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Homicide investigation leads to gun charges

An investigation into a recent suspected homicide case in Orange County has led to federal gun charges against a three-time convicted felon from Bradford, officials said. James D. Nickles Jr., 42, is facing federal charges for possessing a shotgun and handgun this week while being a convicted felon, Vermont State Police said.

Oil spill didn’t affect village water supply

WELLS RIVER—A fuel oil spill in the Baldwin Block at 31 Main Street in early January continues to be monitored by Wells River Village’s water department as well as state officials, but, so far, it does not appear to be impacting the public water supply.

Ambulance costs set to rise

PIERMONT—An eight-year-old arrangement to supplement ambulance services in the lakes region of Piermont could be on the chopping block at town meeting next month.

Piermont plans new town office building

PIERMONT—Approx-imately 30 people turned out for a hearing on Saturday morning at Piermont Village School. The hearing was held in advance of town meeting next month when Piermonters will vote whether to authorize a $950,000 bond to build a new building to house the town offices and the police department.

Bath garage plans headed to town meeting

BATH—Hopes for a new town garage in Bath have been percolating for several years. Last year, a plan to replace the aging town garage was in the works, but ultimately no warrant article was brought forward to voters. This year, there will be a vote on funding a new town garage building after a committee […]

Orange County taxes expected to decrease

CHELSEA—Spending by Orange County government in 2025 will be at its lowest levels in years. This year’s operating budget, which came into effect on Feb. 1, is $685,886.74. That is down 24% from $955,380 in 2024.

Stolen truck seized in Fairlee

FAIRLEE—Authorities in Vermont briefly shut down Route 5 in Fairlee Village and placed Samuel Morey Elementary School on lockdown on the morning of Jan. 24 as part of an investigation into an assault at a short-term rental property.

Board delegates to town administrator

BRADFORD—After officially appointing an Interim Town Administrator earlier this month, the Bradford Selectboard voted last week to delegate its authority on a dozen tasks to the newly formed office.