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Springfield family organization receives $53,000 grant

Springfield family organization receives $53,000 grant

Vermont Birth to Five has awarded a $53,000 grant to the Springfield Area Parent Child Center through the Expanding Strengthening Families to Family Child Care Project. This project, now in its second of three years, is designed to increase the positive impact that family child care providers can make in the lives of the children […]

College News

College News

Kuniko C. Hunter of Chester has graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Two degrees were conferred on Hunter during Rensselaer’s 210th commencement on May 28. She received a dual major Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a biometrics concentration from the Rensselaer School of Engineering and of Science in Design, Society and […]

Marketing pro to speak at Rotary event; <BR>Crown Point Board of Realtors hosts Golf for a Cause, BBQ; <BR> Springfield Buick sponsors anti-bullying school event

Marketing pro to speak at Rotary event;
Crown Point Board of Realtors hosts Golf for a Cause, BBQ;
Springfield Buick sponsors anti-bullying school event

Marketing pro to speak at Chester Rotary evening event On Thursday, June 2, at 5:15 p.m., Kim Dixon, owner of Insights LLC, a marketing business, will address the Chester Rotary’s First Thursdays meeting at the Fullerton Inn, on the Common in Chester. Dixon has provided valuable information about effective marketing through free community workshops throughout […]

McCormack files for re-election to state Senate

McCormack files for re-election to state Senate

Dick McCormack has announced that he will seek re-election to the state Senate, representing Windsor County, the Windham town of Londonderry and the Rutland County town of Mt. Holly. He filed petitions last Tuesday to have his name placed on the Democratic Party ballot for the Tuesday, Aug. 9 Primary to qualify as a Democratic […]

Race for Cure seeks volunteers; Neighborhood Connections gets $4,500 donation from Eileen Fisher store; Drug Take-Back day nets 458 pounds

Race for Cure seeks volunteers; Neighborhood Connections gets $4,500 donation from Eileen Fisher store; Drug Take-Back day nets 458 pounds

The 24th annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure, which takes place this year on Saturday, July 23, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, in Manchester — is looking for volunteers before, during and after the day’s events (a 5K walk, a 5K run, a 10K run, and a Kids Obstacle Course). Volunteers can range […]

Kids may get a kick out of Waldorf-style egg salad sandwich

Kids may get a kick out of Waldorf-style egg salad sandwich

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Although I omitted the nuts — for those who simply cannot tolerate them — this remains a tremendously flavorful egg salad that will quickly remind you of that classic Waldorf salad. If you are having issues with your children trying egg salad for the first time, this just may be a […]

Schedule for Weston bridge closing

Schedule for Weston bridge closing

© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC VTrans will shortly begin replacing bridge 98 in Weston which is located on Vermont Route 100 about a mile south of the intersection of Routes 155 and 100. Work is expected to begin on May 17 with alternating one lane traffic 24 hours a day. The Telegraph has reported on […]

Chester police capture fugitive

Chester police capture fugitive

© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Today, using information on a vehicle driven by a suspect involved in a stabbing in Keene, New Hampshire, Chester Police Officers were able to locate Osvaldo Dejesus, 30, of Hinsdale New Hampshire, at a residence on South Main Street between the construction sites for Dollar General and Jiffy Mart. As […]

Putney woman killed in Westminster UTV accident

Putney woman killed in Westminster UTV accident

© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police are reporting that Angelique “Angel” Frost, 23, of Putney was killed yesterday in a one vehicle crash on Milkway Road in the town of Westminster. According to reports, Andrew Ielpi, 24, of Westminster was driving a John Deere 825i Utility Terrain Vehicle at high speed on […]

Whiting offers free, discount tix to state historic sites; Rock Library seeking games, players

Whiting offers free, discount tix to state historic sites; Rock Library seeking games, players

The Whiting Library at 117 Main St. in Chester has passes for patrons for free or discounted access to Vermont historical sites, parks and museums. Passes are available for eight Vermont state historical sites, 35 Vermont State Parks and various state museums and sites, including ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Contact Whiting Library for […]

