by Bethany M. Dunbar NEWPORT — A new examination of Roger Pion’s mental health shows that he is currently competent to stand trial, attorneys and Judge Howard Van Benthuysen heard in the criminal division of Orleans Superior Court Tuesday. His new lawyer, Chan... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar LOWELL — “There’s no losers in this kind of a deal. Everybody wins,” said Ed Newton as he held up his first place ribbon for his 1947 Massey Harris tractor. Identical ribbons went to each participant in the Lowell FOLK festival parade on... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Toby Marx-Dunn, a high school student from Jericho, was listening to National Public Radio one day, and it got him thinking about the food he eats. He decided he wanted to know more and get better, healthier food. Thi... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar If obstacles with names such as the Arctic Enema and the Boa Constrictor — which involves muddy water, barbed wire, and culverts — sound like fun, then maybe the Tough Mudder is for you. On Saturday at Mount Snow in Dover, a team from the ... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar BARTON — A veteran reporter for the Chronicle had his car stolen from the office as he was working inside on Tuesday. But about three hours later, the vehicle was found in Orleans, and the person who took it was caught. About 3:30 p.m., A... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected the five-year farm bill, 234 to 195. Congressman Peter Welch of Vermont was among the no votes. Mr. Welch supported the bill as it was passed by the House Agriculture Commit... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar RUTLAND — A suspect in the 2010 murder of Mary Pat O’Hagan of Sheffield was sentenced in U.S. District Court hereTuesday to 15 years and eight months in prison for producing child pornography. Once Richard Fletcher, 26, of Sheffield, serv... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle June 5, 2013 RUTLAND — Vermont Assistant Attorney General Cindy Maguire told a federal judge last week she does not have enough evidence, at this time, to prosecute Richard Fletcher in Vermont District Court for kil... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle 3-20-2013 NEWPORT — In a culmination of years of creative process, Jon Somes of Newport is now selling hair and skin care products in his salon, under a label with his own name on it. “It had been on my mind for yea... More »
Iconic and ironic, O’Donnell releases Rogue Element This article first appeared in the Chronicle in 2009. It is republished here in her memory. by Bethany M. Dunbar ALBANY — In these days of excitement about renewable energy, it just might be the perfect mome... More »
by Bethany M. Dunbar copyright the Chronicle January 19, 2011 Even in the middle of January, in the middle of an essentially stagnant economy, the local food movement in northern Vermont is showing signs of not only life, but growth as well. Barb Judd at the M... More »
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