NORTHEAST KINGDOM – The Vermont Soccer Coaches Association (VSCA) wrapped up a sensational high-school soccer season with the unveiling of the 2025 boys and girls All-Tournament teams. Several local soccer players were selected after their outstanding play in the postseason this past fall. Cal United’s Samson Kitonga, Ben Monaco and[Read More…]
Northeast Kingdom
Clearing paths for more accessible outdoor spaces
VERMONT – Before Edie Perkins heads out to explore a new trail, she runs through a mental checklist.Is there accessible parking? How far is it from her car to the trail? Is the surface hard-packed or uneven? For most people, those questions barely register. For Perkins, who uses a wheelchair,[Read More…]
Program provides pathway to new home
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Dixie Vestal chose the Shared Equity Program as a stepping stone toward achieving her dream of homeownership. RuralEdge provided vestal with a down payment grant of $78,250 that, combined with a first mortgage from Community National Bank, allowed her to purchase a farmhouse with attached two-car garage[Read More…]
NEK Together, Nov. 18
GREENSBORO – NEK Together will hold a public meeting, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its the Highland Center for the Arts. Attendees will discuss the purpose of the NEK Collaborative and its role supporting federal and statewide visioning and decision-making. Rose Friedman will discuss the formation[Read More…]
Gouin leads girls Mountain League honors
NEK – More than a few area athletes were recognized for outstanding play on the pitch this past season with girls All-Mountain League selections and honors last week. Hazen Union’s Isabelle Gouin put a cherry on top of an outstanding career by not only being selected as a First Team[Read More…]
NEKCV moves closer to universal service
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – The NEKCV Communication Union District (CUD), formed by the merger of NEK Broadband and CV Fiber has used ARPA funds to connect users in almost half its 72 member towns, Last week it moved closer to its goal of bringing universal broadband internet service to its member[Read More…]
Canadian tourism decline hits summer business
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – In recent months, business in the area has reportedly taken a hit due to the loss of Canadian summer tourists. In Burlington, city council members even voted to rename Church Street to Canada Street for the summer’s duration. Businesses like Hill Farmstead have lost significant Quebecois business[Read More…]
Supervisory Unions Meet to Influence Redistricting
The night before the state’s school redistricting task force met for the first time, more than two dozen school officials from the Northeast Kingdom met to discuss the possible effects of the task force’s work, and how they could advocate for themselves. The mood was stark at the Thursday night[Read More…]
Future of Aging Services Info, Aug. 7
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging will host an online public comment session concerning the drafted 2026–2029 Area Plan, Thursday, August 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. The plan is a roadmap for how they’ll support older adults in the region over the next four years. Join[Read More…]
Nurse Assistant Training Programs Available in Area
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Nurse Assistant training is available at three area technical centers, beginning August 26. Classes being August 26 in St. Johnsbury, September 15 in Hyde Park and September 29 in Newport. Nurse Assistants work in wide variety of settings, including medical offices, nursing homes, visiting nurse and hospice[Read More…]
Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — Scientists have found invasive zebra mussels in Vermont’s section of Lake Memphremagog, sparking concern among state officials, according to Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Zebra mussels, which scientists have detected in only two other water bodies of Vermont, Lake Champlain and Lake Bomoseen, are considered a harmful species by the[Read More…]
Coaching Change for Caledonia United Softball
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – There will be a new face on the sidelines leading the Twinfield-Cabot-Danville softball program this spring as they change venues and their name, officially becoming Caledonia United. Twinfield alums Christin Martin and Summer Haverick will be stepping down from their head coaching duties at Twinfield-Cabot this spring[Read More…]
