Author Archive for Press release
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State police investigate burglaries in Jamaica and Stratton
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Brattleboro barracks responded to a report of a burglary on Forrester Road in Jamaica only to find that several residences in that area had been burglarized. The burglaries are thought to have taken place around July 4. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious during […]
Southern Pie Company rolls out specialty ice creams;
CPBR raises $4,000 at inaugural golf tourney
In response to requests from the community for locally based ice cream options, Leslie and Scott Blair, owners of the Southern Pie Company, 287 Main St. in Chester, have developed new ice cream flavors to complement their pies. The Blairs said they approached the Chelsea Royal Diner of Brattleboro, which makes its own ice creams […]
Caron becomes president of Chester Rotary
On Thursday, June 30, the Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel as Ed Caron was installed as its president. On hand were club members and guest outgoing state Rep. Leigh Dakin. Caron, a resident of Springfield, is a contract bookkeeper and tax preparer. Prior to becoming president, Caron served on the club’s […]
EdgarMay Stingrays team comes on strong in first swim meet
The EdgarMay Stingrays kicked off its 2016 summer swim season with a meet on Tuesday, June 28 in Bennington against the Bennington Marauders and the Brattleboro Swim Team. The Stingrays had a strong first showing with many of the swimmers posting personal best times right out of the gate. In his first season coaching the […]
Police ask for help finding vehicle
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police in Brattleboro are asking for help in locating the vehicle that left the scene of a parking lot accident in Dummerston. According to a press release, a beige Honda Pilot was hit while parked in a lot at Route 30 and East West Road near the […]
Chester volunteers inventory public trees;
Bank, club join hands to spruce up BRAM grounds
On Tuesday, June 21, members of the Chester Conservation Committee and volunteers from the community conducted a tree inventory along several major roadways in Chester. The inventory was conducted with the help of Elise Schadler of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program and two State foresters. The purpose of the inventory is to help […]
Marketing workshops for small businesses to be held
The Vt. Small Business Development Center and Springfield Regional Development Corp. are sponsoring a Marketing Bootcamp Workshop series, starting Friday July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howard Dean Education Center in Springfield. The workshops will include a panel of marketing professionals who will discuss their own experiences and answer any questions. What […]
Springfield Rotary awards scholarships to three
Tyler Putnam, center, son of late Rotarian Paul Putnam, congratulates the winners of this year’s Paul Putnam Memorial Agriculture Scholarship. Elizabeth Mackenzie, left, will be studying at the University of New Hampshire. Hunter Grace, right, will attend Vermont Tech. The two Springfield residents will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, thanks to the generosity of the […]
State Police ask for help in vandalism
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police in Rockingham are investigating a report of vandalism to a vehicle that happened around midnight on Sunday, June 12. The 2011 GMC Sierra pickup was parked at 124 Lower Bartonsville Road in Rockingham. The passenger side tail light, the passenger side window and mirror of the […]
Small Business center hosts social media workshop;
SAPA-TV joins VTelevision channel
Vermont Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop — Social Media for Small Business — at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28. Social Media is here to stay, yet with so many sites to choose from, determining which is best for your business and […]
College News
The following students recently graduated Castleton University and were recognized during the 229th commencement on May 7. Olivia Bartlett of Chester graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing. McKala Benson of Chester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Taylor LeFevre of Chester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of […]
44 years of BF High yearbooks on line at Rock Library;
Vermont library passport program starts
The Bellows Falls Union High School Yearbooks from 1930–2014 are now online at the Rockingham Free Public Library’s website www.rockinghamlibrary.org. Hover over the “Historical Collections” tab on the website and click on BFUHS Yearbooks. Look up friends, teachers, parents and grandparents. For more information, call the library at 802-463-4270 or email reference@rockinghamlibrary.org. Visit Vermont libraries […]
RVTC recognizes students with awards, scholarships;
30 at RVTC earn dependability award
The River Valley Technical Center honored students at its End of the Year Celebration on Wednesday, June 1. Students, parents and guests were treated to an outdoor barbecue followed by the awards ceremony in the Springfield High School auditorium. Each year, one student is recognized with the Director’s Award, given to the student who best […]
Springfield family organization receives $53,000 grant
Vermont Birth to Five has awarded a $53,000 grant to the Springfield Area Parent Child Center through the Expanding Strengthening Families to Family Child Care Project. This project, now in its second of three years, is designed to increase the positive impact that family child care providers can make in the lives of the children […]
College News
Kuniko C. Hunter of Chester has graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Two degrees were conferred on Hunter during Rensselaer’s 210th commencement on May 28. She received a dual major Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a biometrics concentration from the Rensselaer School of Engineering and of Science in Design, Society and […]
Marketing pro to speak at Rotary event;
Crown Point Board of Realtors hosts Golf for a Cause, BBQ;
Springfield Buick sponsors anti-bullying school event
Marketing pro to speak at Chester Rotary evening event On Thursday, June 2, at 5:15 p.m., Kim Dixon, owner of Insights LLC, a marketing business, will address the Chester Rotary’s First Thursdays meeting at the Fullerton Inn, on the Common in Chester. Dixon has provided valuable information about effective marketing through free community workshops throughout […]
McCormack files for re-election to state Senate
Dick McCormack has announced that he will seek re-election to the state Senate, representing Windsor County, the Windham town of Londonderry and the Rutland County town of Mt. Holly. He filed petitions last Tuesday to have his name placed on the Democratic Party ballot for the Tuesday, Aug. 9 Primary to qualify as a Democratic […]
Race for Cure seeks volunteers; Neighborhood Connections gets $4,500 donation from Eileen Fisher store; Drug Take-Back day nets 458 pounds
The 24th annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure, which takes place this year on Saturday, July 23, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, in Manchester — is looking for volunteers before, during and after the day’s events (a 5K walk, a 5K run, a 10K run, and a Kids Obstacle Course). Volunteers can range […]
Kids may get a kick out of Waldorf-style egg salad sandwich
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Although I omitted the nuts — for those who simply cannot tolerate them — this remains a tremendously flavorful egg salad that will quickly remind you of that classic Waldorf salad. If you are having issues with your children trying egg salad for the first time, this just may be a […]
Schedule for Weston bridge closing
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC VTrans will shortly begin replacing bridge 98 in Weston which is located on Vermont Route 100 about a mile south of the intersection of Routes 155 and 100. Work is expected to begin on May 17 with alternating one lane traffic 24 hours a day. The Telegraph has reported on […]
