Around the NEK

The Reward of Giving Back to Animals

Details: Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 21:22; Written by Matthew Nelson

Orleans- Although, Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter is just outside the Northeast Kingdom their volunteers help animals from all around Vermont. In 2015, Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter adopted out 314 cats and dogs. They hope to improve this number in 2016.

Spring Home Buying

Details: Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 15:33; Written by Lily Elmore

dhhdhdhhdhd Around the NEK- The seasons are changing and the spring isn't the only season upon us. Springtime is also known as spring selling season for buying and selling homes.

Airport Construction Moving Forward

Details: Created on Friday, 22 April 2016 14:13; Written by Skyler Dixon

AROUND THE NEK- Despite the federal investigation surrounding Q-Burke Resort, the Northeast Kingdom International Airport is still planning on-going construction. Questions were raised following the investigation, due to an agreement between the resort and the airport.

Phil Scott Talks Vermont Issues

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 April 2016 19:54; Written by Dylan Clark

AROUND THE NEK- With a little over three months until Vermont's State Primary, Gubernatorial candidates are spreading their campaigns across all 14 counties, including Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott who is running for the Republican nomination.

Help Wanted: Protect the Youth

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 April 2016 17:20; Written by Dylan Clark

Around the NEK- Due to an increase in children who have been involved in court related issues, the Department of Children and Families are seeking guardians to help serve as advocates for abused, neglected or at risk youth currently living in Caledonia County.

Golf In The NEK

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 April 2016 16:23; Written by Taylor Fuller

golf AROUND THE NEK - Golf is a sport for the young and the old. you can start early and play your entire life. Golf courses around the area are looking forward to this year’s season, due to a mild winter course conditions are looking good. Just like snowboarders and skiers in the summer wait for the first snowfall. Golfers in the Vermont winters are itching for the snow to melt and the courses to open so they may begin their season.

Act 46 Affects Peacham

Details: Created on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 16:09; Written by Taylor Fuller

Act 46 What schools may be merged together because of act 46 were discussed the other night. Schools include K-8th grade Walden, Peacham, Barnet, and Waterford. Other talks included K-12th grade schools Danville, Cabot, and Twinfield.

Trauma in the Classroom

Details: Created on Friday, 15 April 2016 15:54; Written by Skyler Dixon

AROUND THE NEK - College students who have served in the military aren’t at all different from students who haven’t; they want to go further in their life by attending college. However, there could be a chance that some student veterans can’t let go of what they experienced in their service, and are suffering because of it. That is the effect of post traumatic stress disorder.

Emergency Calls Across Vermont

Details: Created on Thursday, 14 April 2016 19:28; Written by Dylan Clark

Around the NEK- In cases of emergency, we have always been taught to call 9-1-1, and with this week being National Emergency Telecommunications week, we took a look at how 9-1-1 calls are handled across Vermont.

Prescription Drug Prices

Details: Created on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 17:02; Written by Alexa Richard

drugsthumb AROUND THE NEK- The United States is known to have the highest prices for prescription drugs, which has become a problem for many Americans. The Health Care Committee in Vermont is looking for ways to lower those prescription costs.

Trout Season

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 18:29; Written by Taylor Fuller

AROUND THE NEK- The second Saturday in April could be considered a holiday for many people in Vermont. This marks the start of the trout-fishing season.

Local Food Goals

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 16:29; Written by Taylor Fuller

AROUND THE NEK-Buying local goods has been issue in Vermont for a long time. The New England Food Vision is striving to make buying local easier for consumer as well as the producer.

Barnet Parking Sparks Controversy

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 14:33; Written by Dylan Robichaud

Barnet- Town Residents and town officials simply can’t agree on one thing in the Barnet, and that’s the parking situation along Monument Circle. There are currently three roads that meet all at the same spot; Anderson street, Church street, and Monument circle.

