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NEWPORT, VT, July 2, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Helena V. Hicks, Assistant Specialist Program Representative for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of emergency services.

The Vermont National Guard will get some financial support through one of the flashiest motorcycles you've probably ever seen.

Jessica Duquette of Derby, Vt., is seen in Newport, Vt., Monday, June 15, 2009. The 29-year-old Vermont woman says she has attracted the attention of U.S. border officials for years and wants to know why she is being singled out for greater scrutiny than other border crossers.

The founder of the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" fundraising program is going to be in Vermont next week.

An Irasburg teenager and three acquaintances are facing charges they stole $600 to $700 worth of coins from the boy's father.

A service-station owner broke up a burglary attempt at his Irasburg business early Saturday, leading to possible criminal charges against four teenagers, according to Vermont State Police.

A 53-year-old Jay man faces attempted murder and other charges in the weekend shooting of his 24-year-old daughter.

NEWPORT - An Irasburg woman says she's innocent of animal cruelty charges lodged after abandoned animals were found dead and dying at her home.

A Newport man has been charged with selling cars, trucks and parts that he didn't own.

Nine people were displaced by a fire that swept through their multi-family apartment building in Newport, officials from the Vermont chapter of the American Red Cross said this morning.

The 28th Annual Congressional Art Competition wrapped up Monday in Montpelier. More than 200 Vermont high school students had their work on display at the T.W. Wood Art Gallery.

Barack Obama isn't the only one offering an economic stimulus package these days.

DERBY LINE/STANSTEAD, Quebec - The Haskell Opera House, which has straddled the Vermont/Quebec border for 105 years, was in jeopardy, and it had a lot to do with Martha Stewart.

"Newport has potential," business owner Katy Kavanaugh says. And Kavanaugh isn't the only one who thinks so.

MONTPELIER - The Douglas administration and the state employees union reached an impasse Monday that could trigger the layoffs for 320 or more workers.

MONTPELIER -- The Vermont House sent a muscular message Wednesday to the Senate and Gov.

Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing 'backbone' in the face of pressure from gay-rights advocates.

LOCATION : Calkins Pit Rte 14 Coventry VICTIM: Brian A. Maxwell CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Airport Road Newport VT SUMMARY OF INCIDENT On 03-27-2009 The State Police Fire investigation unit responded to Calkins Pit located on Rte 14 in Coventry for a report of a burned vehicle.

Newport is at a crossroad. Several storefronts are empty or in need of remodeling.

Two out-of-state men have been arrested after state police allegedly recovered 249 bags of heroin from their vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 Thursday night.