State Board Approves I91 Dedication To Fallen Border Patrol Agent

The Vermont Transportation Board unanimously voted last week to dedicate a portion of Interstate 91 in Orleans County to a border patrol agent struck down in the line of duty.

North and south lanes between exits 26 and 28 are now the “David Chris Maland (MAY-LAND) Memorial Highway.”

U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland was shot during a traffic stop while in the performance of his official duties on Interstate 91 in Coventry on Jan. 20, 2025.

The dedicated portion of the interstate includes the area where Teresa Youngblut, of Seattle, Wash., allegedly shot him. He was pronounced dead at North Country Hospital in Newport about 30 minutes after the shooting.

“Agent Maland lost his life in the line of duty seeking to protect his country and community and his sacrifice warrants remembrance,” notes the board decision endorsed by the five-member board.

Nearly a year ago, American Legion Post No. 21 in Newport petitioned the board to honor Maland with the I-91 naming dedication. At the time, the request covered the entire Orleans County portion of the interstate. That request was amended in March of this year to the shorter 11-mile section ultimately approved.

And now it’s time for your Moo92 sports…

2 goals in the 1st period and 2 goals in the 2nd by Ottawa were too much for Boston to overcome as the Bruins dropped their Monday night matchup to the Senators by a score of 4-1. James Hagens with the lone goal for Boston. The Bruins will host the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. Puck drops at 7pm.

And in local sports…

The 8-2 North Country girls soccer team will be in action tonight as the welcome the 7-3 Lamoille Lancers to Newport. Kick off at 4pm.

The Lake Region Lady Rangers soccer team will host the #1 team in the state as the welcome the undefeated Harwood Highlanders to Orleans today. Game time at 4pm.