Author Archive for Press release
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Trunk or Treat returns to Benson’s Chevrolet Oct. 31
Benson’s Chevrolet, 25 Pond St. in Ludlow, will again host Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. This safe evening out is spooktacular fun for all ages. Come and see the uniquely decorated trunk displays created by local businesses. The event is free, and there is plenty of parking on the north […]
Family Center Holiday Food Drive seeks to feed 100 families
What does it take to provide 100 households with supplemental food during the holiday season? For the Chester-Andover Family Center Food Shelf, it takes a community effort. These are challenging times, and everyone deserves a bountiful holiday meal. Please consider making a cash or food donation. Monetary donations can be made via PayPal. Alternatively, checks payable to “CAFC/Holiday […]
Smokeshire Design hosts Artisan Festival Oct. 14
A special Artisan Festival will be held at Smokeshire Design, 3630 Vermont Route 103 North in Chester, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Artists will be on hand to give live demonstrations, local food makers will offer specialty tastings and there will be special promotions. And a kids’ craft table will have […]
Architect hired for Wilder Library expansion
Weston’s Wilder Memorial Library Board of Trustees has selected Foster Architecture of Weston to lead the library’s expansion project. Deborah Granquist, library board chair, said, “We sent Requests for Proposals to architects throughout Vermont. We narrowed the responses down to four firms whose proposals met our goals. Through a series of interviews and visits, Ryan […]
VSP monitoring campaign of hoax bomb threats
© 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are monitoring an ongoing campaign of hoax bomb threats to various critical infrastructure and key resource sectors in the state that apparently began on Sunday. So far, no suspicious items or authentic threats have been discovered at any of the locations. According to a VSP press […]
Atelier Annex hosts artist talk with noted photographer Linda Adele Goodine on Oct. 13
Atelier Annex will be hosting an Artist Talk with internationally acclaimed artist photographer Linda Adele Goodine at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at the recently opened gallery in the Old Fire House, 217 Main St. in Grafton. Goodine’s series reflect on many subjects: the environment, class, gender, love, death, war. Her constructed “sets” reflect […]
Spencer Lewis concert Oct. 7 in Grafton
Spencer Lewis, a mainstay of the Vermont music scene, offers a soothing and meditational concert with solo guitar and violin at Grafton’s historic Brick Meeting House, 2 Main St. He will play three sets from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Times Argus described his music as “a soothing blend of […]
CAFC’s annual ‘Christmas Under the Tent Sale’ Oct. 7
The Chester Andover Family Center, located at 908 VT Route 103 South in Chester, will hold its 8th annual Christmas Under the Tent sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Holiday items for decorating, entertaining and gift giving will be available, including toys, gifts, items for your holiday table, artificial trees […]
Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival Oct. 6-9 in Chester
The 14th annual Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 through 9 at 1126 Rte 103 in Chester. Admission is $8 per person, $15 per couple and $20 for families. The Big Buzz is produced by Chester artist Barre Pinske, who started his chainsaw carving […]
Saturday evening roller skating coming to Springfield
Rollin’ On The River, a series of Saturday evening roller skating events, will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7, 14 and 21 in the upper parking lot of 100 River St. in Springfield. Entry is free for K-8 students and their families. K-5 skaters are invited to roll around the rink from 5 to […]
Ludlow Rotary hosts Chili Cook-off Oct. 7
The Ludlow Rotary Club is sponsoring its 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 on Depot Street by the traffic light in Ludlow. Admission is $15 per person, $5 for kids 12 and under or $35 for a family (two adults and two kids). This includes a sample of each chili […]
Kids’ art program at Weston library Oct. 7
Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, is celebrating the arrival of October with a special program for children at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Kids of all ages are invited to make Midnight Pumpkins and Wicked Pop-Ups with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey. The program is free of charge. For more […]
Weston Craft Show to be held Oct. 6-8 at Walker Farm
Due to extensive flood damage to the Weston Playhouse, the renowned Weston Craft Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 6 through 8 at the Walker Farm Theater, 705 Main St., in Weston. The Weston Community Association, owner of the playhouse and sponsor/beneficiary of the craft […]
Local ‘Priority Projects’ sought for federal, state funding
Springfield Regional Development Corp. once again is partnering with the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission and area towns to develop the list of priority projects for state and federal fund eligibility. The Priority Project process is going on in each region in the state and the final product is provided to the Agency of Commerce and […]
AOE seeking applicants, public input for Secretary of Education post
The Vermont State Board of Education is seeking applications for the position of Secretary of Education, with a application deadline of Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Part of the board’s hiring process will include a public hearing on Oct. 2. The secretary is responsible for providing leadership to over 150 employees at the Agency of Education, […]
Grace Cottage to hold presentation on planned clinic Sept. 27
A public forum to unveil plans for a new primary care clinic building at Grace Cottage will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Wardsboro Town Hall, 71 Main St. Attendees will learn how Grace Cottage is planning for the future of primary care in southeastern Vermont. The current clinic operates […]
Grafton Firefighters’ annual Tag Sale Oct. 7 and 8
The Grafton Firefighters’ Tag Sale is one of the many traditional fall events that people anticipate. Now in its 42nd year, this sale to benefit the volunteer fire department has become well known in southern Vermont for its variety, quality and bargains. This year’s sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Londonderry marker to recognize birthplace of Burton Snowboards
In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter opened his first workshop on Main Street in Londonderry where a small team of local residents helped to fabricate his first snowboards. From these humble beginnings, a backyard hobby grew into one of the world’s most popular winter sports. The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation will help to recognize this […]
GM dinner to raise funds for trip to France
The Green Mountain Union High School French Travel Cohort is hosting a Francophone dinner with silent auction. Proceeds benefit GMUHS student travel. Including their 2024 trip to Paris, Normandy and London where they will visit historic sites and enjoy many learning opportunities! All are welcome on Friday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 for this exciting event! […]
Help BRAT de-Phrag Amherst Lake Sept. 23
The Black River Action Team is looking for volunteers to help with Year Four of Phragmites management at the northern cove of Amherst Lake in Plymouth starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. A Phragmites reed is a tall, thin plant that is quick to take over marshy areas and lakeshores. Crowding out native […]
