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First a lockdown drill, then a real lockdown at GMUHS as Chester Police investigate threat

First a lockdown drill, then a real lockdown at GMUHS as Chester Police investigate threat

By Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A report of a person with a gun threatening to hurt people at Green Mountain Union High School may have been a hoax perpetrated by a group that has conducted similar swatting calls around the country, but the Chester Police weren’t taking any chances. “We […]

Ludlow Rotary's annual Chili Cook-off Oct. 12

Ludlow Rotary’s annual Chili Cook-off Oct. 12

The Ludlow Rotary Club is sponsoring its 33rd Annual Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Depot Street by the traffic light in Ludlow. Admission is $15 per person, $5 for kids 12 and under or $35 for a family (two adults and two kids). This includes a sample of each chili […]

To the editor: Jonynas endorses Chase for re-election

To the editor: Jonynas endorses Chase for re-election

It is my privilege to endorse Heather Chase for reelection to the Vermont State House for the Windham/Windsor district. Heather has been a strong proponent of fair and considerate legislation in the interest of all Vermonters. She is open and receptive to the needs and concerns of her fellow neighbor constituents. She is always willing […]

To the editor: To save Vermonters, vote Republican Nov. 5

To the editor: To save Vermonters, vote Republican Nov. 5

Many residents of Windsor County and all of Vermont are struggling. I am one of them. My property taxes went up by another $800 this year. Woodstock residents saw a 30 percent increase in their education property taxes. Similarly, there was a 34 percent increase in Bridgewater, 26 percent in Thetford and 16.6 percent in […]

Richard Wallace, 94, of East Acworth, N.H.

Richard Wallace, 94, of East Acworth, N.H.

Richard A. Wallace 94, passed away peacefully in his home in East Acworth, N.H., on the last day of summer, Sept. 21, 2024 after a very short period of declining health.  Family, favorite pictures and pets were ever near-by and he was surrounded with love. He was blessed to have enjoyed over 31 years of […]

40th Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show Oct. 12

40th Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show Oct. 12

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 40th Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. The festival promises a day full of fun and surprises. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the unique […]

Education finance panel brainstorms cost containment

Education finance panel brainstorms cost containment

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Education Finance subcommittee of Vermont’s Commission on the Future of Public Education met for the second time on Monday. In the first two hours of a three and a half hour meeting, the committee received presentations by the Agency of Education and the Vermont Tax Department.  […]

To the editor: Rep. Chase has been attentive to Windham taxpayer needs

To the editor: Rep. Chase has been attentive to Windham taxpayer needs

I am writing to support the reelection of Heather Chase, delegate to the Vermont House from the Windham-Windsor District. Heather Chase has kept our community of Windham well-informed about legislation being considered in Montpelier.  She has met in person with Windham residents, attended our community events and has submitted articles regularly to our community newsletter. […]

Henry Homeyer: It's time to plant -- yes, really!

Henry Homeyer: It’s time to plant — yes, really!

By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC For some of us, planting time is long past. But not for me. I am always busy in the fall, planting everything I can. It is almost time to plant garlic, which is my easiest crop of all. And I’ll soon be planting spring bulbs, both in the […]

To the editor: Density based zoning doesn't belong in Chester's rural districts

To the editor: Density based zoning doesn’t belong in Chester’s rural districts

On Sept. 18, the Chester Planning Commission presented the Select Board with proposed changes to the Rural Zoning District Bylaws. Due to questions and concerns that arose during this hearing regarding replacing Minimum Lot Size Requirements with Density Based Zoning, the Select Board voted to continue the public hearing to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. […]

College News

College News

Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H., congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Those local students are: Claudia Sammartano of Weston Noah Vittum of Springfield Eva Gagnon of Springfield Hayley Russell of Springfield Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a […]

Riverside Middle students begin lap quilt project to benefit older citizens

Riverside Middle students begin lap quilt project to benefit older citizens

Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, and Springfield Area Public Access TV, with funding from the Vermont Arts Council, are sponsoring the Intergenerational Lap Quilt Project. Students from Riverside Middle School in Springfield will spend the next two months making quilted lap blankets for older Vermonters. This project is the brainchild […]

Windham Foundation seeks buyer or partner for cash infusion for Grafton Cheese Co.

Windham Foundation seeks buyer or partner for cash infusion for Grafton Cheese Co.

The Windham Foundation of Grafton has announced that it is seeking a partner or buyer for the 132-year-old Grafton Village Cheese Co. A co-operative program of the foundation for decades, the cheese company is the award-winning producer of hand-crafted aged cheddar and cave-aged sheep milk cheeses. Part of the mission of the Windham Foundation is […]

Red Cross Blood Drive at GMUHS Oct. 10

Red Cross Blood Drive at GMUHS Oct. 10

From noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, Green Mountain Union High will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive at the school’s gymnasium, 716 VT Route 103. When you donate blood, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. You will also automatically be entered for a chance to win one of […]