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Katherine Fiegenbaum covers the Northeast Kingdom for VTDigger. She previously covered the NEK and New Hampshire’s North Country as a staff writer for the Caledonian-Record. She also has worked at Foster’s Daily Democrat in Dover, New Hampshire, and as the Capitol Hill Reporting Intern for the Durango Herald. She also worked for many years in agriculture, including time spent in Guatemala with the Peace Corps. She has a B.A. in International Studies and Arabic from American University.
 

Hardwick keeps 2 police chiefs on payroll as investigations drag on

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jul 4 2022July 5, 2022

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The town has already paid over $54,000 this year to an interim chief, in addition to keeping Police Chief Aaron Cochran on payroll.


Repeated vandalism plagues shores of Lake Willoughby

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jul 3 2022July 3, 2022

As the state Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation prepares to construct new parking lots, accessible trails and composting toilets at the lake’s South End, acts of destruction continue.


State charges Walgreens with causing unsafe conditions for patients and staff

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 30 2022June 30, 2022

The allegations include untenable working conditions for pharmacists due to insufficient staff; medication and vaccination errors; stores losing track of controlled substances; and unexpected store closures without notice, leaving patients with no clear way to fill prescriptions for days at a time.


Manufacturer JELD-WEN lays off 80 employees in Windsor County

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 23 2022June 24, 2022

A JELD-WEN spokesperson said the company plans to lay off roughly 10 more workers when it closes its Springfield facility.


Greensboro to raise money for Ukraine during ‘Funky Fourth’

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 20 2022June 20, 2022

An auction benefiting Save the Children’s Ukraine Crisis Fund has been added to the Northeast Kingdom town’s annual Independence Day celebration.


Canaan parent cited transgender people in threat against school, court documents show

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 15 2022June 15, 2022

A Vermont judge has granted an Extreme Risk Protection Order to prevent Shane Gobeil from accessing dangerous weapons for at least six months. He faces harassment charges in New Hampshire, where the threat was allegedly made.


Canaan man arrested after alleged threat closes schools; school canceled Wednesday

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 14 2022June 14, 2022

New Hampshire State Police said that Shane Gobeil would be charged with harassment in connection with the incident.


Domestic terrorism charge against Orleans County student marks rare use of 2018 law

By Katherine Fiegenbaum

Jun 10 2022June 10, 2022

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow said the elements of the case “fit the statute” in question.


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