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Fred Salo’s last hurrah

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by Maria Amador STANNARD — It’s coming up on the time of year when Fred Salo might start to get a sense for how well Christmas tree sales will do this season — only there’s no need for him to do so this time around.  After 47 years, Mr. Salo, a self-proclaimed... More »

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UCA students compete in cyberspace

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — United Christian Academy (UCA) has a smaller student body than the other schools in the area.  Because of this, the academy doesn’t participate in the typical ball sports that most others do.  There is a new option for those at the ... More »

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Pete Cocoros, as he was

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Memorial Pete Cocoros, as he was by Joseph Gresser  (The following article was first published on December 23, 2014.  We reprint it in memory of Pete, who was a long-time member of the Chronicle family and died on November 7.) BARTON — As he hears a visitor pu... More »

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Webster shoots 188-pound beauty

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This eight-point buck was taken by Paulette Webster at 9:30 a.m. on October 17.  Ms. Webster was hunting from a stand in Irasburg when she got this 188-pound beauty.  It was her twentieth deer according to the information she provided with her photo.  Photo co... More »

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Coffee from the edge of the Kingdom

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by Matthew Wilson MONTGOMERY —Do people ever think about their cup of coffee?  Do they ever wonder where it came from, how it was grown, or how it came to be the brew you sip at the break of day?  People may not realize it but their coffee made an extraordinar... More »

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How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision

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If you have applied for FEMA assistance following Vermont’s severe weather July 9-11, 2024, you may get a letter from FEMA. Please read the FEMA letter carefully. If you are found eligible for assistance, the letter will explain the grant amount that FEMA has ... More »

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Citizens of the year

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The Orleans Lions Club surprises Betsy Day and Randy Williams with the Citizen of the Year Award at Parker Pie on August 21.  Ms. Day and Mr. Williams were honored for contributing their time, energy and talents to the community for over 35 years.  They’ve wor... More »

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Lyndon home consumed by storm water

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A house belonging to David and Patricia Webster on Brook Road in Lyndon, fell into the Mountain Brook after eight inches of rain fell in the early morning hours, Tuesday, July 30. A flash flood eroded over 40 feet of bank, catastrophically undermining their ho... More »

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A possum or opossum?

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Either possum or opossum is correct depending on where one is located, but the two creatures are not one and the same.  Opossums are found…. …to read the rest of this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper, pick up a copy on the newsstands tod... More »

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Local artist spotlight: Eric Petit

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by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT — Eric Petit is an artist who specializes in using natural materials.  In creating his works he walks through the woods around his home to find wood, stones, and fungi to use in his art.  Sometimes he’ll walk past a branch and ponder ... More »