copyright the Chronicle June 7, 2017 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — In a marathon meeting Monday night, the city council considered ways of improving Newport’s image, the future of its downtown program, a new music series on the waterfront, and a possible ext... 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 December 21, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — For years the Newport City Council has set budgets that cut city spending to the bone. Based on the discussion at Monday’s meeting, the 2017-2018 budget may cut even deeper. By the end o... More »
copyright the Chronicle September 7, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Mayor Paul Monette has been unemployed since June, except for some part-time bookkeeping work. He was the head of information technology at Newport City Elementary School, but the school bo... More »
copyright the Chronicle May 11, 2016 by Tena Starr Gary Viens of Newport has reconsidered his earlier decision not to seek re-election to the Orleans-2 House seat. Mr. Viens, who has served one term, said on Monday that both constituents and fellow legislators... More »
copyright the Chronicle April 13, 2016 by Tena Starr The Orleans County political playing field shuffled around this week. State Senator John Rodgers of Glover won’t run for lieutenant governor after all. Representative Gary Viens of Newport won’t run for a s... More »
copyright the Chronicle March 23, 2016 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT – Alderman John Wilson, the former president of the Newport City Council, stepped away from the meeting table Monday evening and gave his colleagues a piece of his mind. Mr. Wilson gained the lar... More »
copyright the Chronicle July 15, 2015 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — Wednesday, July 15, is the last day on the job for Newport City Manager John Ward Jr., who is winding up his 16-year run and preparing for retirement. “I’m grateful for the job, otherwise I pr... More »
copyright the Chronicle July 8, 2015 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — As Mayor Paul Monette listed those in attendance at Monday’s city council meeting he noted a milestone. “For the last time John Ward is sitting as city manager,” Mr. Monette said. Mr. Ward, who h... More »
copyright the Chronicle June 10, 2015 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — They came walking upright, leaning on canes, or struggling with walkers, holding in their hands treasured memorabilia from over 70 years ago. Seventeen World War II veterans — 16 men and one... More »
copyright the Chronicle May 20, 2015 by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The long-delayed groundbreaking for AnC Bio took place under fair skies Thursday morning, May 14. Speakers hailed prospects for the $100-million biomedical facility, which is expected to employ... More »
copyright the Chronicle November 19, 2014 by David Dudley NEWPORT — Victoria Kuhn, a thin woman in her twenties, moved to Newport a little over a year ago with her fiancé. Since their arrival, they have lived on Prouty Beach, in their car, and during the cold ... More »
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