Pictured is nine-year-old Brianna Herman of Orleans. She, along with her parents, Melissa and Jason Herman, built a snowy sunflower alongside Route 58 with love and prayers for the people of Ukraine. A rainbow appeared behind, perhaps a hopeful sign that alt... More »
Reporter’s notebook — learning the ropes by Leanne Harple ORLEANS COUNTY — As a writer, I am constantly on the lookout for interesting stories of people and places in the Northeast Kingdom. A couple of weeks ago, I was asking around to some friends and family... More »
by Leanne Harple CRAFTSBURY — Stephen “Hap” Whelpley of Craftsbury has an unusual wellness practice. In the winter months, when he’s in Vermont at least, he willingly jumps through holes in the ice to bath himself in freezing cold water. Mr. Whelpley is the s... More »
by Trisha Ingalls NEWPORT — Although the agenda for Monday night’s city council meeting in Newport was business as usual, and kicked off with Kevin Charboneau being duly sworn in as a re-elected council member at the start of the meeting, it ended with Mayo... More »
By Rachel Sargent Mirus Legend says a stake through the heart will kill a vampire. But it’s a bit more complicated if you’re plagued – as moose can be – by tens of thousands of tiny blood-suckers. In the case of moose, the vampires are winter ticks (Dermacento... More »
Newport’s Winter Festival concludes with a boom, as fireworks light up the night above a well-lit Gardner Park. More »
by Joseph Gresser ISLAND POND — Brighton voters took time to consider the question of whether their town should move from having an administrator helping the select board to a manager with more authority. They decided to make the change and Select Board Cha... More »
Hockey players skate on a frozen South Bay Saturday. Photo by Luke Vidic More »
Valley Lodge 106 F. and A.M. presents two $500.00 scholarships to two Lake Region students of the class of 2021. One to Robin Nelson and one to Dianah Daigle. Left to right: Brother Danny Marsh, Dinah Daigle, Robin Nelson, and acting Worshipful Master Burto... More »
by Leanne Harple BARTON — Michelle and Lance Gardner live by the philosophy of “Go big or go home.” In the middle of a global pandemic, they packed up all their belongings, bought a house, relocated with their six children to a new state where they didn’t kn... More »
by Matt Wilson TROY — Local snow machine enthusiasts gathered Sunday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Troy, to participate in the Blessing of the Snowmobiles. The event was hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 7943, alongside a monthly... More »
by Luke Vidic NEWPORT — Three men will compete for two Newport City Council seats in Town Meeting Day balloting. Two incumbents: John Wilson and Kevin Charboneau. And one challenger: Carl King. The Chronicle interviewed all three to hear their positions an... More »
