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

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Bruno Selected to Participate in 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City

1 day ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

NEWPORT–It will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remember for one local member of the Northeast Kingdom Allstar Cheerleading team this November. Incoming North Country freshman Illianna Bruno auditioned for, and was accepted to, participate in the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City as part of the Spirit of America’s production.
Trust GPS At Your Peril

1 day ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

BROWNINGTON- As travelers rely more on GPS for directions, incidents of getting lost, or stuck on a road to nowhere continue to increase. Travelers are directed to Class 4 roads and town trails… and the results aren’t good. There’s been several such incidents on Wildwood Lane in Brownington, according to Armand Brunelle. He reported three recent incidents to the Brownington Selectboard on Wednesday. “Three vehicles have gotten stuck; they can’t get through with a car,” Brunelle said.
Infrastructure Projects Dominate Barton Village Meeting

2 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

BARTON VILLAGE- The Barton Village Trustees are grappling with a number of infrastructure projects, ranging from constructing a new salt/sand shed, site testing a brownfield where the former Village garage was located, and a water quality issue. The former town garage on High Street is a brownfield. There are elevated levels of PCBs and more testing is required.
Six Baseball Falcons Recognized by Capital League

2 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

NEWPORT–A sextet of North Country baseball players were recognized by the Capital League coaches for their play in the 2025 season. Ben West, Kaden Jones, Logan Cross, Hunter Wells, Luis Sanchez, and Tristan LeBlanc were this year’s honorees. Pitcher/infielder Ben West and infielder/outfielder Kaden Jones were selected to the All-Capital First Team. Pitcher/infielder Logan Cross and infielder/outfielder Hunter Wells were All-Capital Second Team Selections.
Lake Region Babe Ruth Tops North Country 14-10

3 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

DERBY–In what was billed as a battle of 14-U baseball players from the North Country Falcons and the Lake Region Mountaineers, turned out to be a collection of ball players ranging in age brackets from 12-U to 16-U, with the Mountaineers bringing the older team to the game. The game would be played in the unrelenting heat, that despite the later hours of the day, was still going strong.
Soccer Fields Proposed For Derby Park

3 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

DERBY- Board members from the Northeast FC Wildcats soccer program asked the Derby Selectboard on Monday for permission to move forward with plans to add a soccer field to the new park, which is being constructed. Town voters approved the purchase of 18 acres of land in the heart of Derby Center. The property is bordered by the town office to the east, and the town garage to the west. The property has been divided into two sections, one for the park and the other for the garage.
A Grand View Of Shattuck Hill

4 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

DERBY- A 20 acre parcel of open fields on Shattuck Hill was the location of a dedication ceremony on Sunday. After two years of diligent fund raising, the parcel was sold by Andy DeLaBruere to the Town of Derby through an intermediary. The view from the property includes several miles of Lake Memphremagog, the islands, Jay Peak, and Owls Head in Canada. Doug and Vivian Spates conceived of the idea to protect the land from development, which they brought to the Derby Select board.
Seven Softball Falcons Earn Capital Honors

4 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Mike Olmstead

NEWPORT–Seven members of the North Country softball team were recognized by the Capital League coaches for their play this season. Olivia Geoffrey, Abbie Bathalon, McKenna Bean, Aubrey Jacobs, Randi Fortin, Gaby Griffith, and Marisa Fortin all received Capital League honors for the Falcons. “I’m so proud of these girls, they worked very hard this season and truly earned each of these awards,” said Falcons coach Victoria Brigham.
Sundaes On The Nadeau Farm

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

HOLLAND - Last year Maddie Nadeau applied for a New England Dairy grant to offer free ice cream to the public and provide tours of the barns on her family’s farm. The event was so successful that Nadeau and her 4-H partners hosted the second annual event this past Sunday at their farm on the Gore Road in Holland. They spread the word using Facebook, Newport Rocks, and Front Page Forum. From left, Connor, Maddie, and Savannah Stevens enjoy ice complete with sprinkles at the Nadeau Farm in Holland.
Roof Dispute Remains Unresolved

5 days ago | newportvermontdailyexpress.com | Ed Barber

BARTON - A dispute between Spates Construction and the roofing company that warranties the new roof has left the Barton selectboard in the middle. The town has built a five bay garage for the road department. It is alleged the roof was not installed according to the directions, which could void the warranty. The selectboard is concerned a future leak may not be covered. The selectboard drafted a letter to Spates Construction expressing their concerns.