Newport, VT

Newport, Vermont is a center of activity for the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with its many shops, restaurants and festivals. The photo above was taken July 8, 2016 during Newport, VT's 2nd Annual Jazz Festival, a three day event.

The town is also the home of Lake Memphremagog, an International glacial lake 27 miles in length, with the majority of its surface in Quebec.

The town caters to visitors and tourists, alike, who visit the area year round, for swimming, boating, hiking and fishing during the summer months as well as snowmobiling the VAST Trail that extends through area and skiing at the Jay Peak Resort that is just a short drive away.

Newport is also home to many fine restaurants serving a variety of foods for most any pallet. For authentic Mediterranean cuisine, try Lago Trattoria. On main street, you'll also find authentic Thai Cuisine and even sushi.

Notable Points of Interest

The first notable point of interest for the area now known as Newport, VT occurred in 1753 when the Abernakis Indians brought, by vessel, the ransomed John Stark along the waterways of Lake Memphremagog to land where Newport is today.

The area was actually first settled in 1793 as Pickeral Point, though later named Lake Bridge.

Rogers Rangers

Rogers Rangers were forced to retreat through the county following their attack on Saint-Francis, Quebec in 1759. To confound their avenging pursuers, they split up on the east shore of Lake Memphremagog. One group followed the Clyde River east. Another followed the Barton River south." Source: Wikipedia

The Memphre of Lake Memphremagog

Since the 1800's seafarers that have traveled the waters of Lake Memphremagog have sighted a lake monster that is consistently described as long-necked with lengths from 30 to 100 feet. In 1987 a group sighting that included photos of a "hump" was documented and then protected by copyright. The sighting is kept secret for the purpose of protecting the animals, according to those who witnessed the phenomenon. (1) The group, however, brought their findings to the attention of the Vermont State Legislature, who sure did believe the story.

With 215 sightings to date from travelers originating from the shores of both Newport, VT and Magog, Qe, the elusive "Memphre" is believed to be alive and well.

September 2016 - One recent search for the Memphre discovered what may have been what was left of a "Turd", as number 2's for lake monsters go- it included a male femur, pieces of plastic and what was believed to be part of an egg shell, however, the photo more resembled part of a human skull.

Links

Discover Newport
Newport, VT
North Country Chamber of Commerce