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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Newport plans to open up to ATVs

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Monday’s city council meeting was held in the municipal building gymnasium rather than council chambers to accommodate an unusually large number of people who showed up to support a proposal to open the city to ATV traffic. Scott Je... More »

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In Coventry: Landfill open house draws protester

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by Tena Starr COVENTRY — Protesters from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Quebec showed up for the annual open house at the landfill here Saturday.  They are opposed to the 51-acre expansion of the landfill, the only active one in Vermont.  The ever shifting group ... More »

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Fire and rescue drill in Newport

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The Newport Fire Department spent part of their Tuesday building this scene, which they call ‘Life Saver.’ It depicts both a rescue mission and fire suppression, Chief Jamie LeClair said. ‘The whole crew pitched in to try and out-do last year’s scene.’ See Dav... More »

Obituaries 9.18.19

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Duncan Lake Safford Duncan Lake Safford, 70, died on Tuesday, September 10, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital, after a short but intense battle with cancer. He was courageous and beloved by many. He was born on Halloween, 1948, to John and Madeleine Safford of B... More »

Protesters at Coventry Landfill

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Photo by Tena Starr Protesters at the Coventry landfill’s annual open house Saturday.  They came from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Quebec and are opposed to the landfill’s 51-acre expansion. Check out the upcoming issue of the Chronicle for more about this even... More »

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Lake Region celebrates win!

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By David Dudley Peter Gyrcuvich celebrates Lake Region’s 1-0 win over the North Country Falcons in Newport on Thursday night. For a complete story of this event see this next weeks Chronicle. More »

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Opinion..Imagine if Vermont got immigration right

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by Bill Schubart In a recent conversation with Governor Scott, one of his principle economic concerns was the gap between job openings and applicants.  With Vermont’s population either slightly shrinking or growing, depending on the most recent data, it’s fair... More »

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Rangers beat Vikings in season home opener

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by David Dudley ORLEANS — The Lake Region Union High School Rangers shut out the Lyndon Institute Vikings 2-0 in their season opener at home on Saturday.  After a tightly contested first half, Rangers freshman midfielder Aidan Poginy kicked the ball into the n... More »

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The Northern Star has a new owner

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Jeff Smith arrives for the closing on the Northern Star with a giant check for $35,000 tucked under his arm. Patrick Martel (back to camera) was waiting for him on the dock. Photo by Joseph Gresser More »

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Buyer interest in Jay Peak grows

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by Joseph Gresser JAY— A list of four potential bidders for Jay Peak Resort set out in minutes from an August meeting of the Jay Zoning Board is far from complete, said Jay President Steve Wright.  Mr. Wright declined to provide more names, but on Friday, duri... More »