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Tracy Davis Pierce

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“Missing” workers find new options

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   by Trisha Ingalls DERBY — For Alisha Byrd, the pandemic became an opportunity to turn what was a “side gig” into a full-time career.  Prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ms. Byrd was a paraeducator; however, one of her children is sever... More »

Obituaries 10.19.22

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David Emile Rivard   David Emile Rivard, 79, of Derby Line, dedicated husband, father of two, grandfather of eight, brother, and friend, died peacefully on October 5, 2022, of complications from leukemia. David was born on December 21, 1942, to Emile and Floss... More »

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Falcons fly over Paine Mountain

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School boys faced off against Williamston’s Paine Mountain High School soccer team Saturday, and the Falcons tested the mettle of the Marauders.  With a cutting wind coming up from Lake Memphremagog, a t... More »

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There’s a new constable in Barton

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by Joseph Gresser BARTON—The Barton Select Board voted by a two-to-one margin to appoint Tom Lowell as the town’s new constable.  At the board’s October 6 meeting chair Lenny Zenonos said the board is required by state law to appoint someone to the post, which... More »

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2022, a good year for apples

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  by Leanne Harple It’s been a good year for apples here in the Northeast Kingdom, according to two local orchardists who make their living off of the season’s harvest.  Josh Karp, the owner of Cate Hill Orchard, and Ben Applegate, the orchardist for Eden Spec... More »

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Ranger girls fight to a draw

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  by Matthew Wilson Friday afternoon after a rain that gave the air a brisk chill, the Lake Region Union High School Raiders took to the field against the Paine Mountain High School Marauders.   They started even and battled down to the final moment of regulat... More »

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Trustee outlines Barton Electric plans

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  by Joseph Gresser BARTON—Nate Sicard, the chair of the Barton Village Trustees, expected to be running a meeting Monday evening.  Instead he found himself without a quorum with only a reporter to talk with. As it happened, Mr. Sicard had some information to ... More »

Obituaries & Services 10.12.22

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Dorothy Page   Dorothy Page, 93, of Derby, Vermont fulfilled her journey home to Jesus loving arms on September 29, 2022 in Newport.  She was born on May 4, 1929 in Brownington, Vermont to Leslie and Geneva (Moulton) White, Sr.   On April 7, 1950 she married K... More »

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U-32 brings Falcons to earth

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  by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT —  The North Country Union High School Falcons played a high-pressure match against the Raiders of U-32 Friday. Although the North Country boys did their best to overcome the Raiders’ defensive coverage, they couldn’t find a break a... More »

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VEC offers an introduction to electric cars

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  by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Showing a little less chrome than seen at the typical car show, owners of electric vehicles came out to share their enthusiasm for their rides with those who might be on the fence about switching away from fossil fuel. …the rest o... More »

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Bernard Peters makes a third run for Governor

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  by Joseph Gresser BARTON — In campaign season it is not unusual for a candidate for state office to drop by the Chronicle’s offices here.  Most often those candidates have farther to travel than Bernard “Bernie” Peters, who came all the way from his home in ... More »

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Derby board settles road name dispute

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  by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Putting a long-running dispute to rest at its meeting Monday evening, the Derby Select Board decided upon the appropriate name for a local drive, after business owners who use the lane and the owner of the land the road passes throu... More »