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Discuss disaster recovery with Doug Farnham at Newfane, Londonderry events Aug. 12
As part of Gov. Phil Scott’s Capital for a Day in Windham County on Tuesday, -
Chester’s National Night Out a big draw for families
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC While rain threatened late in the afternoon, -
West River Coffee Barn comes to Londonderry after percolating for four years
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Leaving the West River Farmers Market in -
Chester planners invite public for presentation on proposed solar field
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A large solar farm is being proposed -
Chester OKs ordinance to seek reimbursement for fighting some fires Update on GM sidewalk plan; traffic calming on the Green
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A 17 item agenda including a hearing -
GMUSD appoints Jerry Ucci new Chester rep
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing Tuck Wunderle told the Green Mountain Unified -
Vermont’s Turkey Brood Survey continues through August
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says Vermonters are logging onto the wild turkey brood -
Cavendish continues to weigh dam issues as BRAT advocates for beavers
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Monday night’s Cavendish Select Board meeting once - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Will more screening tests improve your health? 'Soup & Sandwich Series' talk Aug. 15 in Londonderry
Dr. H. Gilbert Welch of Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Massachusetts will present a talk -
Regional premiere of Vermont-based play Aug. 20 in Weston
Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a moving journey about love, migration and finding home -
Non-Violent Direct Action Training in Chester Aug. 17
There is a lot going on these days: large-scale pro-democracy demonstrations all across the country, -
Ludlow Rotary preps for Duck Race Aug. 16
Ludlow Rotary Club is gearing up for its 26th annual Ralph D. Hogencamp Memorial Duck -
Magic Trash art program at Derry Library Aug. 15
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids and adults to attend -
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 -
Pasture Pals series returns to VINE beginning Aug. 10
VINE Sanctuary’s free Pasture Pals program is back for five Sundays, at 201 Massey Road -
‘A Christmas Caroler’ presented at Old Parish Church in Weston Aug. 10
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present the world premiere - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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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 -
Registration open for July 16 tour of Kingdom Community Wind
Customers can sign up now to visit Kingdom Community Wind in Lowell. The tour begins at -
Meditrina in Chester among recipients of SRDC loan program
Springfield Regional Development Corp. has announced the approval of $90,000 in financing for four area - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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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 -
To the editor: Proposed federal cuts to harm citizens, push boundaries of good sense
I recently attended protests in Manchester and Chester. The theme in Chester and all over the -
To the editor: Chester ‘No Kings’ event was large, peaceful, committed
The recent “No Kings” demonstration on the Green in Chester brought together nearly 600 people, - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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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 -
GM Board finds no Open Meeting violation but agrees to Open Meeting training
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday, five of the 11 member - More in Education
Obituaries
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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 -
John ‘Jack’ Snyder, 87, of Andover
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of John (Jack) Henry - More Obituaries
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Appetizers & Mocktails with legislators Aug. 12
Residents of Windham and Windsor counties are invited to a Round Table Discussion with local legislators from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Springfield Area Parent Child Center’s Workforce Development and Training Center, 51 Jack & Jill Lane, North Springfield. This casual, free event offers the opportunity to ask questions and […]
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Entries wanted for Annual Local Art Show in Derry
The Londonderry Art and Historical Society is looking for pieces to display in its Annual Local Art Show to be held at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, from late-August to mid-October. Artwork can be no larger than 30 by 30 inches. Needlework, jewelry, cards and matted prints will also be accepted. […]
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Embrace health: Whiting hosts four-week Wednesday series
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, presents a four-week health and wellness lecture series beginning at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning in August. Jade Twombly, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the founder of Move Holistic Health and Nutrition and the Move Grow Rise Podcast, will cover various topics, including nutrition, sleep, aging and more. […]
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Hands-on Art Workshop at Whiting Aug. 8
Whiting Library invites people of all ages to discover hands-on, engaging art projects with Art Lab for Kids author Susan Schwake at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. Experiment with Orizome, a Japanese-style folding and dyeing technique used to make beautiful paper that can be used to wrap gifts, make cards and envelopes or frame […]
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SoVerA sky viewing, potluck set for Aug. 12
The Southern Vermont Astronomy Group will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the 1879 Schoolhouse, 1862 VT-106, in Perkinsville. There will be a potluck dinner and solar and night-time telescope viewing. Solar viewing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Two or three solar telescopes will be available for use, including the Coronado 70mm […]
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Play with Clay at Custer Sharp Aug. 2 & 9
Artist Kim Ray will be on hand at the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, to lead the final two weeks of Pop-Up Art at Custer Sharp Open Art Studio. Kids and adults are invited to stop in from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 […]
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Sign up now for hunter education courses
If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have never taken a hunter education course, this is the time to act. Vermont’s volunteer hunter education instructors are holding a limited number of courses throughout the state. A person must pass the basic hunter education course before he or she […]
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Riparian buffer installed along Ottauquechee River in Woodstock
Things will be getting a bit greener on the bank of the Ottauquechee River behind the Woodstock History Center. After losing the edge of the property and much of the vegetation during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, riprap stones, fill and landscaping fabric were installed in an attempt to “repair” the damage. Since that time, […]
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Weston’s ‘White Christmas’ a joyful musical homage to home
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’m a stickler for reserving Christmas music for December, but since leaving Walker Farm Theater last Saturday evening, I’ve changed my tune. The intimate theater, electric tap numbers, extraordinarily talented cast and loving homage to Vermont make the Weston Theater Company’s White Christmas a special summer treat. This […]
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Christmas in July event this Saturday to benefit Weston Playhouse restoration
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, Park Street in front of the Weston Playhouse will become a magical Christmas Market to benefit the restoration of the Weston Playhouse, damaged in 2023 by summer flooding. Vendors will line the street offering everything you need to make every day between now and December’s Christmas special. […]
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Nature Museum hosts author of ‘Smithsonian Trees of North America’ July 27
The Nature Museum is hosting W. John Kress, Ph.D., at the Grafton Inn, 92 Main St. in Grafton, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. He is the author of Smithsonian Trees of North America and curator emeritus at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Why have so many humans altered their relationship with […]
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75th Grace Cottage Fair Day returns Aug. 2
The Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day tradition continues — rain or shine — from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. on the Townshend Common, 66 Common Road. This free event provides a variety of fun and fanfare for all ages. The all-day auction begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Birthday Parade led […]
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Winners of Tri-Mountain Lions Club Duck Race
Following Londonderry’s Fourth of July Parade, more than 400 ducks participated in the Duck Derby fundraiser sponsored by the Londonderry Tri-Mountain Area Lions Club. First-place duck #212, which was sponsored by Homestead Landscaping, earned $200 for Marcia Camp of South Londonderry. Terry Merrow of Londonderry won $150 for second-place duck #198, which was sponsored by […]
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15th Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale Saturday
The 15th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. Several vendors with very large sales will be on the Cavendish Green, including one couple who is bringing a trailer […]
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Public invited to Chester Dem July 23 meeting
The monthly meeting of the Chester Democratic Town Committee will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 in the Conference Room of Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. The CDTC is open to any Chester resident concerned about the well-being of America, Vermont and Chester while the Trump administration threatens everything […]
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Cavendish Board approves new tax rates
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Homestead property tax rates in Cavendish have increased by about 9% this year, according to data released at a Select Board meeting last Wednesday afternoon. The board held a special meeting to sign off on the new rates. The homestead rates increased by 25.66 and 23.53 cents per […]
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