by Leanne Day Harple WEST GLOVER — The Community Recovery and Revitalization Program recently approved a grant for James and Nella Cargioli Coe of West Glover that will reimburse $200,000 of the money they plan to spend diversifying their family farm. The g... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Sexual harassment, injury resulting in permanent mutilation, and unfit living conditions are some of the experiences that bring migrant farmworkers and their allies out in support of the Milk with Dignity tour. The Milk with Dignity... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Things went quickly Monday night, as the select board here, conducted business without any members of the public to comment on their discussions. Board members talked about a few small items but most of their focus fell upon an env... More »
A steelhead trout displays its beautiful markings as it hovers over the roiling waters of Willoughby Falls Monday morning. For more photos, see this week’s Chronicle.. Photo by Joseph Gresser More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — In an affidavit Newport City Police Detective James LeClair said he was driving on Main Street around 1 p.m. on April 6 when he spotted a familiar face. It belonged to Christopher Birk, 42, of Derby, who, the affidavit says, had a ... More »
by Tena Starr Last month a Charleston woman appeared in court to answer to three felony and three misdemeanor charges accusing her of cruelty to animals. Specifically, she’s facing two charges of cruelty to animals by torture, one of cruelty by causing und... More »
Richard Willey Simpson Richard “Dick” Willey Simpson, 88, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Westmore, died on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Richard’s summer family home from 1959 to 2021 was “Brookadoon” on Willoughby Lake in Westmore. He was born on February... More »
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — The select board met here at its new time, 6 p.m., on Wednesday, April 5. Among other business board members decided to reopen discussions with Orleans County Sheriff Jennifer Harlow to see if it might be possible to come to an ag... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — In a letter sent out Monday morning, Newport City Manager Laura Dolgin announced her intention to retire from the post she has held for the past eight years. In it Ms. Dolgin said she will step down on June 2. Ms. Dolgin said she a... More »
by Trisha Ingalls Patrick Butterfield is looking for answers after his daughter faced bullying by a teacher in the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU). In an interview with the Chronicle, Mr. Butterfield said his 11-year-old daughter, who has multiple d... More »
by Trisha Ingalls Keepers of livestock who have water troughs that freeze in the winter and grow algae in the summer need not dispair. A Lake Region Union High School junior has invented a solution to both problems. Sylvia Brownlow of Derby, who attends Lake... More »
Jeffrey Lewis demonstrates his facility with a bladed polearm at the tae kwon do tournament held Saturday at North Country Union High School. With each spin or kick, Mr. Lewis let out a mighty roar. His skill earned him medals and a trophy blade. For more... More »
