by Maria Amador WEST GLOVER — On July 1, new owners took over E.O. Randall & Co. General Store on County Road, bringing back the business’ original name, which, like the store itself, dates back to 1845. For most of the 2000s, the Lake Parker Country Store ... More »
by Trisha Ingalls DERBY LINE — A unilateral decision to bar Canadians walking directly to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, beginning in October has generated concern from people on both sides of the border, who have strolled up to the doors of the i... More »
by Maria Amador NEWPORT — School board members and administrators from the North Country, Essex North, and Orleans Central supervisory unions gathered on July 31 to discuss the Legislature’s recently passed Act 73 (H.454) — a bill meant to transform Vermont’s ... More »
Charlie Kirk remembered at vigil by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Well over 100 people gathered at the Newport waterfront Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk. The gathering gave those affected by the murder of the organizer, debater,... More »
by Matthew Wilson JAY — A crowd came out Saturday for the Jay Oktoberfest, an event designed for fall family fun. While the name may conjure the image of a German beer bash, Jay observed the changing seasons in a more restrained fashion. Pumpkins were flung,... More »
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A person living in Des Plaines, Illinois, in May, 1940, could have been forgiven for not giving much thought to the new hamburger stand opened by Richard and Maurice McDonald. All local residents wanted were hamburgers and they wan... More »
by Maria Amador IRASBURG — On Saturday, hundreds gathered at Creek Hill Barn for an evening of remembrance and celebration at the second Jesse Strong Patriots Day. Organized by veteran airman Ryan Dufresne, the event was designed to honor Marine Sergeant Jess... More »
by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — After 20 years in the business, Shelly Azur is taking on a new operation of her own on Barton’s Main Street. Located at the former home of the Barton Baking Company and Nick’s Snack Shack, The Nook offers fresh sandwiches, stacke... More »
Reporter’s notebook by Ethan Brodie Ethan Brodie is a University of Vermont student who is interning at the Chronicle this summer. As the calendar sits on the verge of turning to August, I have been reflecting on my experience living in the Northeast Kingdom... More »
by Matthew Wilson LOWELL — Even those without kids probably know Ranger Rick. It’s an educational magazine published by the National Wildlife Federation and aimed towards youngsters. Ranger Rick encourages kids to take to the outdoors and explore the environ... More »
by Maria Amador HARDWICK — In 2023, Forrest Foster, a lifelong dairy farmer, lost his partner of four decades. Last year, with his barn no longer up to code, he lost his product liability insurance and soon after sold his cows. His stubborn pragmatism and do... More »
Brasstin Greenwood, 13, of Barton shot this 20.5 lb. tom in Craftsbury on opening day of youth turkey hunting this Saturday, April 26. This impressive bird had 9.5” and 3”double beards and 7/8” spurs. More »
