Grand Isle County Archives - VTDigger

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

A round barn with a domed roof set in a rural landscape. Surrounding trees have autumn foliage. A small rectangular building is nearby under a clear blue sky.

In Grand Isle, concern circles the fate of a 122-year-old round barn

by Auditi Guha February 28, 2025, 4:44 pmFebruary 28, 2025, 4:44 pm

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In Grand Isle County, a school district questions its future

by Corey McDonald December 6, 2024, 5:42 pmDecember 6, 2024, 5:43 pm

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Prosecutor dismisses assault charge against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore

by Shaun Robinson October 14, 2024, 2:55 pmOctober 14, 2024, 3:05 pm

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Government & Politics

In Grand Isle Senate race, both parties see an opportunity to build off Dick Mazza’s legacy

by Shaun Robinson October 9, 2024, 12:18 pmOctober 9, 2024, 12:23 pm

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As week ends, no verdict yet in Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore’s assault trial

by Shaun Robinson October 4, 2024, 6:46 pmOctober 4, 2024, 6:46 pm

Two men in suits sit attentively at a meeting, with one man resting his chin on his hand in thought. Laptops are open in front of them.

After hours of deliberations, jury yet to reach a verdict in second assault trial of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore

by Shaun Robinson October 3, 2024, 9:36 pmOctober 3, 2024, 9:36 pm

A large barge equipped with various cranes, machinery, and containers floats on calm water under a clear sky.

Big barges help install cable for New York power project in Lake Champlain

by Emma Cotton September 24, 2024, 4:09 pmOctober 21, 2024, 9:55 pm

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Mosquitoes in Grand Isle and Franklin counties test positive for EEE virus

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 5, 2024, 5:11 pmAugust 5, 2024, 5:11 pm

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Grand Isle County

Candidates model late Sen. Dick Mazza while finding their own path in Grand Isle race

by Emma Malinak August 1, 2024, 7:06 amOctober 15, 2024, 1:46 am

A two-story stone courthouse with a small central tower, American flag, and another flag on its front. Steps and pillars lead to the entrance. Adjacent is a yellow house. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.

Law enforcement uses roadblock to find jurors for Sheriff John Grismore’s trial

by Graham Krewinghaus July 12, 2024, 2:17 pmJuly 12, 2024, 4:01 pm

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Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott appoints Andy Julow to former Sen. Dick Mazza’s seat

by Shaun Robinson May 21, 2024, 12:15 pmMay 21, 2024, 1:44 pm

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Rare bird that caused stir in Champlain Islands died of natural causes

by K. Fiegenbaum February 9, 2024, 8:01 amNovember 4, 2024, 4:24 pm

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Grand Isle County

After 2 years of trying, South Hero may soon get its local option tax

by Auditi Guha January 16, 2024, 4:00 pmOctober 22, 2024, 6:45 pm