15 from Green Mountain inducted into National Honor Society

15 from Green Mountain inducted into National Honor Society

On Wednesday, May 4, the Flamstead chapter of National Honor Society inducted 15 new members: Josh Bodin, Isabelle Cameron, Samantha Chase, Lydia Churchill, Skylar Dailey, Noelle Gignoux, Madeline Harper, Ben Haseltine, Sierra Kehoe, Chrystal Longe, Brianna Luman, Clara Martorano, Eliza Rounds, Lexi White and Sadie Wood.  The ceremony took place at the Green Mountain Union […]

Springfield Dam donates $750 to EdgarMay for healthy scholarships

Springfield Dam donates $750 to EdgarMay for healthy scholarships

Two Springfield organizations are working together to reinforce healthy, active lifestyles for area residents. The EdgarMay Health and Recreation Center and the Springfield Dam Run have come together to champion active lifestyles and help make sure that recreation can be accessible to all. Now in its 11th year and with a field of 253 registered […]

Okemo chamber introduces new board members;<BR>Businesses pitch in to Green Up Springfield

Okemo chamber introduces new board members;
Businesses pitch in to Green Up Springfield

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce introduced new board members at its annual luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 18, held at Coleman Brook Tavern in Ludlow. Departing board members include Julie Bowyer of CTM and Doug Ficken of Clear Lake Furniture, both in Ludlow; Barb LeMire of People’s Bank; and Sheldon Ghetler of Stonehearth […]

Business events: May 25 through June 7

Business events: May 25 through June 7

Leadership program holds info mixer in Springfield Leadership Southeast Vermont will be holding an informational mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Hartness House, 30 Orchard St. in Springfield. Enjoy complementary appetizers and a cash bar while learning about the Leadership program. Connect and socialize with other leaders in our region. […]

Whiting seeks donations for new 'Seed Library'

Whiting seeks donations for new ‘Seed Library’

Chester’s Whiting Library at 117 Main St. is asking the public to help them build a seed library. The object of the program is to share seeds and to encourage backyard gardening. Visit the library and choose from some free, easy to grow vegetable seeds. Patrons “check-out” seeds, grow, harvest and “return” all in the […]

State Police look for missing Wardsboro teen

State Police look for missing Wardsboro teen

© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Vermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing teenager. According to police, 16 year old Justo DeThomas walked away from his home in Wardsboro at about 11 a.m. on Monday May 9 and has not returned home. DeThomas is 5 feet 6 inches tall and […]

State Police looking for escaped 'high risk' sex offender

State Police looking for escaped ‘high risk’ sex offender

UPDATE – May 14, 6 p.m. – Vermont State Police are now reporting that Dale Adams, Jr. was found and taken into custody by the Hartford Police Department this afternoon. © 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Dale Adams, Jr, 28, of Perkinsville was put on “escaped status” on by the Vermont Department of Corrections on Monday, […]

Public discussion on Chester playground project set for May 18

Public discussion on Chester playground project set for May 18

Chester-Andover Elementary School, the Parent-Teacher Group and Pennies for the Playground  will be hosting a Town Hall style meeting at the Chester Andover Elementary School library, 72 Main Street in Chester,  at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the process for replacing the Structure and […]

Volunteers help build disc golf course; FOLA donates $500 to BRGNS; RVTC students clean up Chester Green trees; donations for Chester planters sought; Rotary gives $250 to 250 committee; and items accepted for arts fund-raiser

Volunteers help build disc golf course; FOLA donates $500 to BRGNS; RVTC students clean up Chester Green trees; donations for Chester planters sought; Rotary gives $250 to 250 committee; and items accepted for arts fund-raiser

FOLA Follies sings to the tune of $500 for Black River Good Neighbors The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium donated the net receipts from its recent musical revue, FOLA Follies of 2016, Comedy Tonight, to Black River Good Neighbors Services. Admission was by donation, and FOLA was able to donate $500 to BRGNS. The donation is […]

Workshop introduces businesses to QuickBooks

Workshop introduces businesses to QuickBooks

The Vermont Small Business Development Center of Brattleboro is sponsoring a workshop, Introduction to QuickBooks, at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 10. The workshop will focus on the basics of using QuickBooks to help owners gain control of their business finances.  Choosing the right QuickBooks […]