Around the NEK

A First For Lyndon In 150

Details: Created on Friday, 29 September 2017 16:33; Written by Rob Lemnah

ThumbnailTemplate LYNDON - Lyndon Institute has been celebrating their one hundred and fifty year anniversary, but this school year they have something else to celebrate.

The Last Burke Payment

Details: Created on Friday, 29 September 2017 16:30; Written by Victoria Carlson

BURKE- Contractors who built the Burke Mountain Resort were set to receive the final payments for the project last night.

In April of 2016, Ariel Quiros and his former business partner Bill Stenger were accused by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission and the Vermont Attorney General of misusing over two hundred million dollars through the E-B 5 Foreign Visa Program.

The International Influence

Details: Created on Thursday, 28 September 2017 17:55; Written by Dan Stein

AROUND THE NEK - In the Northeast Kingdom there lies a rich history of private institutions like that of Saint Johnsbury Academy, Lyndon Institute and The Danville School. One of the rich histories for those schools is the influence of international students.

Fall Stewardship Day at the Barnet School

Details: Created on Tuesday, 26 September 2017 21:28; Written by Josh Caredeo

BARNET— Students and faculty from the Barnet Elementary School took part in a semi annual “Fall Stewardship Day” on their campus located on Kid Row off of exit 18.

Outdoor Fun at the Farm

Details: Created on Monday, 18 September 2017 18:01; Written by Matthew Seaver

PASSUMPSIC - An opportunity for kids to learn and play was the focus of Jakes day at the Bunnell Farm in Passumpsic.

Juniors acquiring knowledge, ethics, and sportsmanship, or JAKES, is an event that is designed to help build knowledge and awareness of the outdoors and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.

Fall Foliage Season in the NEK

Details: Created on Friday, 15 September 2017 15:19; Written by Andrew Clark

AROUND THE NEK - Without question, fall foliage season is one of the most important tourist seasons in the Green Mountain State. But the weather can often times play a factor in how vibrant the colors on the trees will be.

Granite State Power Link Proposal

Details: Created on Thursday, 14 September 2017 19:41; Written by Matt Tritto

NORTH EAST KINGDOM- The Granite State Power Link is making a power line that is set to transfer 1,200 megawatts of hydro-electric power from Canada all the way through New England. The Vermont portion of the power line is expected to run through eight towns in the North East Kingdom.

Barnet Teacher Wins Award

Details: Created on Wednesday, 13 September 2017 19:14; Written by Andrew Whalen

Barnet- A local physical education teacher will be heading down to Killington Resort in October to receive recognition after winning the S.H.A.P.E. (Society of Health and Physical Educators) Vermont Elementary Physical Educator of the Year Award.

St. Johnsbury Recreation Sports

Details: Created on Wednesday, 03 May 2017 21:46; Written by Dylan Clark

NORTHEAST KINGDOM– Grass stains and mud splattered all over their uniforms. Some of the great memories associated with rec sports, but playing rec sports as a child can also leave youth with some important life skills.

One Home; Two Businesses

Details: Created on Wednesday, 03 May 2017 20:12; Written by Tyler Simpson

gardenthumb ST. JOHNSBURY- Husband and wife Jim and Lorrie Brown love working with their hands. The Browns run two businesses from their St.Johnsbury home; Jim runs Pine Gardens Nursery and landscape while Lorrie runs Fruit of Hers Hands. In addition to sharing a house, the two businesses also share many of the same customers. The similarities between the husband and wife continue, both started their craft at the age of fourteen.

People's Climate March

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 May 2017 16:48; Written by Christian Plaud

WASHINGTON D.C - This past weekend, members of the Lyndon State College Climate Change Consensus went to the nation's capitol of Washington D.C to join th People's March on Climate Change.

The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to climate change as well as to pressure leaders, such as President Trump, during his first 100 days in office to take action on saving our planet. Upwards of about 150,000 people gathered in the streets of D.C to show their support in the fight. The march started at Union Square and ended in front of The White House.

St. Johnsbury Maple Fest

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 May 2017 16:21; Written by Christian Plaud

ST. JOHNSBURY - Over the weekend the 9th annual St. Johnsbury World Maple Festival brought community members together for a sweet taste of Vermont. The event started off at eight in the morning with a 5k run called the "sap lap," that started at St. Johnsbury welcome center. Then, came the pancake breakfast where those interested could test out some maple syrup. The pancake breakfast lasted into the street festival, where vendors from all over came out to show off their special syrups.

Marijuana in VT: What's the Deal?

Details: Created on Friday, 28 April 2017 17:14; Written by Mike Loverde

VERMONT— In 2016, the Vermont Senate passed a comprehensive bill to legalize and regulate marijuana, but ultimately the bill didn’t pass.

