![by Gabrielle Gervais WHEELOCK — Chances are, when they’re not at their day jobs, Asa and Amanda Keeley can be found in the garage that doubles as their well-appointed studio, putting hand-crafted care into every cut and stitch of the products offered by their small business, Kingdom Leather. Since 2019, they’ve been creating luxury leather goods from start to finish out of their home, without any of the nasty chemicals and poor labor conditions found with mass-produced products of the […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kingdom-leather-display-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
In Brighton, security camera replacement at town hall
by Gabrielle Gervais ISLAND POND — At its June 17 meeting the Brighton Select Board decided to install a replacement security camera overlooking Lakeside Park due to vandalism of recreational equipment. Select board chair Mike Testut brought the matter to town manager Mike Strait when he found out what was happening at the park. Brighton Recreation is now in its third year of offering free eq... More »
Wheelock duo crafts leather goods by hand
by Gabrielle Gervais WHEELOCK — Chances are, when they’re not at their day jobs, Asa and Amanda Keeley can be found in the garage that doubles as their well-appointed studio, putting hand-crafted care into every cut and stitc... More »
In Derby, that sinking feeling on West Street
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 ... More »
New Haskell entrance for Canadians
by Maria Amador DERBY — Last Wednesday, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House celebrated the opening of a new entrance on the Canadian side of the building. The door marks the library’s continued commitment to serving patr... More »
