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Sign up now for hunter education courses
If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have never taken a hunter education course, this is the time to act. Vermont’s volunteer hunter education instructors are holding a limited number of courses throughout the state. A person must pass the basic hunter education course before he or she […]
Springfield Chamber recaps 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 10 at Crown Point Country Club. Thirteen teams hit the course. Although it was humid, the rain missed the area. This year was all about bringing back the fun, with more non-golf games and a very popular “Heckle Hole” on Hole […]
Riparian buffer installed along Ottauquechee River in Woodstock
Things will be getting a bit greener on the bank of the Ottauquechee River behind the Woodstock History Center. After losing the edge of the property and much of the vegetation during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, riprap stones, fill and landscaping fabric were installed in an attempt to “repair” the damage. Since that time, […]
Nature Museum hosts author of ‘Smithsonian Trees of North America’ July 27
The Nature Museum is hosting W. John Kress, Ph.D., at the Grafton Inn, 92 Main St. in Grafton, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. He is the author of Smithsonian Trees of North America and curator emeritus at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Why have so many humans altered their relationship with […]
75th Grace Cottage Fair Day returns Aug. 2
The Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day tradition continues — rain or shine — from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. on the Townshend Common, 66 Common Road. This free event provides a variety of fun and fanfare for all ages. The all-day auction begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Birthday Parade led […]
Winners of Tri-Mountain Lions Club Duck Race
Following Londonderry’s Fourth of July Parade, more than 400 ducks participated in the Duck Derby fundraiser sponsored by the Londonderry Tri-Mountain Area Lions Club. First-place duck #212, which was sponsored by Homestead Landscaping, earned $200 for Marcia Camp of South Londonderry. Terry Merrow of Londonderry won $150 for second-place duck #198, which was sponsored by […]
15th Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale Saturday
The 15th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. Several vendors with very large sales will be on the Cavendish Green, including one couple who is bringing a trailer […]
Public invited to Chester Dem July 23 meeting
The monthly meeting of the Chester Democratic Town Committee will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 in the Conference Room of Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. The CDTC is open to any Chester resident concerned about the well-being of America, Vermont and Chester while the Trump administration threatens everything […]
Public meetings set on Springfield microtransit bus route
Southeast Vermont Transit (SEVT aka the MOOver) is holding two public information meetings about the conversion of the Springfield InTown bus route to microtransit in early fall. Microtransit is a free Uber-like system of real-time public transit service open to all members of the public whose trip begins and ends anywhere in the Town of […]
‘Ablaze With Color’ art class July 18 at Derry Library
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids and adults to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18 for “Ablaze With Color.” Learn about African American artist Alma Thomas, who created brilliantly colored and richly patterned abstract paintings. Then paint your own Thomas-inspired work to bring […]
Midsummer concert with In The Rough July 27
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midsummer Evening with In The Rough at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The vocal trio In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan […]
‘Whale of a Sale’ returns July 25 & 26 in Londonderry
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include sofas and couches, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
Vermont Apple Festival seeks vendors, volunteers and sponsors
Applications are now being accepted for craft and cold/packaged food vendors for the 41st Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, which will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, showcase your talents and […]
Registration open for July 16 tour of Kingdom Community Wind
Customers can sign up now to visit Kingdom Community Wind in Lowell. The tour begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16. It is led by experts from Green Mountain Power and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are free; however, because space is limited, registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. After registering, […]
Ludlow Rotary ‘passes the gavel,’ reflects on accomplishments
At its annual picnic meeting at the lake home of Tom Harris, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club observed the traditional “passing of the gavel” and reviewed the club’s achievements over the past year. Outgoing President George Thomson passed the gavel to the new president, Kevin Barnes, and led the Ludlow Rotarians in a review […]
Community croquet at St. Luke’s in Chester
As part of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s healthy living initiative, croquet games will be held on its lawn behind the church at 313 Main St. in Chester, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings through Aug. 28. Cornhole and badminton will also be available. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and to children […]
Springfield Community Players presents mystery double feature July 12-13, 20-21
Springfield Community Players, 165 South St. in Springfield, is rolling out a mystery double feature on the weekends of July 12 and 13 and July 20 and 21 as its 2025 summer production. The Patient by Agatha Christie is a one-act thriller about a woman who is paralyzed after falling from a balcony. Will she […]
12 sentenced in 2022 Springfield drug case
Twelve people charged with drug and firearm offenses related to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl between March and November 2022 in Springfield have now all been sentenced, with the last sentencing taking place June 16. All 12 had pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl, and unlawful […]
Aitana Seville wins 2025 Bremer History Prize
Aitana Seville, a Green Mountain Union High School 7th grader and National History Day alum, is the 2025 winner of the Frances Bremer History Prize. The prize is awarded each year by Paul Bremer, in memory of his late wife, Frances, an ardent student of history who encouraged others to immerse themselves in American history. […]
Drag Story Hour featuring ‘Frog and Toad’ at VINE Sanctuary July 5
In Defense of Animals, VINE Sanctuary and Drag Story Hour Vermont are teaming up for a free family-friendly celebration featuring Vermont drag queens Katniss Everqueer and Emoji Nightmare at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at VINE Sanctuary, 201 Massey Road in Springfield. Everqueer and Nightmare will bring their signature flair to the stage, reading […]