Extreme drought declared in southern Grafton County

Editorial: America's call for freedom and equality

The Declaration of Independence of the thirteen united States of America declares that all men are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights, and that governments are instituted to secure these rights, and that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, the people have the right to alter or abolish it.

Reflection: The promise of American independence

The Declaration of Independence, signed 245 years ago, was a radical political event that asserted that all people have rights and are equal, and its promise of freedom is still available to individuals and communities today.

Perdrizet's stellar junior season earns him Gatorade Player of the Year award

Sebastian Perdrizet of Thetford Academy was named Vermont's Gatorade Player of the Year in boys track and field after setting a state record in the triple jump and winning first place in the long jump, 200-meter dash, and 100-meter dash at the VPA Division III state championship meet.

Etna man charged with sexually assaulting child

Gene Pease, a 71-year-old Etna resident, was arrested and charged with two counts of pattern aggravated felonious sexual assault and a misdemeanor count of simple assault for allegedly sexually abusing a 10 year old child in Lebanon.

Tunbridge teacher brings history to life through Revolutionary War reenactments

Israel "Izzy" Provoncha has been a historical reenactor for 24 years and is now using his passion for history to inspire others as a member of Vermont's 250th Anniversary Commission.