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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 October 2019 23:56; Written by Nick Anastasi

Lyndonville- October is national Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Held every year, the goal is to educate people on internet safety. From changing your passwords every so often, to making sure you are not using the same login information for multiple websites. These are just a few tips to keep yourselves a step ahead of the hackers.

State Tax Credits Helping Local Businesses

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 October 2019 23:48; Written by Nick Anastasi

NEK- Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury are two of fourteen towns across the state who recently received tax credits, helping them to revitalize their downtowns. As more and more businesses have been popping up in the towns, both Lyndonville and St. J have been making a serious effort to revamp their designated downtown districts.

Peacham Elementary School Going Green

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 October 2019 23:22; Written by Nick Anastasi

PEACHAM- A solar array on the rooftop of the Peacham Elementary School has finally been installed, however it still needs to be connected.

The project, installed and owned by catamount solar, is expected to not only help the school save money, but also eliminate the risk of power failures.

Saint Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute Tie the Game

Details: Created on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 18:06; Written by Raymond Torres

SAINT JOHNSBURY- In a close match the Saint Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute girl's field hockey teams tied 1-1 in yesterday's game.

Lyndonville FD Flooding Protocol

Details: Created on Thursday, 03 October 2019 23:18; Written by Nick Anastasi

LYNDON- Roadways are back open after Tuesday nights heavy rain caused parts of the Passumpsic River and Millers Run Brook to flood.

Two to three inches of rain fell in parts of the Northeast Kingdom, here in Lyndonville, we saw some of the worst of it. Typical spots along Routes 122, 114, and Route 5 were underwater.

Lyndon's Bike Trails Put on The Map

Details: Created on Thursday, 03 October 2019 23:04; Written by Nick Anastasi

LYNDON- The bike and pedestrian committee in Lyndon, has been pushing to make the area more accessible and friendly to pedestrians and bikers alike. Along with the addition of more lighting on walkways, Lyndon’s bike paths are now on the map.

With some help from a grant, and students from the construction trades program over at Lyndon Institute, this project was able to be checked off the list quite efficiently.

MITI Manufacturing Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Details: Created on Thursday, 03 October 2019 03:26; Written by Raymond Torres

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SAINT JOHNSBURY- The governor of Vermont, Phil Scott, was a guest speaker for MITI Manufacturing Company's ribbon cutting ceremony for the company’s grand opening of their Fairbanks Scale location.

In a particularly exciting and promising day for the community of Saint Johnsbury, Scott made his second visit for the town in order to give a warm welcome to the president of the company, Jean-Patrick Lariviere.

Bernie Sanders Recovering After Heart Surgery

Details: Created on Wednesday, 02 October 2019 23:30; Written by Nick Anastasi

SAINT JOHNSBURY- Senator Sanders is now recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery, according to members of his campaign. The Senator had two stents inserted into an artery, the procedure coming after Sanders experienced periods of chest pains during a campaign event on Tuesday night, said his advisor Jeff Weaver in a statement on Wednesday morning.

Do North Coworking Holds Final "Boot Camp"

Details: Created on Tuesday, 01 October 2019 04:41; Written by Raymond Torres

LYNDON- Do North Coworking held its last set of workshops that teach people how to use Microsoft Excel on Friday September 27th.

These workshops, called mini "boot camps," are coordinated by NVU's Ann Nygard, the director of the center for proffesional studies.

Millers Run Bridge Stands to See Another Day

Details: Created on Thursday, 26 September 2019 23:25; Written by Nick Anastasi

LYNDON- It’s only been a few weeks now since the Millers Run Bridge has been back open after being closed during the summer for repairs. This happened after an oversized box truck heavily damaged the bridge back in late May. It nearly suffered the same fate last week when an 18- wheeler tractor trailer made it through by the skin of its teeth. “At some point, we make excuses for everybody,” Says Lyndon Municipal Advisor Justin Smith.