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Rep. Burrows announces run for Clarkson’s Senate seat
State Rep. Elizabeth Burrows has announced her candidacy to be the next sate senator from Windsor County. Burrows is a three-term member of the Vermont House of Representatives, serving Hartland, West Windsor and Windsor (Windsor-1) since 2021. Burrows would replace retiring Sen. Alison Clarkson of Woodstock and is seeking the Democratic and Progressive party nominations. […]
Bears are waking up: Take down bird feeders Secure other sources of food to prevent bear conflicts
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports of bears coming out of their dens and is urging Vermonters to remove their bird feeders and take additional steps now to prevent conflicts with bears over the spring and summer. “Do not wait to take down your bird feeders and bear-proof your yard until a […]
Vt. Poet Laureate Bianca Stone returns to Chester March 21
Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone returns to Chester Town Hall at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 to present The State of Poetry, a traveling community-building initiative in which she shares poems written by past Vermont Poet Laureates that illuminate and speak to the world in which we live today. The event underscores how poems […]
Springfield High Theater Department presents ‘Treasure Island’ March 20-22
Springfield High School Theater Department presents Treasure Island by Ken Ludwig adapted from the novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson. Performances will held be at the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St. in Springfield, at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Admission is […]
‘It’s All About the Bluebird!’ March 19 in Derry
Veterinarian Dr. Ron Svec will present a family-friendly program titled “It’s All About the Bluebird!” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry. He will talk about the history, life and nesting of the Eastern Bluebird. It is a story of success that is due, in large part, […]
Education leaders to participate in public forum at Hartford High on March 23
Community members are invited to attend a public education forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 23 in the auditorium at Hartford High School, 37 Highland Ave., White River Junction. The event will bring together state and local education leaders to discuss the status of transformational education legislation currently being debated in Montpelier […]
Three public hearings on deer, moose in March
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2026 on March 16, 18 and 19. The hearings will include the results of Vermont’s 2025 deer seasons and prospects for deer hunting next fall, as well as an opportunity for people […]
Magic Mountain Chili Cook-Off raises over $1K for Ski Patrol, Outing Club
The Magic Mountain Ski Area community turned out in force for the second annual Magic Mountain Outing Club Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 7. The lively afternoon event raised more than $1,000 to support the mountain’s Outing Club and the Ski Patrol. Held at the Black Line Tavern, the event featured 11 chili entries from […]
Grace Cottage wins ‘Best Place to Work’ for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in Townshend, has been named one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work.” It is the only hospital in the state to have achieved this award for the past four years. The award, given each year by Vermont Business magazine and the […]
GMP offers help with your electric bill March 19
Representatives from Green Mountain Power will be at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, for 10-minute appointments between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. You can sign up for the Budget Billing Program to keep your monthly electric costs the same each month; it is available to all customers. You can also […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Chester Townscape now taking tree, shrub orders until April 15
Chester Townscape, the all-volunteer non-profit organization that helps keep Chester blooming, is holding its Annual Tree & Shrub Sale to raise funds for its beautification projects. This event offers good-sized, proven trees and shrubs at below-retail nursery prices. This year’s selections are: Snow Showers Weeping Cherry Tree Dwarf Buttonbush Easy as Pie Bush Cherry Reminiscent […]
GM Drama presents ‘Cinderella, the Musical’ March 20 & 21 Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will present the Youth Edition of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Friday March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday March 21 at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was […]
Two short films about supporting birds March 13 in Proctorsville
Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and the Cavendish Community Conservation Association will host Building for Birds and Puffling Patrol, two short films about supporting birds, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13 at the library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Birds play vital ecological roles in […]
‘Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance’ March 15
Voices will rise in harmony at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 as community members gather at the historic Jamaica Town Hall, 3735 VT-30, for “Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance.” This spirited community sing-a-long is sponsored by Jamaica for Democracy, a non-partisan community group committed to upholding constitutional principles, civil liberties and respectful […]
History talk highlights Cavendish’s Hannah Lovell and women in the Revolution
T Revolutionary War would not have been won without contributions from women. Often overlooked in history books, which tend to focus on battles and men, they were responsible for organizing boycotts, acting as quartermasters in camps, nursing, manning cannons, spying and much more. Cavendish Historical Society will present a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, […]
24 Hours of Stratton charity event March 14, 15
The Stratton Community Foundation presents the 14th Annual fundraising 24 Hours of Stratton beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, at Stratton Mountain Resort, 5 Village Lodge Road in Stratton Mountain. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to ski or snowboard under lighted trails through sunrise, enjoy live […]
Neighborhood Connections designated a Benefits Enrollment Center to aid Medicare beneficiaries
On Feb. 1, Neighborhood Connections has been designated a Benefits Enrollment Center by the National Council on Aging. It is 1 of 90 across the United States and one of only two in Vermont. BECs focus on connecting Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes to core benefits, such as Medicare Part D Extra Help and Low-Income […]
West River Coffee hosts ‘Art at the Barn’ Opening Reception for photographer Musgrave
West River Coffee Barn, 2309 N. Main St. in Londonderry, announces the next installment of its “Art at the Barn” series, featuring photographer Evan Musgrave. An Opening Reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. The community is invited to come meet the artist, connect with neighbors and enjoy light […]
League of Women Voters lecture series on voting rights continues March 11 VT Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas to speak
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the next installment of its 2025-2026 lecture series on Voting Rights and Access to the Ballot at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas will discuss two bills now before Congress: the SAVE Act and the John […]
Chase away winter blues with seed starting
While waiting for yet another snowstorm to grace the garden plots with a layer of snow, the Chester Community Greenhouse & Gardens folks say that starting to plan your garden is the best way to chase away the winter blues. The seed catalogs have long since arrived in the mail, and you have likely picked […]