Archive for 2023
College News
William Frank of South Londonderry has been named to the Dean’s List for spring 2023 at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. Tufts University, located in Medford, Mass., recently announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 […]
To the editor: State working hard to help storm recovery efforts
As we have all experienced, our state has certainly seen challenging times during this month, with massive flooding in Vermont causing significant losses and hardship for many residents and business owners in our communities. It is heartbreaking to see our friends and neighbors dealing once again with the catastrophic events resulting from changing weather patterns […]
New location for Derry Congregation Church’s Whale of a Sale July 28 & 29
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29. Because of storm damage in the church, the sale will be held at new location: 148 High St. in Londonderry. This is a short distance from the church, just […]
Grace Cottage Fair set for Aug. 5 on Townshend Common
Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Townshend Common. This family-friendly event, now in its 73rd year, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Hospital Fair Day offers fun and fanfare, with the traditional Birthday Parade, an all-day auction, bingo, kids’ games, pony […]
Mark Huntley & Friends in concert July 26 in Proctorsville
The Town of Cavendish continues its summer music series with a concert by Mark Huntley and Friends at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street, in Proctorsville. Huntley has been an integral part of the Vermont music scene for many years, on his own and as drummer with a variety of […]
Cavendish Tag Sale set to go on as scheduled
By popular demand, Cavendish will be holding its 13th Annual Townwide Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. Everybody can use a break, maybe find items to replace those that were lost in the flood, enjoy some good food and have a sense of normalcy in what is a very […]
Springfield Band performs at Hartness House Tuesday
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. This concert, a band favorite, is a collection of soundtracks and theme songs from movies and TV shows. Among the selections to be played are […]
11th annual Honey Festival to be held Sept. 9
The 11th annual Vermont Golden Honey Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 on the grounds of the Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St., in Proctorsville. Typically, about 25 crafters and food vendors are in attendance. There also will be children’s crafts. Admission is free; all proceeds are […]
Weston Theater cancels last two shows;
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ moving to Walker Farm Financial losses multiply as damage to Playhouse, other buildings mount
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The damage to the Weston Playhouse from the July 10 flooding was so severe that the Weston Theater Company is canceling its last two shows and moving Singin’ in the Rain from the Playhouse to Walker Farm as the final show of the season. This will allow the […]
Chester concert series continues July 27 with Better Days Band
The Better Days Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. The band plays classic rock and R&B hits, sprinkled with many rare B-side gems from “back in the day.” […]
Henry Homeyer: How to reduce your weeding time
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The recent rains have kept many gardeners from getting outdoors to weed, and weeds have loved the rain and are growing like Boy Scouts on “Free Ice Cream Day” at the Ben and Jerry’s factory. But don’t give up. Weeds also pull well now, with the soft, […]
State offers $20 million in emergency gap funding for businesses An extra $11 million to be accelerated to 40 towns
Gov. Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak announced multiple initiatives today to provide financial support to businesses and municipalities impacted by the severe flooding. “Hundreds of Vermont businesses have been impacted by severe flooding, and for many, loans will not be enough” said Gov. Phil Scott. “That’s […]
George ‘Joe’ Hinkley, 96, of Springfield
George “Joe” Hinkley 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday July 17, 2023 at the Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 2, 1927 in Greenfield, Mass., the son of Harland and Maybelle (Danforth) Hinkley. Joe graduated class of 1945 from Windsor High School and served in the U.S. Army from March 1946 […]
Convoy of Hope truck to distribute supplies at Cavendish Town Elementary
A Convoy of Hope truck will be distributing supplies to flood victims on Thursday and Friday at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. Convoy of Hope is a faith-based relief effort, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, that responds to disasters throughout the country. Hours of the drive-through distribution will be 2 to 6 p.m. on […]
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 […]
College News
Willem Bargfrede of Chester was named to the Dean’s List at Champlain College for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for this academic honor, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of at least 3.5. Bargfrede is a student in the Division of Information Technology and Sciences. LilyMarie Vullo of Cavendish […]
Disaster relief resource center open today and Thursday in Londonderry
A Multi-Agency Resource Center or MARC will be operating in Londonderry today and tomorrow to help area residents — including those in Ludlow — with disaster related needs. The MARC is located at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 Route 100, with state and local agencies and other organizations including FEMA, Vermont Emergency Management, […]
West River Farmers Market reopens Saturday at Flood Brook School
The West River Farmers Market will be reopening at Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. The market’s home site at the junction of Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry is currently in need of significant repair after last Monday’s flooding. Please respect the grounds […]
Where to donate funds, goods to help families, businesses and organizations
By Cynthia Prairie and Cara Philbin @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Small businesses, organizations and individuals have all suffered from the floods of July 10, 2023. Below is a list of fundraising efforts in our communities. We are concentrating on highly local efforts. If you know of other such efforts, please e-mail them in the format […]
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to businesses, residents Flood recovery office set up in Ludlow; forms available online
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a presidential disaster declaration due to damages from severe storms and flooding that began on July 7. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Vermont small businesses and residents impacted by this disaster in […]
