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LWV speaker series on Impact of Climate Change on Vermont continues Feb. 8
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the fourth installment of its five-part 2022-2023 lecture series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. This presentation will be a current legislative initiatives update and will provide a preview of relevant state legislation […]
Wildlife photographer presents talk, slideshow on Feb. 10 in Proctorsville
Noted wildlife photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk titled How to Photograph Wildlife at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. This event was rescheduled from Friday, Feb. 3, due to weather. The presentation, illustrated with his photos, will take place at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., […]
Derry house project raises fund to cover panel system
Cynthia Gubb, chair of the Mountain Towns Housing Project Fundraising Committee, says that the Bob Perry Lane project has raised sufficient funds to order the house panel system from LaValley’s in Ludlow. Gubb called it “perfect timing for the project. Placing the order now will ensure that the panel system will be constructed over the […]
AARP addresses frauds, scams and con artists on Jan. 19
From draining a victim’s bank account to opening new lines of credit, swindlers have several methods of using your personal information to steal from you. Join AARP Vermont and Elliott Greenblott, state volunteer coordinator for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT Route 11, Londonderry, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 […]
Chester Cannabis Commission to report at Jan. 18 Select Board meeting
© 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the Chester Select Board meeting will include the first annual report from the Chester Local Cannabis Commission. The public is invited to hear about the state of the legal cannabis industry in Vermont and specifically Chester as well as meet the local commission members. The commission, […]
Soup to Nuts Supper to benefit Chester Universalist Parish to be held Jan. 14
The First Universalist Parish of Chester, located at 211 North St. in Chester’s Historic Stone Village, welcomes everyone to its community soup fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. The menu includes soup or chili, salad, crusty bread, nuts, beverage and dessert. Church members are doing the cooking and promise a variety […]
Abenaki erasure discussion set for Jan. 15
Vera Longtoe Sheehan, a member of the Elnu Abenaki tribe, will present an eye-opening and inspiring talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 via Zoom. Regional Indigenous culture began long before the Green Mountain State was named and had endured colonization; it continues to this day. Longtoe Sheehan will cover the three Es of […]
Stone Village Poetry Experience returns Jan. 12
It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook for Series II of the Stone Village Poetry Experience. The Poetry Slams and Workshops will be led by Tuck Wunderle and surprise guest collaborators. They will take place on Thursdays — and one Tuesday — through March at the First Universalist Parish, 211 North St., in Chester’s […]
VSAC advice to parents of middle, high school students
When counselors at Vermont Student Assistance Corp. speak with students who have successfully completed high school and achieved their first early-adulthood goals, such as college admission, starting a technical program or starting a job, there is usually one common denominator: adults who shared their expectations, encouragement and advice. To welcome 2023, VSAC offers this list […]
LWV speaker series on Impact of Climate Change on Vermont continues Jan. 11
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the third installment of its five-part 2022-2023 Lecture Series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. This program includes a panel discussion on Climate Change and Social Justice. The panel, moderated by Sen. Kesha […]
Springfield Hospital Hearts of Hope campaign brings in $9,000
Springfield Hospital and its volunteers thanks all those individuals that supported this year’s Hearts of Hope campaign. The Hearts of Hope campaign is an opportunity to remember, and honor loved ones, friends, or co-workers in a very special way, while supporting Springfield Hospital. Individuals who contributed $15 or more have a handmade heart ornament placed […]
Vermont State Parks seeks public input for Parks Modernization Study
Vermont State Parks is seeking public input as part of a modernization study that is under way. This study will provide a comprehensive assessment of the state park system, including park amenities, operations, maintenance, revenue and program delivery. It will identify key challenges and resources needed to maintain core services and enhance offerings to meet […]
Vermont Corrections to digitize grievance system, create independent investigation unit
WATERBURY The Vermont Department of Corrections has announced that it will immediately move to digitize its grievance system and create an independent investigative unit following recommendations from a new report by the State Auditor’s Office. “It’s time to make these much-needed upgrades, and I thank State Auditor Doug Hoffer and his staff for their thorough […]
SAPA TV to host 5th annual 24 hours of Christmas films, cartoons
Once again, SAPA TV, the Springfield area’s public access TV station, will run 24 hours of Christmas movies and short subjects from 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve to 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. Viewers in Springfield, Weathersfield and Chester, as well as in Charlestown, N.H., are welcomed to spend the day with 1964’s Santa Claus […]
Green Mountain Gardeners create holiday magic for locals who are housebound
At their recent annual Boxwood Holiday Tree workshop, members of the Green Mountain Gardeners created and decorated 30 tabletop trees for the homebound. Together with the Wantastiquet Rotary Club, Second Congregational Church and Weston Women’s Club, the homebound and needy receive the boxwood trees, cookies and poinsettias to brighten their holidays. The GMG topped […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Kurn Hattin
Amid much excitement, on Thursday, Dec. 15, Santa and Mrs. Claus, accompanied by several members of the Chester Rotary Club of Chester, as well as Mary Beth Culver of the Kurn Hattin staff, distributed gifts to the children at Kurn Hattin Home for Children in Westminster. Later, the children and staff enjoyed pizza that also […]
Public invited to Advent and Christmas services at St. Luke’s Episcopal in Chester
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St., Chester, invites members of the public to celebrate Advent and the days surrounding Christmas. Sunday Dec. 18: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Lessons and Carols. This annual service of nine lessons and carols is based on the same service from King’s College in Cambridge, England. Come, sing along, listen to […]
CAES students say thanks to Chester Rotary
CHESTER-ANDOVER 1st GRADERS SAY THANKS WITH HANDMADE CARDS: First graders at Chester-Andover Elementary School recently sent thank you cards to members of the Rotary Club of Chester in appreciation for the personalized beginning reading books that were were distributed to each student. The Rotary Club has sponsored this project for at least 20 years.
FIFA Championship Match to be screened in Ludlow Dec. 18
Following lengthy negotiations with FIFA, the international professional soccer organization, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium has acquired the rights to show the final round of the FIFA 2022 World Cup match live from Qatar at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. Admission is free. The auditorium is located on the second floor of Ludlow Town Hall, […]
GNAT-TV invites public to ‘Spread Holiday Cheer’ this season
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC GNAT-TV will hold a special “Spread Holiday Cheer Day” on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make an appointment to visit the GNAT-TV Studio, 6738 VT Route 7A, Sunderland, to record your message of holiday cheer. “What better way to spread positivity,” says Dawn Santos, GNAT-TV’s Distribution […]
