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The Silverbacks to play in Proctorsville Aug. 16
The Silverbacks return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Based in Brandon, the Silverbacks mix authentic blues and rock classics, managing to sound fresh and familiar at the same time. At the root of nearly all classic rock songs is the blues. The band […]
To the editor: Londonderry thanks all who answered call for help
Now that recovery is under way, it’s time to thank the volunteers, businesses and organizations who helped Londonderry and the tri-mountain towns through the disasters and emergencies following the July flooding. Response from FEMA, the Red Cross, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. was fast and […]
Vermont Apple Festival seeks sponsors for October event
Plans for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show are well under way. This year’s festival takes place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, in Springfield. The chamber is accepting sponsorships for this long-standing event that has become a […]
Whiting Library seeks donations for annual book sale
The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is seeking donations for its annual book sale to be held during the Chester Fall Festival on Sept. 16 and 17. Donations can be dropped off at the library until Wednesday, Sept. 9 during regular hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and […]
State seeks to ensure health coverage for flood victims Special enrollment announced for those needing insurance
The Department of Vermont Health Access is working to ensure Vermonters affected by flooding maintain their health coverage. Having health insurance will bolster Vermonters’ health and well-being throughout what is sure to be a long and arduous recovery. The Department of Vermont Health Access, which administers Vermont Medicaid and Vermont Health Connect, is offering a […]
Party Crashers kicks off music series in Chester on July 20
Party Crashers will kick off the Chester Summer Music Series on Thursday, July 20. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Touted as the Upper Valley and Central Vermont’s hottest band, this six-piece, high-energy dance band has been rocking the New England music scene […]
Mountain Garden Walks return July 15
Green Mountain Gardeners presents the 2023 Mountain Garden Walks, a self-guided tour of six lovely gardens in the Landgrove Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The starting point is the Landgrove Town Office, 88 Landgrove Road. The tour includes gardens that are integrated into their unique properties and scaled to […]
Henry Homeyer: Slugs and bugs and ticks, oh my!
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC All gardeners have to contend with a variety of insects and other small pests in the garden – those that attack our plants and those that bite us. Mosquitoes? I can live with them. But ticks? That is another story. I’ve tried every kind of spray to […]
West River Sports Association marks 50th with fundraiser
West River Sports Association, a non-profit club that promotes youth participation in Nordic skiing and soccer, marked its 50th anniversary by hosting the second annual Snow and Music Fundraiser at Magic Mountain Ski Area on Saturday, June 3. More than 500 attendees witnessed a thrilling duel slalom race featuring 36 elite cross-country ski racers, including several […]
Springfield Community Band season kicks off on June 20
The Springfield Community Band will perform this summer at the newly renovated Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. in Springfield. The first of the band’s Tuesday evening concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 20. Come sit on the deck and enjoy a traditional Vermont summer evening. Drinks and finger food will be available […]
To the editor: Springfield Hospital thanks Claremont Savings Bank Foundation
Springfield Hospital is thankful for the grant received from the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation. This grant will support our Cardiopulmonary Department with the purchase of a new piece of equipment that is regularly used for the care of our patients with respiratory issues. “Many thanks go to the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation for their generosity to numerous […]
To the editor: BRAT thanks Claremont Bank Foundation
With humble thanks, the Black River Action Team gratefully accepts a check for $850 from the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation grant program. The money will go directly toward the purchase of equipment for several projects this year, including special heavy vinyl tarps used to manage invasive Phragmites in Plymouth; a new pop-up canopy with sides […]
Springfield Community Band kicks off summer season June 20
The Springfield Community Band’s 2023 concert season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. in Springfield, with classical favorites. Performances are held each Tuesday evening through Aug. 1 and are free. Specific details about time and place, along with information about the content of the […]
Workshop on battery-powered garden tools in Cavendish June 5
The Cavendish Energy Committee will host a workshop about current advances in battery-operated tools for the yard and garden at 6 p.m. on Monday. June 5 in the Cavendish Town Office meeting room, 37 High St. Rick Vaughan from Bibens Ace Hardware in Springfield will discuss specific brands, as well as the MowElectric! Campaign, a […]
To the editor: Thanks to Londonderry, Peru for ARPA allocations
The staff of Neighborhood Connections would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Town of Londonderry and the Town of Peru for their recent allocation of ARPA funds to our organization. We are thrilled to receive this support and grateful for the recognition of our important work. These funds will allow us to continue […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who ‘Greened Up’ in Chester
Huge shout out to all corners of Chester for the amazing Green Up Day efforts! 250 bags were distributed by the helpful folks at Chester Hardware, Erskines, Whiting Library, and the Chester Town Office. One look at the dumpster and you can easily see that all 250 bags came back. Way to go! The Whiting […]
Winhall Library seeks entries for book-inspired art show
Winhall Memorial Library invites artists of any age or ability to create a piece that relates to or illustrates an aspect of the book Little Red House, a novel by local author Liv Andersson, which is set in Shelburne, Vt., and the fictional town of Nihla, N.M. Pieces will be exhibited at the library, 2 Lower […]
To the editor: Only books can stir the imagination
As members of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association, we have dedicated a portion of our lives to the care of used and rare books. Our shops exist to aggregate good books and to find suitable homes for each. Unsurprisingly, we were horrified to learn of the state university administration’s decision to eliminate physical books from […]
SBA seeks small business owners for entrepreneurship training
MONTPELIER The Small Business Administration is accepting applications for T.H.R.I.V.E., a free executive entrepreneurship training course scheduled to begin in June. Small business owners will spend six months learning how to grow their businesses from a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business areas such as accounting, business strategy, marketing and human resources. Additionally, small business […]
To the editor: Chester Rotary raises $5,000 with Trivia Night, thanks all who donated, participated
The Chester Rotary would like to thank the Chester community and surrounding area for the generous support for our April Fools Trivia Night held at the American Legion in Chester on Saturday, April 1. The event raised more than $5,000 to support scholarships for Green Mountain graduates. Scholarships will be presented to deserving seniors this […]