Dropping Milk Prices Stress Farmers

Details: Created on Friday, 01 April 2016 15:50; Written by Dylan Robichaud

Northeast Kingdom - The declining milk prices continue to make Vermont dairy farmers nervous. Over the last two years milk prices have dropped from a near record high of $25 per every 100 gallons of milk produced, to just $15 for every 100 gallons.

Lyndon Students Competing in Vermont History Day

Details: Created on Friday, 01 April 2016 13:58; Written by Alex Pinkham

The U-32 School will be hosting Vermont History Day this Saturday. The event will have about 200 Vermont students, including students from the Lyndon Town School, who are in the fifth and sixth grade. All students will be competing to convey the state's 225-year history to others. The theme of this year's History Day is exploration, encounter and exchange.

Rising Concerns of Rising Prices

Details: Created on Friday, 01 April 2016 13:51; Written by Skyler Dixon

VERMONT- The recent rise in gas prices over the past two months may have you worried, but there’s no need to fear about prices reaching the same heights as five years ago. Petroleum analysts believe gas prices will be remaining around the same mark as today, at least for the foreseeable future.

Troopers Death Ruled Accidental

Details: Created on Monday, 28 March 2016 20:51; Written by Alexa Richard

trooper AROUND THE NEK- The Vermont Department of Public Safety has announced they will not be cited for any workplace safety violation following the death of a Vermont State trooper.

Last September, Trooper Kyle Young collapsed at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho during the tryouts for the state police tactical team. The 28 year old subsequently died of heatstroke. The incident was under investigation by the state.

A History of Vermont Marijuana Leglislation

Details: Created on Monday, 28 March 2016 18:37; Written by Morgan Vaudrien

VERMONT- Over the past decade, marijuana legislation has occupied an interesting place in Vermont politics.

The most recent bill towards legalizing the substance is going to the Vermont House of Representatives for vote, but the state has a history of discussion around its use.

Waterford Home Destroyed by Fire

Details: Created on Monday, 28 March 2016 17:22; Written by Matthew Nelson

Waterford - A massive blaze destroyed a single-family home on Hudson Road in Waterford this weekend. Waterford Rescue rushed to the scene just after 10 a.m. on Saturday to put out the fire and try to salvage part of the house.

Because Waterford is in a rural part of the state, it is challenging for fire departments to get there on time.

Not Your Average Petting Zoo

Details: Created on Friday, 25 March 2016 18:42; Written by Alexandra Conroy

orchestral edited-1 BARNET - The Vermont Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo stopped by the Barnet School Friday morning, but this isn't your ordinary petting zoo. Kids in all grades got to learn about the history of instruments and play them as well.

Warm Weather Leads to Early Fishing

Details: Created on Friday, 25 March 2016 17:44; Written by Dylan Clark

Around the NEK- "There are always new places to go fishing. For any fisherman, theres always a new place, always a new horizon," said Former Professional Golfer Jack Nicklaus. Thanks in part to an early spring and warm temperatures, local fisherman can begin to expand their horizon.

Education Granted for Catamount Arts

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 18:58; Written by Dylan Clark

ST. JOHNSURY- Julie Taymor once said, "there is an incredible power in the arts to inspire and influence." At Catamount Arts, that's just what's happening thanks to a generous donation from an invested community member.

Building Benches, Breaking the Mold

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 18:36; Written by Dylan Clark

ST. JOHNSBURY- In a generation with kids glued to their electronic devices, a Saint Johnsbury Academy teacher is trying to break the mold in an attempt to have them glued to something else.

Vermont Unveils New Hunting Regulations

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 18:17; Written by Lily Elmore

ORLEANS- The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department held a mandated meeting for hunters to discuss last year’s hunting season. Experts were also there to speak about what to expect for the upcoming hunting season.

Gerber Recalls Pouch Products

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 17:34; Written by Alex Paduch

AROUND THE NEK - Gerber Products Company has issued a voluntary recall for their "Organic 2ND Food Pouches" following a packaging defect that increases the risk of spoilage.
According to the company, four specific variteies are being recalled.

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