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Eight inducted into Bellows Falls National Honor Society
Eight new members have been inducted into Bellows Falls Union High School’s National Honor Society, the Jessie A. Judd-Marilee B. Huntoon chapter. Two induction ceremonies were held at the school. Three seniors — Amy Baker, Molly DuFault and Sarah Wells — were inducted on Wednesday, April 8 in a daytime ceremony in front of the […]
Grab those green bags and get ready for Green Up Day
Vermont’s Green Up Day is Saturday, May 2, when it will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. The town of Chester and the Chester Conservation Committee will be supporting Green Up Day by coordinating efforts, distributing Green Up bags, picking up large loads of trash and putting a dumpster at the Town Garage. Volunteers are encouraged […]
Troopers to hikers – don’t leave valuables in vehicles
The Vermont State Police are warning the hiking public not to leave valuables in vehicles parked at the trailheads of recreation areas and state parks. Last year many cars were broken into at hiking access locations across Vermont. Valuables stolen from cars include purses, ipads, ipods, cash, credit cards, debit cards, social security cards, wallets, […]
Weston Playhouse honored with Actors’ Equity diversity award
Weston Playhouse Theater Company has been awarded the 2015 Rosetta LeNoire Award from the Actors’ Equity Association, recognizing its long commitment to diversity in casting, programming and the cultivation of new works. Only one LeNoire Award is given out annually. Weston artistic producer Steve Stettler accepted the award on April 10 in New York City […]
Free college planning workshop at Whiting Library
Whiting Library at 117 Main St. in Chester is offering a free workshop on post-secondary school planning with Wendy Hayward at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. The evening will focus on helping students and families better understand the planning process, the application procedures and interview strategies. Hayward of Hayward Educational Consulting has been helping […]
Local 4-H members excel at Regional Day
Vermont 4-H’ers from six clubs in Windham and Windsor counties participated in Southeast 4-H Regional Day, Saturday, March 28, at Springfield High School. The annual showcase of talent provided an opportunity for young people, ages 8 to 18, to share what they have learned through University of Vermont Extension 4-H projects through their state presentations, […]
Windows at Black River Academy Museum get needed repairs
The Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow is in the process of repairing and recaulking all of its historic windows. The sashes are the original wooden ones and have not been modified with the addition of weather stripping or storm windows. This maintenance must be done on a regular basis and is ongoing expense of […]
Springfield senior wins Springfield Rotary speech contest
Springfield High School senior David Bryant III was selected as the winner of the recent 4-Way Test Speech Contest sponsored by the Springfield Rotary Club. Bryant received a First Place award of $100 and will represent the club in the District Semifinals in Henniker, N.H., on Sunday, April 19. SHS senior Patrick Clancy was Second […]
Women dominate in 2015 Vermont Small Business awards
MONTPELIER The president and CEO of Vermont Precision Tools has been named 2015 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year. The announcement was made on Monday. Monica Greene is being recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration for VPT’s employment growth, financial success, company expansion and community involvement. “VPT is flattered to be recognized as […]
Okemo Resort among 30 businesses honored as Best Places to Work in Vermont
LUDLOW Okemo Mountain Resort has been ranked fourth in the large-business category of Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2015, climbing three spots since earning honors for the first time last year. It is the first ski resort to ever make the prestigious list. The Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce […]
Weston Playhouse presents Broadway Boot Camp for teens
Offering high school students an opportunity to learn what it takes to be a Broadway performer, Burr and Burton Academy is partnering with Vermont’s oldest professional theater company in presenting The Weston Playhouse Theatre Co.’s Broadway Boot Camp in Manchester from Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 21. After working with the cast of Weston’s […]
Winners announced for growing St. Luke’s LEGO Contest
This year’s LEGO Contest, sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and held on Saturday March 21 at the NewsBank Conference Center in Chester, was the largest exhibition in the four years of the event. The number of 2015 entries increased over those from last year by 33 percent to total of 67, exhibitors coming from […]
New name, logo and board for Chester animal shelter
After 15 years as The Animal Rescue and Protection Society of Chester, TARPS has changed its name to Webster’s House Animal Shelter, unveiled a new logo and elected a new board of directors. The animal shelter, located at 1758 Route 103S in Chester, is primarily a cat facility although it does take in various other […]
Legislators address Current Use, other issues at Crown Point BR breakfast
The Crown Point Board of Realtors’ legislative breakfast, held on Monday, March 16, at the Fullerton Inn in Chester, drew a crowd of 35 attendees. The breakfast, sponsored by Victoria Blodgett of Prime Lending, offered an open discussion on topics that have a direct impact on property owners and the real estate market in general. […]
Sterling College offers intensives on cheesemaking, charcuterie and using draft horses
Craftsbury Common Students who wish to learn how to create small-scale artisanal food or how to run a farm using draft horses may register now for Sterling College’s summer short courses in sustainable food and agriculture. Sterling College summer program is entering its second year in 2015, with hands-on classes that allow students to gain inspiration, […]
Wilder Library expands Story Time to Saturdays
Wilder Memorial Library, located on Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, is expanding its Story Time programming from once a week to twice a week. Starting the first week of April, Story Time will be offered every Saturday a 2:30 p.m. Whenever resources allow, the library will also provide a craft activity following Saturday Story Time. […]
Nominations sought for Early Educator of Year Award
MIDDLEBURY To recognize excellence in the teaching of Vermont’s young children, the Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children announces the first Early Educator of the Year Award. In this first year of the award, the Permanent Fund will be accepting nominations for an outstanding home-based childcare professional who has demonstrated a commitment to quality early childhood […]
PVA Midgets win VT Amateur Hockey state championships
The Midget team (14- to 18-year-olds) from Pleasant Valley Hockey Association earned the title of Vermont State Amateur Hockey Champions during the championship game held on Saturday, March 7 at Cairns Arena in South Burlington. The team faced the midget team from St. Albans.The game was scoreless after two periods when they took a […]
BRGNS seeks clothing, furniture for annual rummage sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services is collecting donations of clothing, especially summer clothing, housewares, linens and small furniture for its annual spring rummage sale. Items may be dropped off at the thrift store at 37B Main Street in Ludlow. Donations of large items may be dropped off at Fletcher Farm at 611 Route 103 South […]
St. Luke’s 4th annual Lego contest on the horizon
The 2015 LEGO Contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St., Chester. The church sponsored event is open to the public. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit Whiting Library’s Children’s Room. LEGOmaniacs Pre-K through Grade 8 and families are […]
