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Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 8
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Dec. -
Jozsef Piri’s 2nd degree murder case inches toward trial Judge reconsiders but lets earlier decision stand
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A little more than six years ago, -
Snowy morning crash blocks Rt. 103N in Chester Car-tractor trailer collision sends two to hospital
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Tuesday’s snow storm was four hours old -
Chester Select Board agenda for Dec. 3
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. -
Roads less taken fill Chester board’s agenda as MacGinnis sues town
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC It’s looking like Class 4 roads will -
Telegraph among 16 Vermont news outlets honored with inaugural Civic Journalism grant
©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC MONTPELIER The Chester Telegraph is among 16 Vermont news organizations to -
Vermont Judiciary needs Guardians Ad Litem
© 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Judiciary is looking for compassionate people with flexible -
Childcare, livestock and paper preservation round out businesses moving into Chester Chester's Rising Business Scene: Part 3 of 3
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Editor’s Note: In the past two weeks - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Nordic Harmoni Holiday Program Dec. 6 Part of Weston's daylong Christmas celebration
Nordic Harmoni invites everyone to bring in the holiday season with some traditional Swedish and -
United Church of Ludlow raises $3K to combat hunger
United Church of Ludlow’s recent “Stuffed Shells to Stuff Hungry Bellies” dinner raised more than -
Henry Homeyer: A gardener’s holiday gift guide
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC New England skies in winter are often cloudy -
Holiday events throughout the region Tree sales and lightings, music, visits with Santa, scavenger hunt
By Stacia Spaulding ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Do you need a Christmas tree or -
Springfield Hospital’s 2025 Hearts of Hope campaign under way
Springfield Hospital and its volunteers announce the launch of the Hearts of Hope campaign for -
Mel Allen shares 48 years of ‘Yankee’ magazine stories Dec. 6 in Weston Part of town's day-long Christmas celebration
Longtime Yankee magazine editor and writer, Mel Allen will present his new book Here in -
Springfield Holiday Downtown Program Dec. 5
Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and Springfield on the Move are teaming up to bring -
Londonderry Christmas Bazaar returns on Dec. 6
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Childcare, livestock and paper preservation round out businesses moving into Chester Chester's Rising Business Scene: Part 3 of 3
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Editor’s Note: In the past two weeks -
Vermont Labor Dept. to hold job fairs for seasonal and part-time workers Nov. 19
The Vermont Department of Labor is holding the “Work Your Way” Job Fair Series, a -
A new year and new businesses coming to the Green, and more
Editor’s Note: Last week The Chester Telegraph took a look at what seems to be -
Restaurant openings point to business revival in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the days turn colder it seems - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Citizens must regain control of democracy
Democracy is not a self-driving car and we, as citizens, must not sit in the -
To the editor: An Athens couple shows the world how to care for neighbors
Many initiatives, both small and large, individual and collective, ramped up across the state and -
To the editor: Londonderry Rescue holds annual banquet to honor community, volunteers
The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad was held Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Landgrove Inn. There -
Op-ed: Thanksgiving and to have and have not
By Bill Schubart ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC My family’s always favored Thanksgiving over the celestial - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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Springfield Rotary donates books to CAES kids
Through the Rotary Ideals Literacy Project, Springfield Rotary Club members have donated a set of two -
Expeditionary School seeks donations for annual Giving Tuesday/End-of-Year Campaign 2025
Please consider supporting Expeditionary School at Black River during its annual Giving Tuesday/End-of-Year Campaign 2025. -
Secretary of State announces Highgate pupil as Vermont’s 2026 Kid Governor-elect
After tallying up more than 1,000 votes from fifth graders across the state, Vermont Secretary -
GM Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter
Green Mountain Union Middle School has reinstated the Honor Roll. For the first quarter, awardees - More in Education
Obituaries
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John Adler, 64, of Chester
John Adler, 64, of Chester, passed away unexpectedly at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Mass., -
Isabel MacCauley, 97, of Chester
Isabel (Fielder-Miller) MacCauley, 97, passed away Oct. 14, 2025, at the Gill Odd Fellows Home -
Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Wilder, 89, formerly of Chester
Elizabeth “Betsy” Wilder, of Peterborough, N.H., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 after -
Karen Parker, 61, of Chester
Karen Parker of Chester passed away on Sept. 3, 2025. She was born on June - More Obituaries
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Gingerbread House Extravaganza at Grafton Public Library Dec. 6
The Gingerbread House Extravaganza returns to the Grafton Public Library, 204 Main St. in Grafton on Saturday, Dec. 6. This is part of the Grafton Village Holiday Festival. The library is seeking beginner and expert gingerbread makers to participate in the Gingerbread House Extravaganza. Whether you want to show off your culinary skills or are […]
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Londonderry Tractor Parade, Santa visit Dec. 5
Londonderry’s annual holiday festivities kick off with a Tractor Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 Route 100. Any vehicle with wheels is welcome to take part in the parade and should meet behind the plaza at 5 p.m. Contact Susie Wyman at 802-236-0879 to confirm your participation or […]
