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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Brownington picks community goals

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    by Trisha Ingalls BROWNINGTON — In a national climate of polarized discourse, Brownington was a shining example of polite and respectful discussion and decision-making Wednesday night as community members chose their top three priorities during their secon... More »

Obituaries & Services 6.01.2022

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Edith Rose Wood-McNeal Edith Rose Wood-McNeal, 86, of Newport, died at her home on May 27, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1936, in Stanstead, Quebec, to Ivan and Mabel (Smith) Wood. Edith is survived by her children:  Baxter-Shane McNeal and his wife, Kathie... More »

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NCUS students stage Grease

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To the left, the boys of Rydell High celebrate a friends new car in the song, “Greased Lightening.” From the left are Doody (Marelle Mosher), Roger (Ben Gonyaw), Kenickie (Ryan Carpenter), Eugene (Paul Petzoldt), and Danny. More »

Jay voters reverse March vote

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  by Matthew Wilson JAY — When Jay residents met for Town Meeting in March it was clear the untypically large amount of money in the account and holding delinquent tax penalties would be something of an issue.  A handful of citizens asked how the account had g... More »

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Irasburg doctor brings supplies to Ukraine

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  by Leanne Harple As the war in Ukraine rages on, a woman from Irasburg recently headed into the fray, with a small team of colleagues and more than 1,000 pounds of medicine and emergency medical supplies.  Earlier this spring, the Chronicle reported on the w... More »

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Taking a breath

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Grace Wilson pauses for a moment as her backing musicians have their say in a rendition of the B.B. King classsic “The Thrill Is Gone.” The group’s performance was one of many highlights of the Lake Region Union High School Spring Jazz Concert and Senior Class... More »

Obituaries & Services 5.25.22

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Christopher Allen Rougier   Christopher Allen Rougier, 52, beloved son of Janice (Demers) and Russell A. Rougier Sr. died in North Troy on May 9, 2022. Born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, he was raised and educated in Newton, New Hampshire, graduating from Sanbo... More »

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Irasburg school not planned for closure

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  by Trisha Ingalls The fate of the Irasburg Village School weighed heavy on the minds of many of those who attended a meeting held Monday evening at Lake Region Union High School. Members of the community gathered to hear the findings of a facilities report f... More »

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Newport man denies stealing catalytic converters

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  by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Police say they have found the man responsible for a rash of catalytic converter thefts around northern Orleans County. Elijah J. Emerson, 31, of Newport, appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court May 18 a... More »

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Keith Beadle surveys a border village

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  by Leanne Harple DERBY LINE — Keith Beadle, who recently retired from a long-held position as a Derby Line Village Trustee, has seen a lot of changes in his neighborhood over the past few decades.  He was born in Newport, and grew up in Newport Center. He mo... More »

Jason Roberts pleads innocent to murder charge

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  by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—Jason Roberts, 44, currently living in Maryville, Tennessee, appeared by video in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court Monday and pled innocent to a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter Madis... More »