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Behind the Badge: Racing motorcycles, a stolen tricycle and a screeching raccoon

Behind the Badge: Racing motorcycles, a stolen tricycle and a screeching raccoon May 21, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

GALLERY: See 53 photos from proms in Franklin County

GALLERY: See 53 photos from proms in Franklin County May 20, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

VFCU: Why a HELOC makes financial sense

VFCU: Why a HELOC makes financial sense May 20, 2022

Visitation again allowed at NMC as COVID-19 levels decrease in Franklin County

Visitation again allowed at NMC as COVID-19 levels decrease in Franklin County Updated May 20, 2022

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive May 20, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Government

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature

DREAM Program in East Fairfield receives $100,000 from Afterschool & Summer Expanding Access Grant program

DREAM Program in East Fairfield receives $100,000 from Afterschool & Summer Expanding Access Grant program Updated May 19, 2022

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax Updated May 20, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Saint Albans Museum opens with free admission; 2022 season runs from May 18 to Oct. 15

Saint Albans Museum opens with free admission; 2022 season runs from May 18 to Oct. 15 Updated May 20, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

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Here are recent birth announcements at Northwestern Birth Center

Here are recent birth announcements at Northwestern Birth Center Updated May 18, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Meeting House on the Green Concert Series returns this Saturday to Fairfield

Meeting House on the Green Concert Series returns this Saturday to Fairfield Updated May 20, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Crime

Behind the Badge: Racing motorcycles, a stolen tricycle and a screeching raccoon

Behind the Badge: Racing motorcycles, a stolen tricycle and a screeching raccoon

Behind the Badge: A loose dog, a stolen engraved plate and a dispute between neighbors

Behind the Badge: A loose dog, a stolen engraved plate and a dispute between neighbors

Mother and daughter from Highgate, Carmen and Erika Guttilla, sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing man who allegedly took over their home

Mother and daughter from Highgate, Carmen and Erika Guttilla, sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing man who allegedly took over their home

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature May 17, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

The salty well comes back in play in St. Albans Town; Initial decision more expensive than realized

The salty well comes back in play in St. Albans Town; Initial decision more expensive than realized Updated May 18, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

'Moose' gets new fate. St. Albans City Council decides to send him far from Franklin County.

'Moose' gets new fate. St. Albans City Council decides to send him far from Franklin County. May 17, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Georgia Rep. Carl Rosenquist is not seeking re-election, capping off six years as Georgia’s representative

Georgia Rep. Carl Rosenquist is not seeking re-election, capping off six years as Georgia’s representative Updated May 17, 2022

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Veteran and local hero Bob Coon gets trail named for him at Hard'Ack Recreation Area

Veteran and local hero Bob Coon gets trail named for him at Hard'Ack Recreation Area May 17, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Government

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive

'This is home:' Franklin County Town Clerks keep hometown traditions alive

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax

Chittenden-North State Senate race fills in, 3 candidates vie to represent Fairfax

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature

Senator Corey Parent says he won't seek re-election to the Vermont Legislature

VTrans releases survey to evaluate plan for U.S. Route 7 corridor between Exit 17 in Colchester and Exit 18 in Georgia

VTrans releases survey to evaluate plan for U.S. Route 7 corridor between Exit 17 in Colchester and Exit 18 in Georgia May 17, 2022

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Georgia selectboard split over filling empty seat, fails to elect new member and tables another vote to next meeting

Georgia selectboard split over filling empty seat, fails to elect new member and tables another vote to next meeting May 16, 2022

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

'An untapped market:' Bootlegger Bikes to open Wednesday in St. Albans

'An untapped market:' Bootlegger Bikes to open Wednesday in St. Albans May 16, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

New to Richford, Charlie Wallace finds purpose in art

New to Richford, Charlie Wallace finds purpose in art Updated May 16, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwestern Medical Center celebrates Nurses Week by honoring accomplished employees

Northwestern Medical Center celebrates Nurses Week by honoring accomplished employees Updated May 16, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

‘They do White people things.’; BEI Committee’s 3rd meeting sparks clash over rhetoric as members discuss foundational understanding

‘They do White people things.’; BEI Committee’s 3rd meeting sparks clash over rhetoric as members discuss foundational understanding Updated May 16, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Behind the Badge: A loose dog, a stolen engraved plate and a dispute between neighbors

