by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — As part of a plea agreement, under which the state dismissed a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Jake H. Buck of Newport Center pled guilty to escaping from custody while on furlough, a felony, reckless enda... More »
by Joseph Gresser GREENSBORO — A passing motorist spotted a burning barn just off Route 16 on the night after Christmas. According to David Brochu, the chief of the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department, he stopped to make sure no one was in the attached hou... More »
by Matthew Wilson Anyone who cares for an animal wants to see that it receives the best possible care. When there’s a need for more than just the food, shelter, and company that pets require, owners want to see their pets or livestock get treated with the sa... More »
by Leanne Day Harple LAHAINA, Hawaii — Lizzy Gibson, who grew up in West Glover, now lives in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the Hawaiian island of Maui (full disclosure, she is also this reporter’s younger sister). If the name of her small city sounds familiar, it may... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT CENTER – Through the center of this town, a small brook flows. Coiling through the fields along the southern side of Route 105, the moving water has been held back by an old dam that sits beside the fire department. While the area ... More »
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — On December 5 a group of local leaders met with the directors of a project they say will help those in the midst of a mental health crisis. Representatives from law enforcement agencies and mental health specialists talked to local r... More »
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School Falcons had a good year on the gridiron. After posting a 6 and 2 record during the season, the 2023 football team fought its way to the Division 2 championship. While the team of student athlete... More »
by Joseph Gresser IRASBURG — Meghan Chilafoux was up early Monday and busy getting her children ready for school when she heard a “huge explosion.” Looking out the window, she saw a big fire coming from the bridge over Route 14 right at the end of her drivewa... More »
by Trisha Ingalls Chris Herren’s story contains a frank account of drug use and its consequences. This is part one, the second installment will be in next week’s issue of the Chronicle. NEWPORT — When former NBA basketball player Chris Herren was 18, he made ... More »
by Trisha Ingalls ORLEANS — The sixth annual Orleans tree lighting party happened Sunday, November 26, at the Orleans Fire Department. The weather was cold but it was festive in the fire station as volunteers handed out hot chocolate supplied by Olney’s Gener... More »
by Matthew Wilson COVENTRY — At its meeting on November 20 the select board here looked at a few items necessary to getting the budget for next year prepared. Members discussed the cost of fire fighting services. Changes were suggested in how payments to the... More »
by Matthew Wilson The first round of heavy winter weather wreaked havoc for utility and service providers in the wee hours of Monday morning. Due to the conditions of the snowfall, the power across much of the region went out for most of the day. Even with e... More »
