Archive for 2026
Grafton Library hosts N.H. author Jarvis Coffin in Sunday afternoon book talk
On Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., New Hampshire neighbor and writer Jarvis Coffin presents selected essays from his published collection: Calmly on the Waters: Seasonal Essays from Monadnock, as part of the Grafton Public Library’s on-going Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series. Described as an author with “a light humor and gentle touch,” this retired media […]
To the editor: Why so few faculty at the Green Mountain student play?
Something like 20 middle- and high-school students put on a play this past weekend at Green Mountain Union High. See: Green Mountain students present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Nov. 6 & 7 My husband and I attended the Saturday afternoon performance, where we saw two of the school’s faculty members. Two. Where is the support […]
Windsor Senate district again carried by three Democrats Rep. Burrows of West Windsor rounds out three-member district
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Democrats handily held on to the three Windsor District Senate seats again this election, with vote totals more than twice that of their Republican challengers. Democratic incumbents Becca White and Joe Major and state Rep. Elizabeth Burrows had close races with most of their Republican opponents in […]
Art teacher Junker Bailey holds Chagall workshop
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages and adults as well to make Marc Chagall inspired oil pastels with teacher Casey Junker Bailey beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Learn about the famous Russian-French artist known for his colorful, dreamy, and whimsical paintings and receive a […]
First-term incumbent state Reps. Charlton, Coffin lose as blue wave hits Windsor County Hoser, Yuengling, Morrow all win State House seats
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The blue wave washing over the United States on Tuesday reached down into Vermont’s State House races, reversing gains that Republicans made 2024 in both the Windsor 2 and Windsor-Windham and districts, with both V.L. Coffin and Tom Charlton losing their seats in the […]
Enrollment period open for health plans through Vermont Health Connect
Vermont’s open enrollment period for 2027 plans started on Nov. 1 and runs through Monday, Dec. 28. During open enrollment, Vermonters can sign up for or change their qualified health and dental plans through Vermont Health Connect. While open enrollment ends on Dec. 28, be aware that but only Vermonters who enroll by Tuesday, Dec. […]
Halloween on the Chester Green lures goblins big and small
By Paul Wein ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Something special and spooky was happening on the Chester Green on Saturday night. The air was brisk as the sun began to sink lower in the October sky; cold enough that this reporter almost decided to go back to his car for his winter coat. Seeing more rugged […]
Spooky daytime Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Sunday, Nov. 15
Proctorsville seems to favor a very diverse group of hauntings and spirits. One ghost is actually written into the deed of a home, another has a thing for pennies, child spirits have their favorite haunt, and the village boasts the most haunted inn in Vermont, the Golden Stage Inn. The Cavendish Historical Society’s annual Proctorsville […]
Ignat Solzhenitsyn to speak on father Aleksander’s newly published unfinished work
@ 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, Aleksander Solzhenitsyn’s son, Ignat, will speak about his father’s latest publication, the English edition of Love the Revolution: An Unfinished Novel. The event will be held at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville, and is free and open to […]
To the editor: Vote wisely: Vermont’s problems have been growing for 30+ years
As a 4th generation Vermonter who has lived and worked in 25+ towns or villages throughout Vermont, as well as having served at the helm of Vermont.gov in Montpelier for nine years, I am urging Vermonters to consider voting for those candidates who have a grounded historical understanding of our state, especially the rural people […]
To the editor: Family Center thanks all who had hand in Empty Bowls fundraiser
The Chester-Andover Family Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 Empty Bowls fundraiser such a wonderful success. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised nearly $10,000 to support the work of the Chester-Andover Family Center and help us continue providing food, resources, and assistance […]
To the editor: Why I am voting for VL Coffin
As Election Day approaches, I want to share why I’m voting to reelect Rep. VL Coffin (Windsor 2, Baltimore, Cavendish and Weathersfield). I’ve known VL for several years, and what stands out is that his service doesn’t begin or end at the State House. I’ve seen him serve burgers and hot dogs at fishing derbies […]
Chester Water/Sewer Commissioners and Select Board agendas for Nov. 4
The Chester Select Board will hold two meetings on Wednesday Nov. 4. First they will meet in their capacity as the Water and Sewer Commission followed by a meeting as the select board. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below are their agendas Water and […]
To the editor: Independent Windsor Senate candidate Joe Izzo on his priorities
My name is Joe Izzo, candidate for Vermont State Senate in Windsor County. With a background in international business and market technical analysis, as well as service as a USMC veteran, I am focused on practical solutions for our state while remaining mindful of Vermonters’ preferences regarding state policy. If elected, my legislative priorities will […]
To the editor: Charlton disputes recent contentions about voting record
It seems a lot of salient information has been omitted in some letters as of late. There are a few factual points that should be added to this wave of riveting but manipulative fan-fiction: I voted against a data center bill because a) Senate democrats introduced too many loopholes allowing centers to buy their way […]
Green Mountain students present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Nov. 6 & 7
Green Mountain Union High School’s theater program will present Arsenic and Old Lace at 6:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 6 and at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 7. Performances will take place at the high school, 716 VT Route 103 South in Chester. In this classic comedy written by Joseph Kesselring, Mortimer Brewster […]
Chester board re-approves new sidewalk lighting on Depot Street
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Chester Select Board took a second look at a decision it made two weeks before when it gave Town Manager Julie Hance the go ahead to have “pedestrian scale” lighting installed as part of the sidewalk project to be constructed next […]
Piri murder trial scheduled for five weeks beginning in March 2027
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The second-degree murder case against Florida doctor Jozsef Piri continues to move forward almost seven years to the day after Boston truck driver Roberto Fonseca-Rivera was found dead from bullet wounds in a produce delivery truck along Rt. 103 in Rockingham. Piri’s trial now is scheduled for […]
To the editor: Morrow best choice to represent Windham-Windsor-Bennington District
I would like to encourage the voters of Winhall, Weston, Andover and Londonderry (the Windham-Windsor-Bennington District) to support the reelection of Chris Morrow as our Vermont state representative. Chris has a deep and diverse background of experience in both business and community development. He has lived in and supported our local economy and small-town culture […]
College News
Liina Koch of South Londonderry, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a major in Biochemistry. Koch is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, an organization recognized as conferring the highest undergraduate academic honors and as the oldest Greek letter society in the United States. Graduation was held in May. Elyse […]