Fiery crash
by Joseph Gresser IRASBURG — Meghan Chilafoux was up early Monday and busy getting her children ready for school when she heard a “huge explosion.” Looking out the window, she saw a big fire coming from the bridge over Route... More »
Basketball player shares a life with and without drugs
by Trisha Ingalls Chris Herren’s story contains a frank account of drug use and its consequences. This is part one, the second installment will be in next week’s issue of the Chronicle. NEWPORT — When former NBA basketball p... More »
Five-year-old flips switch to light Orleans’ Christmas
by Trisha Ingalls ORLEANS — The sixth annual Orleans tree lighting party happened Sunday, November 26, at the Orleans Fire Department. The weather was cold but it was festive in the fire station as volunteers handed out hot ... More »
Coventry board wants to balance fire budget
by Matthew Wilson COVENTRY — At its meeting on November 20 the select board here looked at a few items necessary to getting the budget for next year prepared. Members discussed the cost of fire fighting services. Changes were suggested in how payments to the two departments that serve Coventry should be divided. In an adjustment to the town’s purchasing policies, the board raised the credit limi... More »