Archive for 2026
To the editor: Brickner says he sees how Montpelier decisions impact small towns
Eight years ago, my wife and I chose to make our home in Pomfret. This community welcomed us completely – neighbors who showed up, looked after one another, and asked only that we do the same. I have tried to live up to that ever since. Giving back has always mattered to me and doing […]
To the editor: Brickner has proven track record
I support Ben Brickner for the Vermont Senate because he has a proven track record of carefully doing the detailed and, often thankless, work as Pomfret’s Select Board chair and auditor. Ben is committed to fiscal responsibility and has already walked the walk. Aware that tax payments are his neighbors’ money, he has worked hard […]
To the editor: Sheriff candidate Lake expresses concerns over ICE
As a law enforcement officer in the state of Vermont, I am held to a high standard of conduct because Vermonters have to trust us to protect them. Despite that standard, too many Vermonters don’t trust law enforcement. When we have multiple sheriffs in our state that have been brought up on criminal charges and […]
Chester Sewer Commission, Select Board agendas for Aug. 5
Chester Select Board will meet in its capacity as Sewer Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026 followed by a special meeting as the select board. The meetings will take place at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and remotely via Zoom. Below are the board’s agendas: Sewer Commissioners Agenda 1. Citizen’s Comments 2. […]
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 […]