Author Archive for Press release
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Chester police capture fugitive
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Today, using information on a vehicle driven by a suspect involved in a stabbing in Keene, New Hampshire, Chester Police Officers were able to locate Osvaldo Dejesus, 30, of Hinsdale New Hampshire, at a residence on South Main Street between the construction sites for Dollar General and Jiffy Mart. As […]
Putney woman killed in Westminster UTV accident
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police are reporting that Angelique “Angel” Frost, 23, of Putney was killed yesterday in a one vehicle crash on Milkway Road in the town of Westminster. According to reports, Andrew Ielpi, 24, of Westminster was driving a John Deere 825i Utility Terrain Vehicle at high speed on […]
Whiting offers free, discount tix to state historic sites; Rock Library seeking games, players
The Whiting Library at 117 Main St. in Chester has passes for patrons for free or discounted access to Vermont historical sites, parks and museums. Passes are available for eight Vermont state historical sites, 35 Vermont State Parks and various state museums and sites, including ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Contact Whiting Library for […]
15 from Green Mountain inducted into National Honor Society
On Wednesday, May 4, the Flamstead chapter of National Honor Society inducted 15 new members: Josh Bodin, Isabelle Cameron, Samantha Chase, Lydia Churchill, Skylar Dailey, Noelle Gignoux, Madeline Harper, Ben Haseltine, Sierra Kehoe, Chrystal Longe, Brianna Luman, Clara Martorano, Eliza Rounds, Lexi White and Sadie Wood. The ceremony took place at the Green Mountain Union […]
Springfield Dam donates $750 to EdgarMay for healthy scholarships
Two Springfield organizations are working together to reinforce healthy, active lifestyles for area residents. The EdgarMay Health and Recreation Center and the Springfield Dam Run have come together to champion active lifestyles and help make sure that recreation can be accessible to all. Now in its 11th year and with a field of 253 registered […]
Okemo chamber introduces new board members;
Businesses pitch in to Green Up Springfield
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce introduced new board members at its annual luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 18, held at Coleman Brook Tavern in Ludlow. Departing board members include Julie Bowyer of CTM and Doug Ficken of Clear Lake Furniture, both in Ludlow; Barb LeMire of People’s Bank; and Sheldon Ghetler of Stonehearth […]
Business events: May 25 through June 7
Leadership program holds info mixer in Springfield Leadership Southeast Vermont will be holding an informational mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Hartness House, 30 Orchard St. in Springfield. Enjoy complementary appetizers and a cash bar while learning about the Leadership program. Connect and socialize with other leaders in our region. […]
Whiting seeks donations for new ‘Seed Library’
Chester’s Whiting Library at 117 Main St. is asking the public to help them build a seed library. The object of the program is to share seeds and to encourage backyard gardening. Visit the library and choose from some free, easy to grow vegetable seeds. Patrons “check-out” seeds, grow, harvest and “return” all in the […]
State Police look for missing Wardsboro teen
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Vermont State Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing teenager. According to police, 16 year old Justo DeThomas walked away from his home in Wardsboro at about 11 a.m. on Monday May 9 and has not returned home. DeThomas is 5 feet 6 inches tall and […]
State Police looking for escaped ‘high risk’ sex offender
UPDATE – May 14, 6 p.m. – Vermont State Police are now reporting that Dale Adams, Jr. was found and taken into custody by the Hartford Police Department this afternoon. © 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Dale Adams, Jr, 28, of Perkinsville was put on “escaped status” on by the Vermont Department of Corrections on Monday, […]
Public discussion on Chester playground project set for May 18
Chester-Andover Elementary School, the Parent-Teacher Group and Pennies for the Playground will be hosting a Town Hall style meeting at the Chester Andover Elementary School library, 72 Main Street in Chester, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the process for replacing the Structure and […]
Volunteers help build disc golf course; FOLA donates $500 to BRGNS; RVTC students clean up Chester Green trees; donations for Chester planters sought; Rotary gives $250 to 250 committee; and items accepted for arts fund-raiser
FOLA Follies sings to the tune of $500 for Black River Good Neighbors The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium donated the net receipts from its recent musical revue, FOLA Follies of 2016, Comedy Tonight, to Black River Good Neighbors Services. Admission was by donation, and FOLA was able to donate $500 to BRGNS. The donation is […]
Workshop introduces businesses to QuickBooks
The Vermont Small Business Development Center of Brattleboro is sponsoring a workshop, Introduction to QuickBooks, at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 10. The workshop will focus on the basics of using QuickBooks to help owners gain control of their business finances. Choosing the right QuickBooks […]
State bans certain waste from landfills, more changes coming
The Londonderry Solid Waste Group is reminding residents of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, Weston and Windham that banned from the landfill (trash) and must be recycled are aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil and pie pans, glass bottles and jars from foods and beverages, PET and HDPE plastic bottles and jugs (#1 & #2), corrugated cardboard, […]
Sign up for start your own business workshop;
Vermont economic future forum set for Chester
Editor’s note: The business start-up workshop has been canceled, the Vermont Futures forum is still scheduled for May 13. Business start-up workshop set Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering a four-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
St. Luke’s donates $250 to Whiting Youth Library; Weston resident wins Family Center rug; EdgarMay kicks off free community walks; Cavendish Calendar contest begins
The Whiting Library has received a $250 donation from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church that came from proceeds from the church’s 2016 LEGO Contest. This is the fifth year that the LEGO Contest has been able to give a donation to help purchase books for the Whiting Library’s children’s section. For almost a month after the […]
Small business finance forum set for April 22;
USDA offers value-added producer grants
A financing forum will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 22 at the NewsBank Conference Center at 352 Main St. in Chester for small businesses looking for sources of funding. The forum is sponsored by the Springfield Regional Development Corp and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. It is free. Whether […]
Exchange program seeks host families
The Program of Academic Exchange – PAX – is searching for families in local school areas to open their homes to exchange students. The program works with more than 70 countries and works with a local community coordinator for support and supervision for both host family and student during their entire stay. Students are 15 […]
Wilcox develops new ice cream to celebrate GMP program
Wilcox Ice Cream of Manchester and Green Mountain Power are partnering to produce a new flavor of Wilcox ice-cream – eHome Sweet Home. “Wilcox Ice Cream is known for being innovative, just like Green Mountain Power, and so we created a fabulous new flavor with fudge and chocolate truffles – real comfort food – to […]
Maple syrup stolen from stand, police ask for help
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police in Brattleboro are reporting the theft of a large quantity of maple syrup from a retail stand in Dummerston. Sometime after 5 p.m. yesterday, approximately 63 gallons of maple syrup was taken from the retail section of the farm stand at Miller and Son Orchards at […]
