copyright the Chronicle February 15, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Diane Peel said she has met many parents whose children are expected to do their homework online, but who can’t afford to pay for an Internet connection. For these and those in similar c... More »
copyright the Chronicle February 8, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Orleans County State’s Attorney Jennifer Barrett says her office is ready to start a new diversion type program for people with substance abuse problems who have committed minor offenses.... More »
copyright the Chronicle February 8, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A decision by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center administrators could mean major changes for cancer treatment in the Newport area. While the decision that came out of Hanover, New Hampshi... More »
copyright the Chronicle February 1, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A panel of a dozen people, all with experience in the field of opioid addiction and treatment, engaged in a freewheeling discussion Monday night. The two-hour conversation, moderated by J... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 25, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT—The committee set up to find a new principal for North Country Union High School narrowed the field to two applicants at its meeting Monday night. At a meeting earlier this month the 16-mem... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 25, 2017 by Joseph Gresser CRAFTSBURY COMMON — At a community meeting here Saturday, the state proposed a framework for deciding what kinds of activities will be allowed on Great Hosmer Pond. More than 110 people gathered i... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 18, 2017 A recent decision by the Vermont Supreme Court could cost the new owners of the former Champion lands in Essex County a million dollars in lost property tax relief. State Senator Bobby Starr of North Troy thinks he has ... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 18, 2017 by Joseph Gresser DERBY — The Derby Select Board voted at its meeting Monday night for a municipal budget that would nearly double the amount set aside for policing — from $47,000 to $90,000. However, select board ... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 11, 2017 by Joseph Gresser DERBY — About 60 members of Vermont’s Orleans County Maple Producers gathered at Paul’s Sugarhouse and Dancehall here Monday evening to share a meal and gather information in the short time before ... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 11, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Newport is reportedly gaining a new business, but is losing two others. A vacant Main Street building may be slated for redevelopment, but up the street, a toy store is closing. In additi... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 4, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — City Manager Laura Dolgin and Clerk and Treasurer James Johnson had their heads together Tuesday as they worked to provide budget options for Wednesday’s special city council meeting. Over... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — If a joint effort between Newport, the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), and Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) is successful, city residents may see pro... More »