This year, a new bill regarding laws on marijuana was introduced to House. This bill (H.170), would allow adults in Vermont to possess up to a specific amount of marijuana.

Senator (R) Joe Benning of the Caledonia County district was a sponsor for last years bill (S.241) and explained the changes that reflect H.170.

Agape Hill Farm's Newest Member

Details: Created on Tuesday, 25 April 2017 17:33; Written by Christian Plaud

LLAMA HARDWICK - A local farm cares for multiple animals, including llamas. Agape Hill Farm, located in Hardwick, is where they say you can learn something new and have an adventure to remember - no matter your age. "Agape" is greek for the word love, and the farms mission is to brighten those who visits day, using their animals.

Raymond James Settlement Approved

Details: Created on Wednesday, 19 April 2017 20:29; Written by Tyler Simpson

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BURKE - A Florida-based Judge has approved a 150 million dollar settlement between Jay Peak/Burke Receiver Michael Goldberg and wealth management company Raymond James.

NVU Funding Doable, but Not Preferred

Details: Created on Monday, 17 April 2017 21:02; Written by Skyler Dixon

VERMONT-When Lyndon and Johnson State Colleges complete their formation into Northern Vermont University in 2018, the funding has been approved to ensure a secure and stable transition. However, once the newly-founded NVU is up and running, there are still some further financial hurdles that both campuses will have to jump over in order to be in the clear.

Wet Fields Swamp Start of Season

Details: Created on Friday, 14 April 2017 17:07; Written by Brandon Walker

Wet Fields AROUND THE NEK -- Baseball and Softball are the runt of litter. That is when it comes to Vermont outdoor athletics. No sport is effected more so than baseball and softball when it comes to missing games and shortened seasons due to the Vermont climate. Around most of the Northeast Kingdom mother nature has delayed the start of the season because of wet field conditions. But this isn’t a new trend by any means. It is common enough that change might be in the air for high school baseball and softball teams in the future.

Robitille Court Case, Part 1

Details: Created on Tuesday, 11 April 2017 16:41; Written by Christian Plaud

ST. JOHNSBURY - The trial for Melissa Robitille of Hardwick, who is facing charges in relation to killing her 13 year old son started this week. Robitille and her former boyfriend, Walter Richters, were accused of killing Robitille's son, Isaac, back in August of 2014 by allegedly giving him vodka through a feeding tube.

Water Runoff and Farms

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 17:43; Written by Christian Plaud

LYNDON- Due to a recent update with Act 64, Vermont farmers have new rules and regulations that they need to abide by. The most important rule, as well as most controversial, is keeping water in the Green Mountain State clean and not contaminated with feces or chemicals.

COCORAHS

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 16:33; Written by Christian Plaud

DANVILLE - Whether you're at your local coffee shop, or out pumping gas, weather is always a topic for discussion. Luckily, we have weather tailored right to our exact towns, making it easy for us to know what to look out for. However, without weather observers, this would not be possible as they are a crucial part to our forecasting and record keeping.

Out On the Trails

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 March 2017 19:48; Written by Tyler Simpson

LYNDON-You probably don’t associate dog sledding with the Northeast Kingdom however one local company has been providing guided dog sled tours for years now.

Championship Matches

Details: Created on Tuesday, 21 March 2017 17:35; Written by Christian Plaud

AROUND THE NEK - It was a historic win and busy Saturday for the Lyndon Institute Girls basketball team as they brought home their first championship trophy. The division two game took place at the Barre Auditorium against Mill River Union.

Power Outage in the NEK

Details: Created on Saturday, 18 March 2017 11:50; Written by Rebecca Reese

AROUND THE NEK - Power is back on throughout the Northeast Kingdom after 5,600 residences lost power shortly after 8 p.m. Friday night.

Springing into the Farming Season

Details: Created on Friday, 17 March 2017 02:34; Written by Heidi Neuhausser

Tunnel Farming AROUND THE NEK- As mother nature changes on a daily basis some might wonder how the weather is affecting some spring time activities. For instance, the challenges local farmers face when it comes to getting the growing season started.

For some small farms March is the month they start to plant seeds. Some use greenhouses or tunnels, which are like greenhouses but are more round and covered in plastic. Others have a different approach.

Small Team Takes Huge Lead Headed to States

Details: Created on Wednesday, 15 March 2017 19:58; Written by Dylan Clark

SAINT JOHNSBURY-The girls’ varsity basketball team is set to make a run in this year's state tournament, after posting an 18-2 regular season record and earning the number one overall seed in the upcoming state tournament, which took place on March 10th. Of course, great records and state championships are nothing new for The Academy’s Hilltoppers. This year however the team overcame what looked like insurmountable odds all stemming from a lack of bodies. Only eight girls made up their roster.

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