Author Archive for Press release
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Grace Cottage’s online auction starts Feb. 13 Annual fundraiser to help fund primary care clinic
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational! Bidding takes place Feb. 13 through 24. Each year, the Townshend based hospital’s auction includes exotic vacations, Vermont foods, local gift certificates, handcrafted […]
Two southern VT youth named to National Brotherhood of Snowsports 2026 Team Roster National nonprofit represents Black and Brown U.S. athletes
Two young, southern Vermont skiers are among 35 athletes named to the National Brotherhood of Snowsports 2026 team roster. NBS is a national nonprofit representing the largest and longest-standing network of Black and Brown snowsports athletes in the United States across more than 60 ski and snowboard clubs. Team NBS is organized into five competitive […]
Chester resident among new board members of Weston Theater
Weston Theater Company announces the appointment of Heather Chase of Chester, Brent Johnson of Landgrove and Carol Sureau of Andover to its Board of Trustees. The new trustees bring a wealth of professional experience and deep community connection in support of Weston’s mission to create theater to engage, entertain, and inspire our ever-expanding community. “As […]
Art exhibit and ‘soup to nuts’ lunch in Chester Feb. 14
First Universalist Parish of Chester, 211 North St. in the historic Stone Village, will sponsor an exhibit featuring original art by members of the Stone Village Art Guild and a Soup to Nuts Lunch prepared by parish members on Saturday, Feb 14. The Art Exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and […]
Vocal trio In the Rough performs Feb. 15 in Weston
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midwinter Afternoon with In The Rough at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan Haefner) has been […]
18th century Valentine workshop Feb. 7 in Proctorsville
Cavendish Historical Society is planning a series of events in 2026 to recognize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It is hosting a free Valentine making workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Letter writing during the Revolutionary War was a way […]
LWV’s next speaker to discuss gerrymandering
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the next installment in its free lecture series on Voting Rights and Access to the Ballot at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Thomas Tai, Esq., staff attorney at the LWV of the United States, is the guest speaker. He provides legal […]
North Star Health welcomes director of Nursing
North Star Health welcomes Erinna Wichland, MSN, RN as director of Nursing. With more than two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare leadership, she brings a deep commitment to supporting care teams and ensuring that patients receive compassionate, high-quality care close to home. “I chose to join North Star Health because of our strong […]
Kids’ winter art program at Derry Library Jan. 24
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites families to celebrate winter and the warmth of friendship with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Children of all ages (and grownups too!) will make artwork inspired by the picture book The Most Beautiful Winter. The workshop is free […]
Roz Klezos named practice director of Ludlow Health Center
North Star Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalind “Roz” Klezos as the practice director of Ludlow Health Center, 1 Elm St, in Ludlow. Klezos is experienced in clinical care, operations and team leadership and has a long-standing commitment to serving patients in the region. Klezos brings a broad and well-rounded healthcare background […]
Springfield Community Band seeking new members
After a successful Holiday Concert, the Springfield Community Band is seeking new members for its summer concert season. Musicians of high school age and up are welcome. The band plays all kinds of music, including jazz and tunes from movies and Broadway musicals, as well as traditional concert band pieces and music by contemporary composers. […]
MOOver seeks community driver coordinator
The MOOver is hiring a community driver coordinator to recruit and manage its community drivers. These per diem drivers are reimbursed for their mileage and choose how often they wish to work. Community drivers provide rides to medical appointments and adult day care. They are an integral part of the company’s transportation network. The community […]
Snowshoe for Hope returns to Grafton Feb. 8 to raise funds for Komen cancer campaign
Snowshoe for Hope returns to the Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton, on Sunday, Feb. 8 to benefit Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. Beginning at 9 a.m., participants can register on site, pick up T-shirts, drop off donations, rent snowshoes ($15) and enjoy a light breakfast. Trails […]
Got a water restoration or protection project? Grants available to governments, private groups
The 2026 Vermont Watershed Grants Program is accepting applications for projects that protect, restore and enhance the state’s lakes, streams, rivers and ponds, including Vermonters’ ability to appreciate and enjoy these treasures. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Grants are available to municipalities, local and regional government agencies, sporting clubs, non-profit […]
Martin Luther King Day Gathering in Springfield
The Declaration of Inclusion Implementation Committee of the Town of Springfield invites the community to an MLK Day Gathering from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at the Springfield Town Library, 43 Main St. This gathering honors the life, legacy, and enduring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will feature […]
Scammers target SNAP recipients in Vermont
Scammers are targeting recipients of 3SquaresVT – also known as SNAP or food stamps – and phishing for personal information, including EBT card numbers, and threatening suspension of benefits if not provided. In some instances, the spoofed caller ID appears as “AHS” when it is not. This is a scam. Government officials will not threaten benefits […]
Whiting Library offers one-on-one tech help
Whiting Library is offering free, one-on-one technology help sessions to assist community members with basic computer and digital device skills. Library staff will provide individualized help with tasks such as downloading eBooks, using library eResources, setting up an email account and completing other common computer-related activities. Participants may bring their own device or use a […]
Middle, high school teachers offered scholarships on teaching financial literacy
BURLINGTON Middle and high school educators in New England and New York State interested in honing their personal finance teaching skills, or newcomers to the field, can attend a free, online, asynchronous graduate course offered by the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College. Scholarships are available to Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New […]
SoVerA’s January meeting features ‘Mars: the Dust Bowl of Dreams’
Southern Vermont Astronomy Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse, 1862 VT-106 in Perkinsville. This hybrid meeting will also be available via Zoom. Longtime SoVerA member Kevin Paquet will give a presentation titled Mars: the Dust Bowl of Dreams. Was there life on Mars? […]
Ludlow Rotary donates to Mount Holly School, Chester Teen Center
In recent weeks, Ludlow Rotary Club awarded grants to Mount Holly School and the Chester Teen Center. The school ‘s music program was the beneficiary of a $3,000 grant to purchase risers for concerts, plays and other events. Previously, the school had to borrow risers from Ludlow Elementary School to use for its concerts. “This […]