Obituaries 2.20.19
Richard W. Powers Richard W. Powers, 74, of Orleans died suddenly on February 13, 2019, in Newport. He was born on October 2, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Edward and Laura (Aldrich) Powers. He graduated from Old Saybrook High School in Old Saybrook, Conn... More »
A new scam?
Bruce Lorimer of Barton doesn’t consider himself a gullible man, but he, nonetheless, got pinched last week by what could have been a coincidence but was far more likely to be a scam he wasn’t aware of. …To read the rest of this article, and all the Chronicle‘... More »
A review of A Distinct Alien Race, the Untold Story of Frenco-Americans
A Distinct Alien Race, the Untold Story of Franco-Americans, by David Vermette. Paperback. 388 pages. Published by Baraka Books, Montreal, Quebec. $29.95. Reviewed by Tena Starr Back in 1984 David Vermette attended his father’s graveside service in Maine. Wand... More »
Lawmakers hear concerns about education
by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — It’s likely that any meeting about education in the state is going to keep circling back to Act 46, the state’s 2015 school district merger law. Monday night’s annual educational legislative forum at the North Country Career Cent... More »
In Newport- Council waives fees for downtown Newport events
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The Newport City Council walked the walk Monday to ensure there will be more events taking place to attract visitors downtown. They also created a new city job to keep downtown attractive for visitors. …To read the rest of this arti... More »