• Other Recent Articles

  • Annual Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Nov. 9

    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 […]

  • Natural fabric dyeing workshop at Fletcher Farm Nov. 8

    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 […]

  • St. Luke's wreath workshops return Nov. 20-22

    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 […]

  • Join VINE Sanctuary for 'Very Special Halloween'

    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, […]

  • Autumn Pilgrimage Open House at Rockingham Meeting House Nov. 1

    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 […]

  • VSO Trio brings concert to Ludlow Nov. 2

    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 […]

  • Ludlow Rotary hosts another successful Chili Cook-Off

    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. […]

  • Bring a mouse, watch 'Bills Lumber,' benefit raptor rescue on Oct. 25 in Newfane

    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 […]

  • Travis Van Alstyne accepting the Hathaway Award at the History Center in Barre last week. Photo provided

    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 […]

  • Invasives Part 3: How to tackle those colorful invasive shrubs that still need to go

    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 […]

  • Whiting Library to host free astronomy and telescope how-to sessions Oct. 23 & 25

    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 […]

  • Londonderry residents continue debate over future of Williams Dam

    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 […]

  • Springfield Rotary’s 71st annual Penny Sale set for Oct. 25

    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 […]

  • Nordic Harmoni to hold benefit concert for Neighbors Pantry Oct. 24

    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, […]

  • Winter weather observer training Oct. 24 in Londonderry

    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, […]

  • Windsor GOP elects Spaulding of Chester as chair; Saturday event on Green features four speakers

    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 […]

  • All Recent Articles