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9 Feb 2023
For some locals, winter weather invites an icy Lake Champlain swim theislandernewspaper.com/3/p…
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2 Feb 2022
TRAFFIC ALERT - SANDBAR U.S. 2, SOUTH HERO - U.S. 2, (the Sandbar) is closed both ways at this time due to a jackknifed tractor trailer. Grand Isle Sheriff's Dept. reports there does not appear to be any injuries.
Please expect delays and seek alternative routes.
8 Dec 2021
Give the gift of the Champlain Islands. Our 2022 Only in the Islands calendars are on sale now. theislandernewspaper.com/sho…
17 Feb 2021
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5 Feb 2021
ONLY IN THE ISLANDS by Rob Swanson
SNOWY ISLANDER SENATOR SANDERS The latest roadside creation by Greg and Diana Langston of South Hero features a lifesize figure of VT Sen. Bernie Sanders & his virally famous mittens looking out over US Rt. 2. #OnlyInTheIslands @SenSanders
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23 Jun 2020
Bruin just wanted to let you all know, the Only In The Islands calendars are in! Order or reserve today. theislandernewspaper.com/sho…
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23 Jun 2020
Spectacular photo of a Lake Champlain rain shower moving into the Champlain Islands from New York. Photo by Rob Swanson, Islander Photojournalist
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19 Jun 2020
Only in The Islands calendar now available for purchase featuring the photography of Rob theislandernewspaper.com/sho…
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30 May 2020
Only In The Islands by Rob Swanson
STORMS MOVE THROUGH THE ISLANDS FRIDAY
Lightning strike over South Hero a little after 6 p.m. Friday.
#OnlyInTheIslands #vermont #TheIslander #ThunderAndLightning
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15 May 2020
Never have I ever seen a Black-crowned Night-Heron. Have you? Thanks to Islander photog Rob Swanson, we have now. #birdsoftheislands
#OnlyInTheIslands #theislander #vermont #lakechamplain
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14 May 2020
Good morning from the Lake Champlain Islands. Photo by Rob Swanson - Islander photojournalist
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1 May 2020
MRE distribution continues until 6 p.m. tonight at Folsom School in South Hero. 50,000 meals are available to those in need.
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12 Dec 2019
The last full moon of 2019 and the decade over Lake Champlain. Photo by Rob Swanson. #lastfullmoonofthedecade #vermont
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19 Nov 2019
Winooski Man Charged for Poaching Salmon at Hatchery Brook theislandernewspaper.com/3/p…
12 Nov 2019
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20 Sep 2019
Reporter / Journalist
Join The Islander Team!
The Islander, based in North Hero, Vermont is seeking an experienced reporter/journalist for our busy weekly newspaper serving northwest Vermont and northern New York. More info at bit.ly/2lXUmDp
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14 Sep 2019
A rockin’ ride on the LCT ferry from Grand Isle, VT to Cumberland Head, NY today with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Photo by Rob Swanson. #Vermont #ChamplainIslands
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