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Grace Cottage wins ‘Best Place to Work’ for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in Townshend, has been named one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work.” It is the only hospital in the state to have achieved this award for the past four years. The award, given each year by Vermont Business magazine and the […]
GMP offers help with your electric bill March 19
Representatives from Green Mountain Power will be at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, for 10-minute appointments between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. You can sign up for the Budget Billing Program to keep your monthly electric costs the same each month; it is available to all customers. You can also […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Chester Townscape now taking tree, shrub orders until April 15
Chester Townscape, the all-volunteer non-profit organization that helps keep Chester blooming, is holding its Annual Tree & Shrub Sale to raise funds for its beautification projects. This event offers good-sized, proven trees and shrubs at below-retail nursery prices. This year’s selections are: Snow Showers Weeping Cherry Tree Dwarf Buttonbush Easy as Pie Bush Cherry Reminiscent […]
Children’s art program at Derry Library March 14
South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and grownups too!) to an art workshop with Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The workshop is free of charge and appropriate for all ages. Come learn about the life and art of African American painter Horace Pippin […]
GM Drama presents ‘Cinderella, the Musical’ March 20 & 21 Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will present the Youth Edition of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Friday March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday March 21 at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was […]
Two short films about supporting birds March 13 in Proctorsville
Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and the Cavendish Community Conservation Association will host Building for Birds and Puffling Patrol, two short films about supporting birds, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13 at the library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Birds play vital ecological roles in […]
‘Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance’ March 15
Voices will rise in harmony at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 as community members gather at the historic Jamaica Town Hall, 3735 VT-30, for “Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance.” This spirited community sing-a-long is sponsored by Jamaica for Democracy, a non-partisan community group committed to upholding constitutional principles, civil liberties and respectful […]
History talk highlights Cavendish’s Hannah Lovell and women in the Revolution
T Revolutionary War would not have been won without contributions from women. Often overlooked in history books, which tend to focus on battles and men, they were responsible for organizing boycotts, acting as quartermasters in camps, nursing, manning cannons, spying and much more. Cavendish Historical Society will present a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, […]
24 Hours of Stratton charity event March 14, 15
The Stratton Community Foundation presents the 14th Annual fundraising 24 Hours of Stratton beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, at Stratton Mountain Resort, 5 Village Lodge Road in Stratton Mountain. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to ski or snowboard under lighted trails through sunrise, enjoy live […]
Neighborhood Connections designated a Benefits Enrollment Center to aid Medicare beneficiaries
On Feb. 1, Neighborhood Connections has been designated a Benefits Enrollment Center by the National Council on Aging. It is 1 of 90 across the United States and one of only two in Vermont. BECs focus on connecting Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes to core benefits, such as Medicare Part D Extra Help and Low-Income […]
West River Coffee hosts ‘Art at the Barn’ Opening Reception for photographer Musgrave
West River Coffee Barn, 2309 N. Main St. in Londonderry, announces the next installment of its “Art at the Barn” series, featuring photographer Evan Musgrave. An Opening Reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. The community is invited to come meet the artist, connect with neighbors and enjoy light […]
League of Women Voters lecture series on voting rights continues March 11 VT Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas to speak
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the next installment of its 2025-2026 lecture series on Voting Rights and Access to the Ballot at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas will discuss two bills now before Congress: the SAVE Act and the John […]
Chase away winter blues with seed starting
While waiting for yet another snowstorm to grace the garden plots with a layer of snow, the Chester Community Greenhouse & Gardens folks say that starting to plan your garden is the best way to chase away the winter blues. The seed catalogs have long since arrived in the mail, and you have likely picked […]
Derry Rescue offers First Responder course March 7-9
If you are interested in helping out in your community, now is your chance. The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is holding a Vermont Emergency First Responder course at the LVRS squad building, 6068 Vermont Route 100 in Londonderry, beginning Saturday, March 7. To be eligible for this VEFR certification course you must be at least […]
Vital Communities announces appointment of interim executive director
Vital Communities announces the appointment of Ellen Hender as interim executive director, effective April 11. Hender joined Vital Communities in 2022 and has served as program manager focused on projects related to housing, transportation, leadership and civic engagement during her time with the non-profit organization. Before joining Vital Communities, she spent nearly a decade working […]
‘How To Raise Edible Fruits and Berries’ March 2 in South Londonderry
The Green Mountain Gardeners invites the public to attend a discussion on raising fruits and berries in the home landscape at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at Rugg Valley Greenhouse, 968 Haven Hill Road, South Londonderry. The program will be led by Mark Wright, owner of Rugg Valley Landscaping. Attendees are asked to bring […]
Ludlow Rotary Club readies for 100th anniversary
When the Ludlow Rotary Club was chartered by Rotary International on Jan. 27, 1927, with 25 members. Since then, LRC has grown to become a major contributor to the Okemo Valley area, the nation and international groups. To prepare for the 100th anniversary, the club is gathering information on its history, membership and many activities. […]
Learn about enslaved Revolutionary War soldiers Feb. 28
It is estimated that between 5,000 and 8,000 African Americans fought against the British, including Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson, who settled in Cavendish following the war. However, far more (estimates of 20,000) were Loyalists. Cavendish Historical Society, in conjunction with Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville, will hold a talk at […]
Weston Pop-Up University returns in March; registration now open
Weston Pop-Up University, which brings creativity, ideas and people together to have fun and strengthen community, announces its 2026 line-up taught by local residents throughout March. This year’s courses include old favorites and new offerings. All classes are free and open to the public. The first class takes place on Sunday, March 8. Ten classes […]
Vermont’s Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest now open
Vermont’s annual state-wide Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is under way. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites students from pre-K to 12th grade to create designs featuring native ducks, swans or geese in their natural habitats. Entries must be received by March 15. Designs are judged in four age categories, with […]