Around the NEK

Guardian Ad Litems

Details: Created on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 19:49; Written by Victoria Nicoletta

VERMONT - There has been a recent desire in the Caledonia County for more Guardian Ad Litems, a Guardian Ad Litems is a group of volunteer peer advocates whom are paired with a child or a teenager that has gone through court cases in the Caledonia family court.

Farm Bill Divided Up

Details: Created on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 19:30; Written by Yolanda Liang

farm bill St. Johnsbury- $2.3 million in funding for rural development in Vermont, under the new Farm Bill, has been awarded to 13 organizations across the state, through 16 grants and loans by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding will be utilized to foster job growth, economic development and community initiatives.

Peacham Small Schools

Details: Created on Tuesday, 09 September 2014 20:45; Written by Victoria Nicoletta

PEACHAM – Peacham talked about numerous topics regarding the Governance Bill, as well as education finances at last night’s meeting.

Peacham Safety

Details: Created on Tuesday, 09 September 2014 16:22; Written by Yolanda Liang

PEACHAM - A main road in Peacham has caused some safety concerns for residents living near the Peacham School.

Shooting for the Stars

Details: Created on Monday, 12 May 2014 17:59; Written by Meaghan Meachem

peacham observatory Written by student meteorologist Curt Olson

PEACHAM - One of Vermont's most powerful telescopes could be in your backyard and you may not even know it. Northern Skies Observatory, located in the small town of Peacham, uses a telescope that allows astronomers and even future astronomers to gaze into some of the deepest parts of space or at most 10 billion light years.

Budget Crisis Ensues

Details: Created on Friday, 09 May 2014 18:25; Written by Alex Farnworth

WELLS RIVER - Blue Mountain Union School has once again proposed a new budget for the future. They are hoping that the fourth time is a charm.

With three previously failed budgets, the town of Wells River will now be voting on a $7.99 million dollar budge.

New Post Office Hours

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 May 2014 18:27; Written by Matthew Drew

PEACHAM - The Peacham Post office is suffering from the tough economy and that is going to force them to reduce their hours.

NEK Gets Hit With 3SquaresVT Decrease

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 May 2014 16:44; Written by Elyssa Ellis

LYNDONVILLE- Three Squares Vermont is a Federal USDA Program that was created to assist families to put food on their tables. At the national level it is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The first program started was in 1939 and was called the First Food Stamp Program and since then has evolved and changed in many ways.

Auction helps 8th Grade Students

Details: Created on Monday, 05 May 2014 14:02; Written by Michael Desmond

BARNET- The 8th grade students at Barnet School are trying to go to Boston to see a Redsox game and the Blue Man Group for their end of the year trip. On Saturday, the 8th grade students hosted an auction that would help frey the costs of the trip.

35 Seasons of Scooping

Details: Created on Thursday, 01 May 2014 17:00; Written by Julianne Walshaw

LYNDONVILLE- Judging by the recent damp weather, it’s safe to say spring has sprung in the Kingdom, but a little rain won’t keep patrons away from Carmen’s Ice Cream, who is celebrating 35 seasons at their historic Lyndonville location.

To Salt or Not to Salt?

Details: Created on Thursday, 01 May 2014 12:24; Written by Meaghan Meachem

Written by Student Meteorologist Curt Olson

AROUND THE NEK - With the harsh winter the Northeast Kingdom experienced this year, road crews were forced to dump upwards of 22,000 tons of road salt onto Kingdom roadways. But now with warmer temperatures and the snow melt, what happens to that extra salt left over on the roads?

Social Media and Antiques?

Details: Created on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 20:04; Written by Matthew Drew

BRADFORD - A local antique store is raising the bar when it comes to antique items. Antique stores sell aging items that usually become new treasures, but Vermont Country Home Antiques is trying something new.

BMU's Fourth and Final Budget?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 29 April 2014 16:20; Written by Jessie Slater

WELLS RIVER- Blue Mountain Union's (BMU) annual school budget was rejected for the third time last week by 29 votes. The school board held a meeting on Monday that included a question and answer session with school officials and desperate towns members.

