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The Newport Daily Express is a weekday newspaper that serves the city of Newport in Vermont.

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Engineer’s Recommendations Regarding Shadow Lake Dam Draws A Response

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

GLOVER- The Shadow Lake dam was found to be leaking with sinkholes undermining the dam’s infrastructure. It was in July, 2024 when the sinkholes were discovered, leading the Vermont Dam Safety Program (DSP) to inspect the dam. Engineers from Dubois & King originally inspected the dam and offered recommendations to mitigate the leakage. The selectboard then hired Weston & Sampson engineering firm to develop five options to present to the DSP.
Who Control’s Legal Trails?

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

MONTPELIER- A legal issue over the use and maintenance of legal trails has led Vermont’s municipalities to petition their legislators to incorporate protection against lawsuits. The original bill, S.4, was folded into S.488, but later removed. Municipalities are lobbying for the language in S.4 to be incorporated into another bill, S.123 (Department of Motor Vehicles). The effort failed, according to Representative Ken Wells.
Record-Breaking Day For Brueck at Essex Invitational

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

ESSEX–The North Country and Lake Region track teams were in action at the Essex Invitational/New England Qualifier on Sunday. Sabine Brueck’s win in the 300M hurdles set a new North Country school and Vermont State record, which she will try to top at States. The Falcon girls 4x800 team recorded the fasted time for a North Country team in that event in the last 20 years. There were no team scores available for the event, according to Athletic.net.
Playoff Previews in the Express on Tuesday, June 3

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

Check out the Newport Daily Express on 6-3-25 for previews of the North Country and Lake Region softball, and Lake Region baseball, playoff openers. Pictured above, North Country freshmen Marisa Fortin has been hot in recent games, and she will look to carry that over tot he postseason on Tuesday.
Athlete of the Week: Owen Rogers

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

Lake Region senior Owen Rogers picked up a big win in the Six Cylinder Class at the Memorial Day Weekend Demo Derby. He was then named the top male athlete at Lake Region for the 2024-2025 school year. You can read about Owen's win at the demo derby in the Express on 6-3-25. (Courtesy Photo)
Groundbreaking Held for Living Waters Hospice House

6 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Christopher Roy

DERBY – A local end-of-life hospice house is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Saturday, the Church of God in Derby held their official groundbreaking ceremony for Living Waters Hospice House. The heavy downpours didn’t seem to dampen the spirit of those gathered under a canopy for presentations and to celebrate this step in the project. Newport Church of God Pastor Larry Wall said hospice care provides a person an opportunity to die at home with a network of care.
Lady Rangers Finish Strong After Senior Day Loss

6 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

ORLEANS–On Thursday afternoon, the Lake Region Lady Rangers welcomed in the BFA Fairfax Bullets for their Senior Game. It would be the first of back-to-back meetings between the two teams to close out the regular season. Prior to LR’s Senior Game, the team recognized their five seniors, Lauren Legacy, Toni Cupp, Alyssa Carrier, Adeline Gillespie, and Sage Sweeney, for their contributions to the program. The less said about game one, the better, as BFA rolled to a 12-0 win. Game two was much closer.
Rangers Earn First Win of the 2025 Season Against Hazen

6 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

HARDWICK–It has been a long season for the Lake Region Rangers. A very long season. For nearly two months, the boys were in a never-ending quest for their first win of the 2025 regular season. Finally, in their second-to-last game of the season they hit pay dirt. On Thursday they traveled to take on the Hazen Wildcats, and they would take advantage of every Hazen miscue, as they came away with a 9-5 win to finally end their losing streak.
NCUJHS Ball Field Fees Debated

6 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

DERBY- One of the topics at the North Country Union Junior High School board meeting last Tuesday evening was setting a fee schedule for the use of the soccer, baseball, and softball fields. The proposed field rental fees could cost teams a substantial sum by the end of the summer, which concerns some of the school board members.
Governor Draws a Line in the Sand

6 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

MONTPELIER- The end of the legislative session is drawing close and Governor Phil Scott and legislative leaders are at odds over H.454, the school reform bill. Governor Scott used his weekly press conference to urge legislators to refrain from increasing property taxes and implement structural changes in how education is delivered. Last year the legislature passed a substantial (more than 13 percent) increase in the education property tax.