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Montgomery, and the Virtue of Endurance

There are places that endure not because they adapt quickly, but because they adapt deliberately. Montgomery is such a place. Set along a northern road that once carried more commerce than commentary, Montgomery has never mistaken noise for progress. It…
Franklin Foods Closure Deepens Economic Strain Across Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Vt. — A long-standing staple of the county’s dairy economy is set to disappear this summer, compounding job losses and business closures that have rattled communities across northern Vermont. Franklin Foods, a cream cheese producer based in Enosburg…
When the License Plates Stopped Coming

Northern Vermont feels the silence where Canadians used to be The border didn’t slam shut. It just went quiet. In northern Vermont, you notice it first in the parking lots. The ski towns, the general stores, the roadside diners that…
Development Review Board sets hearing for Jan. 22

MONTGOMERY, Vt. — Montgomery officials posted a Development Review Board public hearing notice scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Montgomery Public Safety Building, advising that interested parties should participate locally to preserve appeal rights under Vermont process rules.…
Zoning decision issued for Montgomery Center for the Arts project

MONTGOMERY, Vt. — The Town of Montgomery posted notice that its zoning administrator issued a decision dated Jan. 22, 2026 involving Montgomery Center for the Arts, signaling a permit action that may carry conditions and appeal timelines under local procedures.…
Crash Blocks I-89 Northbound Near Exit 8
BERLIN, Vt. — Vermont State Police issued a traffic alert Jan. 22 after a truck crash blocked Interstate 89 northbound near Exit 8. Troopers assisted emergency crews with traffic control and detours while the disabled vehicle was removed. The roadway…
State Police Execute Search Warrant at Bethel Residence
BETHEL, Vt. — Troopers from the Royalton Barracks executed a search warrant at a residence in Bethel on Jan. 21 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Police said the warrant was supported by probable cause developed through investigative work…
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Vermont State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Jan. 22 in St. Johnsbury. Troopers responded to the scene and confirmed one person died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.…
State Police Cite Multiple Drivers for Operating With Suspended Licenses
VERMONT — Vermont State Police cited multiple drivers during the week of Jan. 14–20 for operating vehicles with criminally suspended licenses. Troopers across several barracks reported stopping motorists who were not legally authorized to drive due to prior court actions…
DUI Arrest Made After Erratic Driving on Route 2 in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Vermont State Police arrested a Marshfield woman early Jan. 25 on suspicion of driving under the influence after receiving a report of erratic driving on U.S. Route 2. A Vermont Fish and Wildlife warden initially stopped the…








