Christopher Roy

CRAFTSBURY — Over the last few weeks, college students across the country have shown their displeasure with the war in Gaza by holding demonstrations and protests. Some campus demonstrations, including students at Sterling College, consist of students sleeping outside in tents. On Tuesday, college president Dr. Scott Thomas addressed the encampment with the Craftsbury Selectboard.

GLOVER - At last Thursday’s selectboard meeting, discussion continued over the town’s contract with the fire department. The focus was on the town’s request for a yearly audit of the

NEWPORT CITY—Tenants at Richard’s All Seasons Lodge on Pleasant Street were evacuated following a fire alarm on Thursday evening. Apparently a tenant had been folding a blanket and somehow a

COVENTRY—Last Wednesday, the Coventry Village School (CVS) community, North Country Supervisory Union officials, and town residents, who were all key players in this endeavor, celebrated the opening of the middle

NEWPORT CITY – On Saturday, Newport City Fire Department members joined their peers from other fire departments across the state by opening their doors to the public. It was all

NEWPORT CITY — On Saturday, students involved with the transportation service technology class at the North Country Career Center and Cars of Yesteryear (COY) members mingled with the local community. The event was twofold: The students showed their space to the public, and the COY members displayed their rides.

NEWPORT CITY—The Northeast Kingdom continues to evolve. On Monday, a community forum was held at the Newport City Municipal Gym, focusing on crucial topics that shape the community. Leaders discussed

NEWPORT CITY—City leaders remain concerned about the need for a dedicated space for the Newport City Police Department. Police Chief Travis Bingham underscored this during Monday's community forum. The department currently shares space at the Municipal Building with other city offices and a public gym. The City of Newport is pursuing a new location for the department. One location under consideration is the National Guard Armory, which is expected to become available in the near future. Despite the challenges, the Newport City Police Department, under the current leadership of Bingham, has been diligently working to adapt its current space to meet its needs. However, after years of service, it has reached a point where it requires more space to carry out its duties effectively.

NEWPORT CITY—United Christian Academy (UCA) students left their classrooms for several days earlier this month due to a water leak. Travis Gaines, Director of Marketing for UCA, explained that it began during a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, May 1.

NEWPORT CITY — Peter Alexander is well-known in the classroom and on the North Country Union High School Varsity Soccer Field. The educator, who is in his 40th year of teaching, calls North Country a great school and says many great things are happening there. The retired coach now runs the clock for the North Country Girls' Varsity games and sometimes for the North Country Boys' Varsity games. Alexander currently works with the Special Education Department for the North Country Supervisory Union a couple of days a week.