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To the editor: Cavendish Library to close but continue offering some services
Out of concern for the community, the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will close to the public until further notice. All library programs are cancelled until Monday, April 6, when the library board will make a further determination. During this time, we will be stocking the library entrance way with free books and movies, refreshed daily. […]
Free Range to offer free to-go family dinners Donations of produce, money sought to bolster effort
By Cynthia Prairie ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Jason Tostrup, chef and owner of the Free Range restaurant in Chester, and Andover resident Chris Meyer are teaming up to ensure that Chester and Andover families — especially those with school children — are provided with some dinners over the next eight weeks of the Covid-19 crisis. […]
Vermont reports three new cases of COVID-19
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health today announced three new presumptive positive cases in Vermont of the new coronavirus COVID-19. To date, there are now four presumptive positive cases and one case that has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A DOH press release on Saturday said […]
Chester Chatter: A day at the beach
By Ruthie Douglas ©2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC The phone call came. Jerry’s hearing aids were ready and we needed to go to the V.A. in Manchester, N.H., to pick them up. Sitting in the car at the V.A. Hospital, as Jerry went inside to pick up his package, I spotted a sign that read “Hampton […]
Chester Chatter: The art of stone wall building
By Ruthie Douglas © 2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC When early settlers first came to Vermont and began to clear their land, they discovered plenty of rocks and stones. They then built stone walls to show their property lines. Stone walls are Vermont’s land markers as well as our trade mark. Building a stone wall has […]
Chester Chatter: The aromas of warmth, love
By Ruthie Douglas 2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC Thanksgiving Day is almost everyone’s favorite holiday. Perhaps it is because we get together with family and friends over some delicious food. Thanksgiving is not only a feeling in the air, it is the aromas coming from the kitchen, filling the house full of warmth and love. How […]
Vermont reports 1st vaping illness in state; 7th death occurs in California
By Cynthia Prairie ©2019 Telegraph Publishing The Vermont Department of Health is reporting the first case of severe respiratory illness associated with vaping in a Vermont resident. Five more possible cases are being investigated. A spokeswoman for the department, citing federal HIPAA rules, refused to reveal an age-range, sex or county where the patient lives. […]
Chester Chatter: Summer is filled with music
By Ruthie Douglas ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Everyone’s favorite, the Starline Rhythm Boys, played to a good crowd at the Chester Summer Concert Series on the lawn of the Academy Building on the last Thursday of July. It has been an almost perfect summer for the outside concerts. To find out more summer concerts, click […]
Derry board OKs generator for Town Office Will allow building to be used as Emergency Operations HQ
By Bruce Frauman ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC After meeting in executive session for an hour with Steve Twitchell to conduct his employee review, the Londonderry Select Board on Monday took only half an hour to take care of business. The Brookfield Service bid of $26,485 to install a 50kW generator was accepted by the board […]
Community & Arts Briefs: June 20-June 27
For a full listing of upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph Calendar. To find out how to become a Calendar Partner, email or call Cynthia Prairie at cprairie@chestertelegraph.org or 802-875-2703. To be included in events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on […]
Johnny Seesaw’s razed to rise again
By Cherise Madigan © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC PERU After years of decay, the original Johnny Seesaw’s restaurant is gone, but in its place will rise a new restaurant that owners hope will reflect the personality of the previous owners and love that the surrounding community had for it. The revival is the result of […]
VSAC scholarships deadline is Feb. 16, 2018
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is reminding high school seniors and returning college students to apply now for any of the 126 scholarships worth a total of $5.7 million that are administered by VSAC. The deadline for these VSAC-assisted scholarships is Feb. 16, 2018. Scholarships—like grants—are financial aid that students do not need to pay back. […]
New requests in Derry bring voted articles to $91,000
By Bruce Frauman ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Fiscal requests to be voted on from the floor at Londonderry’s Town Meeting in March are almost $23,000 above the nearly $68,000 approved in 2017, according to a preliminary list compiled by Treasurer Tina Labeau and presented to the Londonderry Select Board on Dec. 18. At that meeting, […]
To the editor: Champion Fire Co. thanks others who helped during storm
I would like to take a moment and thank all of the mutual aid fire companies that came to our aid in the storm on May 18. Our dispatch system was completely overwhelmed and we were left on our own. The incident on Spring Hill took a long time to control, there were five homes […]
Ludlow Rotary offers business memberships;
Moody’s upgrades VSAC bond ratings
Ludlow Rotary kicks off business membership with Big Eyes Bakery The Ludlow Rotary Club initiated its new business membership policy at its recent luncheon meeting at DJs Restaurant by welcoming the Big Eyes Bakery of Ludlow into the club. This new membership procedure permits area businesses to become members of the Ludlow Rotary and Rotary […]
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Phoenix bookseller noted for Syria support Phoenix Books – with locations in Essex, Burlington, Rutland and, most recently, Chester, has been cited by an industry press for its support of Syrian refugees. Phoenix’s senior bookseller in Rutland, Will Notte, is hoping to educate residents about Syria and its people, following the mayor’s proposal to let […]
Clever election cycle stock market theories not as sound as long-term investing
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC Super Bowl winners, the length of hemlines and Sports Illustrated covers – all of these have been used to develop theories about the direction in which stock markets may be headed. Presidential elections and terms have also inspired a significant number of theories. Rational and not-so-rational decision making […]
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 […]
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 […]
