by Norman Rioux copyright the Chronicle 8-29-2012 In 1942 at Labor Day, America was not yet even one year into World War II. As a ten-year-old fourth grade student about to enter Belle Coan’s class in West School, I wandered along Newport’s Main Street seein... More »
by Joseph Gresser copyright the Chronicle 9-12-2012 BARTON — The Vermont Trappers Association’s annual rendezvous, held at Roaring Brook Park here Saturday and Sunday, brought out trappers from all over the state. They swapped stories, shopped for lures and s... More »
by Joseph Gresser copyright the Chronicle 9-5-2012 STANSTEAD, Quebec — Stanstead is a granite town, one that lays claim to the title of granite capital of Canada. It is a community with pride in its history. These two characteristics combine at a small plaza ... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle 8-22-2012 ALBANY — Skunks or raccoons are being blamed on nightly episodes of tearing up the grass at the cemetery in Albany Village. “It’s a crying shame,” said Marcel Locke, who is helping the cemetery caretaker, ... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle, 8-22-2012 BIG SUR, California — In 1987, there were just 27 California condors left in the world. The last wild bird was taken into captivity — a highly controversial move to try to keep the species in existence... More »
by Richard Creaser copyright the Chronicle 8-15-2012 DERBY — Michael Dunn’s generous donation of 457 acres on Eagle Point in Derby was celebrated Friday morning. Mr. Dunn, who died in 2007, donated the land to the federal government as a stipulation in his ... More »
by Paul Lefebvre copyright the Chronicle August 1, 2012 MONTPELIER — As a one-legged fellow, Bernie Henault had a long stride: a stride that carried him through the doors of one social agency after another in the Kingdom and into the State House committee roo... More »
copyright the Chronicle July 25, 2012 by Joseph Gresser GREENSBORO — On Sunday morning Peter Gebbie had finished milking. The truck from the St. Albans co-op was loading and his hands were moving out to get the second cut of hay in. But there was more for him... More »
copyright the Chronicle July 18, 2012 by Richard Creaser LYNDONVILLE — Sitting in a booth at the Ms. Lyndonville Diner, Canaan Memorial High School English teacher Jason Di Giulio of Sheffield sipped at his coffee, his mind racing to organize ten days worth of... More »
copyright the chronicle July 11, 2012 by Natalie Hormilla CRAFTSBURY — The public library here will have a special speaker on Wednesday night, July 11. Dave Bett, design director at Columbia Records in New York City, will give an informal presentation on the B... More »
copyright the Chronicle July 5, 2012 by Tena Starr NEWPORT — It was a sultry Monday afternoon and a thunderstorm was blowing in at Kory Scott’s Bluffside Farm on the Scott Farm Road here. But Amelia Kinkade had her mind on other things that afternoon, specifi... More »
Circus Smirkus opens its season at the headquarters in Greensboro on July 1, with two shows, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Topsy Turvy Time Travel: A Blast from the Past & Fun from the Future.” The troop is taking a trip though the ages, as perf... More »
