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A conversation with a gathering of friends recently, included discussion about the original location of Railroad Street. Unknown to some of the group was that today’s Mill Street was a portion of yesteryear’s Railroad Street. “The triumphant arrival, in November of 1850, of the first train from Boston over the newly-completed Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers […]
When you’re investing in a truck, you’re not just buying horsepower—you’re buying confidence. And right now, Ram is setting a new standard for peace of mind with one of the strongest warranties in the industry. What’s the Big Deal? Ram now offers a 10-year / 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty on select new trucks. That’s not […]
Long before highways and interstates, St. Johnsbury became one of the most important transportation hubs in all of northern New England — and it all started with the railroad. In the mid-1800s, St. Johnsbury wasn’t just another Vermont town. It was a critical junction point connecting rail lines from across the region — linking Vermont […]
As winter starts to loosen its grip, the Northeast Kingdom begins to come alive again. Spring in and around St. Johnsbury isn’t just about better weather—it’s about getting back out, seeing familiar faces, and enjoying everything our community has to offer. Here are a few things to keep on your radar as we head into […]
Mud season in Vermont gets a bad reputation — messy roads, dirty trucks, and that constant feeling like winter just won’t let go. But if you’ve lived here long enough, you know something outsiders don’t… Mud season might actually be one of the most “Vermont” times of the year. It Means Winter Didn’t Win Mud […]
St. Patrick’s Day in Vermont isn’t about big city parades or packed streets—it’s about something better. It’s about community, tradition, and finding a little extra joy at the tail end of a long winter. Here in the Northeast Kingdom, March can still feel like winter hasn’t quite let go. Mud season is knocking, the snowbanks […]
Just a short drive from St. Johnsbury sits one of the Northeast Kingdom’s most iconic landmarks — Burke Mountain. While today it’s known for skiing, biking, and incredible views, its history goes back much further than most people realize. Early Days in the NEK Long before ski lifts and mountain bikes, Burke Mountain was used […]
Every spring in Vermont, a familiar sight appears across the hills and forests of the Northeast Kingdom—buckets and tubing hanging from maple trees. Maple sugaring season is one of the most iconic traditions in Vermont, and communities around St. Johnsbury have been producing maple syrup for generations. A Tradition Rooted in Vermont History Long before […]
The Moore Dam in Waterford, Vermont is a major hydroelectric dam on the Connecticut River that was built in the mid-20th century as part of the region’s push to generate renewable electricity and control river flow in New England. Early Vision for Hydropower By the early 1900s, the Connecticut River had already been used for […]
Few vehicles have a story as interesting—or as important—as the Jeep. The brand that many Vermonters rely on today for navigating snow, mud, and back roads actually began as a vehicle built for one of the most significant moments in world history. In 1940, the United States Army realized it needed a lightweight, highly capable […]
