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Millington is finalist for Washington Central superintendent’s job

UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM LAYNE MILLINGTON  By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Rivers school Superintendent Layne Millington is a finalist to take over the Washington Central Unified Union School District in the East Montpelier area as it seeks to replace former Superintendent Steve Dellinger-Pate, who resigned unexpectedly in June. If hired, Millington […]

Braucht family leads effort for new playground at Cavendish Town Office

By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Between the removal of Greven Field’s beloved baseball backstop and debates about the town’s recreation director position, fun and games have been a serious matter in this year’s Cavendish Select Board meetings. But things took a lighter tone on Monday night. Earlier this year, Cavendish 6th grader Olivia […]

Chester board hears wastewater treatment upgrade plan

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC For as long as The Telegraph has been covering Chester town government, an upgrade to the town’s sewage treatment plant has been a problem on a distant horizon. Last Wednesday, Dufresne Group engineer Naomi Johnson told the Select Board — in its alter ego as the Water […]

Communities come together in concern after ICE arrests in Londonderry

By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC About 130 people jammed into the meeting space and anterooms of Neighborhood Connections on Saturday morning, Aug. 8 – while 20 others stood outside – to learn more about the arrests Friday in Londonderry by ICE of five immigrant workers and to hear of strategies that individuals and […]

Chester considers July to June budgeting, tax year

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its July 15 meeting, the Chester Select Board continued to look at the costs of the services the town provides, including recreation and planning/zoning/assessment. But it was the recommendations of the town’s auditors –including transitioning to a fiscal year from the current calendar year budget — […]

Chester Hardware files for bankruptcy

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While the note on the front door said the business at 21 Main St. would be closed from July 3 through 13, on July 7, the owner of Chester Hardware & Mercantile was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under Chapter 7, the assets of a debtor are […]

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    Chase loses in state Dem Senate race as White, Major and Burrows head to the General Election

    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While the August primaries in Vermont are often characterized by uncontested races and low turnout and summer vacations take their own toll, every few cycles something happens to pique voters’ interest and draw them to their polling places. Tuesday’s most contested races locally have been county-wide, with […]

  • Chester Run Club seeks to bring together runners of all abilities

    Chester Run Club seeks to bring together runners of all abilities

    The Chester Run Club, founded by Chester resident Emily Martonik, was created with a straightforward goal: Bring runners of all abilities together to build friendships, stay active, and enjoy the miles together. “Every time I drove through town, I kept seeing different people out running,” Martonik said. “I realized there were probably a lot of […]

  • Sheriff candidate Lake put on administrative leave by Bellows Falls Police

    Sheriff candidate Lake put on administrative leave by Bellows Falls Police

    By Michael Donoghue Vermont News First Embattled Windsor County Sheriff candidate Joshua Lake has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Bellows Falls Police Department while an independent investigation is undertaken about his exaggeration about possible crimes, officials said. Bellows Falls Police Chief David Bemis told Vermont News First the move was made after […]

  • To the editor: When community care is hard work

    To the editor: When community care is hard work

    The situation surrounding Windsor County sheriff candidate Joshua Lake has left me angry, disappointed and deeply conflicted. I was an enthusiastic and vocal supporter of Lake’s candidacy. I believed in the vision he presented: a sheriff’s department that would not participate in civil immigration enforcement for ICE, that would approach substance use and mental-health crises […]

  • ICE arrests five Manchester residents in Derry

    ICE arrests five Manchester residents in Derry

    By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Five Manchester residents were detained by ICE around 8:30 this morning as they were driving east along Route 11 in Londonderry apparently toward a job, according to Migrant Justice, a Burlington-based advocacy group. Little is known about the situation other than a convoy of six unmarked SUVs, also […]

  • To the editor: Windsor County Democrats issue statement on sheriff's race controversy

    To the editor: Windsor County Democrats issue statement on sheriff’s race controversy

