adirondack furniture in the small town of Marshfield, a place that he holds close to his heart.

A raffle is being held throughout the Northeast Kingdom in order to prevent homelessness in the area. From April 15 - May 1 the Helpfund Committee is selling tickets at various stores such as: Lyndonville Agway, St. Johnsbury Hardware, and Aubuchon Hardware.

Since President Obama's Healthcare Reform Bill has been passed, it has been met with much confusion as to exactly who it will benefit. Congressman Peter Welch explained that young adults graduating from high school or college would be staying on their parents health insurance policy for a while which will help about 35,000 young Vermonters.

One local student has received a top honor, the Maxprep Citizen Athlete Award presented by CBS Sports and the National Guard. The award is given to high school athletes across the country that are model citizens in every area of life. This highlights academics, community service, and school involvement.

Every year restaurants around the state get their annual health inspection, and although eating out may be a more convenient option, you lose control of how your food is prepared. What's cooking in these mass productive kitchens could be a recipe for food born illnesses.