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Derry Rescue Squad offers CPR classes to businesses, organizations
The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad continues to offer hands-on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation classes to businesses and organizations in our area. Properly executed and timely CPR has been proven to save lives. The class also teaches students how an AED (defibrillator) functions and its correct use. If you run a business or are in an organization and […]
Chester Rotary awards scholarships to five
The Rotary Club of Chester, Vermont has awarded $1,000 scholarships to five graduating seniors at Green Mountain Union High School. The scholarship awards are based on grade point average, an essay, community service, financial need and extracurricular activities including sports and employment. This year’s awardees are: Jack Hinkley, who will be attending Vermont Technical College, […]
Springfield Community Band concert June 27
The Springfield Community Band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. Band members Danielle St. Amand (flute) and Alex Brady (alto sax) will conduct. Both are music educators in local schools. Movie and musical soundtracks are the focus of this concert; selections […]
Derry resident Terry Merrow receives Lions Club Melvin Jones Award
The Londonderry Tri-Mtn Lions Club presented the Melvin Jones Award to Londonderry resident Terry Merrow at the District 45 Spring Convention held at the Equinox Resort on April 29. This award recognizes those who spend many hours serving their communities. Merrow coaches girls varsity basketball at Leland and Gray High School and was The Americas’ Team Coach […]
S. Londonderry resident receives Lovell Health Career Award
Springfield Hospital and Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center are pleased to announce Evan Farrar as the recipient of this year’s Dr. E. Sherburne Lovell Health Career Award. He is a resident of South Londonderry and a 2023 graduate of Burr and Burton Academy. The Lovell Award contributes $1000 per year for four years toward a student’s academic pursuit […]
‘Eat the Rainbow’ for Pride at VINE event June 24
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Pride Month at Rainbow-Palooza, a combined Pride and VegFest, to be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 at 21 Fairground Road, Springfield. Free food will allow attendees to “Eat the Rainbow” of vegan food without spending a cent. Dance music by DJ Alpha will keep festivalgoers bouncing to […]
Weston Theater presents ‘Charlie Brown’ Free performances at venues across Vermont
Weston Theater Company’s 2023 Young Company production, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” will be performed from June 22 through July 9 at venues across Vermont. This production is free, but tickets are required. Follow Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other members of the Peanuts gang as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up. Full of memorable songs […]
Legislators wrap up session June 25 in Weston
New Thought Vermont, 614 Main St. in Weston, will host a Wrap Up Legislative Forum for Weston and neighboring mountain towns from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. With the veto session having just been completed, come listen to updates about the legislative session from our state legislators. You will also have an […]
West River Sports Association marks 50th with fundraiser
West River Sports Association, a non-profit club that promotes youth participation in Nordic skiing and soccer, marked its 50th anniversary by hosting the second annual Snow and Music Fundraiser at Magic Mountain Ski Area on Saturday, June 3. More than 500 attendees witnessed a thrilling duel slalom race featuring 36 elite cross-country ski racers, including several […]
Gassetts Grange Flea Market on June 24
Gassetts Grange #327, 3553 Route 103 North in Gassetts, is hosting an indoor/outdoor flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The event will be held rain or shine. Indoor tables can be rented for $5 each. Alternatively, you can bring your own table for outdoor use. There may be a […]
Avant Vermont Dance debuts Seasons: Summer June 18
Avant Vermont Dance presents SEASONS: Summer, a family-friendly evening of original ballet and modern dance and interactive art making, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 at Comtu Cascade Park, Main Street in Springfield. Admission is by donation. Avant Vermont Dance’s company of regional dancers will showcase new works by choreographer Ashley Hensel-Browning set to […]
Springfield Community Band season kicks off on June 20
The Springfield Community Band will perform this summer at the newly renovated Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. in Springfield. The first of the band’s Tuesday evening concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 20. Come sit on the deck and enjoy a traditional Vermont summer evening. Drinks and finger food will be available […]
Annual Cavendish Ghost Walk on June 24
In keeping with Midsummer Night’s Eve, the Cavendish Historical Society will once again host the Cavendish Village Ghost tour at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. Meet at the former Duttonsville School House, 66 Duttonsville School Drive in Cavendish. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. The former Duttonsville School is thought to be haunted […]
Chester quilters honored at Billings exhibit
Two Chester quilters have been honored during the 37th Annual Quilt Exhibition being held through Sunday, July 23 at the Historic Barn at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road in Woodstock. Chester residents received two of the three Juror’s Choice Awards. Linda Diak won for her quilt titled “Ruffled Feathers” and Patricia Ploof […]
Stan Mack honored for Grafton fire service
The Grafton Firefighters Association has named longtime volunteer Stan Mack as its first Lifetime Member. Mack became a Grafton Volunteer Firefighter in 1979 and served in various roles over 41 years of service, including 20 years as fire chief and later as president of the GFA. Among his many achievements was creating a Fire Engine […]
Cavendish Historical Society presents talk on former slave Peter Tumbo lived in town for 40 years before death at 106
Most likely born in West Africa, enslaved, and a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Peter Tumbo spent the last 40 years of his life in Cavendish. He was married when he moved to Cavendish, remarried while here and was “reputed to be a man of good moral character, and sustained a good reputation for […]
Londonderry to introduce Village Wastewater Project
The Town of Londonderry Village Wastewater Committee will host an open house from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Town Office, 100 Old School Road, South Londonderry. The open house will provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to ask questions, review the progress of the project and hear about […]
HCRS welcomes new staff in Windsor, Windham
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, announces the appointment of eight new professionals to augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS welcomes the following new employees: Shawn Blanchard – Respite Provider in Springfield, Daniel Collins – DSP Employment in Springfield, Melissa Langill – Area Manager in Brattleboro, Jeffrey McBride – […]
Community meals offered in Londonderry area Neighborhood Connections joins 'Eat Your Veggies' initiative
Neighborhood Connections will offer a monthly community meal at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on June 13. All community members are invited to attend at 5700 VT-100, Londonderry, in the Mountain Marketplace. Participants can attend in person, do take-away, or both. Donations are encouraged but not required. Call 802-824-4343 to register. In addition, Senior […]
Springfield Community Band kicks off summer season June 20
The Springfield Community Band’s 2023 concert season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. in Springfield, with classical favorites. Performances are held each Tuesday evening through Aug. 1 and are free. Specific details about time and place, along with information about the content of the […]