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Mask Mandate Debate

Details: Created on Friday, 03 December 2021 22:18; Written by Hailey Morgan

DANVILLE - "If you five want that choice to divide Danville, which you're one hundred fifty percent going to do... you are going to divide this small, amazing town like it's never been before," Danville resident Megan Bunnell said to Danville's selectboard. Thursday night, the board passed a decision to put a town-wide mask mandate in affect.

Local Band Teams Up With Dealership

Details: Created on Thursday, 02 December 2021 14:30; Written by Alek Wolfe

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - When Jeff More, owner of Wells River Chevrolet in Wells River was thinking about a new innovative way to advertise his dealership, he thought of the idea to partner with the band, the Kingdom All Stars, to make an ad stand out.

Shiffrin Wins Five Straight at Killington

Details: Created on Wednesday, 01 December 2021 20:16; Written by Nick Fish

KILLINGTON - After snow and high winds cancelled Saturday's Giant slalom race, athletes took to the slopes on Sunday for the Home light Killington Cup slalom race as four of those athletes have strong connections to Vermont.

High School All State Teams Announced

Details: Created on Thursday, 18 November 2021 20:34; Written by Alexandra Huff

Article Written by Quinlan Peer

AROUND THE NEK - With Northeast Kingdom high school fall sports ending comes end-of-the-year awards. Each division awards top athletes with All-State Nominations and various regional awards. This year, there were 14 1st team All-State selections.

Small Town Tradition Makes Big Impact

Details: Created on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 23:19; Written by Hailey Morgan

BARNET - When COVID hit Vermont back in early 2020, it brought many hardships for people like unemployment, food insecurity, and no social interaction. Despite the negative impact, a local Barnet woman, Joyce Evans, found a way to bring people some joy by giving out used clothes. Now, this small-town tradition is taking off.

Uptick in Testing

Details: Created on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 21:45; Written by Hailey Morgan

VERMONT - For the last several weeks, the State of Vermont has experienced an increase in COVID cases. An uptick in positive cases generally means there is an increase in appointments being made to get tested. The Northeast Kingdom is no exception, as there has been a high percentage of residents getting swabbed for COVID.

Vendors Showcase Holiday Goods at Agway Craft Fair

Details: Created on Monday, 15 November 2021 17:47; Written by Alexandra Huff

LYNDON - With the holiday season right around the corner, craft shows around the Northeast Kingdom have become the go-to for small business gift-giving. Lyndonville Agway planned a two-weekend Craft and Specialty Food Festival to meet this demand. Vendors set up in the greenhouse behind the business on Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14.