Sandy Less than Expected in VT
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- Created on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 18:48
- Written by Sean Siciliano
VERMONT - Sandy hits the entire northeast hard but less in Vermont than expected.
With plans starting to come together mid last week the state Vermont was planning for the worst.
Runners Hit the Streets
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- Created on Monday, 29 October 2012 16:09
- Written by Michael Howard
LYNDON - Runners from around the region took to the roads of Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury on Saturday.
The foggy weather didn't effect the turnout of over one hundred runners at the the fifth annual Kingdom Challenge.Not only did the runners experience fog but an incredible change in elevation.
New Additions to Teen Driver Safety Week
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- Created on Thursday, 18 October 2012 14:19
- Written by Peter Lipomi
NORTHEAST KINGDOM - As a part of Teen Driver Safety Week from October 14-20, the Vermont DMV has issued a new booklet to help teens drive safer.
The booklet provides a detailed outline for parents to teach their children required driving skills.
Biomass Plant to Benefit Grafton County
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- Created on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 17:31
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
HAVERHILL, NH - After spending 35 million dollars, and four long years of putting this project in motion, Grafton County in New Hampshire can finally celebrate the start of the biomass plant they are installing in the area.
Peacham Celebrates the Changing Leaves
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- Created on Friday, 05 October 2012 14:32
- Written by Brian Stone
PEACHAM - Vendors, crafters, and fair goers all gathered at the Peacham Town Hall on Thursday for the annual Fall Foliage Festival. The major draw of the festival was the annual craft fair.
Marilyn Magnus, one of the event's chief organizers, had a lot on her plate in preparation for the festival.
Tagg Romney Visits Littleton
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- Created on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 18:14
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
LITTLETON, NH - One of Mitt Romney's five sons, Tagg Romney, took a trip to Littleton, New Hampshire to spread his fathers message after a poll was released by The University of New Hampshire showing president Barack Obama ahead in the presidential race by 15 points in the state of New Hampshire.
Lyndon Man Changes His Plea
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- Created on Tuesday, 02 October 2012 19:21
- Written by Jessica Walsh
ST.JOHNSBURY - A Lyndon man changed his plea in Caledonia Court after a sleuth of felonies were added to his charge. Brandon Hedding originally plead not guilty to cocaine charges back in February. Hedding made two transactions with a confidential informant in back in March of 2011 that totalled 5.7 grams of cocaine.
Yard Sale to Help Scholarships
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- Created on Monday, 01 October 2012 21:03
- Written by Jason Zheng
LYNDON - The Faculty and Staff Scholarship Committee hosted their annual yard sale in the Bole Gym of Lyndon State College last Saturday. This sale was one major source of funding for the Student Scholarship Fund.
Improving an Island
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- Created on Monday, 01 October 2012 18:22
- Written by Michael Howard
MONROE NEW HAMPSHIRE - Improving the Connecticut river for guests.
This weekend volunteers from many river organizations and residents of the town of Monroe came out to improve a piece of land on the Connecticut river called Fiddlehead island.
NVRH Hopes to Join OneCare
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- Created on Friday, 28 September 2012 19:55
- Written by Joseph Peters
ACROSS THE NEK - Hospitals across Vermont - including Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) in St. Johnsbury - have banded together in an attempt to establish an accountable care organization (ACO) known as OneCare. Assuming this proposal is approved, OneCare would be fully operational by January 1, which could radically change the way Vermont does health care.
New Projects Across the NEK
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- Created on Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:43
- Written by Catherine Vitale
NORTHEAST KINGDOM- Burke Mountain will be seeing some major changes following today's big announcement.
Bill Stenger, President of Jay Peak announced over one million dollars in snowmaking upgrades for Burke in preparation for the upcoming season. He also announced a plan to put four new hotels on Burke Mountain within the next three years.
Burke Announcement to Affect NEK
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- Created on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 23:51
- Written by Kevin Lessard
BURKE - A major announcement on the future impact of tourism in the Northeast Kingdom is expected to take place tomorrow at Burke Mountain.
Governor Peter Shumlin, Jay Peak President Bill Stenger, Senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy are all expected to be in attendance for the event.
Barnet Citizens Petition ATV Usage
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- Created on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 16:53
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
BARNET - Many residents of Barnet are concerned about the noise and excessive speeding of all terrain vehicles on main public roads.
