![by Gabrielle Gervais BROWNINGTON — A bustling annual celebration of fiber arts drew a crowd of all ages and filled the grounds of the Old Stone House Museum and Historic Village on Saturday. Here, even the least crafty of folks can appreciate the beauty and versatility of work under the fiber arts umbrella. From a community-knit replica of the Vermont State House to surprisingly strong cordage made from milkweed, time-honored traditions were on full display through presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, and […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fiberfair-cordage-display-cmyk-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais NEWPORT — Early in August, Kendall Lambert, administrative manager at the Memphremagog Watershed Association and sound practitioner, took over operations at 137 Main Street in Newport. She expanded to the offerings of the former Here and North yoga studio by including her sound treatment and wellness practice Cup and Sage. Soon after, the Witches Brew, a well-established Main Street business showcasing local makers and crafters, moved across the street to share the space. As the story goes, […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/witchesbrew-amy-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — Class is in session, and in unison with the recent passage of Act 122, Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) says it is working to increase student attendance rates and tackle chronic absenteeism with compassionate, proactive support for students and families. The new law, effective as of July 1, defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10 percent or more of an approved school year, whether the absence is excused or not. As the bill states, “this shift […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ocsu-act-122-dpi-72-1400x912.png)
![by Joseph Gresser The North Country Union High School board held a special meeting September 8 to accept the unexpected resignation of Principal Chris Young. Most of the meeting was held in executive session as a personnel matter. Mr. Young headed North Country since 2019. In that time, he had to deal with challenges including the COVID pandemic, and the discovery of excessive levels of PCBs in parts of the school. At the start of the 2024-2025 school year classes […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ncuhs-tour-welding-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
Fiber faire knits community together
by Gabrielle Gervais BROWNINGTON — A bustling annual celebration of fiber arts drew a crowd of all ages and filled the grounds of the Old Stone House Museum and Historic Village on Saturday. Here, even the least crafty of fo... More »
OCSU aims to improve attendance
by Gabrielle Gervais BARTON — Class is in session, and in unison with the recent passage of Act 122, Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) says it is working to increase student attendance rates and tackle chronic absentee... More »
At North Country Union High School, board plans for trio to take the reins
by Joseph Gresser The North Country Union High School board held a special meeting September 8 to accept the unexpected resignation of Principal Chris Young. Most of the meeting was held in executive session as a personnel m... More »
Demo derby a smashing success
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Over 110 cars turned out Sunday afternoon prepared to test their mettle and their metal in the Orleans County Fair’s Demolition Derby. Organizer Bernie Butler had his work cut out for him as he jug... More »
