![by Tena Starr A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and accused of smuggling parrots into Vermont from Canada in violation of the Endangered Species Act and federal anti-smuggling laws. Newport Border Patrol agents were notified on December 30, 2019, that there appeared to be illicit border activity near the Haskell Free Library in Derby Line. The Haskell straddles the U.S.-Canadian border and has been the scene of other attempted smuggling attempts. …this story and more in the full edition of […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/illegal-parrots-2-cmyk-1400x905.jpg)
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![by Meghan Wayland GREENSBORO — Evan Karp arrived in Australia to applause. As he and fellow U.S. firefighters stepped off the plane, an Australian fire crew was there to thank them for joining their effort to fight the most catastrophic fire in Australian history. “You went out to get a haircut, to get a beer, and people were like: You’re an American firefighter? It’s on us,” he said. …this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper. […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/K0FFMKN-1400x912.jpg)
![by Tena Starr ORLEANS — Ben Roberts is a businessman. As sole proprietor of Ben’s Snow Removal, he travels around the county shoveling driveways, walkways, cars, decks, porches, and roofs. He has a stack of handsome business cards and a collection of sophisticated snow removal equipment, including an electric shovel. He records his appointments in a planner so he doesn’t forget anyone. …this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper. Subscribe now to access our e-version […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bens-snow-removal-1400x912.jpg)
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Man accused of smuggling parrots across border
by Tena Starr A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and accused of smuggling parrots into Vermont from Canada in violation of the Endangered Species Act and federal anti-smuggling laws. Newport Border Patrol agents were notifi... More »
Couple allegedly burned house for insurance
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — A Brownington couple is facing charges that allege they burned a house in an attempt to collect the insurance on the building. Roger G. Guay, 58, and his wife, Teresa M. Guay, 56, appeared Tuesday in the Criminal Division of Orleans County Superior Court where each pled innocent to first-degree conspiracy to commit arson and insurance fraud. …this story and more in the... More »
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Local smokejumper returns from Australian fires
by Meghan Wayland GREENSBORO — Evan Karp arrived in Australia to applause. As he and fellow U.S. firefighters stepped off the plane, an Australian fire crew was there to thank them for joining their effort to fight the most ... More »
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12-year-old turns snow into money
by Tena Starr ORLEANS — Ben Roberts is a businessman. As sole proprietor of Ben’s Snow Removal, he travels around the county shoveling driveways, walkways, cars, decks, porches, and roofs. He has a stack of handsome busines... More »
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