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Tunnel to Towers 5K raises $15,000 in Barton
About 100 people ran or walked the first Tunnel to Towers 5K in Vermont at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, raising over $15,000.
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Fire in Barton Prompts EMS Transport
A fire in Barton early Saturday morning prompted an EMS transport to North Country Hospital; a mile marker sign was damaged on the side of the road.
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Medical Call for Dizzy Woman on N.C. Road in Barton
Emergency crews are responding to a medical call for a 58-year-old female with lightheadedness, dizziness, and shaking on N.C. Road in Barton.
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Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at 357 Main Street in Barton
Newport Ambulance and fire crews responded to 357 Main Street in Barton for possible carbon monoxide poisoning after residents reported a strange smell, nausea, and vomiting black.
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Medical Call for 56-Year-Old Female on Kinsey Road in Barton
Orleans Ambulance responded to a 56-year-old female not feeling well at 615 Kinsey Road in Barton.
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Barton Electric ratepayers react to proposed 14.73% increase
Barton Electric Department’s proposed 14.73% rate increase draws over 120 Facebook comments, with trustees citing higher power costs, a $3M hydro upgrade bond, and a reserve fund.
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Lyndonville man arrested after barricading himself in Barton home
Wyatt Gilman, 26, barricaded himself in a Cook Road home after being served an abuse prevention order, leading to a police response including the Crisis Negotiation Unit and drone …
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Lyndonville man faces charges after standoff in Barton
Wyatt Gilman, 26, was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Barton. He is charged with violating an abuse prevention order and other offenses.
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Barton man arrested after barricade, threats to police
Wyatt Gilman, 26, was arrested after returning to a Barton residence he was ordered to leave, barricading himself and threatening police.
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Unexplained Booming Sounds Reported in Barton, Orleans Area
Loud booming sounds in Barton and Orleans area cause horses to panic; sounds described as louder than fireworks.
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Medical Call for Fall at Maple Lane Retirement Home in Barton
Orleans Ambulance responded to a 60-year-old man who fell multiple times at Maple Lane Retirement Home in Barton.
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Barton Village trustees told no USDA grant for third lagoon
Barton Village trustees learned USDA grant funds will not be available for a third lagoon. Chief officer Jeremiah Borsoi suggested a nearby plot, but it is too small.
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Barton Village trustees weigh wastewater upgrade options after USDA funding shift
Barton Village trustees learned that USDA funds won't cover a new lagoon due to wetland mapping, forcing consideration of alternative funding or higher ratepayer bonds.
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Medical Call for Fall and Head Injury on Kinsey Road in Barton
A 49-year-old woman fell, hit her head, lost consciousness, and is unable to speak but breathing normally. Mutual aid requested.
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Vehicle Crash on Roaring Brook Road in Barton
Emergency responders were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash just west of 1425 Roaring Brook Road in Barton. Mutual aid was requested for a single car accident with injury.
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Medical Call for Allergic Reaction at Barton Orleans Road
Orleans Ambulance responded to 3098 Barton Orleans Road in Barton for a 52-year-old male with an allergic reaction and difficulty breathing.
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Recent deaths in the Northeast Kingdom
Obituaries for Dawnita Ames, James Barrup, Diane Costanzo, and Melba Cota, all longtime residents of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
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Medical Emergency for Elderly Woman Who Fell at Maple Lane
An 82-year-old female who fell needs transport to the emergency room from a Maple Lane address.
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Medical Call for Neck Pain and Swelling in Barton
Orleans Ambulance responding to a medical call for neck pain and swelling in Barton.
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Minor Crash on I-91 in Barton
Vermont State Police responded to a minor crash on I-91 South in Barton. No injuries reported.
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BOL Issued for Juvenile on ATV in Barton
Vermont State Police issued a BOL for a juvenile on a dark green ATV in Barton, reported driving recklessly without a helmet.
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Barton Village Electric Rate Hike of Over 14% Proposed
Barton Electric seeks 14% rate increase, citing state-mandated reserve fund, bond payment, and rising contract costs.
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Gas station proposed for Kingdom Kind property in Barton
AJM Development has applied for a zoning permit in Barton to remove old gas pumps and install new tanks and canopies on Route 16.
