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Joseph Gresser

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Obituaries August 17, 2016

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Tonia Lee Fecteau Tonia Lee Fecteau, 43, of Derby Line, died peacefully on August 10, 2016, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by her loving family who gave her the strength to go to a better place with no suffering. She was born on October 28, 1972, in New... More »

Thousands turn out for historic schoolhouse journey

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copyright the Chronicle August 10, 2016 by Joseph Gresser BROWNINGTON — The1823 Orleans County Grammar School traveled a third of a mile Monday with the help of 23 yoke of oxen and a pair of powerful hydrostatic motors. Peggy Day Gibson, director of the Old St... More »

A 75-mile wheelchair odyssey for justice

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copyright the Chronicle August 10, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail  JEFFERSONVILLE — A week or so ago, Danny Perry of Newport Center felt a sudden calling to take a trip. Not just any trip, but a 75-mile journey from Newport to Burlington in his wheelchair — and somet... More »

Electric vehicle charging station in Derby Line

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copyright the Chronicle August 10, 2016 by Jef Barker The first publicly available charger in Orleans County is now operational thanks to the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition, the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, and Derby Line Village. The charger is at... More »

Obituaries August 10, 2016

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Dorothy Mae Corkins Dorothy Mae “Dot” Corkins, 87, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at North Country Hospital in Newport, surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Corkins was born on July 11, 1929, to Wallace Sr. and Viola (Buchanan) Riegel. She attended schools in ... More »

Obituaries August 3, 2016

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Victor “Andy” Homer Andrews Victor “Andy” Homer Andrews, 97, of Coventry, died peacefully on June 16, 2016, at the Derby Green Nursing Home, where he enjoyed his stay and made many friends. He was born on April 25, 1919, in Roxbury, to Homer G. and Eva E. (Bel... More »

More named Renaissance Corp. director

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copyright the Chronicle August 3, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — It was July 28, Cynthia More’s first day on the job as executive director of the Newport City Renaissance Corporation (NCRC), and she didn’t have the key to her office. Fortunately, Rick Woodwa... More »

Galbraith says he would put an end to big wind

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copyright the Chronicle August 3, 2016 by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Former state Senator Peter Galbraith, who hails from Townsend, visited the Northeast Kingdom on July 27. He was on a campaign swing to promote his bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor ... More »