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May 2014

All posts published in May 2014

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In boys baseball: LR Ranger Messier delivers perfect game

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by Richard Creaser ORLEANS — Lake Region’s Matt Messier performed a rare feat on Wednesday afternoon, retiring all 21 Peoples Academy Wolves in order, including 12 strikeouts.  His perfect game came with more than a little help from his teammates. “I’ve been a... More »

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In Derby: New Walmart could add 218 jobs

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copyright the Chronicle May 28, 2014 by Joseph Gresser DERBY — A new Walmart Supercenter could add 218 jobs and $4.7-million to area payrolls, according to an economic analysis submitted with permit applications on May 22. If the permitting process hits no sna... More »

Obituaries May 28, 2014

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Shirlene Warner Dolan Shirlene Warner Dolan died on May 25, 2014, at the Manor in Morrisville, after suffering many years from Alzheimer’s. She was born on March 12, 1923, in Lowell, the daughter of Wallace and Lillis Warner. She was the eldest of seven siblin... More »

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Dandelion Run was in memory of Terri Weed

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copyright the Chronicle 5-21-2014 by Bethany M. Dunbar DERBY — Pouring rain early Saturday morning let off in time for a few hundred runners to take to the roadsides at 9 a.m. in the sixth annual Dandelion Run. One relay team was ready for the rain with a kind... More »

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GMO bill splits local legislators by party

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copyright the Chronicle May 21, 2014 by Bethany M. Dunbar Orleans County farmers and consumers won’t be immediately affected by Vermont’s first-in-the-nation passage of legislation requiring labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients. The legislat... More »

Obituaries May 21, 2014

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Harold “Benny” Benjamin Jr. Harold “Benny” Benjamin Jr., 53, of Holland died on May 12, 2014, at home, with his loving family by his side. He is finally at peace after a long, courageous, battle with cancer. He was born on December 17, 1960, in Newport, a son ... More »

Obituaries May 14, 2014

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Joyce Marion Aldrich Joyce Marion Aldrich, 71, of Derby died on April 30, 2014, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1943, in Stanstead, Quebec, to James and Beatrice (Kenneson) French. On November 6, 1964, she married James Al... More »

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Kilmartin won’t seek re-election

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copyright the Chronicle May 14, 2014 by Paul Lefebvre Duncan Kilmartin will not seek re-election to the Vermont House. In a farewell address to members of the House last week, Mr. Kilmartin did not explain his decision to step down, preferring instead to thank... More »

Brighton receives award for Town Hall renovations

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copyright the Chronicle May 7, 2014 by Joseph Gresser ISLAND POND — The renovation of the Brighton Town Hall was among ten projects recognized for outstanding contributions in the field of historic preservation at the 2014 Vermont Preservation and Downtown Con... More »