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Remembering Merle Young

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Editor’s note: The following article was published in the Chronicle on January 30, 2013.  We reprint it in memory of Mr. Young who died on January 17. Got a problem in West Glover?  Talk to “The Mayor” by Tena Starr WEST GLOVER — They call him the mayor of Wes... More »

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Meet the new store same as the old store

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A new natural food store recently opened on Main Steet here.  It closely resembles the store that occupied the same space in the old Montgomery Ward building until a few days ago.  The resemblance is heightened by the fact that the ... More »

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In the House

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Superintendent Elaine Collins, of the  North Country Supervisory Union, testifies on an unexpected jump in education tax rates before the House Committee on Ways and Means on January 25.  Listening, from left to right were Interim Secretary of Education Heathe... More »

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Money coming in for Derby vista purchase

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  by Matthew Wilson DERBY — Things seem to be looking good for the Shattuck Hill project, a plan meant to preserve a local scenic view and spare it from any future development.  Thanks to contributions from local residents, businesses, and other parties intere... More »

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Free breakfast with NEK legislators

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by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT —  Newport City Downtown Development brought together six local legislators at the Eastside Restaurant here Monday.  They gathered at 7:30 a.m. to speak about issues the Kingdom is facing at the first of the year’s legislative breakfa... More »

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Investigation ends in murder charge

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by Joseph Gresser What the Vermont State Police initially reported as a minor accident resulting from what police called “an unknown medical event,” has, after more than four years of investigation, resulted in an accusation of murder. On November 2, 2019, the... More »

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Hospital acknowledges problems, looks to future

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — At its annual meeting at the Eastside Restaurant here Thursday board members, employees, and supporters of North Country Hospital bid farewell to one familiar face and gave a hearty reception to another. Long-time hospital board mem... More »

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Two perspectives on education funding

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The Legislature passed Act 127, entitled “An act relating to improving student equity by adjusting the school funding formula and providing education quality and funding oversight,” in 2022.  It comes into effect starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Among ... More »

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Jay mulls purchase of village land

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by Matthew Wilson JAY — Several parties met on January 18, to continue discussing a 194-acre property just outside of the town’s center.  The conversation around the parcel of land started in December with a gathering organized by the Missisquoi River Basin As... More »

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Fancy stepping

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Robert Short is the first one to hit the floor and one of the last to quit bopping at the most recent Winter Saturday held at the Gateway Center in Newport.  He was joined by an enthusiastic crowd who bopped to the music of the Mike Gendreau Trio.  For a full ... More »

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Falcon girls show Rangers no mercy

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by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — Lake Region and North Country union high schools are long-time rivals.  North Country has more students than Lake Region and plays in a higher division, but many years their teams are evenly matched. Not so far this year, at least a... More »

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Holland shed blows its lid

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by Matthew Wilson HOLLAND — The wicked winds that wreaked havoc on the area on Wednesday, January 10, caused significant damage in Holland, where the conditions tore the roof off of a building used by the town’s road crew.  While some found themselves with a f... More »