Month

November 2012

All posts published in November 2012

22 posts

Obituaries November 14, 2012

 - 

Michael P. Bartolomeo  Michael P. Bartolomeo, 54, of Newport died on November 6, 2012, in Newport. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Long Island, New York, a son of Dominick and Helen (Grossman) Bartolomeo. Mr. Bartolomeo earned his GED and later graduated wit... More »

Bookmark?Remove?

Rifle season opening sees mixed results

 - 

by Paul Lefebvre copyright the Chronicle 11-14-2012 Mixed results from the 2012 opening weekend of deer season suggest that bragging rights for the biggest deer might be shifting locations in the Northeast Kingdom. Once the hallmark of the big woods in Essex C... More »

Bookmark?Remove?

Rodgers wins Senate seat, House incumbents re-elected

 - 

copyright the Chronicle 11-7-12 In one of the closest local races of the night, incumbent Democrat Bobby Starr of North Troy and Democrat John Rodgers of Glover won the two seats in the sprawling Essex-Orleans Senate district. The unofficial tally at the Chron... More »

Bookmark?Remove?

Hiding in plain sight in pre-Civil War Vermont

 - 

copyright the Chronicle 10-31-12 Reviewed by Tena Starr The Spare Room, by Jenny Land.  Published by Voyage, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.  Paperback.  211 pages.  $14.95. Author Jenny Land, a St. Johnsbury Academy English teacher who lives in Peacham, has put a ref... More »

Bookmark?Remove?

Broe – Lantagne family is built on reindeer games

 - 

by Richard Creaser copyright the Chronicle 10-24-12 WEST CHARLESTON —  Even before Pauline Broe picked up her bullhorn to address the crowd on Sunday it was apparent that this wasn’t your typical family gathering.  With sun and rain appearing in equal measure,... More »

Obituaries November 7, 2012

 - 

The Reverend Robert W. Castle Jr.  Episcopal priest, coach, community organizer, storeowner, actor and lifelong champion for peace and justice, the Reverend Robert W. Castle Jr. died at home on Sunday, October 28, 2012. “Bobby” was born on August 29, 1929, in ... More »

Sims has the right kind of experience

 - 

I have worked with Katherine Sims for 5 years as she has developed a program that is affecting the northern Vermont community in a very positive way. Katherine designed, energized and directed our effort to benefit farmers, bring wholesome local food to school... More »

When “NO” means “YES”

 - 

Editors, While some are critical of our Representatives for their “NO” votes, I personally think we should be thanking them for their “NO” votes. The current Legislature under the guidance of Governor Peter Shumlin introduced numerous bills that raised taxes, ... More »

Supporting John Rodgers

 - 

Dear Editor, We are writing in support of John S Rodgers’ run for Vermont State Senate. Many know that John is a  hard working man born and raised in the hills of the Northeast Kingdom. He is a proud father and loving husband and an contributing member of his ... More »