Burke Area News

Local Businesses Join Forces to Benefit Kingdom Kids

Make it a point to dine out, enjoy a spa treatment, a latte,  weekend getaway or a biking adventure during the weekend of October 25-27, 2019. Why?? Because local businesses are joining together to give a portion of their profits to Kingdom Kids. What's that? Kingdom...

Abby Long Chosen 2019 Burke Citizen of the Year!

Congrats and Thank You to the 2019 Burke Citizen of the Year, Abby Long! Chamber President, John Kascenska surprised her with the award at the Burke Fall Festival. Although she’s lived in Burke less than two years, from the get go she has been an exuberant and...

Northeast Kingdom recreation effort gets federal grant

from VTdigger.com...The Northeastern Vermont Development Association received a $250,000 federal grant this month to bolster the Northeast Kingdom’s outdoor recreation economy. The funds — awarded by the Northern Border Regional Commission — are meant to help market...

Happy 100th Birthday to the Burke Mountain Club!

 Watch the video to learn more about the Burke Mountain Club History. On June 22, 2019, the Burke Mountain Club held a Centennial Celebration. “The Burke Mountain Club centennial is a landmark event for not only the community but for Vermont,” said Charlotte Downs,...