Essex County Archives - VTDigger

Two people stand by a stream in a forested area, observing fallen trees and debris along the water’s edge.

Experts collect seeds to create diverse, flood-resistant forests

by Natalie Bankmann July 22, 2025, 5:39 pmJuly 24, 2025, 8:20 am

A distant view of a town skyline with historic buildings, a clock tower, and a water tower behind a foreground of dense green trees under a hazy sky.

Officials issue air quality warning for northern and central Vermont

by Charlotte Oliver July 15, 2025, 12:35 pmJuly 16, 2025, 12:51 pm

Firefighters respond to an industrial fire with hoses and ladder trucks as smoke rises from large factory structures in the background.

Ethan Allen expects no ‘significant delays in production’ following major blaze

by Habib Sabet June 26, 2025, 2:13 pmJune 26, 2025, 2:14 pm

A white building with an Essex County Court House sign.

Government & Politics

Essex County public defender, judge must vacate offices amid courthouse renovations

by Ethan Weinstein June 9, 2025, 5:49 pmJune 11, 2025, 12:18 pm

Northern State Correctional Facility

In reversal, Vermont Department of Corrections will not release notorious repeat offender

by Ethan Weinstein January 3, 2025, 4:57 pmJanuary 3, 2025, 4:57 pm

A person wearing a cap lifts a large fish from a tank with a net during an outdoor event, while a crowd of people observes in the background.

Vermont high schools hooked on a new sport: bass fishing

by Charlotte Oliver September 29, 2024, 7:30 amSeptember 29, 2024, 11:00 am

Two empty chairs and a small table partially submerged in water, with a scenic view of a lake and forested mountains in the background.

Brighton residents contend with damaged homes and roads after latest storm brought 7 inches of rain

by Emma Cotton July 30, 2024, 5:17 pmJuly 30, 2024, 9:42 pm

A road sign with directional arrows indicates left for Maine Sea Coast and right for Florida, situated along a road surrounded by greenery and trees.

Locals worry flood assistance won’t reach rural and remote Essex County

by Ethan Weinstein July 19, 2024, 2:22 pmJuly 22, 2024, 9:12 am

The side of the car with a decal for "Sheriff Essex County" on it.

Government & Politics

Vermont ACLU takes Essex County Sheriff’s Department to court in public records dispute

by Alan J. Keays June 4, 2024, 6:14 pmSeptember 13, 2024, 3:12 pm

Aerial view of a densely forested island surrounded by a lake, with nearby shores in the background and distant hills under a blue sky.

Island purchase expands state park in the Northeast Kingdom

by Juan Vega de Soto May 31, 2024, 6:01 amMay 31, 2024, 7:41 am

Lia Ernst

Government & Politics

As homelessness rises, one town may ban sleeping, standing or sitting on public land

by Lola Duffort September 7, 2023, 6:02 amMay 2, 2024, 12:38 pm

Caledonia County, Economy, Essex County, Orleans County

NEK Broadband to receive $17.5 million from feds to connect most remote parts of region

by Fred Thys May 17, 2023, 6:14 pmMay 17, 2023, 6:14 pm

A teacher stands at the front of a classroom pointing at a projection screen, while children sit on the floor and at desks, some raising their hands. The American flag and educational materials are visible.

In North Country Supervisory Union, officials fear that federal money will subsidize discrimination

by Peter D'Auria March 15, 2023, 6:25 amMarch 15, 2023, 6:06 pm

Essex County, Government & Politics

In 1st bill as a new delegation, Sanders, Welch and Balint seek to explore ‘wild’ designation for 2 NEK waterways

by Sarah Mearhoff February 15, 2023, 11:00 amFebruary 15, 2023, 3:25 pm