The involved citizens brought forth a petition stating that they don't want ATV's to be allowed to be speeding past their homes.
New Trail at Burke Mountain
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- Created on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 16:36
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
BURKE - Burke Mountain and Kingdom trails have patenered up once again. Burke has decided to file paperwork to create a new bike trail on their property.
The trail will be a connector between the J-bar trial and the chairlift.
Peacham Students Connect Nature and History
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- Created on Tuesday, 25 September 2012 16:46
- Written by Jessica Walsh
PEACHAM- Omri Parsons has lived in the back woods of Peacham keeping up his house, property and a 100 year old barn for 33 years.
The barn was originally used to hold oxen, which were used as a source of power for plowing the fields during the crop seasons. They were also used to help "roll the snow" during the winter.
Paddling For a Cure
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- Created on Monday, 24 September 2012 17:32
- Written by Jason Zheng
BARNET - The first event of Paddling For A Cure took place in Barnet on Sunday, Sep. 23.
The event would raise money to the treatment of cancer. Community members could donate money to the cause, kayak or both. Organizers say they wanted a new fun way to fundraise.
NEK Residents Preparing for Winter
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- Created on Monday, 24 September 2012 15:25
- Written by Peter Lipomi
NORTHEAST KINGDOM - The fall season has arrived in the Northeast Kingdom, bringing colder temperatures and changing the way Vermonters heat their homes based on fluctuating fuel costs.
ATVs Not Slowing Down
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- Created on Monday, 24 September 2012 13:19
- Written by Michael Howard
NORTHEAST KINGDOM - Some riders in the NorthEast Kingdom are not obeying the rules of the road or trail.
Residents in Sutton have been voicing their frustration to the towns selectboard. Since last weeks meeting, the board is in the works of creating a draft to send out to residents about the towns rules and regulations regarding ATVs.
Chemical Lab Discovered in St. Johnsbury
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- Created on Thursday, 20 September 2012 22:55
- Written by Jason Zheng
ST. JOHNSBURY - Early this afternoon, Vermont State Police led an investigation of a wooded area on Old Center Road in St. Johnsbury. This investigation, however, was anything but ordinary.
Yoga Awareness Month
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- Created on Thursday, 20 September 2012 22:23
- Written by Catherine Vitale
ST. JOHNSBURY - September may be National Yoga Awareness month, but Heart Space Yoga Center in St. Johnsbury promotes yoga awareness year round. Heart Space’s owner Andrea Thibaudeau believes that yoga is beneficial for everyone.
NEK Schools Given Improvement Status
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- Created on Thursday, 20 September 2012 14:59
- Written by Peter Lipomi
AROUND THE NEK - Local schools in the Northeast Kingdom are not meeting the requirements set by the No Child Left Behind Act.
The act requires schools to make adequate yearly progress in order to reduce achievement gaps. If a school does not meet the standards for two consecutive years, the school must enter school improvement status.
Barnet Elementary School, Burke Town School, Danville School, Lyndon Town School, Miller's Run School, and Sutton School are all currently under improvement status.
Foliage Season in Full Swing
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 19:56
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
AROUND THE NEK - September 18th marks the beginning on fall foliage season in the North East Kingdom.
People come near and far to take in the natural beauty of the area and its wildlife.
A Tired Lyndon Home is Reused
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 19:09
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
LYNDON - A home located on Center Street in Lyndon is being town down due to the damage it endured during the numerous floods in the area over the years, with Tropical Hurricane Irene being a breaking point.
Traffic Safety at St. Johnsbury School
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 17:21
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - The St. Johnsbury school board has a big choice to make about the safety of the students that attend.
If the school board decides to hire a sheriff, he or she would have the responsablity of directing traffic on Barker avenue, Western avenue, and around campus before and after school hours. However, the extra safety of the students does come at a high cost of about five thousand dollars annually.
Nelson Pushes for Speedy Trial
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- Created on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 21:20
- Written by Sean Siciliano
ST. JOHNSBURY - Ralph Nelsons case continues in court as he fights for his job back. Shortly after Nelson was fired he filed paperwork against the town on St. Johnsbury and the selectbord for their decision to remove him from the position of town manager. After the papers were filed nelsons lawyer Richard Cassidy said "we filed this case back in may and the defendants have done nothing except defend the hearing that was being held."
