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East Berkshire remains crossroads of northern Franklin County
EAST BERKSHIRE, Vt. — East Berkshire may be small, but its location makes the village an important crossroads for residents traveling between Enosburg, Montgomery and Richford. The unincorporated village sits along the Missisquoi River where Vermont Routes 105 and 118…
Berkshire Elementary faces Vermont’s changing school landscape
BERKSHIRE, Vt. — Berkshire Elementary School enters the 2026-27 school year as Vermont begins implementing an education overhaul that could eventually reshape the way small rural schools and districts operate. Berkshire Elementary serves students from early education through eighth grade…
Route 105 work east of Berkshire could affect regional travel
Route 105 work east of Berkshire could affect regional travel BERKSHIRE, Vt. — Drivers traveling east from Berkshire toward Richford and Jay should keep an eye on a major Vermont Route 105 highway project involving more than seven miles of…
East Berkshire water system moves ahead with service-line work
EAST BERKSHIRE, Vt. — The small municipal water system serving East Berkshire remains a significant piece of infrastructure for the village, with the East Berkshire Fire District No. 1 continuing work related to its water system and service lines. The…
Berkshire townwide reappraisal puts property values under review
BERKSHIRE, Vt. — Berkshire property owners are seeing their homes and land reviewed as the town carries out a townwide property reappraisal that will establish updated values for the municipal grand list. The town contracted with the New England Municipal…
The Proper Vermont Maple Breakfast
There is maple syrup, and then there is Vermont maple syrup served on a cold morning when breakfast is allowed to take its time. The distinction matters. Begin with pancakes or French toast—not overloaded with sugar, chocolate or elaborate toppings.…
Vermont Officials Say Mail Ballots Still Planned Despite Supreme Court Action
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont election officials say the state’s plans for November’s general election remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving federal efforts to tighten rules surrounding mail-in voting. The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to…
Swanton man cited after police recover bicycle reported stolen from UVM
SWANTON, Vt. — A 39-year-old Swanton man has been cited on a charge of possession of stolen property after Vermont State Police recovered a bicycle reported stolen nearly a year earlier from the University of Vermont campus. State police said…
Awareness is Key: 3 Steps to Help Recognize Stroke Signs and Risks for Better Outcomes
(Feature Impact) A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, with approximately 800,000 people experiencing a stroke annually, according to the American Heart Association, making it…
Richford: The Town at the End of the Road — Or Maybe the Beginning
RICHFORD, Vt. — There is something wonderfully stubborn about Richford. Drive Route 105 far enough north and east and eventually you arrive at a town pressed against Canada, wrapped in mountains and divided by the Missisquoi River. It can feel…
