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Tracy Davis Pierce

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Rockwell reels in another monster trout.

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Charlie Rockwell of Coventry caught this 18 lb. lake trout on Crystal Lake in Barton yesterday evening, August 26. Last year he was featured in the Chronicle’s July 21 paper with a 20 lb. catch. One of two that year. He had earlier reeled in a 16 lb laker on F... More »

Remembering bygone fairs

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by Tena Starr When I was a kid (a long time ago now) the Barton fair was a big deal.  Me, my cousin Larry, and probably some other cousins, went one day every year with our grandparents on my mother’s side.  Grampa was a tall, rangy man with a limp, a lifelong... More »

59 arrested for dealing drugs

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Ten Orleans County residents were arrested in a statewide Vermont Drug Task force sweep last week.  The multi-week investigation concluded with the arrests of 59 people for dealing drugs, State Police said in a press release.  The investigation resulted in 53 ... More »

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K-9 Ozzy demonstrates his prowess

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by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The city council here began Monday’s meeting at Gardner Park where they met two members of the Newport City Police Department who really love their work. One was Patrolman Joshua Lillis; the other was his partner, K-9 Ozzy. Ozzy, wh... More »

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The Eastern coyote is here to stay

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by June Pichel Cook       GREENSBORO — When biologist Christine Schadler from Project Coyote asked the 140 or so people at the Highland Arts Center here recently if they had ever seen a coyote, over half raised their hands.  When she asked how many felt good a... More »

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The strange allure of smashing cars

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by David Dudley BARTON — For those wondering why people willingly — often gleefully — get behind the wheel of a car that still runs, and smash it into other cars that still run, the victory speeches of this year’s Demolition Derby are telling. “I’m going to us... More »

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Adorning Eastern Avenue

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If you haven’t traveled Eastern Avenue in Barton, Vermont and caught a glimpse of these beautiful bird houses scattered throughout the trees at the roadside, it is worth the trip. Every since Ricky Blanchard, wife Kim and family of Glover started clearing thei... More »

Obituaries 08.21.19

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Ruth Carolyn Williams Ruth Carolyn Williams, 92, a loving mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Hanover Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hanover, New Hampshire.   Ruth was born October 15, 1926, in Derby to Charles and Ethel (Lorimer) ... More »