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In densely busy meeting Chester board picks sidewalk design
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC With the Chester Select Board meeting once -
Area firefighters repurpose FEMA houses for skill building Chester homes on Route 11 now ready for demolition
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Tuesday, two houses near the Williams -
Curran inducted into Vermont’s Ag Hall of Fame Chester resident, Black River Produce co-founder earns Lifetime Achievement Award
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Mark Curran’s life took an unlikely turn -
Public invited to Legislative Forum in Ludlow Sept. 4 event hosted by local Republicans
The Ludlow Republican Committee and the Chester Town Republican Committee are inviting the public to -
Chester to test pedestrian solutions for the Green
Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Starting this week there will be some strange -
Chester considering a local option tax to support new housing initiative
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its Wednesday, Aug. 20 meeting, he -
Windham County Dems to hold Aug. 30 cookout Sen. Welch to be featured at family-friendly event
The Windham County Democratic Committee will be holding a family-friendly cookout featuring Sen. Peter Welch -
Woman in Londonderry incident who died in Bennington ID’d Medical Examiner: Fatal injuries caused by blunt force trauma, not gunshot
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington has - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Wilder Library to seek new director, provides construction update
The Board of Trustees of the Wilder Memorial Library in Weston announces that library director -
Volunteers needed for BRAT’s 26th Annual RiverSweep on Sept. 6
For 25 years, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team has been removing trash from the -
Info session on Medicare Open Enrollment Sept. 4 in Derry
Neighborhood Connections, located in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 VT Route 100 in Londonderry, is hosting -
‘Wildlife Around a Pond’ walk set for Aug. 30
Tim O’Donoghue will lead an exploratory walk around a beaver pond on Saturday, Aug. 30 -
Stratton Foundation launches new year of fundraising Aug. 29 Golf Outing to benefit Head-To-Toe children's program
The Stratton Community Foundation kicks off a new year of fundraising efforts with the 2025 -
Weston’s ‘A Distinct Society’ questions physical, emotional borders
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Upon hearing about a play set in a -
A walk in the forest with a forester on Aug. 23
Join Southern Windsor County Forester Hannah Dallas for a casual walk in the woods to -
Free Community Health Fair in Springfield Aug. 23
North Star Health invites the public to a free Community Health and Fun Fair from - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Curran inducted into Vermont’s Ag Hall of Fame Chester resident, Black River Produce co-founder earns Lifetime Achievement Award
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Mark Curran’s life took an unlikely turn -
Original Vermont Country Store in Weston gets state historical marker
The Vermont Country Store’s deep roots in Vermont have been officially recognized by the Vermont -
North Star Health names Dr. Sarah Weidhaas as chief medical officer
North Star Health announces the appointment of Sarah Weidhaas, M.D. as its new chief medical -
Springfield Chamber recaps 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 10 - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Solar proposal a sign of Chester’s, state’s progress
Solar technology has become a frequent target in the Trump era culture wars with most -
To the editor: Londonderry Rescue warns that high temperatures are a continuing threat
With a month to six weeks more of potentially dangerous heat until fall, here is -
To the editor: Scott’s ‘measured approach’ toward Trump admin is the wrong one for Vermont
In recent weeks, Gov. Phil Scott has once again made it clear that he is -
To the editor: Nearing the goal, thanks to all who donated to preserve Hessie’s coat
Just a couple of months ago, the Friends of Yosemite Firehouse Museum sounded the call - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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College News
Abbigale Williams of Andover is among 13 Elmira College student-athletes recognized by the Easton/National Fastpitch -
Former GM teacher named to Nebraska U. alumni board, given Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Jonathan Rice, former science and math teacher and track and field coach at Green -
Meet Vermont Academy’s new Head of School
Vermont Academy invites the local community to a special Meet & Greet event to welcome -
College News
Addison Kujovsky of South Londonderry and neuroscience major who graduated in May, has been named - More in Education
Obituaries
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David F. Willis, 85, of Chester Memorial service set for Oct. 25 at St. Luke's
David Field Willis Sr., 85, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. Born -
Anne Hyde Degan, 71, of Weston
Anne Middleton Hyde Degan of Weston died peacefully on Wednesday, May 28 after a long -
Kimberly Henry, 60, of Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE Kimberly A. Henry, 60, passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on June -
Susan Thorner, 87, of Maine
Susan Virginia (Chadwell) Thorner died peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Topsham, Maine surrounded by - More Obituaries
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VSP seeks public help in Londonderry theft investigation
© 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Police are looking for a man in connection to a “retail theft” from the Londonderry Village Market on Friday, July 18 but need help in identifying him. According to a Vermont State Police press release at about 9 a.m. on Monday, they received a report of a theft involving the […]
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Archeologists dig in Chester, give sewer project a green light
