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Life isn’t always easy in Vermont’s last frontier. The weather is less than ideal, and the economy often lags behind the rest of the state. Despite this, most of the people of the Northeast Kingdom have adapted well over the generations – mostly through that totally unique Vermont-style wit, not the obnoxious, rude sense of humor used by “comedians” who poke fun at Vermonters, but a dry humor that catches one totally off guard, a humor that is more than amusing; it also tells a message. They are a welcoming lot who enjoy sharing their history and culture with the thousands of visitors who travel to the Northeast Kingdom from around the world each year.

Some people might argue that not “white washing” traditional life in the Northeast Kingdom might scare off potential tourism. Those of us at the Northland Journal couldn’t disagree more. We are unembarrassed and proud of the land of our birth. There is no reason to portray the Northeast Kingdom as something it isn’t, or to bend reality a bit to entice tourists. The beauty, the working landscape, and the people speak loud enough to attract visitors from every corner of the world.

Check out some of the many stories that appear on this website. If you like what you see, please take the time to subscribe to the print version of Vermont’s Northland Journal. Your subscription will get you 12 monthly issues, delivered to your home each month. Please complete the subscription form and send a check or money order for $20 to Vermont’s Northland Journal, P.O. Box 812, Derby, Vermont 05829. Subscription fee for subscribers outside of the U.S. is $35. Back issues are available for $4 each plus a dollar each for shipping and handling.

If you have never visited the Northeast Kingdom, we welcome you with open arms with good old Northeast Kingdom hospitality. Thank you for visiting this site. We also encourage you to visit www.vermonter.com. The Vermonter also provides a unique look at life in the Northeast Kingdom.

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