Top Stories for Tuesday August 9, 2016

100 Years Strong Sharing Memories With Lucien Paquette
By Cookie Steponaitis
Lucien Paquette will turn 100 on August 14th, 2016 and a county will celebrate. While joining the Century Club is special, visiting with Lucien Paquette suggests a different reason for celebration. For Lucien, it is a time to celebrate one hundred years on the land and the agricultural community that calls this region of Vermont home. Lucien Paquette has spent a lifetime promoting, teaching and getting the message out about how to be successful as a Vermont farmer.
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Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department Dedicates A New Fire Engine
By Cookie Steponaitis
Generations of firefighters were present on Sunday July 31st 2016 when the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) dedicated and baptized the newest truck in the line. Members of the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department, Charlotte Fire Department, Vergennes Fire Department, Monkton Fire Department and four of the five men to hold the position of FVFD Fire Chief gathered at the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department to celebrate. The department is entering its 75th year of service to the community and is still firmly rooted in traditions that came together as past, present and future was united in the ceremony involving the new truck.  [ more ]