Archive for February, 2026
College News
Karissa Trzesiara of Ludlow has earned a place on the Dean’s List for fall 2025 at Vermont State University in Randolph Center. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Caleb Roby of Springfield, a 2022 graduate of Springfield High School who […]
Two Rivers Supervisory Union board meeting agenda for Feb. 5
The Board of Directors of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union, made up of Adrienne Williams (Chair), Scott Kendall, David Martin, Lisa Sanders, Kelly Tarbell and Kaitlyn Benson. will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St., Proctorsville, and on Zoom. You can access by […]
Henry Homeyer: Bark, limbs and leaves help you identify trees in winter
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC If you like to hike or snowshoe in the winter, you might like to learn the names of the trees you see. Do so, and the trees will seem like your friends. No need to greet them as Sally and Bob, know them as sugar maple, ash or […]
Chester resident among new board members of Weston Theater
Weston Theater Company announces the appointment of Heather Chase of Chester, Brent Johnson of Landgrove and Carol Sureau of Andover to its Board of Trustees. The new trustees bring a wealth of professional experience and deep community connection in support of Weston’s mission to create theater to engage, entertain, and inspire our ever-expanding community. “As […]
Art exhibit and ‘soup to nuts’ lunch in Chester Feb. 14
First Universalist Parish of Chester, 211 North St. in the historic Stone Village, will sponsor an exhibit featuring original art by members of the Stone Village Art Guild and a Soup to Nuts Lunch prepared by parish members on Saturday, Feb 14. The Art Exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and […]
To the editor: Charlton misses an opportunity to condemn government violence against citizens
On Jan. 29, Rep. Tom Charlton voted no to the Vermont’s state legislature’s expression of approval for Gov. Scott’s statement regarding ICE’s actions in Minnesota. His explanation was that the governor “missed an opportunity to call for de-escalation on all sides.” (The full text of the resolution can be read here.) This explanation is in […]
Vocal trio In the Rough performs Feb. 15 in Weston
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midwinter Afternoon with In The Rough at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan Haefner) has been […]
18th century Valentine workshop Feb. 7 in Proctorsville
Cavendish Historical Society is planning a series of events in 2026 to recognize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It is hosting a free Valentine making workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Letter writing during the Revolutionary War was a way […]
Kendall ‘Ken’ Crocker, 79, of Chester, Springfield and Florida
Kendall “Ken” B. Crocker Jr. set sail on his final voyage at home in Sebastian, Fla., with his wife Susan by his side, on Jan. 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Ken was born on Nov. 30, 1946, in Newton, Mass., to Kendall Crocker Sr. and Geraldine Trial. Raised by Wilma Crocker and his […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 4
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via zoom Below is the board’s agenda 1. Approval of Minutes of the Jan. 21, 2026 Select Board meeting and Jan. 28, 2026 Special Select Board meeting 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. […]