    It has come to the attention of the Windsor County Democratic Committee that on Monday Aug. 3, Joshua Lake, one of the three Democratic candidates for Windsor County Sheriff, received a Giglio letter jointly signed by Steven Brown, State’s Attorney for Windham County and Domenica Padula, Chief, Criminal Division, Office of the Vermont Attorney General. […]

  • To the editor: Why I support Lake for Windsor sheriff

    To the editor: Why I support Lake for Windsor sheriff

    I am writing to voice my support for Joshua Lake for Sheriff of Windsor County. Josh chose to become a police officer after the tragic loss of his brother to a fentanyl overdose and his belief that a different approach by law enforcement could have led to a different outcome. Over the years, the merit […]

  • To the editor: No better endorsement of a leader than old guard mobilizing against him

    To the editor: No better endorsement of a leader than old guard mobilizing against him

    I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked within child welfare, community mental health and addiction treatment for over 10 years. Our system of care is highly reactive and punitive, rather than proactive and restorative. This is the context in which I met my friend Joshua Lake. Josh is a gifted speaker, funny […]

  • To the editor: Chase is able to face Vermont's problems

    To the editor: Chase is able to face Vermont’s problems

    Heather Chase is the candidate I support for the Vermont Senate. Heather has had many professional experiences that make her an excellent choice for the Vermont Senate.  She is the perfect person to able to address the problems that Vermont faces. As a nurse, Heather understands the problems facing health care in Vermont, and understands […]

  • Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 10

    Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 10

    The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Aug. 10 at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of July 27th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]

  • To the editor: Angry about Trump's no-bid contracts? Say something

    To the editor: Angry about Trump’s no-bid contracts? Say something

    Anyone who is struggling to pay for gasoline and groceries these days might wish to reflect upon the fact that President Trump just made a deal with Finland to purchase 11 icebreakers (more than twice the number of vessels the Coast Guard says it really needs) for over $6 billion via no-bid contracts. Apparently, it […]

  • To the editor: Clarkson endorses reelection of state Sens. White, Major

    To the editor: Clarkson endorses reelection of state Sens. White, Major

    I’ve had the pleasure of serving in the Vermont Senate with Sens. Becca White and Joe Major. Together, the three of us make up the current Windsor District team. Together we have addressed some of the most pressing issues facing our state and our district. Together we have campaigned, met with constituents, toured Town Meetings, […]

  • Liberty Tree planted at Crown Point Country Club

    Liberty Tree planted at Crown Point Country Club

    On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30 more than 60 people gathered to celebrate the planting of a “Liberty Tree” by the Springfield Garden Club. This event was part of a larger effort to plant 250 Liberty Trees across the nation by July 4th, the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. This story […]

  • To the editor: Rep. Burrows is 'smart, savvy, prepared'

    To the editor: Rep. Burrows is ‘smart, savvy, prepared’

    I have a unique perspective on Rep. Elizabeth Burrows: She sat next to me on the floor of Vermont House and in the House Committee on General & Housing Affairs. Elizabeth is incredibly smart, savvy and always prepared. Rep. Burrows is as compassionate as they come, she puts people first, fighting for justice and fairness. […]

  • VTel Neighbor Appreciation Day event Aug. 12

    VTel Neighbor Appreciation Day event Aug. 12

    VTel is excited to announce a special “Neighbor Appreciation Day” cookout taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Designed as a thank you to the local community and our subscribers, this free, family-friendly event will be hosted at VTel headquarters, 354 River Street in Springfield. Neighbor Appreciaion Day is […]

  • To the editor: Brickner an invaluable resource for Windsor

    To the editor: Brickner an invaluable resource for Windsor

    From the moment Ben Brickner moved to Pomfret to raise his young family, he has been someone who could be relied upon to show up, get involved and make a difference in his local community. Over the past eight years, Ben has served in multiple roles in local government. Even if you’ve never met Ben, […]

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