West River Coffee Barn comes to Londonderry after percolating for four years
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Leaving the West River Farmers Market in Londonderry one Saturday in 2021, Kristin Nelson looked at the intersection of Routes 100 and 11 at the flashing light and thought to herself that something was needed to bring the area and the community together — right there. “Something […]
Chester planners invite public for presentation on proposed solar field
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A large solar farm is being proposed for a cornfield off from Route 103 south, and the Chester Planning Commission is inviting the public to a presentation by the developers, Savage Solar Energy, on Monday, Aug. 11. Commission chair Hugh Quinn said the purpose of the meeting […]
Chester OKs ordinance to seek reimbursement for fighting some fires
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A 17 item agenda including a hearing for a new a ordinance and a presentation on alternative designs for a sidewalk to the high school looked daunting, but the Chester Select Board got through all of it – except an executive session – in less than two […]
GMUSD appoints Jerry Ucci new Chester rep
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing Tuck Wunderle told the Green Mountain Unified School District board – on which he served – that he would be resigning to take a fellowship at a graduate school. That was at the board’s April 17 meeting, which, under state law, also started a 30-day clock during […]
Cavendish Board approves new tax rates
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Homestead property tax rates in Cavendish have increased by about 9% this year, according to data released at a Select Board meeting last Wednesday afternoon. The board held a special meeting to sign off on the new rates. The homestead rates increased by 25.66 and 23.53 cents per […]
GM Board finds no Open Meeting violation but agrees to Open Meeting training
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday, five of the 11 member board of the Green Mountain Unified School District assembled in the GM High School Library. A sixth joined by Zoom to make it a quorum. They weren’t there for a regular meeting but rather to answer an Open Meeting Law […]
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West River Coffee Barn comes to Londonderry after percolating for four years
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Leaving the West River Farmers Market in -
Chester planners invite public for presentation on proposed solar field
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A large solar farm is being proposed -
Chester OKs ordinance to seek reimbursement for fighting some fires Update on GM sidewalk plan; traffic calming on the Green
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A 17 item agenda including a hearing -
GMUSD appoints Jerry Ucci new Chester rep
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing Tuck Wunderle told the Green Mountain Unified -
Vermont’s Turkey Brood Survey continues through August
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says Vermonters are logging onto the wild turkey brood -
Cavendish continues to weigh dam issues as BRAT advocates for beavers
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Monday night’s Cavendish Select Board meeting once -
Public invited to Chester Dem July 23 meeting
The monthly meeting of the Chester Democratic Town Committee will take place from 6 to -
Cavendish Board approves new tax rates
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Homestead property tax rates in Cavendish have increased - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Play with Clay at Custer Sharp Aug. 2 & 9
Artist Kim Ray will be on hand at the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, 2461 -
Sign up now for hunter education courses
If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have -
Springfield Chamber recaps 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 10 -
Riparian buffer installed along Ottauquechee River in Woodstock
Things will be getting a bit greener on the bank of the Ottauquechee River behind -
Weston’s ‘White Christmas’ a joyful musical homage to home
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’m a stickler for reserving Christmas music for -
Christmas in July event this Saturday to benefit Weston Playhouse restoration
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, Park Street in front of the Weston -
Nature Museum hosts author of ‘Smithsonian Trees of North America’ July 27
The Nature Museum is hosting W. John Kress, Ph.D., at the Grafton Inn, 92 Main -
75th Grace Cottage Fair Day returns Aug. 2
The Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day tradition continues — rain or shine — from 9 - More in Community & Arts Life
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North Star Health names Dr. Sarah Weidhaas as chief medical officer
North Star Health announces the appointment of Sarah Weidhaas, M.D. as its new chief medical -
Springfield Chamber recaps 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 10 -
Registration open for July 16 tour of Kingdom Community Wind
Customers can sign up now to visit Kingdom Community Wind in Lowell. The tour begins at -
Meditrina in Chester among recipients of SRDC loan program
Springfield Regional Development Corp. has announced the approval of $90,000 in financing for four area - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Nearing the goal, thanks to all who donated to preserve Hessie’s coat
Just a couple of months ago, the Friends of Yosemite Firehouse Museum sounded the call -
To the editor: Proposed federal cuts to harm citizens, push boundaries of good sense
I recently attended protests in Manchester and Chester. The theme in Chester and all over the -
To the editor: Chester ‘No Kings’ event was large, peaceful, committed
The recent “No Kings” demonstration on the Green in Chester brought together nearly 600 people, -
To the editor: We march for America, its values and freedom
I want to thank Mr. Murray for their service and for sharing their views in - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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GM Board finds no Open Meeting violation but agrees to Open Meeting training
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday, five of the 11 member -
College News
Hannah Hallock of Springfield graduated from Plymouth State University during its 154th Anniversary Commencement Ceremonies -
D.C. chaos finally hits Vermont, TRSU schools
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC School budgets in Vermont begin on -
GM board member complains of improper executive session Telegraph request for public docs only partially fulfilled
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, June 19, when we last - More in Education
Obituaries
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Anne Hyde Degan, 71, of Weston
