Author Archive for Press release
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Ludlow Rotary, United Church hold lasagna dinner to benefit Ukraine
The Ludlow Rotary Club and the United Church of Ludlow are combining efforts to raise money for humanitarian relief of the besieged people of the Ukraine on Saturday, March 19 at the United Church, located at the corner of Elm and Pleasant streets in Ludlow. According to Rotary member George Thomson, they plan to serve […]
Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum set for Monday, March 7
The annual Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum is taking place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year’s event will again be virtual. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about legislation being discussed this session in Montpelier, as well as a chance to ask […]
Considering going solar? Whiting Library to host virtual solar energy roundtable discussion
Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home? Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will present a virtual roundtable discussion on residential solar energy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. If you’re interested in renewable energy, come listen, learn and ask your questions! This roundtable […]
Flood Brook signing up kindergarten students
Parents residing in the towns of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru or Weston or in tuitioning towns are invited to contact the Flood Brook School office at aalford@floodbrook.org or tgreene@floodbrook.org from March 7 through March 11 to register their children who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 kindergarten class. Further […]
Londonderry Rescue Squad honors Fish, Downer for distinguished service
At its annual banquet in December, the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad presented two of its most distinguished awards — the William Cobb Sr. Memorial Award and the Community Service Award — to Marge Fish and Regina Downer. The William Cobb Sr. Award is given to a squad member who has shown excellence in improvement of […]
Cavendish principal finalist forum March 1; special GMUSD board meeting March 2
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Town Elementary School Principal Interview Committee will be holding a finalists forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The forum will be both in person (at CTES, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville) and on Zoom. The Two Rivers Supervisory Union will be recording the forum for […]
Meals on Wheels programs celebrate 50 years Local groups serve 8 area towns, seek volunteers, donations
At 9 on a recent Monday morning, the tables for lunch at the Springfield Meals Center were already set with decorations and flowers, ready for the lunch crowd. At the side of the room were two long tables filled with thermal coolers and meals. Volunteers rushed through the door, busily loading their cars and preparing […]
Police search for Connecticut SUV that caused Cavendish crash
© Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are looking for the driver of a car they say caused a crash in Cavendish on Thursday then left the scene. According to a VSP press release, just before 3 p.m. on Feb. 24, Denver Schillinger, 51, of Windsor, was driving a 2015 GMC truck east near […]
Weston Pop-Up University returns
After successful seasons in the past two years, Weston Pop-Up University returns in March with a new list of fun and informative courses. The 10-class schedule invites you to cook with the chef from The Hub at Weston, learn some Broadway dance steps, try some cartooning with a local artist, taste some wine with a […]
Poetry slams, workshops to be held in Chester
It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook. Or, better yet, start a poetry notebook. You’ll want to be ready to take part in or just enjoy the Thursday-evening Stone Village Poetry Experience in March, April and May. Or just to come listen—it’s a lot of fun! Co-sponsored by Chester’s Whiting Library and the First […]
Green Mountain Power now offering language interpreters
COLCHESTER Green Mountain Power customers can easily communicate with customer service representatives in any language, thanks to a new translation service that makes interpreters available whenever customers call to talk with a customer service representative. This ensures easy, welcoming communication for all customers looking to set up electric service, track energy use and manage their […]
FBI offers $10,000 reward for ‘Rt. 91 Bandit’
The FBI is looking for a “serial bank robber” who they say has held up 11 banks along the Interstate-91 corridor in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, and are offering a $10,000 reward for information to identify and catch him. They also say that he is considered armed and dangerous. According to a […]
Chester Winter Carnival schedule
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester’s Annual Winter Carnival is just a week and a half away. Pull out those old skates, grab a sled or flying saucer and head on over to the Pinnacle Recreation Area for some fun. Here is the calendar of events. Saturday, Feb. 19 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – […]
Okemo chamber gets tourism promotions grant
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a $30,000 Tourism and Economic Recovery Marketing Grant from the Vermont Department of Economic Development. It was awarded a similar grant in 2021 as well. This successful application was the result of a regional collaboration, including support letters and other input, with partners including Chester, […]
West River Farmers Market accepting vendor applications for 2022 season
The vendor applications for the 2022 summer season with the West River Farmers Market is now available through its website. Applicants must review the updated 2022 Market Rules & Vendor Agreement before applying. The market accepts applications from vendors who produce agricultural products, prepared foods, arts and crafts, and vendors who provide services. All goods […]
Vangel joins Grace Cottage Hospital board
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital welcomes attorney Sarah Biolsi Vangel to the hospital board. A native of Brookline, Vangel attended Leland & Gray Middle/High School and received her BA from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. She began her legal career as a paralegal for Fisher & Fisher Law Offices […]
Clutter got you down? Tidying expert to give free presentation at Neighborhood Connections
Clutter can affect our anxiety levels, sleep, and ability to focus. It can also make us less productive, triggering coping and avoidance strategies that make us more likely to snack on junk food and watch TV shows (including ones about other people decluttering their lives.). Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter, but don’t know where […]
VSAC scholarship deadline is Feb. 11
Friday, Feb. 11 is the last day to apply for scholarships assisted by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. Every year VSAC compiles a scholarship booklet of opportunities available only to Vermont residents. You can access that booklet by clicking here. It is important to note that many of those scholarships receive only 100 or so […]
Cabin Fever Auction to benefit Grace Cottage
Picture yourself on a tropical vacation or on safari in South Africa! Or create a new view at home with some artwork or a local craft item. Or maybe you’re hankering for a dinner outing. Grace Cottage’s annual Cabin Fever Online Auction offers over 150 items donated by generous local businesses and individuals, with all […]
Program focuses on quality of the Williams River
Water quality monitoring samples have been collected along the Williams River for many years. Ryan O’Donnell, water quality coordinator for the Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance and the Connecticut River Conservancy, will present the results of several years of monitoring studies from the river during an online Zoom discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9. […]
