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Spooky daytime Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Sunday, Nov. 15
Proctorsville seems to favor a very diverse group of hauntings and spirits. One ghost is actually written into the deed of a home, another has a thing for pennies, child spirits have their favorite haunt, and the village boasts the most haunted inn in Vermont, the Golden Stage Inn. The Cavendish Historical Society’s annual Proctorsville […]
Day of the Dead workshop in Proctorsville
Day of the Dead — Dia de los Muertos — is a two-day holiday, most often associated with Mexican communities. It is a time to reunite the living and the dead. Far from a dark and somber occasion, it is a celebration filled with good food, laughter, memories and fun. The Cavendish Historical Society will […]
Love board games? St. Luke’s hosts event for you!
For those fascinated by board games and looking to play with other enthusiasts, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, is offering everyone 13 years old and up the opportunity to play a variety of board games from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 8. The event will take place in Willard Hall, […]
Apple pie sale to benefit Community Cares Network
The Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover Inc. is taking orders for homemade, frozen apple pies to take and bake at home. These homemade pies are made by local volunteers from local apples. Proceeds from the pie sale benefit senior residents of the Chester-Andover area by providing rides for appointments and shopping, and pointing them to […]
Springfield Rotary Penny Sale raises $15,000 for scholarships
The 72nd Annual Springfield Vermont Rotary Club Penny Sale, held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield, raised more than $15,000, which will help fund scholarships for Springfield students heading to college. An enthusiastic crowd of about 500 attending the event, with more than 350 prizes with values from $15 to $500 […]
A walk in the Chester wood with forester Hannah Dallas
Join the Chester Conservation Commission and Hannah Dallas, town forester for southern Windsor and northern Windham counties, for a walk through the Chester Town Forest on Water Farm Road in Chester from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Three areas of the Town Forest that are marked for harvesting this winter will be […]
CAES to hold pancake dinner fundraiser to send kids to Keewaydin
All are invited to Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 to enjoy a wonderful meal to help the 5th and 6th grade classes to attend Keewaydin Environmental Education Center, for a week-long outdoor learning experience in May 2028. The menu consists of fluffy pancakes, maple syrup […]
Ludlow Rotary Duck Race raises $3,050 for Plymouth Fire & EMS
The Ludlow Rotary Club was pleased to present $3,050 to Plymouth Fire & EMS during the club’s Sept. 29 luncheon. The funds represent proceeds from the 27th Annual Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race, held in August 2026. The check was presented to Plymouth Fire Chief Jim Allen and Town Clerk Angela Kissell, recognizing the […]
Grafton Historical Society takes a step back in time with Pie Social fundraiser
By Paul Wein © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC As summer gives way to fall, sometimes there’s just the perfect day when nature turns the page. Everyone feels it. The breeze is a little more decisive, the leaves begin rustling down to Earth faster than can be counted. Sweaters and jackets are pulled from closets and […]
Friends of Yosemite hosting walking tours of Chester’s Main Street fires Oct. 11 & 25
© 2026Telegraph Publishing LLC The Friends of the Yosemite Firehouse Museum will hold walking tours of historic fires (and one near disaster) along Chester’s Main Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 11 and again on Sunday Oct. 25. The tour is expected to take about 90 minutes with additional time available at the end […]
Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show Oct. 10
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors from across Vermont and New England to celebrate the flavors, creativity, and community spirit of the Green Mountain State at the 42nd annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Riverside Middle […]
Londonderry cemeteries to close Nov. 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry announces that Londonderry cemeteries will close on Sunday, Nov. 1. To allow for observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, clean-up of the cemeteries will begin on Sunday, Nov. 15. To that end, please remove all decorations that have been added to the cemeteries over the […]
Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale Oct. 17
The Springfield Rotary Club’s 72nd Annual Penny Sale will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event begins at 6 p.m. More than 300 prizes—donated by local businesses and individuals—will be up for grabs, with each chance costing just a penny. […]
Tour New Zealand with a slideshow at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Chester if offering you a chance to visit New Zealand vicariously — at no cost, locally and deliciously. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13,Willard Hall in St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, will host David Carey and his slide-show visit to the South Island. Carey […]
Cavendish Assoc. presents two talks on wildlife in October Photographing wildlife and conservation topics of discussions
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, join wildlife photographer Tim Donoghue for a Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s Walk & Talk program, Who Lives Behind Your House, at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. Learn how to use a trail camera to discover the wildlife that lives among us. Whether it’s a […]
Disability awareness and de-escalation training at Neighborhood Connections
Dr. Kendra LaRoche, executive director of the Special Needs Support Center, will be guest speaker at the Oct. 20 Soup and Sandwich Series held by Neighborhood Connections. LaRoche is the creator of the Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training program, and is offering Continuing Education Credit for all attendees who may benefit from it. The event […]
Pie Social to benefit Grafton Historical Society
The Grafton Historical Society is holding a fund-raising Pie Social, followed by a fall concert by the Grafton Cornet Band, beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Pie Social will be held at the historical society building at 147 Main St. in Grafton with the Cornet Band concert beginning at 3 p.m. on […]
Social Adult Day Care to kick off in Londonderry
Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry will be opening its new Social Model Adult Day Care Program on Wednesday, Oct. 7, providing breakfast and lunch and offering activities including participatory music, arts and crafts, and games modeled after the Relish curriculum. In preparation, an Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. […]
Chester Historical Society presents stories of Popple Dungeon
Popple Dungeon is a curious name for a road and an area of Chester. A comment by a school teacher to her students long ago is credited for the unusual name. A new book series about Popple Dungeon Road is the modern equivalent of Little House on the Prairie. Stephen S. Rollins, an author who […]
FOLA seeks new board members to continue community mission
The Friends of the Ludlow Auditorium is inviting community members to consider joining its Board of Directors and helping shape the future of entertainment, cultural programming, and community events at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall. Since its founding in 2009, FOLA has worked to make the Ludlow Auditorium a vibrant gathering place for […]