Archive for 2026
Music in the Meadow fundraiser for Komen Fight Against Breast Cancer returns Saturday, Aug. 29
The 22nd Annual Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit Susan G. Komen’s Fight Against Breast Cancer will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Motel in the Meadow, 936 Route 11 West in Chester. This year’s entertainment features talented local musicians who generously donate their time and […]
S. Londonderry Free Library hosts Open House Aug. 29
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St. in South Londonderry, will be holding an End of Summer open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.on Saturday, Aug. 29. Events will include art workshops, music, games, fun and food. Come see this delightful library and join in the festivities. Everyone is welcome
Coffee Barn in Londonderry celebrates first year in business with public event
West River Coffee Barn, the community coffee shop at Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry, will celebrate its first anniversary with a free, family-friendly event running from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. West River Coffee Barn opened on Aug. 21, 2025, on the site of the former Shoe Barn, a longtime […]
Op-ed: A gift from the King
By Madeline Bodin ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A long time ago — you’ll see just how long in a minute — one of my coworkers at the technology magazine was cranky about our job. I was cranky, too, but he was crankier. I asked him what he wanted. “I want to save the world,” he […]
Rock out with WOOL Radio’s annual block party
WOOL-FM/Black Sheep Radio presents its premier summer event, WOOLstock: The 2026 Block Party, from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls, for hours of live music, food, and community festivities. Gates open at 1 p.m. General admission is $20; Children under 12 admitted for free. Discount advance […]
Harold Lloyd classic kicks off return of silent movie festival in Ludlow
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall featuring the classic comedy Safety Last starring the great comedian Harold Lloyd. Jeff Rapsis will return to provide his original musical background to this great […]
Millington pulls out of Washington Central superintendent race
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Telegraph has confirmed that Two Rivers Superintendent Layne Millington has withdrawn his name from consideration for the superintendency of the Washington Central Unified Union School District,for which he was one of two finalists. After hearing early Monday morning that Millington had dropped out, The […]
To the editor: Thank you for your support in the Vermont Primary
I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported my campaign for Vermont Senate. Your support came in many forms: doors knocked, phone calls made, lawn signs planted, contributions sent and, maybe most meaningful of all, the countless quiet but heartfelt expressions of encouragement I received along the way. I entered this race in part because […]
Call for local artists for annual Derry Arts & Historical Society show
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces it annual Local Artist Show at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. This year’s show will be opened up to crafters of all crafts including jewelry artists and potters, needlework, cards and matted prints. The show opens on Saturday., Sept. 5, with a grand opening […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Aug. 20
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 20, 2026 at the Green Mountain High School 716 Route 103 South in Chester and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order a. Roll Call, Confirming a Quorum II. Agenda Additions or […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Aug. 19
UPDATED 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17 with No. 7 added. The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 19, 2026 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: Approval of Minutes of Aug. 5, 2026 Select board Meeting\ Citizen’s Comments Old Business […]
Millington is finalist for Washington Central superintendent’s job TRSU super looks to leave after two years on job, despite new contract
UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM LAYNE MILLINGTON By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Rivers school Superintendent Layne Millington is a finalist to take over the Washington Central Unified Union School District in the East Montpelier area as it seeks to replace former Superintendent Steve Dellinger-Pate, who resigned unexpectedly in June. If hired, Millington […]
Braucht family leads effort for new playground at Cavendish Town Office
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Between the removal of Greven Field’s beloved baseball backstop and debates about the town’s recreation director position, fun and games have been a serious matter in this year’s Cavendish Select Board meetings. But things took a lighter tone on Monday night. Earlier this year, Cavendish 6th grader Olivia […]
Evening of poets at Grafton Library Aug. 25
Join the Grafton Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening with three Vermont poets, as part of itson-going Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series. Brattleboro poet Tim Mayo will read from his latest poetry collection, Muscle Memories of Love and Disaster, exploring grief, loss, mortality, the suffering and hopes of the […]
Free steel drum concert to benefit Weston Playhouse, celebrate 140 years of the Green
Come to Weston’s Town Green from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 22 for a special Blue Flames Steel Band Concert to celebrate 140 years of the Weston Green and to benefit the Weston Community Association’s restoration of the Weston Playhouse. The music is free but all funds collected will go toward the Playhouse. […]
Chester board hears wastewater treatment upgrade plan $7million project would increase capacity for building in village area
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC For as long as The Telegraph has been covering Chester town government, an upgrade to the town’s sewage treatment plant has been a problem on a distant horizon. Last Wednesday, Dufresne Group engineer Naomi Johnson told the Select Board — in its alter ego as the Water […]
Chase loses in state Dem Senate race as White, Major and Burrows head to the General Election Weyant takes Dem primary for Windsor Sheriff as Lake stumbles
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While the August primaries in Vermont are often characterized by uncontested races and low turnout and summer vacations take their own toll, every few cycles something happens to pique voters’ interest and draw them to their polling places. Tuesday’s most contested races locally have been county-wide, with […]
Communities come together in concern after ICE arrests in Londonderry
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC About 130 people jammed into the meeting space and anterooms of Neighborhood Connections on Saturday morning, Aug. 8 – while 20 others stood outside – to learn more about the arrests Friday in Londonderry by ICE of five immigrant workers and to hear of strategies that individuals and […]
Junker Bailey holds workshop on drawing butterflies, history of 17th century naturalist
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road in South Londonderry, will host a workshop on drawing butterflies for all ages at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to learn about Maria Merian, the 17th century entomologist, naturalist, and scientific illustrator, aka “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies.” Her […]
From the editor: A farewell to Stacia
After seven years with The Chester Telegraph, our super Events Editor Stacia Spaulding has decided to retire. She’s never said it was because we wore her out, although I have my concerns. She’s wisely focusing on her health. We will miss her wry, dry and wicked humor and the skills she brought to juggling all […]