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC For three days last week, a crew of highly educated and well-trained people toiled in the heat and humidity, digging holes and finding nothing of significance. And that constituted “mission accomplished.” The group were archeologists working for Hartgen Archeological Associates of Rensselaer, N.Y., and their job was […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 25
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Aug. 25 at the Town Office 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of August 11th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
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Welcome to Chester, with style
New Welcome to Chester Village signs have been sprouting up around town, offering a warm greeting and introduction to Chester. On the left is the Welcome sign along the Grafton Road near River Street. On the reverse is the Thank You for Visiting sign, which can also be seen in the right-hand photo, taken along […]
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Small gathering in Chester protests military occupation of nation’s capital
About 15 Chester residents gather on the Green late Friday afternoon for a Honk and Wave Demonstration to protest the Trump administration’s illegal use of U.S. military troops in Washington, D.C. They were greeted by waves and thumbs up from many of the drivers passing by. The spontaneous protest was part of a nationwide action […]
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Best of Vermont Summer Festival Aug. 23 & 24
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Fifth Annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 at Okemo Field (Bixby Field), located at 460 VT-100 in Ludlow. Admission is $5. This Vermont event is a true […]
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FOLA’s Silent Movie Festival returns Aug. 23 with ‘Our Hospitality’
FOLA’s annual Classic Silent Movie Festival returns at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 in the Heald Auditorium on the second floor of Ludlow Town Hall, 37 South Depot St. The festival opens with a short comedy, which is to be determined. Glenn Brown will render his wonderful piano support for this show. The feature […]
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91.5 WOOL.FM celebrates 20 years with Block Party fundraiser Aug. 23
In honor of 20 years on the airwaves, 91.5 WOOL.FM (Black Sheep Radio) is hosting Mission: Transmission, a full-day FUNdraising block party to help raise money for a much-needed replacement of its aging transmitter. This milestone celebration takes place from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St. […]
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Labor Day workers rally to be held on the Chester Green
From 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 1 — nationally celebrated Labor Day — workers, students, foreign-born neighbors, families, and just about anybody you can think of will hold a rally on the Chester Green, joining hundreds of thousands of people in thousands of cities nationwide to demand Workers Over Billionaires (#WorkersOverBillionaires). The event […]
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Chester Select Board agenda for Aug. 20
The Chester Select Board will meet following on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom, following the Water Commissioners meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the Water Commissioners’ agenda. 1. Citizen’s Comments 2. Findings of No Significant Impact Hearing; Sewer Force […]
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‘Art in Bloom’ returns to LAHS Aug. 22 and 23
Come enjoy stunning local artistry in various forms — including floral interpretations created to pair with the art to capture and complement the theme and color of each. Green Mountain Gardeners and the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society are once again joining forces to bring you “Art in Bloom” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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Henry Homeyer: Fill your home with flowers and your fridge with tomatoes
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ever year on the third weekend in August, my hometown of Cornish, N.H., sponsors a country fair. Not only does it have junk food and rides for the kids, it has ox and horse pulling competitions, woodsman’s events and more. The school is full of photography, art and […]
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Large solar proposal in Chester gets a public airing
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC It’s ironic that a glitch in the video conferencing system at Town Hall delayed a meeting Monday about a large solar field proposed for 14 acres along Route 103 south in Chester, but Planning Commission members found a workaround and the presentation went on, albeit late. Thomas […]
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Eagle Scout candidate works to raise funds for Cobleigh Field scoreboard
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC If Jacob Studin has his way, next spring people attending Chester Recreation’s softball games at Cobleigh Field will know the score, and he will have reached the pinnacle of scouting. For his Eagle Scout project, Studin, 15, decided to raise the funds to buy and install a […]
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Chester featured in presentation on creating resilient public spaces beautifully
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A stone table down a stone path on a dead end street, its backdrop a swinging bridge. A gracefully curling bench surrounded by flowering perennials. A town-owned flood area, with trees planted along the embankment. A flat expanse of land once dotted with homes is now a riverside […]
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Will more screening tests improve your health?
Dr. H. Gilbert Welch of Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Massachusetts will present a talk titled “Will More Screening Tests Really Make You More Healthy?” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 Route 100 in the Mountain Marketplace in Londonderry. This is part of its “Soup and Sandwich […]
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