Around the NEK

KILOS For Pounds

Details: Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2019 23:44; Written by Emma Quinn

Lyndonville-Brad Collins turned to social media last month to put his beard at risk in support for the Lyndonville Dog pound

Cold Water Safety

Details: Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2019 20:52; Written by Nick Anastasi

LYNDONVILLE- With all of the nice weather that has graced the region over the past few days, has led many outdoor enthusiasts to come out of hibernation. However, those who are eager to get out on the water, may want to take some precautions first.

Police Week

Details: Created on Monday, 06 May 2019 13:03; Written by Nick Anastasi

ST. JOHNSBURY- May is National Police Memorial month, it is a month dedicated to Police Officers who made sacrifices in the line of duty.

An Epidemic Spreading like Wildfire

Details: Created on Monday, 06 May 2019 00:17; Written by Tom Lanza

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - There is no denying that the opioid epidemic is an issue across the nation. Though the problem may be very present in the street, it has been deeply rooted within the medical field. Medical professionals treating chronically ill patients have the obligation to prescribe but monitor doses of narcotic pain medication in a way that does not result in addiction. According to Stefanie Sigmund, APRN, there is a lot that goes into treating a patient's pain.

Efforts to Revitalize Saint Johnsbury

Details: Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2019 22:01; Written by Tom Lanza

SAINT JOHNSBURY - Over the past several years, there has been an effort to revitalize the town of Saint Johnsbury. The goal is to bring more people to the area, both residents and visitors. A way to do this has been to add to the number of businesses in town. Longtime residents like Gary Ely have seen Saint Johnsbury lose many businesses over the years. Due to this, many have been put out of jobs and left the area.

Barnet Bridge Proposal

Details: Created on Friday, 26 April 2019 02:56; Written by Will Barrett

BARNET - The town of Barnet’s Fire and Rescue Department has begun the process to get themselves a new forest fire truck. This was brought to the attention of the Barnet Select Board monday night, as the department is hoping to replace their old truck as soon as possible.

Two Running for CCSU Board Chair

Details: Created on Thursday, 25 April 2019 20:50; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

BARNET- Two Barnet residents are running for one open seat on the Caledonia Cooperative Supervisory Board vote that is on May 7t

How the NEK Tackles Spring Sports

Details: Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 19:29; Written by Tom Lanza

AROUND THE NEK – Unfortunately, the weather is not something that can be controlled. This takes a toll on spring sports in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Northernmost areas like the Northeast Kingdom are bound to face a spring sports season that begins indoors.

The Barnet Library Brings Back An Old Tradition

Details: Created on Friday, 19 April 2019 20:49; Written by Branden King

Ukrainian Egg Decorating

BARNET- An old tradition makes it's return to the Barnet Library after being gone for the past few years.

Ukrainian egg decorating made it's return Wednesday night after Special Projects Director of the library, Rebecca Boardman reintroduced it to the community.

Burglar Unable To Steal From Church

Details: Created on Thursday, 18 April 2019 15:31; Written by Kiernan Brisson

AROUND THE NEK - The United Baptist Church in Waterford was broken into on the morning of Saturday, April 13th. Seccurity cameras show an individual breaking a glass window on the backside of the building with a long pole. After gaining entry into the building the burglar attempted to gain access to the main offices.

Groton Free Public Library Prom Dresses

Details: Created on Saturday, 06 April 2019 00:29; Written by Will Barrett

groton GROTON - Prior to landing her new position as librarian of the Groton Free Public Library in the fall of 2018, Jodi Fleurie-Wohlleb was a chicken farmer with her family in New Hampshire. Along with a bright smile and inclusive attitude, Fleurie-Wohlleb has brought with her a new goal and an old tradition to the Groton Free Public Library.

15 Years and Still No Maura

Details: Created on Thursday, 04 April 2019 01:21; Written by Jake Fortin

North Haverhill, NH- Potential leads in finding 21 year old Maura Murray fell flat during a forensic excavation on Wednesday. Over the 15 years Fred Murray, Maura's father, has been trying to get into a house on route 112 just across from where Maura went missing in 2004.

Fenton Chester Arena Closed Due To Damage

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 April 2019 20:17; Written by Kayla Hebert

Fenton Arena LYNDON - The Fenton Chester Arena in Lyndon Vermont experienced some extensive damage on friday due to snow build up.

