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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Coffee from the edge of the Kingdom

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by Matthew Wilson MONTGOMERY —Do people ever think about their cup of coffee?  Do they ever wonder where it came from, how it was grown, or how it came to be the brew you sip at the break of day?  People may not realize it but their coffee made an extraordinar... More »

Obituaries 10.16.2024

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Julian Alexander Yaffe   On October 6, 2024, Julian Alexander Yaffe died from severe seizures. Despite having Lennox-Gastaut, a devastating form of uncontrolled epilepsy, Julian was renowned for his gentleness, affection, humor, amazing jumps, love of music, k... More »

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Zoning board hears about Orleans animals

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by Maria Amador BARTON — The Barton Development Review Board (DRB) was met by a large group of concerned citizens on October 3, as they set to discuss a zoning violation appeal from Thomas Wood of Orleans.  It was also met with abuse from one man whom police p... More »

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Leanne Harple

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by Joseph Gresser   TROY — Leanne Harple, the Democratic candidate for the House from the district comprised of Albany, Craftsbury, her hometown, Glover, and Greensboro, was at the Randall Farm for a political pig roast on September 22.  In between spells of l... More »

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Anthony “Tony” Daniels

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by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Anthony “Tony’ Daniels stopped by the Chronicle’s office Friday and stayed for a conversation about his run for a seat in the Vermont House to represent the people of Albany, his hometown, Craftsbury, Glover, and Greensboro. Mr. Dani... More »

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Not just fiery foliage

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A burning truck sends up a cloud of black smoke Friday afternoon.  Kathy Mitchell-Eby was headed north on Interstate 91 in Sheffield when she encountered the blaze.  She and many other motorists waited for a hour while firefighters from the Sheffield-Wheelock ... More »

Obituaries 10.9.2024

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 Janice Ruth Currier Blais   Janice Ruth Currier Blais was born on October 18, 1945, and died on September 27, 2024. Jan, as everyone knew her, lived her life to the fullest and spread joy and laughter to everyone she met. She was talented, quick-witted, and b... More »

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North Country fights back at forum

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Many of the stops members of Governor Phil Scott’s cabinet made on September 25 for the “Capital for the Day” tour of Orleans County were made to check out the success of schools or businesses in the area.  Secretary of Human Servic... More »

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Football Falcons soar over Mount Mansfield

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  by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Their season may have gotten off to a rocky start, but it seems the Falcons are finally flying.  On the heels of a win, the team pressed through again Friday when they faced Mount Mansfield Union High School’s Cougars.  Soaring hi... More »

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Capital and Governor visit Orleans County

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Around 9:20 a.m. on September 25, Governor Phil Scott and his cabinet took their seats under one of the three shelters that make up Tent City, the temporary classrooms set up behind North Country Union High School.  The partition th... More »