Times Argus

The Barre Montpelier Times Argus is a daily newspaper that caters to the capital area of Vermont. Founded in 1897, it has a long history of informing the community. According to the newspaper, a remarkable "80% of all adults in the Barre/Montpelier region turn to the Times Argus for updates on local news, state government, sports, and advertisements."

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Hometown investors get behind 'Our Town' on Broadway

2 days ago | timesargus.com | Steven Pappas

There are so many ways one can give back to their hometown. Karen and Thomas Lauzon have been serving Barre City for decades now, whether it’s in an elected capacity; as volunteers on local boards; or in developing properties in order to provide spaces for businesses and renters wanting to relocate here. The Lauzon name has been attached to some of the most significant projects Barre City and vicinity has seen. Now their name is associated with another town.
Harwood headed to D-II quarterfinals

3 days ago | timesargus.com | Adam Aucoin

BRANDON — A team wants to be playing its best baseball when the postseason rolls around. The Harwood baseball team was certainly playing well when the calendar turned to June. The Highlanders were winners of four straight to close the regular season and they weren't going to let that their momentum dim in the opening round of the playoffs on Tuesday. No. 9 seed Harwood punched its ticket to the Division II quarterfinals, beating No. 8 Otter Valley 3-1 on a beautiful sunny day in Brandon.
High stakes for softball title contenders

5 days ago | timesargus.com | Tom Haley

Tuesday. It is the Third of June. If you know the song "Ode to Billy Joe", then you know that the Third of June is the day that Billie Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. The Third of June is the day that some softball teams will jump off the bridge that is the season of 2025. There will be no tomorrow for one team in each game that is being played on Tuesday. There will be a jubilant celebration for the other team.
UVM Medical Center on trial for fatal overdose for doctor’s son

5 days ago | timesargus.com | Mike Donoghue

BURLINGTON — A well-known doctor based in Burlington is suing the University of Vermont Medical Center for medical negligence and wrongful death for the fatal overdose of his adult son five years ago. A jury will begin hearing testimony this week in the civil lawsuit brought by Dr. David N. Krag as executor of the estate of Peter M. Krag, a well-known local jazz musician in Vermont. The lawsuit maintains Dr. Halle G.
Koehler: Sanctuary cities

5 days ago | timesargus.com | Robert Koehler

As Trump and friends claim control over the country, celebrating their war on migrants — “the enemy” of the moment, whom they’ve created and dehumanized — much of America writhes in shock and irony as it looks on. The president who hates criminals is also our criminal-in-chief. But fortunately (for him), he’s above the law. Court rulings don’t apply to him — not when he’s busy keeping America safe from the boogeymen.
A Yankee Notebook: Not so innocent abroad

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Willem Lange

My tour group’s transfer from Salzburg to Vienna was nothing if not leisurely. Our bus first took us to the gigantic abbey at Melk, a typically imperialistic pile of stone decorated with heroic figures. Thence we boarded the “Austria,” a cruise boat that took us several miles downriver to a landing where we reunited with our bus. Both riverbanks were lined with vineyards, which got me remembering one of my favorite concierge’s disdain for German wines.
Stannard: More babies, less help

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Bob Stannard

“I want more babies in the United States of America.”— Vice President JD Vance“I’ll be known as the fertilization president …”— President Donald Trump“Republicans are raiding child care funding — to push women out of the workforce.”— Moira DoneganThere appears to be a bit of a disconnect between what the current administration says it wants to do and what they’re actually doing.
Barre takes timeout for 'True Memorial Day'

1 week ago | timesargus.com | David Delcore

BARRE — Bob Campo’s World War II wingman, Winton “Bucky” Walbridge, was missing in action on Friday, but Wayne Pelkey, who served in Korea, had the soon-to-be-centenarian’s back. On a day when Walbridge was feeling “under the weather,” Campo, who turns 100 in August, had a front-row seat, and Pelkey, 93, settled into the folding chair right behind him. Youth Triumphant — Barre’s soldiers’ and sailors’ memorial — was kneeling a few feet away.
Arrest warrant issued for Barre woman facing burglary charges

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Granite City woman facing burglary charges. Jessica Lynn Partlow, 42, failed to appear for her arraignment Thursday in Washington County criminal court in Barre on two felony counts of burglary. If convicted, Partlow could face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. Bail on the warrant is set at $1,000. Sgt. Jonathan Houle, of the Barre City police, said in his affidavit for one of the charges a burglary was reported April 15 on South Main Street.
Ups and downs for local tennis programs

1 week ago | timesargus.com | James Biggam

Participation rates for various high school sports can experience wild swings that match Vermont’s fickle weather. The reasons behind those dips or surges can be debated until the cows come home. But one thing that’s crystal-clear right now is that the local girls tennis scene is thriving while numbers on the boys’ side hit an all-time low. This spring marks the first time there’s no varsity boys tennis squad in Washington County since the sport gained varsity status nearly a half-century ago.