Author Archive for Press release
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Ludlow Rotary gets grant for Okemo Valley Technical Rescue
Ludlow Rotary Club recently received a Global Grant of $62,922 to fund Okemo Valley Technical Rescue. The grant will be used for training and equipment to outfit 15 emergency personnel for making rushing water and other technical rescues while keeping themselves safe. The safety of the local emergency personnel was a key factor in receiving […]
Townscape blooms a beautiful welcome to Chester
When flowers suddenly appear all over Chester, it means that Chester Townscape volunteers have been hard at work. Summer feature flowers that will bloom in a host of public places until frost. This year’s cold, late spring meant that Townscape volunteers had to hustle the minute the weather began to warm up to try to […]
LAHS kicks off summer events with program, exhibit on maple sugaring
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. The meeting will feature local residents sharing stories, skills and traditions that help to define our community. This year’s program, open to the public, will explore the […]
SAPCC’s Annual Duck Run returns June 27
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center is holding its annual Running of the Rubber Ducks from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at 80 Jack and Jill Lane in North Springfield. This family-style block party is SAPCC’s flagship fundraiser and takes place outdoors; admission is free. Enjoy an evening of fun, featuring a […]
Rainbow-Palooza Pride & VegFest June 27
The most colorful event of the year is back. Rainbow-Palooza Pride & VegFest takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Road in Springfield. This free and family-friendly event features fun activities, fascinating vendors and exhibitors and an array of fabulous speakers. […]
Springfield band to perform movie classics
The Springfield Community Band presents its movie-themed concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. James Pecsok, band director at Bellows Falls Union High School, will be the guest conductor. Along with other selections, the evening will feature music from various Pixar movies, Superman Returns and […]
Springfield Garden Club to host Liberty Tree Dedication
The Springfield Garden Club invites the public to the dedication of a Liberty Tree at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. The ceremony will take place at Crown Point Country Club, 155 Golf Course Road in Springfield, to honor that tree and our country’s 250th anniversary. A reception will follow in the clubhouse. The SGC, […]
Springfield celebrates ‘Make Music Vermont’ with free concert and open mic June 21
Music lovers of all ages are invited to gather at The Commons, 50 Summer Hill in Springfield, from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 for a free afternoon of live music. The event, held rain or shine, is part of “Make Music Vermont,” a statewide celebration of music and community. From noon until […]
Springfield Garden Club receives 4 first-place awards from Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont
The Springfield Garden Club won four first-pace awards and three merit awards at this years 90th Annual Meeting of the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont at the Saint Albans Museum in early June. Attending were four SGC members: President Adrienne Faulhauber; Therese Burton, FGCV Central District co-director; SGC Awards Committee Chair Karen Vatne and Marita […]
Chester Dems to meet June 25 to nominate JPs
The Chester Town Democratic Committee will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 in the conference room of the Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. The meeting will include nominating for six candidates for justices of the peace from the Chester Town Democratic Committee. This caucus meeting is open to all. For more […]
Free art workshops for adults June 22 & 29 in Derry
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will share the joy of creative bookmaking at two free workshops to be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 22 and Monday, June 29. Participants will work with beautiful papers to make a collection of small interactive books in unusual formats. Accordion books, star books, zip-zap books and matchbox […]
Two graduate from Expeditionary School
The Expeditionary School at Black River celebrated the graduation of the class of 2026 on Friday, June 12. Students, staff, family, board members past and present, and friends were in attendance. The ceremony was officiated by Head of School Mike Kell, pictured on the right, with the two graduates. Azaiah Allen, 18, pictured center, attended […]
Bennington distillery wins at spirits competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has announced its winners for 2026. Bennington’s Village Garage Distillery was awarded two highly coveted medals: a gold for Village House Gin in the category of American Gin and a Silver for Village Bourbon in the highly competitive Small-Batch Bourbon category. SFWSC is regarded as the most prestigious international […]
Caribbean Night fundraiser for Neighborhood Connections June 26
Neighborhood Connections is holding a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday June 26 at Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind, 92 Vermont Route 11 (Main Street) in Chester. The evening will feature a spread of food catered by Sugar Bob’s, island-themed cocktails and entertainment by the renowned Blue Flames Steel Band. The Blue Flames transport […]
Springfield Community Band presents ‘Disney’ concert June 23 Concerts continue on Tuesday evenings throughout summer
The Springfield Community Band presents its Disney concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 at The Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. Under the direction of Nick Pelton, its focus will be the wide range of familiar music first introduced in Disney productions, including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Aladdin and several other […]
Mountain Valley Health Center celebrates 50 years on June 20
To honor five decades of providing dedicated health care services to Londonderry and surrounding towns, a special birthday celebration will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the Mountain Valley Health Center, located at 38 VT Route 11 in Londonderry. The Mountain Valley Health Council and North Star Health […]
Search for the ghosts of Cavendish June 20
The Cavendish Historical Society will host the Cavendish Village Ghost Walk at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. No, Mr. Hickernell isn’t buried in the basement, but what’s up with all the strange things that happen at this […]
GM grad receives Massachusetts regional Excellence in Teaching Award
On May 6, Angelae Wunderle of Chester was awarded a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award as an Outstanding Educator in the Hampshire Regional School District in Massachusetts. Sponsored by The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation and The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, the award recognizes exceptional public and parochial school teachers in […]
Flag Day talk on Betsy Ross June 14 in Cavendish
Because there is not any evidence of a “first” flag, the claim that Betsy Ross made the first American flag is a moot point. However, was her contribution to the flag the five-pointed star? In celebration of Flag Day, the Cavendish Historical Society will hold a talk on Ross at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June […]
Rockingham Meeting House now open for the season
The Rockingham Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark located at 11 Meeting House Road in Bellows Falls, opened for the 2026 visitor season over Memorial Day weekend. Based on docent availability, the Meeting House will be open for guided tours seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Halloween. A meeting house […]