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Local Republican Senate candidates make strong showing against north county Democrats

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Republicans from Cavendish, Ludlow and Weathersfield showed electoral strength on Tuesday running for seats in the Windsor County Senate delegation against a slate of Democrats from the northern part of the county. And while they lost overall, their campaigns were a clear challenge to a longstanding majority […]

Many voters favor mail-in ballots, early voting amid brisk turnout at the polls

By Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Turnout was brisk on this warm and breezy Election Day, in which Americans were choosing a new president and Vermonters were deciding on their gubernatorial and State House seats. Mail-in ballots at times rivaled or surpassed in-person voting in many of our south-central Vermont towns. […]

Republicans victorious in two of three local State House seats

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Republican candidates found enough traction Tuesday to flip two local State House seats held by Democrats, while a Democratic candidate was victorious in a district that has been held by independents for a decade. Anger over higher school and property taxes — and a perceived dysfunction in […]

Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow? One man has the vision

By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Preston Bristow wants to see a passenger train run northwest through Chester. The Town Planner for Chester said while it might be years away, he’s getting the idea in front of town residents, Amtrak and the Vermont Agency of Transportation now to begin the process. “Many believe we […]

Brush fire in Ludlow burns 16.5 acres; fire crews continue to work fire today

By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A brush fire that broke out in Ludlow on Saturday afternoon burned 16 acres and required assistance from more than 15 area fire departments to contain the burn as wind continued to whip through the region. The fire continued to burn after dark on Saturday, when crews were […]

GM board votes to preview restructuring plan, overriding superintendent’s schedule

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a bid to moderate reaction to an administration-generated restructuring plan for the three schools within the Green Mountain Unified School District, TRSU Superintendent Layne Millington said he would not reveal the plan until the next GM board  meeting, on Thursday Nov. 21. But, following board member […]

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  • To the editor: Vote for Clarkson, White and Major for state Senate for Windsor

    To the editor: Vote for Clarkson, White and Major for state Senate for Windsor

    I am writing in support of the Democratic ticket for the Windsor County Senate district: Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Becca White and Joe Major. Alison and Becca are seeking re-election, while Joe hopes to bring his extensive town governance, housing and racial justice experience to Montpelier as a new senator for our district. As a […]

  • To the editor: Chase has gone above and beyond for the Athens community

    To the editor: Chase has gone above and beyond for the Athens community

    My name is Tina White and I’m a life long resident of Athens. I’m writing to share of state Rep. Heather Chase’s commitment to Athens and other small rural towns. As a small town, it often feels like Athens gets forgotten about. Before Heather Chase was elected, I recall our representative only coming to town […]

  • To the editor: Charlton would provide 'workable balance' in State House

    To the editor: Charlton would provide ‘workable balance’ in State House

    I am a Vermonter born in Barre,  a long-term Chester Select Board member and retired captain of the Vermont State Police. I also coached softball at Green Mountain High School, where I retired from the school system after working with our students for about 15 years. I love Chester and our surrounding towns and know […]

  • To the editor: Vote Murray to restore balance in Montpelier

    To the editor: Vote Murray to restore balance in Montpelier

    Hello Friends & Neighbors I’m Andrea Murray and running for state Senate in Windsor District because we must make Vermont more affordable. I’m a farmer in Weathersfield, businesswoman and mom who’s struggling too – with a soaring cost of living, high property taxes and feeling we’re not being heard by career politicians. It’s now time […]

  • Cavendish Historical Society hosts Day of the Dead celebration Nov. 2

    Cavendish Historical Society hosts Day of the Dead celebration Nov. 2

    A two-day holiday most associated with Mexican communities, Dia de los Muertos  — Day of the Dead — is a time to reunite the living and the dead. The Cavendish Historical Society is hosting a celebration from 3:3o to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Cavendish-Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. […]

