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Nate Carter

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The first significant snowfall of the season has locals purchasing winter supplies. The shelves have been stocked with shovels and salt prepare for this winter. Due to the recent warm temperatures, this storm has many people rushing to the store to pick up snow and ice removal supplies. However, different products may have an impact to the environment and your pets.

Alice Heighton explains some of the various products.

The Dangers Of Driving This Winter Season

Nate Carter

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

As the snowfall increases so do the dangers of driving. Daily life doesn’t take a break for inclement weather. When traveling this winter it is important to take a few simple measures to make sure you’re a safe a possible. A new set of snow tires, wipers capable of handling snow and a full tank of gas are all vital. Just as important is not assuming four wheel drive or a wheel drive gives you the ability to control your vehicle at high speeds on icy roads.

St J. School Deficit Mystery Solved

Nate Carter

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The ST. Johnsbury school board has finally found out where its deficit came from. The school is suffering an almost 1.6 million deficit and has been conducting a forensic investigation with the help of outside contractors.

Lyndon Institute's New Dorm Set To Open In August

Nate Carter

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Local contractors and Lyndon Institute teamed up for yet another exciting change on their campus.

Collin's Road To Recovery

Nate Carter

Monday, December 7th, 2009

On November 22nd the Kingdom Animal Shelter hotline received a phone call from residents in Passumpsic that there was something wrong with a stray cat they had been feeding.

Bradford May Be Losing Its Only Grocery Store

Nate Carter

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The Penn Traffic Company based out of Syracuse, New York has decided to file for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy and is attempting to sell all Seventy-Nine of their P&C, Quality and Bi-Lo stores.

Where In The World Is Karl Stein?

Nate Carter

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Residents of Concord have been waiting for an answer as to what happened to their beloved Principal Karl Stein.

Dr. James Naismith Teaches The History Of Basketball In The NEK.

Nate Carter

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Approximately one hundred and eighteen years ago the game of basketball was invented. With a crowd on hand Dr. James Naismith came out and talked about his life. However, this wasn’t the real Dr. Naismith. The man doing the impersonation was Robert Cheney, and it's something he does for fun.

Less Fortunate Gaining Hope For The Holiday Season

Nate Carter

Monday, November 30th, 2009

A new and bigger H.O.P.E. store has opened up for this years holiday season in Lyndonville. However there was no Thanksgiving dinner put on by the organization this year.

Residents Fired Up About Possible Crematorium

Nate Carter

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Residents in Littleton, New Hampshire voiced their concerns about a proposed zoning adjustment that would allow a crematorium to be operate in their town.

Armed Robbery in Enosburg

Nate Carter

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Vermont State Police received a report of an armed bank robbery at the TD Bank on Main Street in Enosburg Village.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Nate Carter

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The Red Cross is collecting used cell phones at Blood Drives throughout Vermont and between Veterans Day and New Years Day.

New Contest to Help Businesses Expand Their Knowledge of the Internet

Nate Carter

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The expansion of Internet usage in the Northeast Kingdom has been a slow process but a new contest coming to the area is expected to enhance Internet access within small businesses.

Wish List For NEK Youth Services

Josh Kidd

Nate Carter

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The Elm Street Shelter, located in Saint Johnsbury Vermont, provides the homeless from ages sixteen to twenty-one with a place to get a good nights rest.

What Lyndon Town School is Doing to Keep Their School Flu Free

Nate Carter

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Roughly four hundred Vermont Schools will be hosting free H1N1 vaccination clinics in November and December through the Vermont Department of health. Students at the Lyndon Town School will have their free clinics on November 6th and 7th. Out of the five hundred students at the Lyndon hundred of them are already scheduled for vaccinations.

Seasonal Fun at the Bradford Public Library

Nate Carter

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Children gathered at the Bradford public Library last night for a special spooky event.

A New Business in Lyndonville

Nate Carter

Monday, October 26th, 2009

If members of the Northeast Kingdom wanted a tattoo they needed to travel to Montpelier in order to get one. That all changed this past May when Don’s Tats came to downtown Lyndonville.