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Musical spiritual morning at Landgrove Meeting House Sept. 14
Fiddler Ida Mae Specker and former Congregational minister Melissa O’Brien invite the community to a joyful and prayerful gathering at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the historic Landgrove Meeting House, 88 Landgrove Road. Come enjoy music, song and spiritual connection with neighbors and friends. Suggested donation is $10.
Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk Sept. 14
The annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. Gage, a railroad foreman, had a tamping rod pass through his head as a result of a blasting accident on September 13, 1848 and lived for 12 more years. […]
Fall Festival Open House at Derry Library Sept. 13
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids of all ages (and grown-ups too) to attend its Fall Festival Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. There will be food, a scavenger hunt, library tours, music by local musicians and the opportunity to learn about Tommyfest, an […]
RAIN UPDATE: Music in the Meadow returns to Chester Sept. 6; Will be held at Green Mountain Union High
The 21st Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit Susan G. Komen’s Fight Against Breast Cancer will be held from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Motel in the Meadow, 936 Route 11 West Because rain is being forecast, the entire event is moving to Green Mountain Union High, 716 […]
Green Mountain Church to hold first worship service Sept. 7 New group opens in Congregational Church of Chester
After five years without regular services, the church formerly known as the Congregational Church of Chester, 469 Main St., will open again for Sunday morning worship under a new name: Green Mountain Church. The first service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7. “Though the name is new, our mission remains the […]
Springfield man sentenced for straw purchases of firearms, three bank robberies in 2024
Stephen Loewe, 43, of Springfield was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 29, by Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington to a term of 45 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release. Loewe previously pleaded guilty to straw purchasing 19 firearms between December 2023 and May 2024, and admitted as […]
LEGO Robotics Community Day events Sept. 6 and 7
Calling all curious creators, future engineers and LEGO lovers. Students in grades 4 through 8 and their families are invited to a free hands-on LEGO Robotics Community Day from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Bellows Falls Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St. Participants will explore LEGO SPIKE Prime and Essential […]
Two Lake Rescue homeowners work to make properties ‘lake friendly’
Vermont’s Lake Wise Program is a voluntary and free opportunity for lakeshore landowners to have their property assessed and scored, and potentially qualify for a “Lake Wise Award” sign that can be proudly displayed. Recently, two neighbors on Lake Rescue in Ludlow began the process of earning the Lake Wise Award. Both owners worked with […]
Ludlow Rotary Duck Race raises funds for Mt. Holly Fire Dept.
More than 650 rubber ducks recently raced from the Depot Street bridge to Walker Bridge as the Ludlow Rotary Club conducted its 26th annual race down the Black River. The winning ducks belonged to: First place: Anonymous, $200 Second place: Theresa Southworth, $100 Third place: Suzanne Theroux, $50 Last place: Virginia Ward, $25 Corporate Duck […]
‘Gardening for Baby Boomers’ in Derry Sept. 8 Cornell expert presents Garden Smarter, Live Longer
The Green Mountain Gardeners is hosting a talk titled “Gardening for Baby Boomers: Ten Ways to Garden Smarter and Live Longer” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 at the Londonderry Rescue Squad, 6068 VT Route 100. This popular presentation by Chris Ferrero, Cornell Master Gardener, promises to be lively and informative. Ambitious […]
Take a walk on the wild mushroom side with noted forager Sept. 6
Are you intrigued by wild mushroom hunting? Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager LLC will lead a guided tour of late summer gourmet and medicinal wild mushrooms from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. Participants should meet at the Hardy Hill Trail entrance on Susannah Johnson Road in Cavendish. Attendees will be introduced […]
Wilder Library to seek new director, provides construction update
The Board of Trustees of the Wilder Memorial Library in Weston announces that library director Jessica Clapp will reduce her role over the next several months and eventually step down from her position. She plans to stay in Weston and will work with the board through the transition period. The process to select a new […]
Volunteers needed for BRAT’s 26th Annual RiverSweep on Sept. 6
For 25 years, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team has been removing trash from the bed and banks of the river in Windsor County. In collaboration with the Connecticut River Conservancy, the group will be at it again from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Sept. 6. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged […]
Info session on Medicare Open Enrollment Sept. 4 in Derry
Neighborhood Connections, located in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 VT Route 100 in Londonderry, is hosting an informative session about Medicare Open Enrollment from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. Tirah Brothers, State Health Insurance Assistance Program coordinator from Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will cover everything you need […]
Public invited to Legislative Forum in Ludlow Sept. 4 event hosted by local Republicans
The Ludlow Republican Committee and the Chester Town Republican Committee are inviting the public to attend a Public Legislative Forum with Vermont Republican leadership and local Statehouse representatives from Chester, Weathersfield and Ludlow districts: Reps. Tom Charlton, Kevin Winter and VL Coffin. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at […]
‘Wildlife Around a Pond’ walk set for Aug. 30
Tim O’Donoghue will lead an exploratory walk around a beaver pond on Saturday, Aug. 30 to observe and identify a variety of mammals, birds and amphibians that find their sustenance and live in or near the water. Meet at 9 a.m. at 3700 Twenty Mile Stream Road in Proctorsville — its junction with Chapman Road, […]
Stratton Foundation launches new year of fundraising Aug. 29 Golf Outing to benefit Head-To-Toe children's program
The Stratton Community Foundation kicks off a new year of fundraising efforts with the 2025 Annual Golf Outing taking center stage. Set for 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 at Stratton Mountain Golf Course, 251 Stratton Mountain Road, this event spearheads the campaign to support the foundation’s mission of giving. All proceeds benefit the Head-To-Toe […]
Windham County Dems to hold Aug. 30 cookout Sen. Welch to be featured at family-friendly event
The Windham County Democratic Committee will be holding a family-friendly cookout featuring Sen. Peter Welch from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Westminster Institute/Butterfield Library on Route 5 in Westminster. The event is free and open to the public. Those who are able to do so are encouraged to consider making […]
Original Vermont Country Store in Weston gets state historical marker
The Vermont Country Store’s deep roots in Vermont have been officially recognized by the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation in a new Vermont Roadside Historic Marker that has been installed in front of the store in Weston along Route 100. The marker, erected in May, is one of 335 along highways and byways throughout Vermont. […]
A walk in the forest with a forester on Aug. 23
Join Southern Windsor County Forester Hannah Dallas for a casual walk in the woods to discuss all things trees and forestry, land use, history and more. Participants should meet by the Hardy Hill Trail at Susannah Johnson Lane and East Road in Cavendish at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. This is part of the […]