Snow in Spring, Go Figure

Details: Created on Saturday, 23 March 2019 15:02; Written by Kiernan Brisson

AROUND THE NEK - Friday, March 22nd marked a gigantic winter storm that sweeped the northeast kingdom in just over a foot of snow. Rates of snowfall were recorded at their peak to have fallen at three inches an hour in the early afternoon, and even more frightening were the reports of cars, trucks, and semi(s) that went off the roads or flipped themselves. The Vermont Transportation Agency as well as local road crews were busy all hours of the day and night clearing the snow and ice and attempting to make roads passable for residents, however almost nothing could make the roads completely safe for travel.

Barnet School Conducts Survey on Gonyaw

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 00:19; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

BARNET- The Barnet School's teachers recently did a poll on principal Shawn Gonyaw's performance. This past fall, many parents and community members were concerned about the way Gonyaw has controlled bullying and now things have turned around for the better.

A Preview on the Return of Mud Season

Details: Created on Thursday, 14 March 2019 20:31; Written by Nick Anastasi

LYNDONVILLE- With the spike in temperature today and rain with temperatures expected in the fifties for tomorrow, some of the monstrous snow piles have begun to dwindle, and will continue to do so tomorrow. While most people are loving the spring like feel, to some people this time of year is the worst.

Chronic Pain Managment And Needles

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 21:21; Written by Kayla Hebert

NORTHEAST KINGDOM -There are many ways for people with chronic pain to help combat some of their symptoms. Some methods of therapy can even take away differents forms of muscular pain and discomfort.

Rabbit Hill Inn History

Details: Created on Monday, 11 March 2019 22:12; Written by Will Barrett

LOWER WATERFORD- The Rabbit Hill Inn was constructed in 1795 and was a regular destination for people hauling goods from Boston to Maine. Owners of the Inn for over twenty five years, Brian Mulcahy and his wife Leslie are uncertain of what the future has in store for the estate.

Long Time Board Member Retires

Details: Created on Monday, 11 March 2019 13:20; Written by Branden King

Board Member Retires

WELLS RIVER- Long time Blue Mountain Union School Board member Bruce Stevens has decided to retire afrer 28 years. During the annual budget meeting the superintendent and other board members suprised Stevens with gifts and congradulations.

Second Alpine Ski Race Championship Hosted at Burke Mountain

Details: Created on Thursday, 07 March 2019 17:19; Written by Tom Lanza

East Burke - The past two days at Burke Mountain have been filled with competition and excitement as the Vermont State Alpine Ski Championship has taken place. This is the second year that Lyndon Institute has hosted the alpine race at Burke Mountain. More specifically, the race has taken place on Burke's renown race and Olympic training hill, Warren's Way.

How Does VTRANS Eliminate Flooding Risks When it Rains in Winter?

Details: Created on Monday, 11 February 2019 01:19; Written by Nick Anastasi

ST. JOHNSBURY - With the active winter that we have had so far, VTRANS has been quite busy. Their duties, however, extend further than just dealing with snow.

New Bike Trail Network

Details: Created on Friday, 08 February 2019 19:10; Written by Dylan Schlossberg

AROUND THE NEK- Four towns in the Northeast Kingdom will soon be connected by an inter-town long trail biking route thanks to a $25,700 grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The trail network will connect Burke, Victory, Concord, and Kirby using low-traffic dirt roads.

THC Tax?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 17:23; Written by Kiernan Brisson

AROUND THE NEK - The office of the Attorney General is looking to impose a tax on the sale of Recreational Cannibus within the state. While this is very interesting considering that the sale of Recreational Cannibus is still illegal in the state of Vermont, the new imposed tax would mean bringing THC into the states economy and law.

Understanding Addiction: Mike Lucier

Details: Created on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 22:59; Written by Rachel Johnson

NEWPORT- Mike Luceir grew up with a leg deformity which landed him in and out of surgeries throughout his teenage years. Pain killers became a normal part of his life, and he correlates that familiarity with his willingness to experiment with drugs as he got older. According to Luceir, his greatest struggle was with heroine, and around 2004 he joined one of the first Buprenorphine clinics in Vermont in an attempt to get his addiction under control.

Understanding Addiction: Tennyson Marceau

Details: Created on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 22:42; Written by Rachel Johnson

BARNET- It was a sunny fall afternoon in Barnet, Vermont. Tennyson Marceau was at the Bogie Brothers Motocross track volunteering his time to take pictures of the young riders, and to support the track's drug and alcohol-free initiative. The track is 100 percent sober and promotes healthy lifestyles among kids and teens in the area.

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