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State offering fast-track licensing for those who worked out-of-state
The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation has streamlined the licensing process for individuals who have worked in their field in another state for at least three years and are in good standing with that state. Since it was first implemented in April, over 850 licenses across 40 license types have been issued […]

Derry Arts to use $5,000 grant for archivist work
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, located at 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, announces that it has received a Covid-19 Cultural Recovery Grant in the amount of $5,000, jointly awarded by the Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities. The Covid-19 Cultural Recovery Grant Program was seeded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and […]

VT Professionals of Color Network launches new website
BURLINGTON Vermont Professionals of Color Network — VT PoC — has announced the launch of its redesigned website, which you can access here, with the goal of increasing visibility of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color statewide, and increasing access to statewide resources to the BIPOC community. “Our primary goal during the redesign process was […]

Wreath-making workshops offered at St. Luke’s
Get ready for the holidays by decorating a pre-made evergreen wreath with specially collected greens, natural materials, bows, and other embellishments, plus all the wire, glue guns, and equipment necessary to make the decorating fun and successful. Open to the public, the workshops will take place on Nov. 18 through 20 in Willard Hall at […]

Creative writing workshop for teens to be held at Whiting Library
High school students with an interest in creative writing are invited to attend a Teen Writers Workshop at Whiting Library from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 117 Main St. in Chester. Whiting Library is hosting this writer’s workshop for youth in grades 9 through 12. Do you write for fun […]

Green Mountain Gardeners, Weston Community Association plant spring bulbs
Twenty volunteers from the Green Mountain Gardeners and the Weston Community Association planted 825 daffodil and narcissus bulbs in Cold Spring Park in Weston recently, looking forward to next spring when their beauty will delight residents and visitors alike. Organized by Maureen Page and Maureen Brandt of the garden club, the groups worked for two […]

Historic greenhouse could be used year-round, organization says
Chester Community Greenhouse & Gardens has been received notice by the designer at Winandy Greenhouse Co. of Indiana that the galvanized steel 1936 Lord & Burnham greenhouse in CCG&G’s possession is strong enough to be retrofitted with high-efficiency glazing, according to a press release dated Oct. 14. To read the letter, click here. All the […]

SBA holds free webinar for Vermont veterans
In recognition of National Veterans Small Business Week, the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England and the Small Business Administration are hosting a free webinar at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1 for Vermont veterans about the resources available to service members and service-connected family members. Learn about VBOC’s wide array of workshops, training, counseling, […]

State offering grants for businesses that add value to forest products
The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has announced the availability of grant funds to cover permitting costs for businesses engaged in adding value to forest products. The Vermont Value-Added Forest Products Permitting Assistance Grant Program has $25,000 to award grants ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000. Funds for this […]

Specker performs at last West River Farmers Market of season
Visit the West River Farmers Market for its final market of the 2021 season. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, the West River Farmers Market, located at Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry, will be hosting musician Ida Mae Specker, a solo artist playing and singing traditional old-time and Appalachia-style tunes. […]

14th Warm Hands Warm Hearts giveaway set for Oct. 22 & 23 Gently used donations accepted for this free event
The 14th annual Warm Hands Warm Hearts clothing, coats and blanket drive will take place in Chester from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. Come choose free winter coats, boots, sweaters, blankets etc. for yourself or someone you know who […]

Grace Cottage offers LGBTQ+ affirming care
TOWNSHEND Grace Cottage understands that it can be challenging in a rural area to access appropriate primary care that is specifically affirming of gender and sexuality. Grace Cottage’s Equity Committee has been considering these needs, and the Grace Cottage primary care clinic is now offering the following gender-affirming services: Affirming primary care for adults and […]

Grace Cottage recognized as ‘age friendly’ for initiatives to improve care for older adults
TOWNSHEND Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has joined a nationwide initiative to improve health care specifically for older adults. In its letter congratulating Grace Cottage for its “Age-Friendly” certification, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement calls Grace Cottage “a leader in this rapidly growing movement committed to care of older adults.” Grace Cottage is among […]

Flu vaccine clinic, food drive at Grace Cottage
TOWNSHEND Grace Cottage Family Health will be offering a flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 2. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 802-365-4331; walk-ins will be taken as space allows. You do not need to be an established patient at Grace Cottage. Masks are required, and anyone under 18 years of […]

Drafty windows? ‘Community Build’ heads to Londonderry Window inserts can cut heating costs up to 20%
Volunteers are taking orders now for window inserts that seal drafty windows, lower heating bills and increase comfort. Designed by WindowDressers, a non-profit based in Maine, these inserts fit inside existing windows to let in sunlight and views while keeping more heat inside your home or apartment. The inserts are built of pine frames and […]

Langille returns to perform at Londonderry farmers market
Solo artist Claudine Langille will make a return visit to the West River Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Langille performs original tunes and traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and the Americas and is known throughout Vermont for her talent with the mandolin, tenor banjo and acoustic guitar. The […]

Community invited to 1st Main St., Master Plan presentation for Londonderry’s North Village
The first community presentation of Londonderry’s Main Street Study and Master Plan for Londonderry’s North Village Center will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 at Neighborhood Connections located at the Mountain Marketplace in Londonderry. The meeting will be hosted by Stevens & Associates of Brattleboro, the firm selected to undertake […]

VSP asks for public’s help in identifying person
© 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying someone who may have been involved in a theft in Rockingham. According to a Sept. 24 VSP press release, on Aug. 28 troopers received a report of a theft from a residence in Rockingham. Police did not specify […]

Senior Solutions offering two-day Tai Chi Level 1 training in Londonderry
A two-day Tai Chi Level One Training, focusing on improving balance and preventing falls, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5 at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace in Londonderry. Senior Solutions will cover the full tuition of $300 as well as personal mileage for […]

Ludlow Rotary dedicates town clock to long-time member
Ludlow Rotary Club recently unveiled a beautiful 15-foot street clock at the corner of Main and Elm street in Ludlow in honor of long time town resident Bob Kirkbride, a Rotarian of more than 60 years who died in March 2020 at age 93. The street clock, made by Electric Time Co. of Medfield, Mass., […]