To the editor and North Country Citizens: Just go to Google Images and type in “Alberta Tar Sands” and you will see what it’s all about. It’s the dirtiest oil on the planet and there’s lots of it. Mining it is literally destroying the boreal forest in the Nor... More »
by Chris Braithwaite copyright the Chronicle 12-26-2012 Part of my DNA is walking around West Glover in African-American skin. Part of my DNA is in first grade in Ridgefield, Washington, dealing with Down syndrome. Part of my DNA is in two children in Leeds, E... More »
To the Editor, After advocating for meaningful public participation in the state’s budget development process, the People’s Budget Campaign today cautiously welcomed the Administration’s announcement of two public participation hearings via Vermont Interactive... More »
I have worked with Katherine Sims for 5 years as she has developed a program that is affecting the northern Vermont community in a very positive way. Katherine designed, energized and directed our effort to benefit farmers, bring wholesome local food to school... More »
Editors, While some are critical of our Representatives for their “NO” votes, I personally think we should be thanking them for their “NO” votes. The current Legislature under the guidance of Governor Peter Shumlin introduced numerous bills that raised taxes, ... More »
Dear Editor, We are writing in support of John S Rodgers’ run for Vermont State Senate. Many know that John is a hard working man born and raised in the hills of the Northeast Kingdom. He is a proud father and loving husband and an contributing member of his ... More »
copyright the Chronicle 10-31-2012 What follows is the least important part of the Chronicle’s election coverage. We have tried, in the course of this election season, to give the candidates a fair opportunity to speak for themselves, and our readers an oppor... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar Katherine Sims of Lowell is the right choice for voters in the new Orleans-Lamoille House district. Green Mountain Farm to School started as a small project at the Jay-Westfield school in 2005. Ms. Sims and the former principal, Dean Verv... More »
copyright the Chronicle 10-24-2012 You will notice that this week’s Chronicle is packed full of local politics. We have three lively local races and the interest seems high. We had good turnout for our forums on October 15 and 22. Thanks to the candidates, ... More »
Editors, The citizens of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and Vermont as a whole are embroiled in a seriously divisive battle over the region’s ridgelines and the mountaintops, as big business attempts to line them with industrial wind turbines. Neighbors and... More »
copyright the Chronicle 10-3-12 Watching Bill Stenger over the past few years has been a bit like watching our grandson develop Boardwalk and Park Place in Monopoly, a game he recently took up. The difference, of course, is that Mr. Stenger, co-owner and chie... More »
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