Newport Dispatch

07/09/2025

GLOVER — Glover Day, a long-running town tradition, is set to return this year with a full lineup of community events celebrating local history, music, and culture. The festivities begin with a series of races inspired by the town’s most well-known historical event — the 1810 draining of Long ...

07/06/2025

NEWPORT — The Memphremagog Science & Education Center (MemSEC) celebrated its grand opening Saturday evening, marking a major milestone for environmental education in the Northeast Kingdom. The event, held from 4-7 p.m. at the center's location in the upper level of Newport's Gateway Center, featu...

07/05/2025

ORLEANS –– A fire ripped through a vacant home at 43 Maple Street early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene at 2:22 a.m. The structure was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Fire Chief E.J. Rowell said the 2.5-story, two-unit apartment building’s attache...

07/05/2025

What a spectacular Independence Day celebration Newport! We hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/04/2025

What a beautiful sight over Derby this morning! Four F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing soared overhead as part of their regional Independence Day flyover, honoring our nation's founding and the brave men and women who defend our freedoms.
Thank you to our Air National Guard for this incredible tribute, and to all our readers - have a safe and wonderful Independence Day celebration!

07/02/2025

NEWPORT — Memphremagog Conservation Inc. made a heartfelt call for citizens to get involved in preserving Lake Memphremagog and its watershed during its 58th annual general meeting Saturday at the Magog Community Centre. Johanne Lavoie, the organization's volunteer president, emphasized that every...

07/01/2025

GLOVER — The Shadow Lake Association, in partnership with the town of Glover, has received a $23,200 grant from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation for its greeter program. The grant, combined with town support, will fund ongoing efforts to fight aquat...

06/30/2025

DERBY LINE — Vermont State Police are investigating multiple trespassing incidents that occurred early Saturday morning on Beach Street. At approximately 2:32 a.m. June 28, police received a report of an individual attempting to access a closed business. Around 2 a.m., an unknown subject was captu...

06/28/2025

DERBY — Vermont State Police arrested three people Friday afternoon after OnStar tracked a stolen vehicle to a farm field area. Troopers were notified around 4:30 p.m. June 27 that OnStar was tracking a 2022 white GMC Sierra reported stolen to Stowe Police the previous day. The vehicle was located...

06/27/2025

The Kingdom Hoofbeats 4-H Club of Derby Line earned the highest score in stable management and was recognized for its drill team performance.

Several local participants earned top honors:

Carlie Rondeau of Newport: 1st in Senior Fitting & Showmanship, 1st and 2nd in Senior Trail, 3rd in Senior Project Class, Silver in General Knowledge, Silver in Horse Judging

Piper Parsons of Derby: 1st in Junior Fitting & Showmanship, 3rd in Junior Project Class

Quinn Charest of Derby Line: 1st in Advanced Beginner Fitting & Showmanship, 2nd in Project Class, Silver in General Knowledge (ages 8–9), Silver in Horse Judging (ages 8–9)

Kassie Koehler of Derby: 1st in Senior Project Class, Bronze in General Knowledge, Bronze in Horse Judging

Abby Shelp of Derby: 2nd in Senior Project Class

Penelope Longe of Newport: 1st in Junior Project Class, Gold in General Knowledge (ages 12–13)

Alina Phillips of Newport: Gold in General Knowledge and Horse Judging (ages 8–9)

Congratulations to all who participated and represented our communities with dedication and skill.

BARTON — Young horse enthusiasts from across the Northeast Kingdom and beyond gathered at the Orleans County Fairgrounds for the 2025 Northeast Region 4-H Horsemanship Clinic and Show from June 20-22. The three-day event featured fitting and showmanship instruction, English and Western riding less...

06/25/2025

MORGAN — Vermont's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded approximately $37,000 to the town of Morgan in partnership with the Seymour Lake Association to support the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program at Seymour Lake. The program has successfully prevented the spread of invasi...

06/23/2025

NEWPORT — Two men face felony charges following an alleged armed confrontation in Lowell that authorities say involved accusations of gun theft and threats with a firearm. Patrick DeBonville, 30, of Island Pond was ordered held without bail by Judge Rory Thibault after pleading not guilty to aggra...