 Many of the stories on "Chronicle" involve those that are of interest to New Englanders, from landmarks, vacation getaways, and the fine arts, to inspirational stories of people who overcame adversity, made an important contribution to society or, those who are currently in the news.However, "Chronicle" tends to avoid sensational tabloid topics and, since its premiere, has never featured story content that underestimates the intellect of its audience.The program has been highly regarded for most of its existence, and its long-running segments, most notably "The Main Streets & Back Roads", have become institutions.