Orleans County News

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has approved a plan to improve and protect the health of Lake Memphremagog and the ponds and rivers that flow into it following the discovery of toxic algae blooms in the lake as well as increased runoff and flooding.

A redistricting plan for the Vermont House - that makes significant changes in Franklin County -- was expected to move to the Senate following a second vote of approval this afternoon.

Area state legislators, staffs, and constituents are looking carefully at new State Senate and Assembly district maps now that Albany has released its newly re-drawn districts.

Leaders of the legislatures of Niagara and Orleans counties announced plans Tuesday for a regional alliance between the two counties.