WOLCOTT – Richard E. Lee was born and died on February 3. He lived all of his 82 years as a man of integrity and humor. He was born Richard Cruise in Winthrop, Mass., son of Helen (O’Leary) and Edward Cruise. When he was nine, Richard and Helen moved to[Read More…]
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VTSU announces fall President’s List
RANDOLPH CENTER – Vermont State University announces the students who earned placement on the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester: Katalina Corp of Wolcott, Fritz Fritz of Craftsbury Common, Serena Gahagan of East Calais, Levi Mulligan of Marshfield and Sadie Skorstad of Hardwick. This highest academic honor recognizes full-time[Read More…]
Ruffle named to Dean’s List
ADELPHI, Md. – David Ruffle of Wolcott was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for[Read More…]
Demag named to Deans List
BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND – Olivia Demag of Wolcott, VT, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2025. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
Unlawful trespass, retail theft
DERBY – On December 6, Deputy Cota investigated several retail thefts and incidents of unlawful trespass that occurred between August and November 2025 at the Walmart in Derby. Investigation revealed that Travis Daigle of Greensboro stole several times from Walmart in this period both before and after he was formally[Read More…]
Dependable service every day
To the editor:As we turn the page on the holidays, I appreciate customers in Wolcott for the patience,kindness and support they showed the local postal service team during the busiest mailing andshipping season of the year.Carriers, clerks and plant teams worked hard to keep mail and packages moving forfamilies, small[Read More…]
Three local students named to SNU President’s Lis
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Trystine Brennan-Hess of Greensboro Bend, Chelsea Marcus of Wolcott and Lindsay Brennan of Calais have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNU) Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of[Read More…]
Year in Review: Town forest, wastewater, School St. Bridge projects progress
WOLCOTT – In a year marked by community resilience, bold vision and creative energy, Wolcott’s long-standing character as a town that works together was on full display throughout 2025. From forest trails and bridge projects to lively concerts and grassroots efforts to strengthen village life, Wolcott’s stories continued to reflect[Read More…]
Sheriff’s department makes arrest in sexual assault investigation
WOLCOTT — On December 12, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) Special Investigation Unit received a report from the Vermont Department of Children and Families regarding an alleged sexual assault involving Michael Mason, age 28, of Wolcott. A coordinated investigation between LCSD deputies and Department of Children and Families investigators[Read More…]
Water fountain built in memory of William S. Hill
HARDWICK – I wonder if anyone would like to know the truth about the Hardwick Water Fountain. Other than a niece of mine, not a soul has contacted me to discuss [it]. I did go to the town office to speak to Opie about this as my niece had contacted[Read More…]
Justice for Dogs craft fair
Ballet Wolcott’s “Land of Sweets”, Dec. 6
WOLCOTT – December 6, at 6 p.m., Ballet Wolcott will present “The Land of Sweets” at People’s Academy High school, located on Copley Ave. “The Land of the Sweets”, Ballet Wolcott’s 2025 winter production is choreographed by Gabrielle Berger, to Tchaikovsky’s well known music from ‘The Nutcracker.’ The performance will[Read More…]
