Around the NEK

It's Christmas Tree Season

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 December 2016 20:42; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK - Christmas is on its way and many of you may be struggling to find that perfect tree. But in order to create the perfect tree, it can take up to 10 years or even longer before it’s ready to take home.

A process that a local tree farm, High Reach Farm, uses is called "stump culture."

'Tis the Season for Giving

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 December 2016 19:12; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK - 'Tis the season for giving, and the non-profit organization Faith in Action, knows how to do just that.

Faith in Action works to help communities around the Northeast Kingdom take care of their own, and has been doing this for 12 years. One of the biggest services they do for these communities is donate food.

Clearing the Air

Details: Created on Tuesday, 06 December 2016 17:59; Written by Connor Cyrus

nativeenergy One Vermont business is doing its part to help reduce the methane emissions from dairy farmers in Vermont.

Dairy farms tend to have a large carbon footprint from the manure from the various animals, but mainly from cows.

Hospice: Not Giving Up

Details: Created on Tuesday, 06 December 2016 16:19; Written by Connor Cyrus

hospice1 For many people discussing end of life care is less than glamourous.

For those people who have less than a year to live, it's about being comfortable in those final months, weeks, days, and hour, that's when some choose to go into hospice care.

Just Your Average Vermont Winter

Details: Created on Monday, 05 December 2016 20:57; Written by Dylan Clark

AROUND THE NEK - We are only five days into December and mother nature greeted us with a friendly white reminder of what the winter season means. Conditions were slick from the get go this morning, as most Northeast Kingdom commuters met the harsh Vermont winter head on.

Holiday Spirit for the Troops

Details: Created on Monday, 05 December 2016 19:12; Written by Aiden Pichette

ST. JOHNSBURY - Locals are giving early this year, to those of us who are far from home. The Elks Club in Saint Johnsbury was home base for the annual VT Supports event this past Saturday. People from all over the NEK came together to send out care packages to our troops overseas.

NEK Crime Stoppers

Details: Created on Monday, 05 December 2016 14:09; Written by Matthew Nelson

crimestopperss AROUND THE NEK- Residents of the Northeast Kingdom do their part to help keep their home safe by calling Crime Stoppers in St. Johnsbury, an anonymous tip line for local crime.

Barnet Hydroelectric Settlement

Details: Created on Friday, 02 December 2016 20:45; Written by Aiden Pichette

BARNET- Despite Vermont’s decision to pull their bid from a potential buyout of TransCanada dams in the NEK, the Town of Barnet still seems to be getting the best deal regardless.

Berlack's Honorary Building

Details: Created on Friday, 02 December 2016 16:13; Written by Matthew Nelson

Burke- After years of planning The Ronnie Berlack Center at Burke Mountain Academy is finally near completion. In previous years students at Burke Mountain Academy have used an outdoor gym and needed an upgrade according to Darrell Gray of the academy.

Pine, Bows and Holiday Spirit

Details: Created on Thursday, 01 December 2016 20:19; Written by Jessica Gullbrand

BARNET - With the season of giving right around the corner, the holiday spirit was sparking to life early in Barnet on Wednesday night. Members of the public came together for a little arts and crafts project.

Lyndon State Recieves New Name

Details: Created on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 20:44; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK - L Lyndon State yndon State College has been a staple in the Northeast Kingdom since the early 1960’s, and today, the Vermont State College’s Board of Trustees agreed on a new name for the soon-to-be unified institution.

Self Sufficient Vermont

Details: Created on Friday, 18 November 2016 19:43; Written by Aiden Pichette

LYNDON- Last year the Vail Hydrostation underwent major mechanical renovations, and according to officials, this year should go smoothly as ever, however the plant's rehabilitation has stirred up some contraversy.

A Different Outlook

Details: Created on Friday, 18 November 2016 15:49; Written by Jordan Barlow

the rehab process Drugs are one of the most addicting substances on the earth. Humans have been using drugs some for good reasons and some for all the wrong reasons. In most cases people take drugs to get rid of all the daily stress of everyday life. However sometimes this stress just becomes worse and worse. This is what leads people to addiction, which makes it hard to stop.

A Donated Thanksgiving

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 November 2016 16:56; Written by Kevin Tufo

AROUND THE NEK – With the holiday season right around the corner, local food shelves are doing what they can in order to help feed people. From the Lyndon Food Shelf to the Mustard Seed Soup Kitchen, both organizations are helping individuals and families get meals.

The Coziest Mountain Town

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 November 2016 16:15; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK - Many people in the Northeast Kingdom could tell you what a special place they believe it is, and with an article Expedia published, they can solidify that.

Northeast Kingdom Trumped?

Details: Created on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 21:33; Written by Jordan Barlow

AROUND THE NEK - The 2016 Presidential Election was one of the most speculated in recent history. Vermont is mostly known as a democratic state; however, not every county in Vermont was “all" about Hillary Clinton. 56 percent of of Vermont voters went and voted for Hillary while Trump had 30 percent. That was not the case in the Northeast Kingdom as Trump defeated Hillary.

High School Isn't Cheap

Details: Created on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 20:15; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK- The Northeast Kingdom is home to some highly ranked high schools, three of them being right here in Caledonia County.

Lyndon Institute, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Burke Mountain Academy have all been recognized nationally for their academics as well as their athletic programs. However, with this prestige comes a price, which is something each school has to decipher every year. For semi private schools like Lyndon Institute and St. Johnsbury Academy, a portion of their budget comes from the town.

Buck Hunting Season

Details: Created on Tuesday, 15 November 2016 15:57; Written by Alexa Richard

AROUND THE NEK - Hunting season in Vermont officially began last Saturday, and the state encourages hunters to be safe. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife has regulations on their website to help protect the wildlife.

NEK Celebrates Veterans

Details: Created on Friday, 11 November 2016 22:32; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND THE NEK - For this year to celebrate Veteran's Day, towns all over the Northeast Kingdom took the time to honor those who served in the United State's military.

NH vs. VT Voting

Details: Created on Thursday, 10 November 2016 20:56; Written by Jessica Gullbrand

AROUND THE NEK -While New Hampshire and Vermont are right next to each other on the map, theyre voting laws are very different.

New Faces Coming Soon

Details: Created on Thursday, 10 November 2016 20:35; Written by Jessica Gullbrand

AROUND THE NEK - The ballots have been counted and the races have been called. Vermont will be seeing some new faces starting in 2017.

Upward Bound Volunteers

Details: Created on Thursday, 10 November 2016 20:19; Written by Rebecca Reese

AROUND THE NEK - Upward Bound gives area seniors more opportunities associated with higher education at the low cost of volunteerism.

Banning Natural Lures for Deer Hunting

Details: Created on Thursday, 10 November 2016 15:57; Written by Kevin Tufo

AROUND THE NEK - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is entering its first year of banning the possession and use of natural lures from deer urine or other fluids. The board passed this into effect to reduce the threat of chronic waste disease (CWD) entering the state.

NEK Voter Registration

Details: Created on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 20:50; Written by Dan Reynolds

AROUND THE NEK - Towns and cities in the state of Vermont go through a lot of steps in order to prevent voter fraud and keep elections fair and balanced. One way they accomplish that is through voter identification in each community.

Counting Your Votes

Details: Created on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 19:02; Written by Haley Lyndes

AROUND ballot counting edited-1 THE NEK - Election day has come and gone, ballots have been counted and candidates have been elected. But what many people do not know about this big day is the process of counting these ballots, and how it differs depending on your towns size.

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