Dexter M. Bennett Dexter M. Bennett, 89, of East Charleston, died suddenly on June 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1927, in Charleston, to Clinton and Hazel (Morse) Bennett. On August 22, 1948, he married Pauline Gray who survives him. Mr. Bennet... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 14, 201 by Joseph Gresser ALBANY — Governor Phil Scott breezed into Albany Monday to sign a pair of bills that he said will help revitalize aspects of the state’s rural economy. One, a bill to increase the number of chickens a ... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 14, 201 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — Last fall, water customers in Coventry Village and some surrounding areas were warned not to drink their tap water because arsenic levels had gone over 10 parts per billion. On Tuesday nigh... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 14, 2017 by Tena Starr The Proctor Maple Research Center in Underhill has launched a first-of-its kind study. It’s looking at the long-term effects of tapping a maple tree. Like others, Derby sugarmaker Steve Wheeler said he wa... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 14, 201 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — After a week of dramatic twists and turns, David Barlow has been appointed to serve as what Coventry Select Board members called a “temporary interim” town clerk and treasurer. He will serve ... More »
Ellen Johnson Griffin Ellen J. Griffin, 87, a lifelong resident of Williston, died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on June 3, 2017. She was born on February 24, 1930, the daughter of Lester and Marguerite Johnson. She attended Williston and B... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 7, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT CENTER — A week ago, veterinarian Selena Hunter went back to her office for an evening emergency. When she pulled into the driveway, she saw a bat fluttering on the ground. The bat came toward M... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 7, 2017 by Tena Starr BARTON — The former Candlepin restaurant, long empty, has been sold to Matthew Wright and Cassy Moulton of Derby. The couple does not currently plan to turn the property back into the full-service restaura... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 7, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — In a marathon meeting Monday night, the city council considered ways of improving Newport’s image, the future of its downtown program, a new music series on the waterfront, and a possible ext... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 7, 2017 by Tena Starr Lake Region Union High School Principal Andre Messier had nothing but good to say about this year’s graduating class at the school’s annual awards night last Thursday. Awards night recognizes students in a... More »
copyright the Chronicle May 31, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Orleans County State’s Attorney Jennifer Barrett lowered the charge against the man accused of shooting Ron-Lou Schneider in 2015 from first-degree to second-degree murder Tuesday afternoon. ... More »
copyright the Chronicle May 31, 2017 by Tena Starr This country frets about terrorism a lot. But one of its more potentially effective, if less splashy, forms — attacking the food supply — has occurred with surprising infrequency. Hank Parker, an agroterro... More »
