James Anthony Chamberland James Anthony “Jimmy” Chamberland, 27, of Newport, died on December 22, 2016, at his home. He was born on July 8, 1989, in St. Albans to Debbie Chamberland and John Szarek. Mr. Chamberland received his GED and his high school diploma.... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — If a joint effort between Newport, the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), and Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) is successful, city residents may see pro... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — Attorney Paul Gillies has filed a civil complaint on the town’s behalf against Town Clerk, Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Collector Cynthia Diaz, based on the forensic audit report relea... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — For years the Newport City Council has set budgets that cut city spending to the bone. Based on the discussion at Monday’s meeting, the 2017-2018 budget may cut even deeper. By the end o... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail IRASBURG — This town was already down one selectman after Brian Sanville resigned a few weeks ago. So it was not good news when Chair Dave Warner handed in his own letter of resignation at the De... More »
Bernard D. Butler Bernard D. Butler, 97, of Barton, died peacefully on December 14, 2016, in Barton. He was born on August 14, 1919, in Irasburg to Arthur and Glenna (Huntington) Butler. On July 12, 1941, he married Shirley Kimball who predeceased him in 1997.... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 14, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — Copies of Graham & Graham’s long-awaited forensic report were handed around the room at Monday night’s select board meeting here. The report covered not only the town money that’s believ... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 14, 2016 by Tena Starr BARTON — Ray and Jessica Sweeney of Glover became the new owners of the C&C Market here on Tuesday. A few hours after the closing, they were already, and enthusiastically, at work. In an interview befor... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 14, 2016 by Tena Starr For as long as memory serves, the lack of jobs in the Northeast Kingdom, generally touted as the most economically depressed area of the state, has been considered the big hindrance to prosperity. But b... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 14, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Retailers are always anxious as the Christmas season, which can be make or break for a business, approaches. This year Newport’s merchants have had the arrival of Walmart in the area added... More »
Alma C. Blay Alma C. Blay, 92, of Newport, died on December 5, 2016, in Newport. She was born on February 15, 1924, in Newport, to Edward and Weltha (Magoon) Davio. On October 15, 1945, she married Percy Blay, who predeceased her. Mrs. Blay was a member of the... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 7, 2016 by Tena Starr Two Irasburg Masons are hoping that up to 100,000 people will come to Albany next fall for a daylong concert they’re planning to raise money for the Mt. Sinai #3 Shriners, based in Montpelier. The concert ... More »