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Wilder Memorial Library hires new director
The Board of Trustees of Wilder Memorial Library announces the appointment of Faye Conte Mack as its new director, effective immediately. Conte Mack will oversee all library operations, including programs, collections and community partnerships. She will also lead efforts to expand the library’s role as a vibrant hub for lifelong learning and engagement for the […]
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Take action to quit smoking, share your success stories for a chance to win a grocery card
Although the Great American Smoke-Out, hosted annually by the American Cancer Society, officially took place on Nov. 20, it is never too late to take steps toward achieving a smoke-free life. Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. The state of Vermont offers many valuable and free […]
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Grace Cottage Hospital seeks security upgrade from Giving Tuesday donations
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy during the season of gratitude, which falls on Dec. 2 this year. To aid in its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional care, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is seeking Giving Tuesday donations to upgrade security in its Emergency Department. Upgrades […]
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Home repair grant program expands support for mountain towns
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust’s Green Mountain Home Repair program has launched a special initiative in cooperation with The Collaborative and Neighborhood Connections to support homeowners in the mountain towns of Andover, Jamaica, Londonderry, Weston and Windham. Eligible homeowners in these communities can access grants of up to $25,000 to complete essential health and safety […]
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Applications open for Vermont Community Fellows Program to address local issues
Vermont Folklife is taking applications through Dec. 14 for the 2026 Vermont Community Fellows Program, an initiative to build statewide capacity for community-based, action-oriented field research. The program is made possible thanks to congressionally directed spending secured by Sen. Bernie Sanders through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Now in its second year, the […]
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Weston Christmas Bazaar on hiatus, to return in November 2026
The Weston Community Association announces that one of the area’s favorite holiday gift buying options — the Weston Christmas Bazaar — will be not be taking place this year due to continued repairs to its traditional venue, the Weston Playhouse. This hiatus is just for this year and plans for the 2026 Weston Christmas Bazaar […]
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Springfield High presents ‘The Great Gatsby’ this weekend
Springfield High School’s Theater Department presents three performances of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby adapted for the stage by Simon Levy and approved by the Fitzgerald Estate. Shows will be held in the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, with a matinee at […]
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Volunteer Train Elves needed for Okemo Valley Holiday Express
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce invites community members to step into the holiday spirit and volunteer as Train Elves for the Okemo Valley Holiday Express on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21. On both days, five festive train rides depart from and return to the Chester Depot station, 563 Depot St. in […]
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Kendall Roman receives Eileen Austin Neal nursing scholarship
The 20th Annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing, in the amount of $1,000, was awarded to Kendall Roman of Westminster. She plans to attend River Valley Community College in Claremont, N.H. “Getting this award to help me be able to pursue a nursing career means so much to me,” said Roman. Eileen […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for Nov. 24
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Nov. 24 at the Town Office 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of November 10th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
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Fundraising dinner to fight world hunger Nov. 22 in Ludlow
In cooperation with Ludlow Rotary Club, Okemo Valley Women’s Club and Black River Good Neighbors, United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St., is hosting Stuffed Shells To Stuff Hungry Bellies, on Saturday, Nov. 22. The cost is $15 per person, with all funds raised being directed to charities that fight world hunger. Preorder, takeout and drop-ins […]
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Santa is coming to Rockingham Vet Clinic Nov. 21
Santa Claus will be visiting Rockingham Veterinary Clinic, 319 S. Main St. in Chester, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov 21, just in time for you to create your holiday cards. This annual tradition lets four-legged friends meet Santa and maybe even get a treat. Photos can be taken with just your […]
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It’s Gnome-hunting season in Chester!
Can you find all the gnomes hidden around Chester? From Saturday, Nov. 29 until Monday, Dec. 22, you’ll have the opportunity to find 12 gnomes and be entered to win a gift of $100, provided by The Chester Telegraph. This event is sponsored by the new Christmas in Chester Committee. The gnomes will be in […]
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Derry Library hosts Giving Thanks Art Workshop for kids Nov. 22
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children to learn about Thanksgiving traditions around the world at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at our annual Giving Thanks Workshop. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to make special table decorations using natural materials. Each family will receive a copy of Harvest Days, […]
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