Archive for July, 2026
To the editor: Vote for Burrows for state Senate
I am proud to cast my vote for Elizabeth Burrows for Vermont Senate and I urge my neighbors to join me. I’ve known Elizabeth since I was a kid. When I was a sophomore in high school, she took me under her wing as a mentor. Thanks to her guidance, I served as a Senate […]
To the editor: Windsor County lucky to have Chase as candidate
Voters in the Windsor District are lucky: You have six strong candidates running for State Senate in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 11. As you consider who will best represent your communities in Montpelier, I hope you’ll cast a ballot for Heather Chase. I had the good fortune to work closely with Heather in […]
To the editor: Chase has earned my vote on Aug. 11
Heather Chase has earned my vote on Aug. 11. The Vermont Democratic Primary for Windsor state senators is rapidly approaching on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Heather Chase is running for a chance to serve the people in this district. She has a long history of connection with the people of this area. She has raised a […]
To the editor: Vote for Chase for Windsor Senate
I have known Heather Chase for 15 years, and she has my vote for a Windsor County Democratic Senate seat in the Aug. 11 primary. Her experience as a state representative and select board member in Chester means she will be ready to go on Day One. A small business owner for 30 years, Heather […]
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv closes out Cavendish concerts
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv take the stage at the Svec Memorial Green at Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to close out another successful summer concert series organized by the Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Redington brings his songwriting talent to life […]
Make miniature art at Custer Sharp Aug. 1
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another fun free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 in the studio of the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Bring family and friends to make a stylish collection of original art cards with art teacher Casey Junker […]
Rockingham Old Home Days July 31–Aug. 2 A celebration of community, history and tradition
Rockingham Old Home Days Weekend returns Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing together community organizations, local businesses, musicians, volunteers and residents for a weekend celebrating the history, traditions and community spirit of Rockingham. This year’s celebration features a full weekend of events across the community, blending longtime traditions with new experiences for visitors […]
Chester Green, Town Hall backdrop for eight GM students’ public artworks
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next time you come to the Chester Town Hall or visit the Town Green, set aside a few minutes to take in the artworks produced by eight students in Marcia Dockum’s the Creative Arts Class at Green Mountain Union High School. On Tuesday, Steve Vertefeuille, who manages […]
State school merger lead facilitator finalists announced One educator and a consulting firm will have final interviews next week
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Learning Collaborative announced late Tuesday afternoon that it has selected two finalists for the job of lead facilitator for the school merger study group work mandated by Act 170. The law, which bills itself as “transforming Vermont’s education system,” calls for seven regional facilitators who […]
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 […]