![by Joseph Gresser GLOVER — The 802 Spirits shop at Currier’s Market here has been doing business for a while, but on June 18, a delegation from the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery stopped by to formally launch the store. There wasn’t a bottle of champagne to smash over the bow, but Ray Sweeney, who with his wife, Jessica, owns Currier’s, did wield an oversized pair of scissors to cut a red ribbon. Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/curriers-booze-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Gabrielle Gervais BRIGHTON — From interim to official, Michael Strait has taken on the role of Brighton Town Manager — and he’s more than just filling a vacancy. In conversation with the Chronicle Friday, Mr. Strait explained what his role entails, and why his hybrid work model is nothing to worry about when it comes to getting what’s important to the town, handled. Following the resignation of Noah Bond in January, the search for a new town manager came […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mikestrait-dpi-72.jpg)
![by Matthew Wilson DERBY — The Northeast Kingdom is known for its pristine natural beauty. The dramatic landscape offers viewers striking mountains that roll on, one over another, and crystal lakes that shine in the sun. Shattuck Hill Road boasts such a view, one that many benefactors found worthy of long-term safekeeping. After two years of fundraising and working with the select board to purchase the best view in the Kingdom, those involved marked the completion of the grand task […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shattuck-hill-flags-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![Kasey (left) and Ozzie Shiver didn’t march, but like many onlookers, they brought their own flair to the occasion. Most of the sizeable crowd gathered to watch the parade followed it to Gardner Park for a moderate amount of oratory and much more music, food, and socializing. … …to read the rest of this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper, pick up a copy on the newsstands today or subscribe now to access our e-version […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/newport-pride-fox-mask-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
Currier’s 802 Spirits gets its ribbon cut
by Joseph Gresser GLOVER — The 802 Spirits shop at Currier’s Market here has been doing business for a while, but on June 18, a delegation from the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery stopped by to formally launch the st... More »
In Island Pond, Michael Strait sees a brighter Brighton future
by Gabrielle Gervais BRIGHTON — From interim to official, Michael Strait has taken on the role of Brighton Town Manager — and he’s more than just filling a vacancy. In conversation with the Chronicle Friday, Mr. Strait expla... More »
Ceremony marks preservation of the Shattuck Hill view
by Matthew Wilson DERBY — The Northeast Kingdom is known for its pristine natural beauty. The dramatic landscape offers viewers striking mountains that roll on, one over another, and crystal lakes that shine in the sun. Shat... More »
Newport Pride parade steps out Sunday
Kasey (left) and Ozzie Shiver didn’t march, but like many onlookers, they brought their own flair to the occasion. Most of the sizeable crowd gathered to watch the parade followed it to Gardner Park for a moderate amount of ... More »