Anne Middleton Hyde Degan of Weston died peacefully on Wednesday, May 28 after a long -
Kimberly Henry, 60, of Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE Kimberly A. Henry, 60, passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on June -
Susan Thorner, 87, of Maine
Susan Virginia (Chadwell) Thorner died peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Topsham, Maine surrounded by -
John ‘Jack’ Snyder, 87, of Andover
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of John (Jack) Henry - More Obituaries
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Winners of Tri-Mountain Lions Club Duck Race
Following Londonderry’s Fourth of July Parade, more than 400 ducks participated in the Duck Derby fundraiser sponsored by the Londonderry Tri-Mountain Area Lions Club. First-place duck #212, which was sponsored by Homestead Landscaping, earned $200 for Marcia Camp of South Londonderry. Terry Merrow of Londonderry won $150 for second-place duck #198, which was sponsored by […]
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15th Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale Saturday
The 15th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. Several vendors with very large sales will be on the Cavendish Green, including one couple who is bringing a trailer […]
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Public meetings set on Springfield microtransit bus route
Southeast Vermont Transit (SEVT aka the MOOver) is holding two public information meetings about the conversion of the Springfield InTown bus route to microtransit in early fall. Microtransit is a free Uber-like system of real-time public transit service open to all members of the public whose trip begins and ends anywhere in the Town of […]
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‘Ablaze With Color’ art class July 18 at Derry Library
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids and adults to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18 for “Ablaze With Color.” Learn about African American artist Alma Thomas, who created brilliantly colored and richly patterned abstract paintings. Then paint your own Thomas-inspired work to bring […]
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Midsummer concert with In The Rough July 27
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midsummer Evening with In The Rough at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The vocal trio In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan […]
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‘Whale of a Sale’ returns July 25 & 26 in Londonderry
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include sofas and couches, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
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Vermont Apple Festival seeks vendors, volunteers and sponsors
Applications are now being accepted for craft and cold/packaged food vendors for the 41st Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, which will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, showcase your talents and […]
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Chester ordinance public hearing and Select Board agenda for July 16
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is its agenda 1. Fire Department Reimbursement Ordinance; Public Hearing 2. Approval of Minutes from the Selectboard Meeting dated June 18, 2025 […]
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Newly appointed state school redistricting panel weak in Southern Vermont representation
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC This week, members of the Vermont House and Senate named appointees to the new School District Redistricting Task Force. But only one of these 10 appointees represents the southern part of the state below Route 4. That one member is Wendy Harrison, a state senator who represents Windham […]
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Ludlow Rotary ‘passes the gavel,’ reflects on accomplishments
At its annual picnic meeting at the lake home of Tom Harris, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club observed the traditional “passing of the gavel” and reviewed the club’s achievements over the past year. Outgoing President George Thomson passed the gavel to the new president, Kevin Barnes, and led the Ludlow Rotarians in a review […]
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Community croquet at St. Luke’s in Chester
As part of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s healthy living initiative, croquet games will be held on its lawn behind the church at 313 Main St. in Chester, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings through Aug. 28. Cornhole and badminton will also be available. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and to children […]
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Henry Homeyer: How to make your July bloom
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC July is a great month for blossoms – but only if you have planned for that to happen. Many gardeners go to their local nurseries in May and June, selecting plants in full bloom. But when July comes along, those gardeners are tired or hot or at the […]
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Springfield Community Players presents mystery double feature July 12-13, 20-21
Springfield Community Players, 165 South St. in Springfield, is rolling out a mystery double feature on the weekends of July 12 and 13 and July 20 and 21 as its 2025 summer production. The Patient by Agatha Christie is a one-act thriller about a woman who is paralyzed after falling from a balcony. Will she […]
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12 sentenced in 2022 Springfield drug case
Twelve people charged with drug and firearm offenses related to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl between March and November 2022 in Springfield have now all been sentenced, with the last sentencing taking place June 16. All 12 had pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl, and unlawful […]
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Aitana Seville wins 2025 Bremer History Prize
Aitana Seville, a Green Mountain Union High School 7th grader and National History Day alum, is the 2025 winner of the Frances Bremer History Prize. The prize is awarded each year by Paul Bremer, in memory of his late wife, Frances, an ardent student of history who encouraged others to immerse themselves in American history. […]
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Two Chester residents named to state boards
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Chester residents have been named to Vermont state boards by Gov. Phil Scott, according to a press release issued Tuesday. Included among the 83 people appointed are Heather Chase, who will continue to serve on the Vermont Economic Progress Council and Mark McKeon who will join […]
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