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Wilder Memorial Library receives grant from Vermont Country Store
The Wilder Memorial Library in Weston has received a $2,500 grant from the Vermont Country Store to fund two of the library summer children’s programs and a series for adults. The Every Hero Has A Story programming will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in July and feature master storytellers, musicians and magicians. The […]
Family of ill 20-year-old Jamaica man raising money for medical trips
Jamaica Since birth, 20-year-old Cody Morin of Jamaica, Vt., has been living with a dysfunctional liver. To support the costly trips to Dartmouth and Boston for medical care, his family is raising money. Morin’s condition requires a liver transplant and, until then, his condition can only be helped with operations that provide temporary relief for […]
RVTC students aid Chester Townscape beautification work
Chester Townscape, formerly known as the Chester Beautification Committee, has continued to bring together dedicated volunteers, organizations and town departments to improve the appearance and economic sustainability of Chester. On Thursday, May 21, Chester Townscape arranged for instructor John Harmer and seven horticulture students from River Valley Technical Center in Springfield to hold the first […]
Volunteers sought for July 18 Race for the Cure; kid chefs sought for TV’s ‘Chopped’
MANCHESTER The 23rd annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure – which takes place this year on Saturday, July 18, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park in Manchester – is looking for volunteers for before, during and after the 5K walk, 5K run and 10K run. Volunteers with or without experience are invited to help […]
Chester Academy announces fund drive to aid college grants, donation from Players Guild
Chester Academy, a nonprofit corporation that awards scholarships to students from Green Mountain Union High School and Vermont Academy, has announced a fund drive with the goal of offsetting the rising cost of post secondary education as well as a donation from the Chester Players Guild. The Players Guild, which has formally dissolved, recently donated […]
Noted Ludlow restaurant to take over Weston Theatre eatery; Okemo resort honors employees
The Downtown Grocery, a restaurant based in Ludlow, will be taking over the Weston Theatre Playhouse’s pre-theater dinner service and Cabaret snack service under the name West Town Eatery. Chef-owner Rogan Lechthaler, a Weston native who has worked at Boston’s Ritz Carlton and Mistral, has received accolades from the Wall Street Journal, GQ magazine and […]
People in the News
Local high schoolers join Springfield Players Two newcomers to the Springfield Players are local high school students tackling challenging roles in a production of The Lion in Winter. Tuck Wunderle plays the sullen youngest prince, who finds himself wondering, “What would John do in this situation?” He recently appeared in Green Mountain Union High School’s production […]
VSAC announces low fixed rate higher ed loans
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has announced its low fixed rates for Vermont Advantage education loans for the 2015-16 academic year. The Vermont Advantage offers rates as low as 5.50 percent APR for both undergraduate and graduate students who need additional financing for postsecondary education or training. Vermont students attending college in the United States or […]
VTel now offering 10 gigabit Internet service
Springfield-based VTel has introduced 10 gigabits per second Internet available to every VTel home at $400 per month. The current $35-a-month charge for 1 gigabit Internet will remain in place. Justin Robinson, VTel’s chief technology officer, said that four years ago VTel was proud “to initiate first-in-Vermont 1 gigabit Internet … We’re even more delighted […]
Run or Walk: GMUHS Interact Club 5K race Saturday
The Green Mountain Union High School Interact Club will be holding its annual 5K race Saturday, June 6 to benefit the Chester-Andover Family Center. Runners and walkers are asked to gather at Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St., for 7:30 a.m. with race kickoff at 8 a.m. The race is a good way to test […]
SMCS honors EMS teams from 10 communities
Springfield Medical Care Systems honored 70 local emergency medical staff and volunteers, on Tuesday, May 19, at a dinner at Crown Point Country Club, in celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week, May 17 through May 23 . “We want to recognize and thank each of you for the work you do, putting yourself on the […]
CSJ physician assistant program receives regional accreditation
College of St. Joseph’s developing Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies program has received accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NEASC, the regional accrediting association, recently notified CSJ that it has accepted the college’s substantive change approval request. The physician assistant program is working to receive provisional accreditation from the […]
Rockingham Library board seeks nominees; teams form for July 18 Race for Cure
The Rockingham Library’s Board of Trustees currently has a vacancy, and is looking for nominees. The Rockingham Select Board will appoint the new trustee after receiving nominations from the library board. The appointee will then serve until the next annual Town Meeting in March 2016, when a permanent trustee will be elected for a 3-year […]
SRDC wins grant to continue Bryant Grinder cleanup
S pringfield Regional Development Corp. has been selected to receive a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant will fund ongoing environmental cleanup work at the former Bryant Grinder facility on Clinton Street in Springfield. SRDC is one of 243 recipients nationwide to receive funds to assist with the remediation and redevelopment of […]
River Valley Tech honors 16 program grads with awards
The families and friends of students at the River Valley Technical Center gathered to celebrate the completion of technical programs in late May and to recognize 16 with awards and scholarships. Brendan Kelly, an Industrial Trades student from Bellows Falls Union High School, received the RVTC Director’s award, presented to the student who exemplifies all […]
Library on sustainable architecture, landscape design open to public
A small library on sustainable architecture and landscape design — just a short trip from Londonderry, Grafton and Chester — is being opened until mid-September to anyone, free of charge. Call 802-875-2194 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for an appointment. The library is located at 578 Hitchcock Hill Road, just off Route 121 […]
Free workshop addresses cyber-security for small businesses
The Vermont Small Business Development Center and Springfield Regional Development Corp. are sponsoring a free workshop to help businesses improve their data security. The event will be held on from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11 at the Howard Dean Education Center, 307 South St. in Springfield. For businesses today, managing risks to critical […]
Wilder Library seeks book donations for fund-raiser; Kids’ Cakes for Mom raises dough for Vermont Race for the Cure
Wilder Memorial Library at 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston is collecting used hardcover or paperback books, either for children or adults, for their Annual Book Sale fundraiser. They are also looking for DVDs and books on CD in good, working condition. They will not accept smelly, mildewed books, textbooks or encyclopedias. Donations will be […]
Whiting Library offering passes to historic sites
The Whiting Library is once again offering free or discounted passes to Vermont historical sites, Vermont day parks and regional museums. This includes eight Vermont state historical sites: Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point in Addison, Hubbardton Battlefield, Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford, Mount Independence in Orwell, Old Constitution House in Windsor, the home of President […]
Weston Playhouse offers discount tickets to Vermonters
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company kicks off its 79th season with a family-friendly performance schedule and discounts for Vermonters. “There’s something for everyone on our stages this year,” says Producing Artistic Director Steve Stettler, “and with our ability to offer major local discounts, we hope that our neighbors from throughout the state will come make […]