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Medical Call for Fallen Man Incoherent in Barton
A 79-year-old male fell at 203 Main Street in Barton and was acting incoherently. Multiple agencies responded including Orleans Ambulance, Newport Ambulance, and Vermont State Poli…
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OCSU summer meal program continues, new principals start
OCSU's summer meal distribution continues, and two new principals began their roles July 1.
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Barton considers propane distribution facility, second gas project
Two gas projects were presented to Barton's select board on July 1, including a propane distribution facility with underground tanks near the town garage.
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Medical Call for Toddler on Maple Hill Road in Barton
A 2-year-old male experienced leg weakness and could not stand; emergency crews responded on Maple Hill Road in Barton.
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Barton and Holland complete full property reappraisals
Barton and Holland complete mandated property reappraisals; values more than double amid pandemic housing boom.
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Medical Call for Alzheimer's Patient on Elm Street in Barton
Emergency crews dispatched to 435 Elm Street in Barton for an Alzheimer's patient found still in the shower.
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Medical Call on May Pond Road in Barton
Newport Ambulance responded to a medical call on May Pond Road in Barton.
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Medical Call for Man, 86, Who Fell on Church Street in Barton
Orleans Ambulance responded to an 86-year-old male who fell and was bleeding.
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Domestic Disturbance Reported on South Barton Road in Barton
Vermont State Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 3867 South Barton Road in Barton.
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Barton woman charged with aggravated assault, burglary in Walden
A Barton woman faces aggravated assault and burglary charges after a July 3 incident on Cabot Road in Walden, police say.
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Medical Call on Porter Lane in Barton
Emergency crews are responding to a medical call for a 54-year-old female reporting dehydration on Porter Lane in Barton.
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Proposed propane storage tanks at Barton rail yard raise selectboard concerns
A proposal for three underground propane storage tanks at a Barton rail yard has selectboard members concerned about their role in the review process.
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Barton Selectboard raises concerns over propane tank review
The Barton Selectboard expressed concern that they are not part of the review process for a planned propane storage addition at the May Farm Road railyard.
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Medical Call for Congestive Heart Failure on Main Street in Barton
A lifeline activation for a person with congestive heart failure on Main Street in Barton draws emergency responders.
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Medical Call at Maple Lane Nursing Hall in Barton
An elderly female with abdominal pain at Maple Lane Nursing Hall in Barton.
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Barbara J. Compton, 89, of Barton dies June 6
Barbara J. Compton, 89, of Barton, Vermont, died June 6, 2026. She was remembered as a mother figure dedicated to caring for family and others.
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Barton Chronicle teases curious photo in June 24 edition
The Barton Chronicle teases a curious photo in its June 24 edition, hitting newsstands tomorrow.
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Obituaries: June 24, 2026
Six obituaries from the Northeast Kingdom: Helen Robillard, Maxine Messier, Philip Hebert, Regine Griswold, and Dana Cheney. Services detailed.
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Elderly Man Injured in Fall on Maple Hill Road in Barton
An 83-year-old man fell on Maple Hill Road in Barton, injuring his right knee.
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Barton couple appeals neighbor's yurt construction permit
Barton residents Deanne and Bert Gallison have filed an appeal of a zoning permit for a yurt on a neighbor's property.
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Gallisons appeal yurt zoning permit in Barton
Barton residents appeal zoning permit for neighbor's yurt, citing setback violation and zoning administrator's authority.
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Medical Call on Main Street in Barton for Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain
Orleans Ambulance was dispatched to 563 Main Street in Barton for a 53-year-old female with shortness of breath, neck and chest pain, low oxygen, and elevated vitals.
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Maxine Messier, longtime Barton area farm wife, dies at 81
Maxine Messier, 81, of Barton, who worked the family farm in Brownington with her husband, died June 15.
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84-Year-Old Female with Injuries and High Fever at Barton Nursing Home
Emergency responders dispatched to 60 Maple Lane in Barton for an 84-year-old female who fell, struggling to breathe with high fever.
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Barton River crests, floods yards in Barton
The Barton River crested its banks in Barton on Thursday, flooding yards along the river and causing standing water on Route 16.
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Orleans County Fairgrounds eyed for $200,000 USDA grant
Barton selectboard votes to pursue $200,000 USDA enterprise grant for upgrades at Orleans County Fairgrounds.
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Barton seeks $200K grant for Orleans County Fairgrounds upgrades
The Barton Selectboard has voted to apply for an enterprise grant of up to $200,000 to fund upgrades at the Orleans County Fairgrounds.