BARTON – On May 6, at approximately 2:08 p.m.,, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a call from the Circle K Gas Station in Barton, regarding Karin Musso of Albany trespassing on the property. Deputy Battista arrived on scene and after investigation it was found that Musso was trespassing. Deputy[Read More…]
Barton
Crayfish are tiny predators with big impact
BARTON – Crayfish fill my childhood memories. I spent summers playing in streams, flipping over rocks, and if I was lucky, catching glimpses of these mysterious little creatures. Most crayfish are nocturnal and dart backwards to escape danger. An early summer morning last year at Crystal Lake State Park, near[Read More…]
Survival revival people’s fair, June 6
BARTON — Northeast Kingdom Organizing, the Vermont Workers’ Center, and the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice are organizing a Survival Revival People’s Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Orleans Fairgrounds. There is free household trash[Read More…]
Susan Dunklee to be Inducted to the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame
VERMONT – Susan Dunklee is the most decorated U.S. women’s biathlete with two silver medals at World Biathlon Championships in 2017 and 2020. She will be one of ten people to be inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame on April 25 in Burlington, along with moguls skiing star[Read More…]
Grow Your Own
Opening day features harness, pig races
BARTON – Opening day brought harness and pig races to the 158th edition of the Orleans County Fair, along with a wide variety of family-friendly fun and ample opportunity to see the county’s best livestock and agriculture on display, Thursday, Sept. 4. The opening Curtis Sargent Memorial harness race saw[Read More…]
Barton hub housing presentation
BARTON – Monday, September 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Center for an Agricultural Economy will host a presentation, discussion and potluck dinner at the Barton Memorial Hall to learn about community led approaches to providing housing in the NEK region. Potluck dinner contributions are welcome but not required.
Free Road Show Performances Throughout NEK
GREENSBORO − The Smirkus Camp Road Show campers will hit the road with their brand-new show, “Order Up!” This free performance will appear across the Northeast Kingdom. The show is scheduled to appear July 26 at 11 a.m., at the Craftsbury Farmer’s Market; July 29 at 11:30 a.m.; at The Lunchbox[Read More…]
