Archive for 2025
Nordic Harmoni to hold benefit concert for Neighbors Pantry Oct. 24
Nordic Harmoni invites everyone to a concert at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry. Most of the profits from the free-will offering will be donated to The Neighbors Pantry in Londonderry. A recent memo from The Neighbors Pantry outlined that the non-profit food shelf, […]
Winter weather observer training Oct. 24 in Londonderry
In the spring, a dozen Mountain Town residents received training to become part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network. Since then, they have faithfully reported on the area’s rainfall (or lack thereof), assisting meteorologists, the National Weather Service, broadcasters and others. Another training session, focusing on snowfall, snowfall water content and snowpack, […]
Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Wilder, 89, formerly of Chester
Elizabeth “Betsy” Wilder, of Peterborough, N.H., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 9, 1936 and died at age 89. She is predeceased by her parents Elbert Stiles and Gertrude Harrison Stiles and her brother Lawrence W. Stiles (Gina Stiles of Phoenix, Ariz.). She and […]
Karen Parker, 61, of Chester
Karen Parker of Chester passed away on Sept. 3, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1964 in Springfield to Everett and Jeannie Jewell. Karen graduated from Green Mountain Union High School in 1983. She is survived by her husband Leon Parker, her daughter Krystle Parker and her son Leon (Lee) Parker and his partner […]
Tempest in a coffee cup? Area micro-roasters face harsh brew of tariffs, other price increases Earlier price hike, bulk buying spares customers for now
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC You may have noticed that your bag of fresh roasted coffee has been taking a bigger chunk out of your wallet lately. Or you may just be wondering just when those tariff-induced price hikes are going to kick in. The good news is that four local coffee micro-roasters […]
Windsor GOP elects Spaulding of Chester as chair; Saturday event on Green features four speakers
The Windsor County GOP elected Chester resident Roy Spaulding its chairman during its reorganizational meeting, held on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Windsor Welcome Center. According to a press release, it was a standing room only crowd, and also in attendance were Vermont Republican Party chair Paul Dame as well as Rachel Burgin, regional director […]
Free Pop-Up Health Screenings in Derry Oct. 21
Neighborhood Connections, in the Mountain Marketplace at 5700 VT Route 100 in Londonderry, is hosting NorthStar Health’s Delores Barbeau Mobile Van from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Stop by for a free basic health screening and learn about community resources, such as housing, dental, vision and other support services. Healthcare professionals […]
Last chance to buy raffle tickets to help restore two Rockingham historic murals
Time is running out to purchase raffle tickets for the Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission’s fundraiser to support the restoration of two historic murals with deep local roots. The fundraiser features a stunning handmade lap quilt titled “Burgoyne Surrounded” that was pieced by Karen Engdahl of Springfield, quilted by Linda Diak of Chester and donated by […]
Free showing of award-winning documentary ‘Artist & Astronaut’ Oct. 19 in Londonderry
The Tri-Mountain Area Lions Club is sponsoring a free viewing of the film The Artist & the Astronaut at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 Vermont Route 100, Londonderry. The event is open to the public but seating is limited. Call Neighborhood Connections at 802-824-4343 to reserve […]
To the editor: Stand up for the Land of the Free
Our national anthem ends with a question: “Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?” Are we still the land of the free when the president can deploy federal troops to states that do not want them under the phony pretext that […]
Big Woods Voices in concert Oct. 19 in Chester
First Universalist Parish of Chester, 211 North St. in the Stone Village, presents Big Woods Voices in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. From heart-stopping to foot-stomping, prayerful to fun-filled, dissonant to dulcet, Big Woods Voices brings the spirit of southern Vermont to life through rich a cappella harmonies and soulful interpretations. Big […]
VINS ‘Magnificent Migration’ program Oct. 15 in Proctorsville
Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present Magnificent Migration, a free, family-friendly bird-demonstration event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. The talk is sponsored by the library and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. We all know why birds fly south for the […]
Make glowing Spooky Lanterns at Derry Library Oct. 18
Goblins of all ages are invited to make glowing Spooky Lanterns with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road. The program is free. Each family will receive a copy of The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything […]
State Area Agencies on Aging expect spike in Medicare counseling need due to Advantage cancellations
Many Vermonters with Medicare Advantage Plans received cancellation notices effective at the end of 2025. Affected persons should carefully review and save their cancellation letter, which provides information on how and when to enroll in a new plan. Vermont’s five Area Agencies on Aging administer the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, offering free, unbiased and […]
Introduction to Chair Yoga Oct. 15 and 22 in Londonderry
Join Bidi Dworkin for free introductory Chair Yoga workshops to be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 VT Route 100 in Londonderry. This pilot program is being used to gauge how much interest there would be in offering this […]
Henry Homeyer: Bulb-planting and garden cleanup for winter
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC After a hot, dry summer – with a drought in most parts of New England – we had a very early frost this year, Sept. 20. Not enough to kill our late potato vines, but enough to kill squash and dahlias. I was caught off guard. I am […]
CAFC’s 7th Annual Empty Bowl fund-raising dinner set for Nov. 8
The Chester-Andover Family Center announces the return of its 7th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner, a cherished community tradition and vital fundraiser supporting local families. The event will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way off VT Route 103 South in Chester. Guests […]
Cancer benefit soccer game rescheduled to Oct. 18 Springfield and GM girls play to support cancer research
© 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Monday’s Pink Game – a benefit for cancer research – has been postponed to Saturday, October 18th, at 6:00 p.m. under that lights at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. With the uncertain weather, forecast the Springfield and Green Mountain girls teams agreed that rescheduling was the best decision. We’re hopeful […]
John Zink of Chester
John Zink passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2025 after a short fight with pancreatic cancer. John was a quiet and generous soul, always willing to help. John grew up in Flemington, N.J., the oldest son of Charles and Marie Zink, and brother to Tish, Peter, Michael and Jeremy. He met the love of his […]
Chester solons get Class 4 earful
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the Chester Select Board wordsmithed a final version of its policy on the maintenance and use of Class 4 highways at its Oct. 1 meeting, two landowners addressed objections – not to the policy in general – but to how it impacts their properties specifically. Board […]
