Kingdom Guide

01/01/2026

Few things stimulate a Vermonters palette like apples and cheddar cheese. The combination can prompt raised eyebrows from visitors when they see someone with a wedge of apple pie and (From The North Monthly Archive)

Few things stimulate a Vermonters palette like apples and cheddar cheese. The combination can prompt raised eyebrows from visitors when they see someone with a wedge of apple pie and

12/31/2025

Quiz: The mountains to the east of the Missisquoi Valley contained significant veins of magnetic iron ore, and the site of a large stone blast furnace, a remnant of this town's 19th century iron industry, can still be found along the Missisquoi River. Comment answers below.

12/31/2025

Red Clover Club

Weekly readings & discussions of the 2025-2026 Red Clover books.

12/31/2025

A historical view of the Burke Mountain Lodge in East Burke. https://sbee.link/x86wunj47c

12/31/2025

A Gift That Lasts All Year
Some gifts fit under a tree. Ours shows up twelve times a year, usually with a good story inside.
Subscribe or renew before Dec. 31 and get one free gift subscription to share with someone who’d love a little North Star in their mailbox.

Because the best gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re read: https://sbee.link/wnu679fmqx

12/31/2025

In Frances Hodgson Burnett’s popular coming-of-age story, The Secret Garden, 10-year-old Mary Lennox proclaims, “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” (From The North Monthly Archive)

In Frances Hodgson Burnett’s popular coming-of-age story, The Secret Garden, 10-year-old Mary Lennox proclaims, “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”

12/31/2025

Think Vermont’s fall colors are just luck? Think again. Science explains why the Northeast Kingdom’s hillsides ignite in red, gold, and orange—plus why timing your leaf-peeping trip is trickier than you’d think.
🍁 Read the full story: https://sbee.link/y9nvu8kf36

12/31/2025

Caledonia Farmers' Market celebrates 50 years of vibrant local produce and crafts. Resilience through pandemics, joyful community gatherings, and stories of pioneering farmers. (From The North Monthly Archive)

Caledonia Farmers' Market celebrates 50 years of vibrant local produce and crafts. Resilience through pandemics, joyful community gatherings, and stories of pioneering farmers.

12/31/2025

We are blown away by the incredible photographs we've received for our annual contests! Each one captures the beauty and essence of life in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Thank you to all the talented photographers for sharing your work with us! Photo by Colleen Huntley
Past Cover Winners can be viewed at: https://sbee.link/wu397tc4em

12/31/2025

Young Artist

Find your child’s creative side. Drop in and let your little ones explore their creative sides by making fun art projects. For ages 2-6, siblings welcome. For more information, contact

12/30/2025

📍 Featured Business: Mayo’s Furniture

A Family Business, Done Carefully
Mayo’s Furniture is a family-run business built around a simple idea: take care of people and take the stress out of an often complicated process. From the first conversation to the final delivery, the focus is on being present, attentive, and thoughtful—making sure customers feel supported rather than hurried along.

Zach Abbott took over in 2025 and brings more than 10 years of hands-on work in furniture sales and service, shaping an approach that values patience, follow-through, and getting the details right.

Behind the scenes, that family mindset carries through everything they do. Each order is treated with care, and each customer with respect. It’s a quieter way of doing business, built on trust and consistency rather than flash or pressure.

Mayo’s Furniture reflects a belief that good service doesn’t need to be loud—it just needs to be reliable.

Visit: https://mayosfurniture.com/?utm_source=facebook

Would you like your business featured next? Let’s share your story!

12/30/2025

Forget Route 100—real leaf-peepers know the Northeast Kingdom is where the colors hit different. From the curves of Route 114 to hidden lake roads, we rounded up the best fall foliage drives for anyone who likes their reds and golds with a side of backroad charm.
🍁🚗 Read here: https://sbee.link/nf67r8tche