Earl Francis Griffin April 15, 1954-June 25, 2026 Earl Francis Griffin, 72, of West Charleston died on June 25, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1954, to Francis and Mary Griffin of West Charleston. Earl was a graduate of North Country Union High School, where he was recognized for his accomplishments in mechanics.  He spent his life appreciating the quiet comfort of a simple, predictable routine.  While others chased active hobbies or public interest, Earl was entirely content with […]

NEWPORT — Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase announced Friday, that the city council will appoint Joe Gunter to the post of city manager at its July 6.  Mr. Gunter has served as Fair Haven City Manager for the past eight years.Prior to Fair Haven, Mr. Gunter held a similar position in New Hampshire and led a $130 million municipal infrastructure program in Afghanistan with U.S. Agency for International Development. Originally from Michigan, he earned his B.A. in International Relations at the University

by Joseph Gresser DERBY LINE — A Chilean woman bought tickets for a performance at the Haskell Opera House, entered through the Canadian side of the border-straddling landmark and, when the show was over, left through the American door.  On June 29, Maria Paz Gonzalez-Vidal pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Burlington to being an alien to the United States, entering the United States at a place other than as designated by immigration officers.” U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin Doyle […

  by Gabrielle Gervais WESTMORE — On Monday, directly following the bustling opening day of the Westmore Farmers’ Market, complete with live music, food trucks, local produce, and handmade goods, the select board met to discuss concerns about dirt bikes and ATVs, bringing power to North Beach, and updates on contracts with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department and Westmore Fire and Rescue. In the absence of David Stevens, select board member Bill Perkins acted as chair. North Be

by Gabrielle Gervais MORGAN — As of late, this town’s “four corners” bustles with improvements, boasting a completely refreshed family-owned country store, revival of the Morgan Community House, and nearly complete bays at the Newport Ambulance Services outpost.  On June 22, days of rain let up just enough for the Chronicle to embark on a pleasant tour of recent developments guided by Jane Malgeri, chair of the Morgan Community House Committee. In 1942, the first iteration of the commun

by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — According to the affidavit filed by Vermont State Trooper Logan Miller, a woman phoned 911 around 10:20 p.m. on June 25, and said Randy Lemieux, 27, of Lowell, had come home covered with blood.  According to the caller, Mr. Lemieux said he crashed his side-by-side, and Maddison Hayden, 22, of Woodbury, who was with him, got thrown out and wasn’t breathing. Trooper Miller said Newport Ambulance got to the accident before he did and pronounced […]

by Maria Amador GLOVER — Residents here took a break from perusing the townwide yard sale Saturday morning to attend a public forum about the future of the Glover green. Though the idea of enhancing the space first arose in 2022, some residents — especially those who own houses directly surrounding the green — say they believe the town has failed to meaningfully consider community input on the project.  If Saturday’s showing was any indication, public opinion on the matter […]

By Maria Amador   EAST HARDWICK — Driving by the swaths of green lining the Center Road between East Hardwick and Greensboro, it is easy to miss the driveway with a wooden sign reading “Whitefield.”  The name belonged to the first owner of the land just beyond the marker, land which today sustains an ambitious farming operation rooted in history. The farm at Green Mountain Merino and Whitefield Hop Yard began in 2012 with Kevin and Karen Broderick.  Mr. Broderick, […]

  Robert Alan Willhauck 1964 — 2026 Robert “Bobby” Alan Willhauck, son of the late Jean Elizabeth Willhauck and Robert Earl Willhauck, was born on February 6, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in Randolph, Massachusetts, as well as a trade school in later years. He maintained his job as a truck driver in Massachusetts for over 30 years, before moving to Vermont full-time and then retiring due to an injury. He was joined in marriage to his […]

  by Gabrielle Gervais DERBY — Dolores and Wayne McKinnon have lived on West Street here for 31 years.  They attended the town’s select board meeting Monday to share their fears about the road’s safety, and what it could mean for their home in the future. “When we first came, it was just a dirt road,” Ms. McKinnon said.  “We never even thought about problems on our property.” Now, things are much different. “For the past year, we’ve seen our […]