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Right for Vermont holds session on Prop 3 in Chester on Oct. 20
The Right for Vermont Foundation will hold a free public information session in Chester to help voters understand Proposal 3, the constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common. The session will be open to the public […]
Community lunch at 2nd Congo Church in Londonderry
The Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry, is announcing our October Community Lunch. Our October lunch will be at noon, Thursday, Oct. 22. This menu will be a traditional turkey dinner, with dessert included. It’s a time for fun, fellowship and great food. All are welcome and a free will offering will […]
Londonderry Library to hold puppetry workshop honoring Pura Belpré
The South Londonderry Free Library is honoring librarian, storyteller and puppeteer Pura Belpré with a puppetry workshop at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Learn about this champion of bilingual literature and make your own mini puppet theater with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey. This art workshop is open to all ages and is free […]
Ludlow Rotary Duck Race raises $3,050 for Plymouth Fire & EMS
The Ludlow Rotary Club was pleased to present $3,050 to Plymouth Fire & EMS during the club’s Sept. 29 luncheon. The funds represent proceeds from the 27th Annual Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race, held in August 2026. The check was presented to Plymouth Fire Chief Jim Allen and Town Clerk Angela Kissell, recognizing the […]
New music scholarship funded by Phish fans available to Vermont undergrads
A new scholarship is giving students a boost — funded entirely by Phish fans. The Mockingbird Foundation, a nonprofit created by fans of the band, has partnered with the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. to launch The Mockingbird Foundation Music Scholarship. The scholarship is funded in perpetuity to outlast the band, Phish fans and even The […]
Friends of Yosemite hosting walking tours of Chester’s Main Street fires Oct. 11 & 25
© 2026Telegraph Publishing LLC The Friends of the Yosemite Firehouse Museum will hold walking tours of historic fires (and one near disaster) along Chester’s Main Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 11 and again on Sunday Oct. 25. The tour is expected to take about 90 minutes with additional time available at the end […]
Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show Oct. 10
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors from across Vermont and New England to celebrate the flavors, creativity, and community spirit of the Green Mountain State at the 42nd annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Riverside Middle […]
New EV chargers at West River Coffee Barn
West River Coffee Barn, located at 2309 N. Main St. in Londonderry, has installed a new dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charger in its parking lot. The project was fully funded by a Workplace EV Charging grant from Charge Vermont, with support from Green Mountain Power. The new ChargePoint CP6000 station can charge two vehicles […]
Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale Oct. 17
The Springfield Rotary Club’s 72nd Annual Penny Sale will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event begins at 6 p.m. More than 300 prizes—donated by local businesses and individuals—will be up for grabs, with each chance costing just a penny. […]
Former Chester resident comes out with Stone House mystery
Former Chester resident Carol Ann Leofanti has released a new book, The Stone House Killer, a psychological thriller, a work of fiction that takes place in a small town in Vermont featuring a man named Dale who became fascinated with the story about his distant relative, Phineas P. Gage. Gage is an historical figure, a […]
Tour New Zealand with a slideshow at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Chester if offering you a chance to visit New Zealand vicariously — at no cost, locally and deliciously. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13,Willard Hall in St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, will host David Carey and his slide-show visit to the South Island. Carey […]
Disability awareness and de-escalation training at Neighborhood Connections
Dr. Kendra LaRoche, executive director of the Special Needs Support Center, will be guest speaker at the Oct. 20 Soup and Sandwich Series held by Neighborhood Connections. LaRoche is the creator of the Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training program, and is offering Continuing Education Credit for all attendees who may benefit from it. The event […]
Pie Social to benefit Grafton Historical Society
The Grafton Historical Society is holding a fund-raising Pie Social, followed by a fall concert by the Grafton Cornet Band, beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Pie Social will be held at the historical society building at 147 Main St. in Grafton with the Cornet Band concert beginning at 3 p.m. on […]
Chester Historical Society presents stories of Popple Dungeon
Popple Dungeon is a curious name for a road and an area of Chester. A comment by a school teacher to her students long ago is credited for the unusual name. A new book series about Popple Dungeon Road is the modern equivalent of Little House on the Prairie. Stephen S. Rollins, an author who […]
Vermont Land Use Review Board to host public info meetings on Act 250 habitat connectors
The Vermont Land Use Review Board will host four public information sessions across the state — in person and remotely — to introduce Vermonters to a new Act 250 review criterion that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2028. Criterion 8(C) only applies to projects that already require an Act 250 permit and does not […]
Black River Walk & Talk on flood awareness on Sunday
To kick off National Flood Awareness Week — Sunday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 26 — the Cavendish Historical Society, Black River Action Team and the Dartmouth Rural Rivers Project are teaming up for a program on the history and health of the Black River and what is being to done to help mitigate flooding. […]
FOLA seeks new board members to continue community mission
The Friends of the Ludlow Auditorium is inviting community members to consider joining its Board of Directors and helping shape the future of entertainment, cultural programming, and community events at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall. Since its founding in 2009, FOLA has worked to make the Ludlow Auditorium a vibrant gathering place for […]
Londonderry Rescue hosts EMT training starting in October
Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting an Emergency Medical Technician class beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, and running through Monday, March 15, 2027. Classes will meet at the LVRS Squad building, 6068 Rt 100, Londonderry. Emergency Medical Technicians are trained to respond to calls for medical treatment outside of the hospital setting. EMTs must quickly assess […]
Senior Medicare Patrol to discuss protection from healthcare scams
Neighborhood Connections will be hosting a discussion by the Senior Medicare Patrol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at its offices, 5700 Vermont Rte 100 Suite 1500, in Londonderry. The discussion will focus on the latest healthcare scams and how you can protect yourself, your loved ones and neighbors from those […]
Job Fair set for Sept. 25 in Springfield
The annual River Valley Employment Fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Roadin Springfield. Entrance is free of charge and will be under an event tent behind Robinson Field at the school. The Employment Fair provides an opportunity for job seekers to learn […]