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Restaurant openings point to business revival in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the days turn colder it seems -
Estimates for PCB fix at GM high school top $20 million
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC While officials at Green Mountain Union High -
Family Center Food Shelf fills the gaps amid an uneasy economy, SNAP cuts, federal shutdown
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On a recent afternoon in late October, the -
Chester Select Board agenda for Nov. 5
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. -
Londonderry cemeteries to close Nov. 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry will be closing its cemeteries for the -
As federal funds for food benefits shut off, state officials scramble for stopgap measures
By Theo Wells-Spackman ©2025 VTDigger.org The Vermont Department for Children and Families said Wednesday it was -
Cavendish board adopts five-year Capital Plan Winter event planned for Svec Green
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Select Board adopted the town’s five-year -
Blue rally, red rally on the Chester Green Festive No Kings protest draws close to 600; more subdued GOP event follows with 80
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Community & Arts Life
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Thanksgiving craft workshop for kids Nov. 15 in Weston
Wilder Memorial Library in Weston invites children of all ages to a free Thanksgiving art -
Annual Senior Dinner set for Sunday, Dec. 14 Volunteers, donations sought to help bring together event
The Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at noon on Sunday, Dec. 14 in -
Eugene Uman & the Ambassadors of Light performs at Upstairs at Town Hall Nov. 16
On Sunday, Nov. 16, Upstairs at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester, presents Eugene Uman -
Fish & Wildlife researcher to discuss winter ticks’ impact on moose at Cavendish library
Katy Gieder of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will discuss winter ticks and their -
Henry Homeyer: Head into winter well-prepared before the freeze sets in
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC After a severely dry summer, October brought much -
It all goes wrong (on purpose) at GM’s fall play
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next weekend, the Green Mountain High Drama -
Restaurant openings point to business revival in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the days turn colder it seems -
Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training Overview Nov. 14 Continuing Education credit available
Calling all emergency responders. Dr. Kendra LaRoche will present an overview on Disability Awareness and - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Restaurant openings point to business revival in Chester
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MOOver announces new CEO; free microtransit service to begin in Springfield
Southern Vermont Transit Board of Directors announced that Christine Howe, MOOver general manager, will become -
Springfield Hospital welcomes Tonia Fleming as director of Marketing & Planning
Springfield Hospital is pleased to welcome Tonia Fleming, MBA, CFRE, as director of Marketing and -
Tempest in a coffee cup? Area micro-roasters face harsh brew of tariffs, other price increases Earlier price hike, bulk buying spares customers for now
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC You may have noticed that your bag of - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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Op-ed: In defense of our sixth graders Moving them to the middle school will only cause problems
By Lisa D. Sanders Being a 6th grader is hard. Bodies and brains are changing -
To the editor: Education and healthcare crises are inextricably linked
We encourage all school workers, community members, parents and students to share their thoughts around -
Op-ed: A truly scary story
By Madeline Bodin ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC When I was in sixth grade, our teacher -
To the editor: A provocateur comes to Chester
On Saturday, Oct. 18, at the GOP counter-rally to Chester’s No Kings protest in Chester, - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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It all goes wrong (on purpose) at GM’s fall play
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next weekend, the Green Mountain High Drama -
Estimates for PCB fix at GM high school top $20 million
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC While officials at Green Mountain Union High -
Cancer benefit soccer game rescheduled to Oct. 18 Springfield and GM girls play to support cancer research
© 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Monday’s Pink Game – a benefit for cancer research – -
VTSU student from Cavendish competes in golf tourney fund-raiser
Vermont State University-Randolph engineering and construction management students enjoyed themselves at the annual Vermont Society - More in Education
Obituaries
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Isabel MacCauley, 97, of Chester
Isabel (Fielder-Miller) MacCauley, 97, passed away Oct. 14, 2025, at the Gill Odd Fellows Home -
Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Wilder, 89, formerly of Chester
Elizabeth “Betsy” Wilder, of Peterborough, N.H., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 after -
Karen Parker, 61, of Chester
Karen Parker of Chester passed away on Sept. 3, 2025. She was born on June -
John Zink of Chester
John Zink passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2025 after a short fight with pancreatic - More Obituaries
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Annual Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Nov. 9
Proctorsville seems to favor a diverse group of hauntings and spirits. One ghost is actually written into the deed of a home and another has a thing for pennies, children spirits have their favorite haunt and the village boasts the most haunted inn in Vermont, the Golden Stage Inn. Learn more about these and other […]
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Natural fabric dyeing workshop at Fletcher Farm Nov. 8
The Rural Rivers Project research team at Dartmouth College will host a free natural dye workshop with native plants and cyanotypes from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 for residents of the greater Ludlow and Cavendish area at Create Together at Fletcher Farm, 611 VT-103 in Ludlow. This event is part of a […]
