Author Archive for Press release
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Early primary voting starts Friday
MONTPELIER Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced that Friday, June 24 is the official start of early voting for the Vermont Statewide Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. “Early voting options have proven to increase both voter access and voter participation in our civic process,” said Condos. “Our democracy is stronger […]
Springfield Rotary awards scholarships to grads
ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Springfield Rotary Club members Jim Fog, left, and Bob Flint flank this year’s Rotary Scholarship winners, from left, Ariana Cioffi, Timothy Amsden and Emily Chamberlin, who were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Cioffi will be attending the University of New England, Amsden will be at Western New England University and Chamberlin will […]
Tech center students come to the aid of Chester Townscape
Chester Townscape, the all-volunteer organization that provides the flowerpots and bridge boxes in Chester, as well as maintains several gardens in town, found itself in a dilemma at the end of 2021. Sunshine Acres, owned by Townscape member John McAveeney, was up for sale and the long-time flower provider, which was also the location at […]
Retirement celebration for Dr. Fox set for July 9
Dr. Roger Fox is retiring from the Mountain Valley Clinic in Londonderry after 47 years of service. The Mountain Valley Health Council invites all well-wishers to come together from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 on the Peru Town Green to celebrate his dedication to the entire community. Fox has been a central […]
It’s summer reading time at Whiting Library
Summer has arrived in Vermont. With the sunshine and long days come many fun activities at Whiting Library, 117 Main St., Chester. The theme for the 2022 Summer Reading Program is Oceans of Possibilities. Kids of all ages can sign up for the program, which includes recording their reading progress, a free book of their […]
Grace Cottage golf tourney raises $50,000
WILMINGTON Twenty-two teams, 39 sponsors and 15 volunteers participated in Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s 13th Annual Tee It Up For Health golf tournament on Saturday, June 11, at Haystack Golf Course in Wilmington. The weather was beautiful, the event went smoothly and more than $50,000 was raised, thanks to golfers, generous sponsors and […]
Engel & Völkers Okemo adds Woodstock advisor
LUDLOW Engel & Völkers Okemo on Tuesday announced that it has hired advisor Rae Beaudette of South Woodstock, signaling the brokerage’s continued expansion across southern Vermont. Located on Main Street in Ludlow Village, Engel & Völkers has quadrupled in size since 2019, when it transacted on nearly $11 million in home sales. Inspired by this […]
Springfield Community Band kicks off summer season on June 21
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will kick off its 2022 summer season with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 at the outdoor bandstand at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, Springfield. Concerts are scheduled for every Tuesday evening from June 21 through Aug. 9. The band’s ever-popular […]
Ludlow Rotary Club awards scholarships to area graduates
The Ludlow Rotary Club announced its 2022 awards to area graduating students wishing to pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. This program is available to all graduating high school seniors residing in LRC’s service area of Ludlow, Cavendish, Mt. Holly and Plymouth. Since the inception of this program in the 1960s, LRC has awarded more […]
Human & beaver dams: when and how to remove
As part of the Riverwide Connecticut River Speaker Series, Tyler Brown, wildlife specialist with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and Ron Rhodes, director of Restoration Programs with the Connecticut River Conservancy, will give an online presentation at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. Dams can be spotted across the Upper Connecticut River watershed. Whether […]
GNAT-TV launches cooking show starring You
Community members are invited to the GNAT-TV studio in Sunderland to star in a new cooking show titled “GNAT-TV Presents: Potluck Kitchen.” The program is an opportunity for amateur chefs to share their cooking talents and have a little fun in GNAT-TV’s kitchen studio. Participants may share cooking tips and favorite recipes and techniques and […]
Grace Cottage wins $3,000 IMPACT award
TOWNSHEND Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has been awarded second place in the Red Sox IMPACT Awards competition. The IMPACT Awards, presented by the Red Sox Foundation and the Ruderman Family Foundation, support organizations raising awareness and improving outcomes surrounding mental health. In its award announcement, Red Sox Foundation Development & Partnerships Manager Matt […]
Morrow to run for Windsor Senate seat
Christopher Morrow, long time Weston resident and former owner of the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, is running for state Senate in the Windsor district. His recent retirement from active management of the Northshire Bookstore has given Morrow time, as he puts it, “to put my entrepreneurial problem-solving skills to work contributing to the development of […]
Free help with enrolling in Medicare, drug plan
Are you turning 65 this year and eligible for Medicare? Although Medicare pays for much, if not all, of the cost for covered health care services, a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy can help to pay for some of the remaining health care costs. Peg Lochner, an independent insurance agent, will be available each month to help you […]
Folk-fusion to blues to soul: Walker Farm announces summer music line-up
Weston Theater Company announces the artists for the summer concert series at Walker Farm, 705 Main St., Weston. Walker Farm Music is a “pick-your-price” event, letting you choose the price option – $25, $45 or $60 – that makes the most sense for you while supporting live performance and creating opportunities for others to attend. […]
Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Fair seeks craft, food vendors for October event
Do you handmake a special craft or delicious food that you’d like to share with the community? The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 38th Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show returns to Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, Springfield from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. In 2019, 60 vendors filled the […]
Saxtons River native recognized as regional Forester of the Year Ethan Tapper named the winner from a 20-state alliance
The Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance has presented Saxtons River native Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County forester, with the Cooperative Forest Management Forester of the Year Award. This highly competitive regional award is presented annually to a forester from one of the 20 states stretching from Maine to Minnesota and from West Virginia to Missouri for outstanding […]
Connecticut River Valley Stingrays summer swim team registration open
The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center announces that registration is open for the summer session of the Connecticut River Valley Stingrays youth swim teams. The season will begin on June 13 and continue through Aug. 6. Children between the ages of 6 and 18 years are invited to join the developmental, junior or senior […]
Poor Cousins performs at West River Farmers Market on June 4
Come to the West River Farmers Market between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 for artisan crafts, fresh organic produce, live music and delicious made-to-order food. The market, located at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100 in Londonderry, will feature music from The Poor Cousins, an Irish fiddle and guitar […]
Lindsey Pollard receives 2022 Spirit of Nursing Award
Springfield Hospital is pleased to announce Lindsey Pollard, RN OCN, Clinical Leader, Specialty Clinic, as recipient of the 2022 Eileen Austin Neal RN Spirit of Nursing Award. She has been working at Springfield Hospital since 2004. This award was created in 2004 in honor of Eileen Austin Neal, RN, who worked at Springfield Hospital for […]
