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Secretary of State announces Highgate pupil as Vermont’s 2026 Kid Governor-elect
After tallying up more than 1,000 votes from fifth graders across the state, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced the winner of the election for Vermont’s first Kid Governor: Roslyn Fortin, a fifth-grade student at Highgate Elementary in Highgate Center. Teacher Courtney Kiser brought the Kid Governor program to Highgate. Fortin ran on […]
Wilder Memorial Library hires new director
The Board of Trustees of Wilder Memorial Library announces the appointment of Faye Conte Mack as its new director, effective immediately. Conte Mack will oversee all library operations, including programs, collections and community partnerships. She will also lead efforts to expand the library’s role as a vibrant hub for lifelong learning and engagement for the […]
Telegraph among 16 Vermont news outlets honored with inaugural Civic Journalism grant
©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC MONTPELIER The Chester Telegraph is among 16 Vermont news organizations to be honored with the Local Civic Journalism Awards, a new program designed to steer state and philanthropic dollars to news outlets that inform Vermonters and foster civic engagement. The recipients represent a broad cross-section of local and regional news organizations […]
Take action to quit smoking, share your success stories for a chance to win a grocery card
Although the Great American Smoke-Out, hosted annually by the American Cancer Society, officially took place on Nov. 20, it is never too late to take steps toward achieving a smoke-free life. Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. The state of Vermont offers many valuable and free […]
Grace Cottage Hospital seeks security upgrade from Giving Tuesday donations
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy during the season of gratitude, which falls on Dec. 2 this year. To aid in its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional care, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is seeking Giving Tuesday donations to upgrade security in its Emergency Department. Upgrades […]
Home repair grant program expands support for mountain towns
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust’s Green Mountain Home Repair program has launched a special initiative in cooperation with The Collaborative and Neighborhood Connections to support homeowners in the mountain towns of Andover, Jamaica, Londonderry, Weston and Windham. Eligible homeowners in these communities can access grants of up to $25,000 to complete essential health and safety […]
Applications open for Vermont Community Fellows Program to address local issues
Vermont Folklife is taking applications through Dec. 14 for the 2026 Vermont Community Fellows Program, an initiative to build statewide capacity for community-based, action-oriented field research. The program is made possible thanks to congressionally directed spending secured by Sen. Bernie Sanders through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Now in its second year, the […]
Weston Christmas Bazaar on hiatus, to return in November 2026
The Weston Community Association announces that one of the area’s favorite holiday gift buying options — the Weston Christmas Bazaar — will be not be taking place this year due to continued repairs to its traditional venue, the Weston Playhouse. This hiatus is just for this year and plans for the 2026 Weston Christmas Bazaar […]
Vermont Judiciary needs Guardians Ad Litem
© 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Judiciary is looking for compassionate people with flexible schedules, reliable transportation and internet access to volunteer as Guardians ad Litem. When the Department for Children and Families seeks to take a child into their custody, Vermont law requires the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to serve […]
Springfield High presents ‘The Great Gatsby’ this weekend
Springfield High School’s Theater Department presents three performances of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby adapted for the stage by Simon Levy and approved by the Fitzgerald Estate. Shows will be held in the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, with a matinee at […]
Volunteer Train Elves needed for Okemo Valley Holiday Express
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce invites community members to step into the holiday spirit and volunteer as Train Elves for the Okemo Valley Holiday Express on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21. On both days, five festive train rides depart from and return to the Chester Depot station, 563 Depot St. in […]
Kendall Roman receives Eileen Austin Neal nursing scholarship
The 20th Annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing, in the amount of $1,000, was awarded to Kendall Roman of Westminster. She plans to attend River Valley Community College in Claremont, N.H. “Getting this award to help me be able to pursue a nursing career means so much to me,” said Roman. Eileen […]
Fundraising dinner to fight world hunger Nov. 22 in Ludlow
In cooperation with Ludlow Rotary Club, Okemo Valley Women’s Club and Black River Good Neighbors, United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St., is hosting Stuffed Shells To Stuff Hungry Bellies, on Saturday, Nov. 22. The cost is $15 per person, with all funds raised being directed to charities that fight world hunger. Preorder, takeout and drop-ins […]
Santa is coming to Rockingham Vet Clinic Nov. 21
Santa Claus will be visiting Rockingham Veterinary Clinic, 319 S. Main St. in Chester, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov 21, just in time for you to create your holiday cards. This annual tradition lets four-legged friends meet Santa and maybe even get a treat. Photos can be taken with just your […]
Derry Library hosts Giving Thanks Art Workshop for kids Nov. 22
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children to learn about Thanksgiving traditions around the world at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at our annual Giving Thanks Workshop. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to make special table decorations using natural materials. Each family will receive a copy of Harvest Days, […]
71st Annual Springfield Rotary Penny Sale raises more than $16,000
The 71st Annual Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale, held on Oct. 25 at Riverside Middle School, netted more than $16,000. More than 340 prizes — valued at $15 to $500 — were given away to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 300 people. Angela Markwell of Springfield won the Grand Prize of $5,000 in cash. […]
Will Danforth to perform Nov. 23 in Chester Sing out for freedom and resilience
Will Danforth will provide music to come together and sing out hopes and harmonies during these challenging times at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Your freewill offering will benefit Indivisible. Danforth is primarily known as an acoustic multi-instrumentalist of American “roots” genres. With seven albums to his […]
Kate Lorenz Memorial Fund donates to six Vermont organizations
The Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund announces 11 awards/gifts for 2025. This year, the fund donated more than $5,000 in gifts to organizations that represent Kate’s interests and passions. Six organizations are in Vermont; five are in Massachusetts. The Vermont awards are to Create Together, Ludlow/Children’s Scholarships and Programs The Women’s Freedom Center, Brattleboro/Children and […]
Secretary of State announces candidates for Vermont’s 2026 Kid Governor
Seven fifth graders from across the state have made it onto the final ballot for the upcoming election for Vermont’s 2026 Kid Governor. Each candidate developed a campaign platform centered around an important issue facing our state and a three-point plan for how fifth graders can address that issue in their own communities. The candidates […]
Vermont Labor Dept. to hold job fairs for seasonal and part-time workers Nov. 19
The Vermont Department of Labor is holding the “Work Your Way” Job Fair Series, a statewide event for part-time and seasonal hiring from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at five American Job Centers across the state. Participating locations include: Springfield Job Center – 56 Main St., #101 Rutland Job Center – 88 […]