Brush Fires Sweep Vermont

Details: Created on Friday, 25 April 2014 19:50; Written by Alex Farnworth

VERMONT - One common cause of catastrophes in Vermont during the spring season is brush fires. Over the past few weeks, the Northeast Kingdom has seen a multitude of brush fires - some have caused quite the scene.

Third Vote Cause for Concern?

Details: Created on Wednesday, 23 April 2014 18:21; Written by Matthew Drew

WELLS RIVER - The Blue Mountain Union (BMU) School budget is being voted on for the third time since town meeting day and even more cuts to the budget are expected. The budget, which originally started at over eight million dollars, is now under eight million.

Brush Fires Keep Fire Departments Busy

Details: Created on Wednesday, 23 April 2014 17:41; Written by Elyssa Ellis

NORTHEAST KINGDOM-While the Northeast Kingdom may have gotten a lot of water last week temperatures have been high throughout the week making it very dry.

Weather and Water Set Farms Back

Details: Created on Friday, 18 April 2014 19:12; Written by Alex Farnworth

NEWBURY - Amidst the winter climate and frigid temperatures, local farmers have more to worry about as the traditional spring weather approaches. Not only is the snow begging to melt, but due to heavy rainfall, the potential for farm flooding rises.

Plans for Change in Current Use Program

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 April 2014 18:41; Written by Katrina Floranza

NORTHEAST KINGDOM- The Vermont Current Use Program has been in effect since 1978 when it was passed under the Use Value Appraisal Law. Now, the Vermont State Senate is looking to find a way to prevent landowners from taking advantage of the program.

Senate Passes Food Labeling Bill

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 April 2014 18:10; Written by Ron Kauffman

NORTHEAST KINGDOM- The Vermont Senate has passed a bill that will require food to be labeled if there are genetically modified ingredients used in them. The bill still needs to be passed by the Vermont House to be enacted.

Niles Gets One Year Probation

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 April 2014 18:08; Written by Ron Kauffman

NEWPORT- Derick Niles, the man who engaged in a police stand off last September, is going to spend one year on probation.Niles called police on the morning of September 25th of last year claiming there were "400 police officers" surrounding his Newport home. Federal, state, and local officials responded to the scene to find Niles standing on top of his garage with a rifle.

Sap and Controversy Begin to Flow

Details: Created on Friday, 04 April 2014 15:46; Written by Alex Farnworth

ST. JOHNSBURY - The weather hasn't been ideal for maple sugaring, but tempers have begun to thaw out for Vermonters. In prior weeks the frigid weather had not allowed the sap to run, but maple sugarers are currently enjoying the spring temperatures.

Surviving Allergy Season

Details: Created on Friday, 04 April 2014 13:59; Written by Matthew Drew

VERMONT - Spring hasn't quite sprung in the Northeast Kingdom just yet, but that isn't holding back those dreaded allergies. It's allergy season yet again and many people don't know how to tame their symptoms.

Expansion on Newport State Airport

Details: Created on Thursday, 03 April 2014 16:56; Written by Katrina Floranza

COVENTRY- The Vermont Agency of Transportation and District Seven's Act 250 committee held a meeting last night that was open to the public. The two parties met to discuss the expansion of the Newport State Airport.

Maple Syrup Tubing

Details: Created on Wednesday, 02 April 2014 18:28; Written by Matthew Drew

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - It's been a slow start to the sugaring season for maple syrup lovers. But not to worry, Northeast Kingdom Waste Management says it will still be collecting maple tubing at the end of the month.

Long Winter Hurts the Syrup Season

Details: Created on Friday, 28 March 2014 18:00; Written by Alex Farnworth

BARNET - Vermont's biggest exports include cheese, timber, and one of the locals' favorite breakfast condiments - maple syrup. Almost all of the state's exports are weather driven; long, frosty winters really take a toll on some of these items, especially the latter.

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