South Hero News

A Vermont-made book that is a tribute to Lake Champlain, 'Lake Champlain: A Celebration of America's Most Historic Lake' is out in time for the lake's 400th birthday bash.

Six people were screened for suspicion of driving under the influence but none was charged during a DUI checkpoint on Thursday in South Hero, said state police and Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department officials.

Vermont State Police say their case against accused child sex offender nanny Donald Shepherd is growing to a national scale, encompassing various cities across the country where he worked watching people's children.

Detectives are investigating whether Donald Shepherd abused other children in Vermont or other states.

Free Press Staff Report MILTON -- A woman from South Hero remained hospitalized Friday, two days after a two-car accident on U.S. 2, near Sand Bar State Park.

A Florida man working as a nanny in Grand Isle County who was accused Wednesday of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in his care was on the list of approved substitute teachers at a South Hero school but never worked there, the district superintendent said today.

The Belted Cow Bistro, located in the Lincoln Inn in Essex Junction, is scheduled to open Thursday.

The sounds of circular saws and hammers frequently interrupt the crickets and the breeze blowing across the spectacular ridgeline here, where a 100-acre estate is being transformed into the new, permanent home for Camp Ta-kum-ta. Founded in 1985, Takumta has provided a week-long haven for children battling cancer, leasing a site in Colchester from ...

A recent letter that has appeared on the opinion pages of several newspapers around Vermont caught our attention.

Something new and something old - not only a wedding tradition, the concept is also an enticement for garden tour visitors this summer.

Friends of the UVM Horticulture Farm present a walk and talk with Jeff Young, Lilac Collection Curator.

BURLINGTON -- Jill Perrotte, daughter of Paul and Deborah Perrotte of South Hero, and Ed Sanders, son of Joseph Sanders of Graniteville and Judy Sanders of Milton, were united in marriage Feb.

GRAND ISLE -- The Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce annual dinner May 28 will include a banquet at the Grand Isle Lake House, new wines to taste from East Shore Vineyard and awards for business of the year and the community service.

Winds as high as 60 mph are lashing the region today as weather officials warn of impending damage and afternoon thunderstorms.

Robert "Bob" and Elaine Bushey of Hinesburg recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a celebration in South Hero.

NORTH HERO - It's lunchtime at the public elementary school here, and the gym is surprisingly quiet as the children sit down to trays of spaghetti and salad.

CIDER answers seniors' needs Editor's Note: On Saturday the Messenger looked at economic issues facing Franklin County senior citizens.

For the past two years, Building Bright Futures Jericho Playgroup Facilitator Julie Parker has been busy developing a fun curriculum for about 21 participating families with 31 children.

Two bills are making their way through the Legislature that would give towns the authority to designate a public school as the school of choice for their students.

Beth Robinson didn't tell her own story when she testified before the House Judiciary Committee last week.