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Anti-piscene push puts popular laker in peril DEERFIELD VALLEY- Area anglers may be in for disappointment this spring, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning one of the region’s favorite game fish, the rainbow trout. 
In an order issued Tuesday,...

A mother bear and her cubs cross into Stanstead, Quebec, from Derby Line earlier this week. Officials say bears are waking up from hibernation and realizing they have to get out of the country while they still can.
DEERFIELD VALLEY- After years of urging residents and visitors alike to heed warnings about leaving rubbish and other bear attractants outdoors during the spring, summer, and fall months, wildlife officials announced this week that such vigilance is no longer needed. 
“The bears have moved...
MARLBOR0- A two-decades-old development plan for the defunct Hogback Mountain Ski Area and surrounding land appears to be back on track. 
On Tuesday, April 1, an environmental court approved the developer’s Act 250 application.  
The project has long been the apple of the eye of...

A left-handed mug outside of a new lefties-only restaurant planned for the long-shuttered Cask & Kiln.

WILMINGTON- Celebrated Instagram food critic and failed entrepreneur Lincoln “Lefty” Des Gauche has announced plans to open an exclusive eatery catering to left-handed diners in Wilmington village.
Des Gauche says has been looking for a location for his concept restaurant for...

MONTPELIER- Gov. Scot Phillips has announced a new plan to reduce school spending in Vermont, calling on the Legislature to pass a bill that would close all public schools in Vermont.
“People want property tax relief,” said Phillips at a presser on Tuesday, April 1.  “What would...

Mannequins in the former Jezebel’s Restaurant in Wilmington look out on the village street.
New competition features mannequins, costumes
WILMINGTON - A truckload of mannequins, costumes, lights, and props will arrive in the center of the village this weekend, when the town’s newly-created “Fake it on Main Street” competition will commence. 
A play on the...

DOVER- The Central Intelligence Agency is broadcasting clandestine “subliminal” messages into Canada from a radio tower atop Mount Pisgah Ski Resort. The news first broke on April 1 when Deerfield Valley Snooze editor Ekim Derdle was accidentally added to an encrypted text exchange...
Editor's note:  An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hermiitage Club provided funding for this program.  The Hermitage Inn and owners Mary Lou Ricci and Tim Hall are the program's biggest contributors. We regret the error.  Dover, Wardsboro students take center...

WILMINGTON- The Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board reorganized and welcomed new members Tuesday evening, their first meeting since Town Meeting. 
Board member Paul Blais nominated Kristy Corey as chair, and board member Cindy Florence nominated Blais as chair.  Corey was...
WHITINGHAM- Personnel issues topped the agenda at last week’s regular meeting of the Twin Valley School Board.
The board interviewed a candidate from Wilmington to fill a vacant seat on the board, approved the hire of an interim principal at Twin Valley Middle High School, and received...

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