by Trisha Ingalls Chris Herren’s story contains a frank account of drug use and its consequences. This is part one, the second installment will be in next week’s issue of the Chronicle. NEWPORT — When former NBA basketball player Chris Herren was 18, he made ... More »
The Outside Story by Meghan McCarthy McPhaul I’ve always loved the idea of watching the sky for shooting stars. But I’m much more likely to be up to watch the sunrise than I am to stay awake past midnight, when most meteor showers happen. Lucky for me, the... More »
Pamela A. Nordquist Pamela A. Nordquist, 79, of Nashua, New Hampshire, widow of Donald J. Stabile and Clyde N. Nordquist Jr., died Monday afternoon, November 20, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. Pamela... More »
IRASBURG, Vermont (Monday, Dec. 4, 2023) — A propane tanker that went off Vermont Route 14 early Monday morning and caught fire in the Black River continues to burn this afternoon. Inspection of the vehicle by drone has revealed a puncture in the side of the 1... More »
by Trisha Ingalls ORLEANS — The sixth annual Orleans tree lighting party happened Sunday, November 26, at the Orleans Fire Department. The weather was cold but it was festive in the fire station as volunteers handed out hot chocolate supplied by Olney’s Gener... More »
by Matthew Wilson COVENTRY — At its meeting on November 20 the select board here looked at a few items necessary to getting the budget for next year prepared. Members discussed the cost of fire fighting services. Changes were suggested in how payments to the... More »
by Matthew Wilson The first round of heavy winter weather wreaked havoc for utility and service providers in the wee hours of Monday morning. Due to the conditions of the snowfall, the power across much of the region went out for most of the day. Even with e... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — In the past couple years, a growing sport has started to draw a regular crowd at the Elk Lodge here. Looking for an easygoing evening of good spirited competition, a growing crowd of people has started throwing bags at boards in the ... More »
by Matthew Wilson BARTON — Running through the streets, a holiday horde gathered for a pre-feast foot race as the annual Turkey Trot returned for its twenty-first year. The five-kilometer benefit saw seasoned sprinters and leisurely walking participants ea... More »
WATERBURY, Vermont (Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023) — The Vermont State Police is warning the public about recent scam calls in which the caller pretends to be a VSP commander or trooper. Reports to the state police indicate the imposter tells the recipient of the ca... More »
Elizabeth Corrie Barrett Elizabeth Corrie Barrett, 81, of Newport, died peacefully on November 21, 2023. Elizabeth, who was also known by her middle name “Corrie,” a family name, was born to Frances P. Campbell and Edmund C. Hughes in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgi... More »
Steve Leroux of Newington, Connecticut, shot this 211-pound, 8-point buck at his camp in Island Pond on Sunday, November 12. Photo courtesy of Daniel Sawrun More »
