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UPDATE: Rolling roadblocks on I-91 this week Times and durations may vary
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of June 4, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
Lost ski areas discussed at Derry arts & history meeting
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Hidden among the hills and mountains of southern Vermont are the remnants of 60 former ski areas, their slopes returning to forest and their lifts decaying. Today, only 13 areas remain open and active in southern Vermont. Over-investment, local competition, weather variation, changing skier habits, insurance costs and just plain […]
Chester Baptist welcomes interim pastor
The Chester Baptist Church has announced the arrival of its new interim pastor, Rev. Gerard (Rod) Birney. Birney began his new duties on May 2, and will preach weekly on Sunday mornings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Birney holds a Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has served as full-time pastor of several churches […]
GMUHS seeks host families for exchange program
Green Mountain Union High School and PAX Academic Exchange are searching for families interested in volunteering to be host families for foreign students. By hosting an exchange student for a whole or half school year, you will help promote global understanding, maintain a valuable resource in our educational community, and learn some exciting new aspects […]
Glassblower starts fundraiser for new studio Chester's Kekic starts over in BF after September fire
Following a fire at his Chester studio last fall that caused extensive damage to both the building and his equipment, glass artist Nick Kekic has begun to rebuild in a new location—in the arts community housed at 33 Bridge St. in Bellows Falls. He chose this location both for the opportunity to work in a […]
Rediscovering Chester wins second award Village Master Plan honored by state planning group
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Planners Association has announced that it has given Chester’s Village Center master plan its Plan of the Year award, recognizing outstanding achievements in community planning in Vermont. Nominees come from all corners of Vermont and represent the best in local, regional and state planning by citizens and professional […]
Grace Cottage gets AT&T Cell Site on Wheels Townshend also to benefit with potential provider shutdown
Gov. Phil Scott on Monday announced the arrival of an AT&T Cell Site on Wheels — COW — at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, which will reinforce and enhance wireless network coverage for the hospital and the community. The hospital and surrounding area were facing a loss of coverage due to a potential shutdown of […]
Easter events: March 28 through April 1, 2018
March 28: St. Luke’s Church Seder Meal, Easter schedule St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, celebrates a traditional Seder Meal at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 in Willard Hall. The evening’s service, the Haggadah, includes songs, readings and responses, along with explanations of the various symbolic foods that tell the Exodus story. […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of March 26, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
Rockingham residents cited for sale of fentanyl
© Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Rockingham residents were charged with the sale of fentanyl among other violations on Thursday. Police say that over the past few months the VSP Drug Task force has been investigating several people for the sale of fentanyl in Windsor and Windham counties. After making several “controlled purchases,” police obtained a […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham bridge construction
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of March 19, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
Windham Orchestra seeks youth competitors;
Rock Library calls for books for benefit sale
Windham Orchestra to hold student vocal, instrumental competition The Brattleboro Music Center invites Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts students to audition for the Windham Orchestra’s 32nd Annual Concerto Competition. The competition is open to serious instrumental and vocal music students in grades 9 through 12. The winner will receive $200 and perform with the Windham […]
Easter related events: March 24 through April 1, 2018
March 24: Chester Rotary Club holds Easter Egg Hunt Rotary Club of Chester holds its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 24 at Chester-Andover Elementary School at 72 Main St. in Chester. This event is open to all Chester and Andover children from preschool to sixth grade. Parents are advised to […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of March 12, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
Family Center Food Shelf available to Chester, Andover residents
The Chester-Andover Family Center Food Shelf is available to residents of Chester or Andover who are in need of food assistance. Visit the Food Shelf at 908 Vermont Route 103 South in Chester during its regular hours and complete a simple Intake Form to begin receiving food. The only requirement is proof of residency. Bring […]
Workshop on using Google to promote your business
Join Kim Dixon of Insights Marketing Solutions for a free workshop on how Google can help your business. The Using Google to Promote Your Business workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 13 at Newsbank Conference Center, 352 Main St. in Chester. The presentation starts with an introduction to Google […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham bridge construction
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of Feb. 26, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
‘Borderline,’ Weston’s 2018 New Musical Award winner in concert March 3
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company has announced that Aryanna Garber and Benjamin Velez are the winners its 12th Annual New Musical Award for their musical Borderline. The winners of the award will come together with a small ensemble of actors to rehearse and record selections from the score with Grammy winner Kurt Deutsch of Sh-K-Boom […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham bridge construction
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation is replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of Feb. 19, 2018. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION […]
Fighter jets to fly exercises over Vermont, New Hampshire tomorrow
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The 104th Fighter Wing from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Mass., will be conducting a Homeland Alert Air Defense Exercise tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. around Rutland in Vermont and Lebanon, N.H. During this exercise, two F-15C Eagles will conduct low altitude intercepts […]
