The Northern Star is offering free cruises for Orleans and Essex County first responders on Thursday
The Northern Star is offering free cruises for Orleans and Essex County first responders on Thursday, September 17 and Thursday, September 24 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is our way of saying thank you for your dedicated service to our community. Each first responder is welcome to bring one guest to join them […]
FIND THE WONKA BAR!
There’s a Wonka Bar hidden somewhere on the Orleans County Fairgrounds! Think you can find it? Search the fairgrounds Find the hidden Wonka Bar Bring it to the Fair Office WIN A PRIZE! There is ONE hidden Wonka Bar each day of the fair, so keep your eyes open while you explore! Please don’t move, […]
To enter through Gate B off Park Street, near the horse arena, EVERYONE in the vehicle must have a gate pass in hand.
GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets CANNOT be purchased at Gate B. If anyone in your vehicle does not have a pass, you will be turned around and asked to enter through the Main Gate off Roaring Brook Road, where admission tickets can be purchased.
New show at the Orleans County Fair
NEW SHOW * Just AddedSaturday 9/12
Two Beams of Light to Shine from Mount Washington in 9/11 Tribute
On the evenings of September 9–12, two beams of light will rise from the summit of Mount Washington as a tribute to the veterans, firefighters, first responders and all those whose lives were forever changed by September 11. The lights are intended to be visible across a wide region, creating an opportunity for people throughout […]
Man Arrested After Report of Gunshots in St. Johnsbury
Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Elm Street, Concord Avenue area at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and arrested a man on charges that include reckless endangerment. Rafael R. Owens, 44, was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday in Caledonia Superior Court. Additional charges against him are disorderly conduct and illegal transfer of […]
NEK Broadband Reaches 2,500 Customers With Victory Town Clerk Installation
NEK Broadband announced it has reached the milestone of connecting 2,500 customers with the recent installation of service to the Town Clerk’s office in Victory. NEK Broadband installed the fiber-based high-speed service to the Victory Town Clerk’s office last month along with phone service. Victory has a population of about 70 people and was one […]
St. Johnsbury Launching New TextMyGov Notification Service
The Town of St. Johnsbury is deploying a new text messaging service, TextMyGov, that will let residents receive notifications and find specific information by texting the town. The new text messaging system will be available to the public on Sept. 15. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the Town of St. Johnsbury […]
Vermont State Police Seek Help Identifying Two Women in Farm Stand Thefts
Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two women who stole cash from a farm stand in Craftsbury village in July. Trooper Jeff Ferrier reported that on two occasions merchandise and money were stolen from the farm stand during the daytime. Surveillance footage shows both incidents with different women recorded. Anyone […]
Vermont Education Reform: Property Taxes, Student Outcomes, and the Future of Schools
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, on Common SenWednesday, September 9, 2026, on Common Sense Radio with Bill Sayre, weekdays, 11 o’clock till Noon. Ben Kinsley, of Campaign for Vermont, joins Bill to discuss the current status of reform in eduction finance and governance, and the implications for reducing the burden of property taxes for Vermont families and […]