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Community organizations hold fund-raisers
Buy bulbs to light up Chester in the spring Now is the time to order bulbs from Chester Townscape for fall planting providing a burst of color in early 2017. This year Chester Townscape’s main focus is the bright yellow King Alfred daffodil bulb. The bulbs may be planted on your own property or you […]
Re-imagined ‘Macbeth’ in modern mode a winning production
By David Lampe-Wilson ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ghosts walk Northern Stage’s production of Macbeth, playing through Oct. 23. Set in the present and performed in modern dress, this re-imagining may not be appreciated by Shakespeare traditionalists. Swords are replaced with automatic weapons, armor becomes Kevlar vests and some basic themes are twisted to suit the creative […]
Leaf through fall’s flavors, New England’s bewitching history
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Autumn makes its own special mark on our senses: fall foliage and Halloween costumes to delight our eyes; cider and pumpkin pie to tantalize our taste buds; the aroma of wood fires to excite our sense of smell. In line with this new season the staff at Phoenix […]
A crunchy turkey salad introduces kids to Brussels sprouts
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This turkey salad is a great way to introduce children to Brussels sprouts. All you need to do is boil the Brussels sprouts in plenty of water until soft, but not mushy. Immediately drain and set aside. See NOTE. Dressing: 1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 3 […]
S. Derry Library seeks vendors for Oct. 8 fair;
Golf tourney raises $20,000 for hospital solar install
S. Derry Library Fair set for Oct. 8 Vendors are wanted for the South Londonderry Free Library Street Fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Proceeds for this one-day event benefit the library, located at 15 Old School St. off of Thompsonburg Road. To participate, call Susie Wyman at 824-3537. […]
Celebrate fall’s coming with a dense, creamy Indian pudding pie
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Here is a dense, creamy and luscious pie that is my version of a baked Indian pudding, but much tastier. As you can see, it has some milk foam, but don’t be alarmed. I will show you how to make 1 minute foam just like the celebrity chefs make on television, […]
Chester’s hearse moves to new, old home
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Promptly at 7 this morning, a Chester Public Works crew removed the town’s late-Victorian hearse from the small building at the Adams Funeral Home, where it has been stored and on display for many years. They then carefully pushed it down Depot Street to Main, then west […]
S. Derry Library preps for Street Fair; CAFC thanks donors; Ludlow Rotary seeks 2017 calendar items
S. Londonderry Free Library seeks Street Fair support The South Londonderry Free Library is planning its South Derry Street Fair, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 15 Old School Road on the grounds of the Library and the Town Office in South Londonderry. The group is looking […]
Spiced Apple Brie pockets a tempting holiday appetizer
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Ihave already given you the recipe for Red Spiced Apple Rings within the past month or so. You will need to make the Spiced Apple Rings a day ahead of time before serving. You can use prepared crepes if desired, but why take the trip to the store when it is […]
Williams River Corridor plan meeting in Chester; 5K run for new CAES playground; Rock Library urges kids to get library cards
Public meeting set on Williams River corridor plan The Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District will hold a second public meeting on the now-completed Williams River corridor plan. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, consultant Evan Fitzgerald will present the plan and its findings and discuss potential future projects for the river corridor. The […]
Perfect pickled peppers enhance meats, salads and sides
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com On top of burgers, warmed and sitting on top of that juicy steak, as a side to your favorite meal, a spicy addition to any salad as well as topping off a bowl of chili, pickled peppers are as versatile in presentation as in making them. If you want a little […]
Celebrate the books that were banned, by reading them!
By John Hoover Every year the American Library Association designates the last week of September as Banned Books Week. The ALA has two categories: challenged books and banned books that they track each year. Challenged books are those where an attempt has been made to remove or restrict materials based upon the objections of a […]
This pasta dish straddles the flavors of summer and fall
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is such a simple and surprisingly different pasta dish that reminds me of Florida. The crisp flavor of orange juice cuts into the chicken broth perfectly. If you use fat free chicken broth, you have dramatically altered the fat content of this great summertime dish. 6 ounces dried whole wheat […]
Guide to the 2016 Chester Fall Festival
©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC F or one weekend every autumn, Chester, Vt.’s Green fills with more than 60 artists, craftspeople and food vendors to celebrate the arts in Vermont and the rich colors of fall foliage that burst upon the Green Mountain State. This year, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
Singers sought for Brattleboro Concert Choir
Susan Dedell, director of the Brattleboro Concert Choir, announced the start of the 2016–2017 season, with rehearsals of Johannes Brahms’ magnificent Ein Deutches Requiem (A German Requiem) beginning in September. The choir welcomes new members. Interested singers or returning members who have not sung with the choir for the past year are encouraged to contact […]
Create an easier but still tempting Sicilian Cassata
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com The directions for Strawberry Plum Cassata look long and tedious but trust me on this. My recipe gives you the same great taste as the Sicilian original, but with far less ingredients and a prep time that is cut in half. If desired, replace the orange juice with Grand Marnier or […]
Nuanced performances make powerful ‘All My Sons’ a must-see
By David Lampe-Wilson 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Weston Playhouse completes its 80th season on a dramatic high note as a secret destroys an American Dream in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, playing through Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Weston Playhouse. The play is part of the Playhouse’s American Masters Series – and it is dark, […]
Andover celebration helps fill scholarship coffers
By Kevin Kunze ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 20 artists, craftspeople and bakers lined the grounds of the Andover Town Hall on Saturday to show and sell their wares under warm blue skies for the third annual Andover Day Fair. (See photo gallery below.) Music by fiddler John Specker and his daughters, Ida Mae […]
Pokemon Go — and its fans — take to the streets in s. Vermont
By Kevin Cudabac 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC While you won’t see thousands of Pokemon Go players bumping into each other in front of the Vermont Country Store in Weston or swarming the Green in Chester, there are plenty of historical landmarks, unique shops and cafes in the region to keep the most avid players interested. […]
A trip back in time for a Canaan Country Kitchen recipe
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I remember so well one of my parents’ first restaurants in Maine. It was the Canaan Country Kitchen. It was here that I first learned his recipe for cole slaw dressing that I have never had since. So what a perfect marriage, combining cole slaw, great dressing, some crunchy vegetables and […]
