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Northeast Kingdom | REAP Zone Gets Support In Senate

Northeast Kingdom | REAP Zone Gets Support In Senate

Robin Smith | Orleans County Record Staff Writer

Friday, May 17, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has renewed the Rural Economic Area Partnership Zone as part of the new farm bill at the request of U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.

The bill now goes to the Senate floor for consideration on Monday.

EB-5 Moves Toward Permanency Under Leahy

EB-5 Moves Toward Permanency Under Leahy

Robin Smith | Orleans County Record Staff Writer

Friday, May 17, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The program that makes Bill Stenger's Northeast Kingdom Economic Development Initiative possible would be made permanent as part of the border security and immigration bill making its way through the U.S. Senate.

Vermont CBP Advises Travelers, Prepare for Busy Holiday | Increased traffic during Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends


Vermont CBP Advises Travelers, Prepare for Busy Holiday

Increased traffic during Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends

CBP du Vermont recommande aux voyageurs de se préparer en vue de congés fériés très achalendés.

Le 14 Mai, 2013 | CBP Bureau des affaires publiques, Shelbe Benson-Fuller 207-532-6521

Communiqué de Presse

CBP du Vermont recommande aux voyageurs de se préparer en vue de congés fériés très achalendés.

Northeast Kingdom | Stenger: EB-5 Support 'Bodes Well For Our Projects'

Northeast Kingdom | Stenger: EB-5 Support 'Bodes Well For Our Projects'

Robin Smith | Orleans County Record Staff Writer
Saturday, May 18, 2013

NEWPORT CITY -- Bill Stenger of Newport City sees the move to make permanent the EB-5 program, fueling his Northeast Kingdom developments, as an important step for the future of the region.

And he is not deterred by divisions in Congress, which could slow down the effort by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-VT., to help Stenger and other developers like him bring outside capital to Vermont.

Newport City | Northern Star Nearly Ready For Lake Debut

 

Newport CityNorthern Star Nearly Ready For Lake Debut

Robin Smith | Olreans County Record | Staff Writer
Saturday, May 18, 2013

NEWPORT CITY -- The Northern Star has come a long way.

She arrived on Lake Memphremagog late last fall stripped of her upper decks for travel, looking raggedy and nondescript.

Now, she gleams white and blue, her three decks reinstalled, a swan among smaller boats at the Newport City dock.

In This State: Schools of fish provide sustainability lesson | North Country Career Center

In This State: Schools of fish provide sustainability lesson

Posted By Dirk Van Susteren On May 12, 2013 | VTDigger.com

In This State is a syndicated weekly column about Vermont’s innovators, people, ideas and places. Details are at http://www.maplecornermedia.com/inthisstate/ [2]. Dirk Van Susteren of Calais is a freelance reporter and editor.

Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center | Butcher, Baker, Sugar Maker All On Board

Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center | Butcher, Baker, Sugar Maker All On Board

Robin Smith | Orleans County Record Staff Writer
Saturday, May 11, 2013

NEWPORT CITY -- A butcher, a baker and a Vermont sugar maker are joining Eden Ice Cider in the cooperative venture called the Northeast Kingdom Tasting Center, scheduled to open on Main Street in July.

Two local businesses have signed leases to participate in the center, said Eleanor Leger, owner of Eden Ice Cider and the manager of the NEK Tasting Center company.

CBP du Vermont veut rappeler au propriétaire de bateaux les procédures de contrôle frontalier

 

Communiqué de presse 

CBP du Vermont veut rappeler au propriétaire de bateaux les procédures de contrôle frontalier

Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) (Système de déclaration pour les bateaux) est maintenant disponible à Derby Line

 

Newport City Renaissance Corp. Efforts Honored

Newport City Renaissance Corp. Efforts Honored

Robin Smith | Orleans County Record
Saturday, May 04, 2013

NEWPORT CITY -- Newport City Renaissance is one of seven Vermont downtown organizations to receive recognition for commercial revitalization, especially with the emphasis on farm-to-table connections, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Lake Memphremagog | Border Security Offers Easier Reporting For Boaters

Lake Memphremagog | Border Security Offers Easier Reporting For Boaters

Robin Smith | Staff Writer Orleans County Record
Saturday, May 04, 2013

DERBY LINE -- Boaters who want to cross the U.S.-Canadian border on international Lake Memphremagog have access to a streamlined reporting procedure, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Derby Line Port of Entry now offers the Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) and an easy online check in for international arrivals on the Newport City end of the lake, customs officials announced.

Vermont CBP Reminds Boaters of Vessel Reporting Procedures | Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) Now Available in Derby Line

 

Vermont CBP Reminds Boaters of Vessel Reporting Procedures

Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) Now Available in Derby Line 

Newport City Renaissance Corporation Receives 2013 National Main Street Accreditation

Newport City Renaissance CorporationReceives 2013 National Main Street Accreditation  For Immediate Release

Newport City | The Highlands Project Ready To Go

Newport City | The Highlands Project Ready To Go

Robin Smith
Staff Writer | Orleans County Record
Saturday, April 27, 2013

NEWPORT CITY -- Developer Bob Miller wants to begin work this year to convert the former Orleans County Hospital into the centerpiece of an 82-unit apartment complex.

Miller, of R.E.M. Development in Williston, received the Act 250 permit for the project called The Highlands on Thursday -- the last and most critical permit he needs for the work.

Newport City Apartment Complex Gets Act 250 Permit

Newport City Apartment Complex Gets Act 250 Permit

Robin Smith
Staff Writer | Orleans County Record
Friday, April 26, 2013