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Raboin, Merriam named to Newport council

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copyright the Chronicle March 29, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — The Newport City Council is again up to full strength. After a special meeting Monday night to select two new members, the council is no longer the all-male bastion it has been since the de... More »

Congressional delegation draws hundreds in Hardwick

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copyright the Chronicle March 29, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   HARDWICK — The parking lot at Hazen Union High School here was filled an hour before the event even started. Inside the school’s gymnasium more than 500 people were already in their seats waiting. “I... More »

Medicaid could be cut by $200-million

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   MONTPELIER — Vermont is likely to see a $200-million reduction in federal Medicaid funds if Congress passes the version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) now making its way through the House of ... More »

Health Department looks at root causes of addiction

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — Preventing heroin addiction may be as simple, or as complicated, as paying attention to the difficulties individuals face in their early years and offering help to overcome those traumas. T... More »

Marchers rally for humane immigration policy

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   DERBY LINE — A little before 1 p.m. Saturday a well bundled group of people stood in Baxter Park here, about 150 yards from the Canadian border. Some held signs saying “No Muslim Ban,” “Respect Everyb... More »

Newport officials hear some rare good news

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — Ernie Pomerleau, the president of Burlington-based Pomerleau Real Estate, hosted a press conference at the Gateway Center here on March 2 to confirm plans he has talked about since at least ... More »

Federal receiver fields questions in Jay

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   JAY — Residents here heard from the effective owner of Jay Peak Resort before they began their Town Meeting Tuesday morning. Michael Goldberg, the receiver appointed by U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayl... More »

Four vie for two city council seats

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copyright the Chronicle March 1, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — City voters won’t be asked to make many choices when they cast their ballots on Town Meeting Day. Mayor Paul Monette, who has already served in that office longer than any of his predecessor... More »

Some refugees leaving through Derby Line

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copyright the Chronicle February 22, 2017     by Joseph Gresser   DERBY LINE — In the past few months an increasing number of foreigners have been crossing the U.S. border and seeking refuge in Canada. Canadian authorities say the trend is greatest in Quebec, ... More »

Most defendants jailed in heroin sweep

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copyright the Chronicle February 22, 2017     by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — The 16 people who appeared in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court on February 14 won’t remember it as their best Valentine’s Day. They were brought to court to face ... More »

Task force nabs 26 in heroin sweep

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copyright the Chronicle February 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — The Emerson courthouse was hopping Tuesday afternoon as teams of State Police Troopers, Orleans County Sheriff’s Deputies, Newport City Police Patrolmen, and Border Patrol Agents brought... More »

Lake House forced to defend itself

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copyright the Chronicle February 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   MONTPELIER — The state Liquor Control Board (LCB) heard complaints about Barton’s only bar, the Lake House Saloon, at an enforcement hearing on Wednesday, February 8. Anne Marie MacEachern, owner ... More »