D.C. chaos finally hits Vermont, TRSU schools
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC School budgets in Vermont begin on July 1 and end the following June 30. Budgets for the 2025-26 year were hammered out in the fall of 2024 and approved by voters beginning on Town Meeting Day in March. Grants and aid from various sources were firmed […]
GM board member complains of improper executive session
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, June 19, when we last spent an evening with the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District, the agenda contained an item to “cure” a violation of the Vermont Open Meeting Law relating to an executive session at a previous meeting. Also on the […]
Newly appointed state school redistricting panel weak in Southern Vermont representation
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC This week, members of the Vermont House and Senate named appointees to the new School District Redistricting Task Force. But only one of these 10 appointees represents the southern part of the state below Route 4. That one member is Wendy Harrison, a state senator who represents Windham […]
GM track & field alumni athletes go the distance at the collegiate level
By Dan Barile ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain Union High School track and field program has achieved significant success throughout its existence, earning nine state titles on the boys’ side and four more from the girls. Both teams earned their most recent state titles in 2023 when they swept the Vermont Division IV […]
GMUSD board gets PCB update, continues internal wrangling
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A few years ago, state sponsored testing found that chemicals known as PCBs are present at the Green Mountain High School. Last Thursday, Kassandra Kimmey of the state Department of Environmental Conservation gave a presentation on PCBs to the Green Mountain Unified School District Board, that outlined […]
State board orders Julian quarries to cease operations until conditions are fulfilled
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Land Use Review Board, in its administrative order against Julian Materials LLC posted on Monday, June 16, calls on the Julian companies to “stop work” at all three of its quarries in north Chester. The Land Use Review Board administers the Act 250 program. Since […]
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D.C. chaos finally hits Vermont, TRSU schools
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC School budgets in Vermont begin on -
GM board member complains of improper executive session Telegraph request for public docs only partially fulfilled
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, June 19, when we last -
Newly appointed state school redistricting panel weak in Southern Vermont representation
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC This week, members of the Vermont House and -
12 sentenced in 2022 Springfield drug case
Twelve people charged with drug and firearm offenses related to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine -
Two Chester residents named to state boards
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Chester residents have been named to -
North Star to add a pharmacy to Londonderry location Growth targeted to Springfield, Charlestown centers as well
©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC North Star Health is moving forward with plans to open three -
GMUSD board gets PCB update, continues internal wrangling
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A few years ago, state sponsored testing -
State board orders Julian quarries to cease operations until conditions are fulfilled
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Ludlow Rotary ‘passes the gavel,’ reflects on accomplishments
At its annual picnic meeting at the lake home of Tom Harris, members of the -
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 -
Henry Homeyer: How to make your July bloom
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC July is a great month for blossoms – -
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 -
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 -
Create leaf people with art teacher Junker Bailey at Custer Sharp House on July 5
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey invites kids and adults to celebrate the 4th of July -
Springfield Garden Club wins First Place awards
The Springfield Garden Club was honored with five First Place awards when the 16-club Federated -
Chester in full bloom thanks to Townscape volunteers
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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 -
Meditrina in Chester among recipients of SRDC loan program
Springfield Regional Development Corp. has announced the approval of $90,000 in financing for four area -
North Star to add a pharmacy to Londonderry location Growth targeted to Springfield, Charlestown centers as well
©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC North Star Health is moving forward with plans to open three -
Grace Cottage Golf Benefit at Haystack Golf Course June 7
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To the editor: Proposed federal cuts to harm citizens, push boundaries of good sense
I recently attended protests in Manchester and Chester. The theme in Chester and all over the -
To the editor: Chester ‘No Kings’ event was large, peaceful, committed
The recent “No Kings” demonstration on the Green in Chester brought together nearly 600 people, -
To the editor: We march for America, its values and freedom
I want to thank Mr. Murray for their service and for sharing their views in -
To the editor: Education reform bill a cause for concern
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D.C. chaos finally hits Vermont, TRSU schools
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC School budgets in Vermont begin on -
GM board member complains of improper executive session Telegraph request for public docs only partially fulfilled
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, June 19, when we last -
Newly appointed state school redistricting panel weak in Southern Vermont representation
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC This week, members of the Vermont House and -
Aitana Seville wins 2025 Bremer History Prize
Aitana Seville, a Green Mountain Union High School 7th grader and National History Day alum, - More in Education
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Anne Hyde Degan, 71, of Weston
Anne Middleton Hyde Degan of Weston died peacefully on Wednesday, May 28 after a long -
Kimberly Henry, 60, of Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE Kimberly A. Henry, 60, passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on June -
Susan Thorner, 87, of Maine
Susan Virginia (Chadwell) Thorner died peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Topsham, Maine surrounded by -
John ‘Jack’ Snyder, 87, of Andover
