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3 days ago · Newport City Manager Laura Dolgin to retire after nearly 8 years of service April 12, 2023 Headline/Newport/Orleans County/Vermont NEWPORT – After nearly 8 years of service, Newport City Manager Laura Dolgin has announced her retirement, effective June 2, 2023. During More Circus Smirkus offers April vacation camp for …
Mashpee house fire displaces residents, claims pet’s life
8 hours ago · MASHPEE — A residential fire at 252 Main St. resulted in no human injuries but the death of a pet dog, officials from the Mashpee Fire Department said Friday night. Crews responded to an emergency call at 9:05 p.m. and upon arrival, found the home's rear deck and kitchen consumed by flames. The residents had
Local auto sales manager pleads guilty in fraud case
1 day ago · NEWPORT — A former auto dealership manager received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to embezzlement and fraudulent vehicle documentation charges in a case involving mishandled customer payments and vehicle titles. James Royer, 32, of Orleans, pleaded guilty on December 19 to felony embezzlement and forged paperwork charges, along with two misdemeanor counts related to
Sandgate fire claims mother and infant, investigation underway
1 day ago · SANDGATE — Following a devastating fire on Chunks Brook Road Wednesday morning, autopsies were completed for the two deceased victims, identified as Nicole Grogan, 22, and her 12-day-old son, Oliver Stratton, according to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington. While the cause and manner of death for Grogan and her infant remain pending, two
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2 days ago · NEWPORT — A former auto dealership manager received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to embezzlement and fraudulent vehicle documentation charges in
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Dec 24, 2024 · DERBY –– Community National Bank (CNB) CEO Kathryn Austin recently announced Shelly Lontine has assumed the role of Newport Office Supervisor.
$21.8M housing project to create 40 units in Newport area
Dec 11, 2024 · NEWPORT — RuralEdge has acquired properties for Newport Crossing, a major housing development that will bring 40 affordable and mixed-income rental units to Newport City and Newport Center. The $21.8 million project includes converting Newport City's historic Sacred Heart Convent into 26 mixed-income rental units, with plans to …
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Dec 4, 2024 · NEWPORT — What started as a leap of faith has blossomed into a cornerstone of Newport’s creative community. Nevermore Bookstore marked its
Forum spotlights need for ‘missing middle’ housing solutions in …
Nov 26, 2024 · NEWPORT –– The roughly 40 people gathered Monday night at the Goodrich Memorial Library voiced strong support for the newly released draft Master Plan, although many had questions about everything from the potential cost for taxpayers to which projects might go first if the plan is implemented. This was the second forum for public comment
Visionary master plan for Newport’s downtown set to be released …
Nov 14, 2024 · NEWPORT – The public and City Council will get a first look at the Detailed Master Plan for Downtown Newport at Monday night’s Council meeting when consultants and the Newport Downtown Development team present the recommendations for everything from meeting future housing needs to expanding business development and more. “This report builds on a …