Behind the Badge: A loose dog, a stolen engraved plate and a dispute between neighbors May 14, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

High temperatures to bring tourists and a busy summer season

High temperatures to bring tourists and a busy summer season Updated May 16, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Young Voices: Kolby Bowlby from Swanton

Young Voices: Kolby Bowlby from Swanton May 13, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Fairfield Center School celebrates maple season with school-wide celebrations

Fairfield Center School celebrates maple season with school-wide celebrations May 13, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

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Vermont National Guard and Austria formally recognize partnership

Vermont National Guard and Austria formally recognize partnership May 13, 2022

New 4-way stop expected on Lower Newton Road in St. Albans

New 4-way stop expected on Lower Newton Road in St. Albans May 12, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

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Enosburg Falls appoints new Village Manager

Enosburg Falls appoints new Village Manager Updated May 12, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Agency of Education to issue summer park passes for educators

Vermont Agency of Education to issue summer park passes for educators May 12, 2022

Dubs Farm opens non-gmo raised poultry farm in Berkshire

Dubs Farm opens non-gmo raised poultry farm in Berkshire May 12, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwestern Medical Center's Urgent Care now offering COVID-19 vaccinations

Northwestern Medical Center's Urgent Care now offering COVID-19 vaccinations May 12, 2022

Here are recent birth announcements at Northwestern Birth Center

Here are recent birth announcements at Northwestern Birth Center May 11, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Northwest Regional Planning Commission ups climate efforts, Marlena Valenta of Berkshire leads initiatives

Northwest Regional Planning Commission ups climate efforts, Marlena Valenta of Berkshire leads initiatives May 11, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Misty Maples Farm in Fairfield awarded Barn Preservation grant

Misty Maples Farm in Fairfield awarded Barn Preservation grant May 10, 2022

Mother and daughter from Highgate, Carmen and Erika Guttilla, sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing man who allegedly took over their home

Mother and daughter from Highgate, Carmen and Erika Guttilla, sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing man who allegedly took over their home Updated May 12, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Enosburg motorcyclist dies in Montgomery two-vehicle crash

Enosburg motorcyclist dies in Montgomery two-vehicle crash Updated May 10, 2022

Swanton woman gets 8 months for embezzlement; Larivee pleaded guilty to stealing from Abenaki group

Swanton woman gets 8 months for embezzlement; Larivee pleaded guilty to stealing from Abenaki group May 10, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Georgia Highway Garage Project Manager leaves abruptly ‘not on good notes,’ officials say construction is on schedule

Georgia Highway Garage Project Manager leaves abruptly ‘not on good notes,’ officials say construction is on schedule Updated May 13, 2022

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Collision with tractor in Sheldon is fatal for Milton motorcyclist

Collision with tractor in Sheldon is fatal for Milton motorcyclist May 9, 2022

GALLERY: Kingman Fest in St. Albans fills street with Queen fans

GALLERY: Kingman Fest in St. Albans fills street with Queen fans Updated May 9, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Highgate: Reaching New Heights hosts final community planning meeting

Highgate: Reaching New Heights hosts final community planning meeting May 9, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin declines to run in Nov.; Capt. John Grismore gets endorsement

Franklin County Sheriff Roger Langevin declines to run in Nov.; Capt. John Grismore gets endorsement Updated May 17, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Highgate man charged in fatal shooting of Swanton resident

Highgate man charged in fatal shooting of Swanton resident Updated May 9, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Behind the Badge: A stolen license plate, knocked over gravestones and a found bike

Behind the Badge: A stolen license plate, knocked over gravestones and a found bike May 7, 2022

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Young Voices: Isabell Kane

Young Voices: Isabell Kane May 6, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Stormwater fee for St. Albans farmers on cutting block as town updates ordinance

Stormwater fee for St. Albans farmers on cutting block as town updates ordinance Updated May 9, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

'Look where we went:' Brooke and Jillian Marshall of Fairfield publish books about global travels

'Look where we went:' Brooke and Jillian Marshall of Fairfield publish books about global travels Updated May 9, 2022

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

April policing update: Police advisory groups discuss staffing, surveys

April policing update: Police advisory groups discuss staffing, surveys May 6, 2022

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Swanton students learn STEM through pottery

Swanton students learn STEM through pottery Updated May 6, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Missisquoi Valley students visit the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm Updated May 5, 2022

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

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