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St. Luke’s wreath workshops return Nov. 20-22
The annual wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 20 through 22 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Those who register and pay by Saturday, Nov. 15 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $55 per wreath. Checks should be made out to St. Luke’s Church, with […]
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Join VINE Sanctuary for ‘Very Special Halloween’
Pasture Pals presents A Very Special Halloween at the VINE Sanctuary, 201 Massey Road in Springfield, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Space is limited, so click to grab your spot and get ready for a spook-tacularly kind celebration. Kids and families are invited to enjoy a morning of pumpkin-filled fun where creativity, […]
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Autumn Pilgrimage Open House at Rockingham Meeting House Nov. 1
Rockingham Meeting House, 11 Meeting House Road in Bellows Falls, is hosting a free Autumn Pilgrimage Open House from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Enjoy a full day of history, learning and fall fun. Discover plans for the Preservation Project, which will kick off construction in the spring of 2026, and […]
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VSO Trio brings concert to Ludlow Nov. 2
A trio from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra comes to the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 for an afternoon of delightful chamber music from around the globe. Featuring violinists Jane Kittredge and Brooke Quiggins Saulnier and cellist John Dunlop, this time-traveling program covers all […]
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Ludlow Rotary hosts another successful Chili Cook-Off
Ludlow Rotary Club’s 34th Annual Chili Cook-Off was a major success. The weather was perfect, hundreds of “taste testers” were treated to a large variety of chilis and the many chili chefs were pleased with the response to their unique brands of “real” chili. Additionally, the Ludlow Rotary gained resources to continue sponsoring local projects. […]
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Bring a mouse, watch ‘Bills Lumber,’ benefit raptor rescue on Oct. 25 in Newfane
A free benefit screening of Bills Lumber will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road in Newfane. Theresa Maggio’s documentary recounts the history and last days of the beloved antique sawmill in Wardsboro that was owned and operated by the Bills family. Earlier this year it played […]
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Chester native Travis Van Alstyne wins 2025 Hathaway History Award
By Shawn Cunningham ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester native and filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne was awarded the 2025 Richard O. Hathaway Award by the Vermont Historical Society for his animated short film Love of the Land. According to a VHS press release the award was presented to Van Alstyne at the Society’s annual meeting on […]
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Invasives Part 3: How to tackle those colorful invasive shrubs that still need to go
By Will Danforth ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ffor the last in our three-part series on invasives, let’s focus on specific shrubs that turn color after our native trees and shrubs, making them easy to find. For more photos of invasives, click the Vermont invasives website. So let’s take care of our home turf! Plants pull […]
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Whiting Library to host free astronomy and telescope how-to sessions Oct. 23 & 25
Whiting Library and members of the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group invite community members to a free two-part mini-series on the basics of astronomy and telescopes. The programs will be offered at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester. On Thursday, Oct. 23, SoVerA members […]
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Londonderry residents continue debate over future of Williams Dam
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC For years, Londonderry residents have been arguing over the dam at the West River at Route 11, which for some is a much needed fire pond as well bucolic spot. The state, town government and other residents, however, see it as a festering problem that is best addressed […]
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Springfield Rotary’s 71st annual Penny Sale set for Oct. 25
The 71st Annual Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale returns at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. There are three prize series – red, white and blue – and each series boasts at least 100 prizes. Each $1 series ticket is a chance to […]
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Nordic Harmoni to hold benefit concert for Neighbors Pantry Oct. 24
Nordic Harmoni invites everyone to a concert at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry. Most of the profits from the free-will offering will be donated to The Neighbors Pantry in Londonderry. A recent memo from The Neighbors Pantry outlined that the non-profit food shelf, […]
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Winter weather observer training Oct. 24 in Londonderry
In the spring, a dozen Mountain Town residents received training to become part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network. Since then, they have faithfully reported on the area’s rainfall (or lack thereof), assisting meteorologists, the National Weather Service, broadcasters and others. Another training session, focusing on snowfall, snowfall water content and snowpack, […]
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Windsor GOP elects Spaulding of Chester as chair; Saturday event on Green features four speakers
The Windsor County GOP elected Chester resident Roy Spaulding its chairman during its reorganizational meeting, held on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Windsor Welcome Center. According to a press release, it was a standing room only crowd, and also in attendance were Vermont Republican Party chair Paul Dame as well as Rachel Burgin, regional director […]
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