Archive for 2026
Dine with a nutrition expert on Friday Educational discussion, free meal at Neighborhood Connections
Come to Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31 for lunch and learn how to use nutritional principles to “eat your way to better health.” At this special lunch, sponsored by Senior Solutions of Springfield, you will interact with Laura Swoyer and enjoy a recommended meal […]
To the editor: Senate candidate Chase has compassion of a nurse, knowledge of business
I am writing this letter to pledge my support for Heather Chase who is running for Windsor County senator. I have known Heather for more than 20 years, as an RN, a mother, a nine-year member of Chester Select Board, and a Representative for two years in the Vermont State House. Equally impressive: Heather has […]
Op-ed: The operating system behind Vermont’s educational decline
By Kendra Rickerby Six months ago, the Vermont Agency of Education released guidance encouraging schools to use artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learning while preserving the human relationships that define education. Last week, in a WCAX article on July 16, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Education has identified Vermont as “needing […]
To the editor: Why Ben Brickner is qualified for your vote
Worried? I am. Many of us Vermonters feel the squeeze of cost of living. Looking down the barrel are national issues we cannot control. But we also see Vermont issues that we can control. Here’s how. Vote for candidates who: offer different perspectives and backgrounds bring new and qualified blood into the Vermont Legislature know how to […]
To the editor: Rep. Goldman backs Chase for state Senate
It was an honor and a privilege to work with Heather Chase when she represented Windsor-Windham in the 2023-2024 legislative session of the House of Representatives. Her work ethic was remarkable, fueled by curiosity and persistence. She did not determine her vote either in the Commerce Committee, where she served, or in the House until […]
B.R.A.T., Hypertherm volunteers collect more than a ton of trash from Connecticut, Black rivers
Black River Action Team, the volunteer-based river group located in Windsor County, hosted a crew of 22 Hypertherm associates on July 17, roaming the bed and banks of the Black and Connecticut rivers in search of “treasure.” Over the course of five hours, the group collected roughly 2,075 pounds of trash from about 10 miles […]
Weston celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘RENT’ with heart-felt production
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC There are almost as many ways to measure a show as there are the 525,600 minutes of a year, as RENT reminds us in “Seasons of Love.” The Weston Theater Company’s production of the ‘90s Broadway classic, which, like the musical itself, has one of its best moments […]
Local Indivisible chapter protests latest ICE killings in Texas, Maine
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing On a warm and sunny Friday afternoon, a small crowd of about 45 people from Woodstock and Plymouth, Andover, Cavendish, Grafton, Ludlow, Rockingham and Chester gathered along the Chester Green to protest what they see as just the latest dark actions by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On […]
Cavendish concerts continue with Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners July 29
Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners will perform at the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, courtesy of the town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The Green is located at the Depot and Main streets. The band features Deb Brisson’s supple and powerful lead vocals. […]
Free glow-in-the-dark art class in Londonderry
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Have fun making your own Glow in the Dark Art, under the supervision of Christine Mix, to hang in your bedroom, tent […]
Springfield Regional Chamber celebrates 54th Annual Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its 54th Annual Hackers Golf Tournament on July 9 at Crown Point Country Club, bringing 16 teams together for a day of friendly competition, community spirit and fundraising. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chamber’s Rural Business and Workforce Development Program and the Springfield Family Center. Although […]
Springfield Community Band presents concerts on July 26 & 28
The Springfield Community Band will present two free concerts in late July. A pop/rock concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 on the lawn of Expeditionary School at Black River, 43 Main St. in Ludlow. Please bring a chair. James Pecsok will direct the band as it looks back many decades to […]
College News
Hilary Morrow of Weston graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree from Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Morrow also has been named to the Dean’s List at Tufts for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Representing a wide range of academic programs […]
Henry Homeyer: Add art, humor and whimsy to your garden
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC For some, gardening is serious business. Not me. Well, I do consider myself a serious gardener, having been growing things since I was a toddler, but I like to make our gardens full of plants – and things – that bring smiles or even laughs to anyone visiting […]
Chester considers July to June budgeting, tax year Current Jan-Dec fiscal year presents a series of problems
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its July 15 meeting, the Chester Select Board continued to look at the costs of the services the town provides, including recreation and planning/zoning/assessment. But it was the recommendations of the town’s auditors –including transitioning to a fiscal year from the current calendar year budget — […]
Manchester Music Festival artists to perform at fund-raising for Weston Playhouse repairs
Musicians of the Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program will perform during a fund-raising concert to benefit renovations of the flood-damaged Weston Playhouse. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 at the Old Parish Community Church, 644 Main St. in Weston. The concert is free; cash and check donations to […]
Whiting Library to restart Friends group
After a long hiatus, the Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is re-establishing its Friends of the Library group. If you love your library and want to support it, consider joining as one of the founding members. Do you have a gift for fundraising, organization, grant-writing or just love books and reading and wish […]
Duck Run nets $5K+ toward new family services van
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center’s 2026 Duck Run raised more than $5K toward the purchase of a new van that will help to expand services to children and families throughout southern Windsor and northern Windham counties. A total of 1,075 ducks was sold, including 979 yellow ducks and 96 purple ducks, making this the […]
To the editor: Vermont needs a course correction
US. Rep. Becca Balint (D) served in the Vermont Senate from 2015 to 2022. During her tenure, the state budget increased from $5.1 billion to $7.71 billion. Balint’s voting record can be found by clicking here. I searched and did not find one instance where she voted against a tax increase for Vermonters. Her voting […]
Chester Hardware files for bankruptcy
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While the note on the front door said the business at 21 Main St. would be closed from July 3 through 13, on July 7, the owner of Chester Hardware & Mercantile was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under Chapter 7, the assets of a debtor are […]