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The editor’s pick of some of the best stories of the week from the Barton Chronicle, a highly read weekly newspaper based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom region.

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Act 46 committee struggles to define its purpose

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   by Elizabeth Trail   BARTON — A committee formed Monday evening to study how schools in the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) will comply with the state mandate to consolidate into fewer districts struggled with ... More »

Medicaid could be cut by $200-million

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   MONTPELIER — Vermont is likely to see a $200-million reduction in federal Medicaid funds if Congress passes the version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) now making its way through the House of ... More »

North Country wins hockey title

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   Congratulations to the North Country boys’ hockey team — 2017 Division II champions. The Falcons skated to a 4-3 win over a high-powered Harwood Union team on March 9 at UVM’s Gutterson Field House. North Country opened... More »

Health Department looks at root causes of addiction

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copyright the Chronicle March 15, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — Preventing heroin addiction may be as simple, or as complicated, as paying attention to the difficulties individuals face in their early years and offering help to overcome those traumas. T... More »

Marchers rally for humane immigration policy

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   DERBY LINE — A little before 1 p.m. Saturday a well bundled group of people stood in Baxter Park here, about 150 yards from the Canadian border. Some held signs saying “No Muslim Ban,” “Respect Everyb... More »

Newport officials hear some rare good news

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — Ernie Pomerleau, the president of Burlington-based Pomerleau Real Estate, hosted a press conference at the Gateway Center here on March 2 to confirm plans he has talked about since at least ... More »

Federal receiver fields questions in Jay

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   JAY — Residents here heard from the effective owner of Jay Peak Resort before they began their Town Meeting Tuesday morning. Michael Goldberg, the receiver appointed by U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayl... More »

Coventry will hire delinquent tax collector

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copyright the Chronicle March 8, 2017   by Randi Morse   COVENTRY — Arsenic-heavy water and the power of the select board — that was the main meal during Coventry’s Town Meeting on Tuesday. Over 140 people, including those covering the proceedings from WCAX an... More »

Four vie for two city council seats

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copyright the Chronicle March 1, 2017   by Joseph Gresser   NEWPORT — City voters won’t be asked to make many choices when they cast their ballots on Town Meeting Day. Mayor Paul Monette, who has already served in that office longer than any of his predecessor... More »

South beach project faces opposition

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copyright the Chronicle March 1, 2017   by Elizabeth Trail   LYNDONVILLE — About 70 people filled the Burke Mountain Room at Lyndon State College on February 23 to express their concerns about plans to put restrooms, parking, and handicapped-accessible trails ... More »

Ice fishing tournament covers the Kingdom

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copyright the Chronicle March 1, 2017   by Brad Usatch   Game fish from Harvey’s Lake to Great Averill Pond are breathing a sigh of relief this week after having somehow lived through another Northeast Kingdom Ice Fishing Derby. In its thirteenth year, the con... More »