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College News
The Class of 2025 of Vermont State University in Randolph Center graduated this past spring. Nineteen local students were among those graduating. They are: Allisa Alexander of Springfield; Jasmine Bergeron of Springfield; William Bishop of Springfield; Travis Blake of Ludlow; Jeffrey Cavagnino of Londonderry; Paul Dana of North Springfield; Allison Fiske of Springfield; Reid Hryckiewicz […]
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Springfield Garden Club announces MacGillivray Scholarship winner
The Springfield Garden Club is pleased to announce that Caleb Carroll is this year’s winner of the Sandy MacGillivray Scholarship. He is a graduate of Springfield High School and attended River Valley Technical Center. The $1,000 scholarship is given to one River Valley Technical Center student each year in remembrance of Sandy MacGillivray, a former […]
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New Community Service Club for Chester teens
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, encourages teens to join its new Community Service Club. Its mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen events at the library; Recommending books, movies, music, manga and magazines for the library; Promoting library events and services within the […]
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Chester board tables American flag issue til fall
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Before being elected to the Chester Select Board, Tim Roper complained to that body a couple of times about the state of the flags displayed on Main Street. They can be found wrapped around their poles, sometimes tattered and even snared on splinters from the utility poles […]
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College News
Nicolas Houghton of Chester has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University in Morgantown for the spring 2025 semester. Houghton also is a senior who graduated Cum Laude from majoring in Forensic Examiner. The following local residents received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., on Sunday, May 25, […]
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Book release party for ‘Child of the Wild 2’ June 28
To celebrate the launch of the latest volume in this children’s book series by local author/illustrator Jonathan Otto, Smokeshire Design is hosting a book release party from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at its store, 3630 Route 103N in Gassett. Otto will sign copies, read from his whimsical books about animal families […]
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Kinhaven debuts expanded Concert Hall with free concert
Kinhaven Music School is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly expanded Concert Hall at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 28. This free community celebration will mark a major milestone for the historic summer music school as it kicks off its 73rd summer season. Kinhaven is located at 354 Lawrence Hill Road in […]
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Recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s June 27
Jo Cotto, the senior program manager at the Vermont chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will present a program on recognizing the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27 at Neighborhood Connections. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to combating these cruel diseases. Although it may be an uncomfortable subject, […]
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Whiting Library kicks off Summer Reading Program June 28
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, invites residents of all ages to participate in its 2025 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme, Color Our World, celebrates creativity in all forms, from visual arts to science. The program offers a variety of free activities designed to keep the community reading, learning and connecting all summer […]
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Parent-Child Center’s Duck Run and Block Party Fundraiser set for June 28
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center is holding its annual Duck Run: Running of the Rubber Ducks from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at 80 Jack and Jill Lane in North Springfield. This family-style block party is SAPCC’s flagship fundraiser and takes place outdoors; admission is free. Enjoy an evening of fun, […]
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Third annual Rainbowpalooza June 28 in Springfield to celebrate pride, vegan living
Rainbowpalooza returns for its third year of celebrating joy, collective resistance and vegan living from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at 21 Fairground Road in Springfield. This free event brings together speakers, art and nonprofit vendors, free vegan food, kids’ activities and live cooking demonstrations, all in one vibrant, inclusive festival. Hosted […]
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Kinhaven Music School offering new semester-long program
In addition to its usual summer performances, Kinhaven Music School in Weston announces the launch of its inaugural Semester Program in collaboration with Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. The first of its kind in the nation, the program will feature eight exceptional high school string students who will live, study and perform at Kinhaven […]
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Live music fills Vermont’s hills this summer
By Stacia A. Spaulding ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Calling all music lovers. The Telegraph has brought dozens of musical events in the region together in one place so you can plan your summer schedule. Our Calendar of Events contains additional information about several listings. Cavendish Summer Concert Series Concerts are held on Wednesdays from 6 […]
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Caps off to the 48 Green Mountain High grads!
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Weeks of rainy weather made for some uncertainty, but with a forecast of just hazy to cloudy skies on Friday night, Green Mountain Union High School graduated 48 students, with 46 walking for their diplomas. Principal John Broadley told the crowds of parents and friends gathered that […]
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VSO Summer Festival Tour & fireworks July 3 in Grafton
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2025 Summer Festival Tour, entitled Summer of Love, features mezzo vocalist Nikola Printz, whose dynamic performances […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for June 23
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday June 23 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of June 9th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
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