  • To the editor: Support Charlton to help break supermajority

    To the editor: Support Charlton to help break supermajority

    I write in support of Tom Charlton for state representative for Athens, Chester, Grafton, and Windham. Why? Well, in part because the supermajority Democrat members of the Vermont legislature rammed through seven new laws despite the vetoes of Gov. Phil Scott. We have learned from a brave Democrat representative that fewer than 10 Democrat legislators […]

  • To the editor: Vote for Republicans in General Election

    To the editor: Vote for Republicans in General Election

    I am a delivery driver and a service technician for a home heating company. The only candidates on the ballot that will not destroy the home heat industry, which my coworkers and I rely upon to support our families in Vermont, are Republicans. The only candidates on the ballot that will not increase our home […]

  • Andover Select Board agenda for Oct. 28

    Andover Select Board agenda for Oct. 28

    The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 28 at the Town Office at 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of October 14th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]

  • Op-ed: Free, fair, accessible and secure elections

    Op-ed: Free, fair, accessible and secure elections

    By Sarah Copeland Hanzas The General Election is less than two weeks away. As the rhetoric and “noise” intensifies, it’s worth a reminder that Vermont’s elections are not only among the most accessible in the country, they are also incredibly secure.  Election policy is always a balance of accessibility and security. I feel very strongly […]

  • To the editor: North Star to move Rockingham Health to Springfield, Charlestown locales

    To the editor: North Star to move Rockingham Health to Springfield, Charlestown locales

    As highlighted by the Green Mountain Care Board’s recent guidance under Act 167, Vermont’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. While their report focused mainly on area hospitals, most healthcare entities in our state are struggling. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, North Star Health will consolidate our Rockingham Health Center with our Springfield and Charlestown, N.H., […]

  • Casino fundraiser for Stingrays Swim Team Nov. 2

    Casino fundraiser for Stingrays Swim Team Nov. 2

    Dive into an exciting evening of fun and fundraising from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Splash for Cash: Casino Night to support the Connecticut River Valley’s Stingrays swim team. The event will be held at the Crown Point County Club, 155 Golf Course Road in Springfield. Get ready to test […]

  • To the editor: Vote your climate conscience at the ballot box

    To the editor: Vote your climate conscience at the ballot box

    As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer — they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more attention than it’s received so far this election […]

  • To the editor: Vote Morrow, Bongartz and Plunkett for state House and Senate

    To the editor: Vote Morrow, Bongartz and Plunkett for state House and Senate

    As Election Day approaches, we are faced with an important decision about the future direction of our state. I am endorsing Chris Morrow for state representative (Andover, Londonderry, Weston, and Winhall) and Seth Bongartz and Rob Plunkett for state Senate (Bennington County, plus Londonderry, Stratton, and Wilmington) in this election. What sets these candidates apart […]

  • To the editor: Why vote for Clarkson, White and Major?

    To the editor: Why vote for Clarkson, White and Major?

    There’s a reason you see lots of signs for Alison Clarkson, Becca White and Joe Major now:  They are the cream of the crop running for the Vermont state Senate, and Windsor County voters recognize these stellar candidates.  These three share a deep understanding of our communities’ needs and have records as public servants showing […]

  • Springfield man pleads guilty to gun charge

    Springfield man pleads guilty to gun charge

    ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Monday to a gun possession charge before U.S. District Court Judge William K. Sessions III in District Court in Burlington. According to court records, including the stipulated facts in the plea agreement between the parties, in late February 2024, Ernest Lamphere, 44, was subject to […]

  • No one injured, two condos destroyed in fire on Okemo Mountain

    No one injured, two condos destroyed in fire on Okemo Mountain

    By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A fire that broke out Saturday night in Okemo Mountain’s Trailside Village community destroyed two condominiums and left a third heavily damaged, Ludlow’s Deputy Fire Chief Fran Kissell told The Chester Telegraph on Sunday. No injuries were reported, but Ludlow Town Manager Brendan McNamara,  a volunteer firefighter who […]

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