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A busy holiday weekend? There’s still more … Train rides, Solstice Celebration, 'Starry, Starry Night' and Seraphic Fire
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC This past Saturday, Dec. 14, was one of the busiest on -
Changes coming for using Derry Transfer Station
Changes are coming for users of the Transfer Station in Londonderry. Beginning on Sunday, Dec. -
Chester building owner seeks driveway permit to stop neighbor ‘harassment’
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC It’s unusual for a permit to put -
Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 9
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. -
Preliminary Future of Ed report set to offer many options, but make no recommendations Rep. Conlon goes off script claiming 'strong policy proposals'; 5.9% tax increase predicted in Dec. 1 letter
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There were two takeaways from Monday’s meeting -
Chester Select Board agenda for Dec. 4
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Town Hall, -
Chester continues budgeting, hears Class 4 road complaint
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Every year, the Chester Snowmobile Club comes -
Arkansas man sentenced to almost 7 years for traveling to have sex with Vermont 15-year-old
RUTLAND A 25-year-old Arkansas man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Rutland to six - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Christmas comes early to Kurn Hattin, thanks to Springfield Rotary
Springfield Rotary Club brought Christmas to the 39 kids at Kurn Hattin Home for Children -
SAPA TV hosts 24 hours of kitschy Christmas movies, shorts and classic cartoons
Once again, SAPA TV, the Springfield area’s public access TV station, will run 24 hours -
Local knitters create winter caps for Westminster Head Start kids
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Carley Marston of Bellows Falls, pictured above standing on the porch -
Help ‘Brighten Downtown’ Springfield for the holidays
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield. Lampposts, -
Kate Lorenz Memorial Fund donates to four Vermont organizations
The Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund announces nine awards/gifts for 2024. This year as in -
Derry Library holds Solstice Celebration Dec. 21
South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites families to join art teacher Casey -
Lake Wise program coming to Lake Rescue
Lake Wise is program of the Agency of Natural Resources that provides free, non-regulatory, technical -
Derry Rescue Squad to offer EMR Course
Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is offering an Emergency Medical Responder course this winter, beginning on - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Grace Cottage earns 4-star rating, named to National Rural Honor Roll
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, located in Townshend, has been awarded a prestigious 4-star -
GM Marching Band celebrates new banner, thanks to One Credit Union
Pictured from left, with the new banner are Green Mountain student Anna Bennett, GM Principal -
Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow? One man has the vision Town Planner Preston Bristow asks you to weigh in on Vermont Rail Plan
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Preston Bristow wants to see a passenger train -
Jennifer Chambers appointed to state Clinical Utilization Review Board
Springfield Hospital announces that its director of Case Management and Social Services, Jennifer Chambers, has - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Rep.-elect Morrow on projected property tax hike
The Vermont Tax Commissioner has released his annual estimate of what our average statewide property -
To the editor: Chester development would create many problems for full-time residents
My concerns are the zoning law changes to smaller lots in Chester. The new revision -
To the editor: How to merge Proctorsville and Cavendish fire departments
Once again, the issue of merging Fire Districts 1 and 2 in Cavendish has been -
To the editor: Correcting misunderstandings about Covid vaccine and climate change
Mr. Keith Stern, who unsuccessfully ran for the Vermont House in the last election, has - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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Future of Ed panel wrestles over report to legislature
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC We can only improve the lives of -
ESBR holding end-of-year fundraising campaign
Although Giving Tuesday is traditionally the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the Expeditionary School at Black River -
College News
Noah DiStefano, a member of the Green Mountain Union High School Class of 2016, graduated -
GM Marching Band celebrates new banner, thanks to One Credit Union
Pictured from left, with the new banner are Green Mountain student Anna Bennett, GM Principal - More in Education
Obituaries
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Bruce Orchitt, 72, of Chester
Bruce Alexander Orchitt, 72, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in his Chester home, -
Harold J. ‘Hiedi’ Hale, 91, of Weston
Harold J. “Hiedi” Hale, 91, of Weston, passed away Dec. 2, 2024 at the Vermont -
John William Alexander, 58, of South Londonderry
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John William Alexander, who -
Huzon ‘Jerry’ Stewart III, 81, of Chester
It is with heavy hearts that we share Huzon J. “Jerry” Stewart III, passed away - More Obituaries
Other Recent Articles
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Springfield Community Players urgently seeks funds for new roof
The Springfield Community Players, Vermont’s oldest continuously operating amateur theater group, is in imminent need of funding to replace the roof on its South Street studio. Although the nonprofit group is hopeful that the 35-year-old roof will withstand this winter, the threat of leakage looms large, putting their vast collection of costumes and props in […]
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Seasonal art workshops for adults and kids at Weston library Dec. 12 and 14
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey brings two workshops to Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, to add creativity to the holiday season. Adults are invited to make Old World ornaments at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. Junker Bailey will share her collection of ornaments gathered during travels in Europe, then demonstrate […]
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Ludlow church raises funds for disaster kits
Christmas-time SINGO held at the United Church of Ludlow raised $425 that will be used to purchase disaster kits for the community. The church’s Fellowship Hall was transformed into a festive sing-a-long, led by popular SINGO host Jane McGarry with live holiday and rock music provided by Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette. SINGO is a musical […]
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‘Holiday Fiesta’ at Proctorsville Library Dec. 14
Cavendish Historical Society is hosting a Holiday Fiesta from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cavendish-Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Historical societies often have a surplus of old books; Cavendish Historical Society is no exception. Pages from old hymnals can be turned into a variety of ornaments, including angels, […]
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Dance Factory’s annual ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14, 15 at Springfield High School
Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets in the Dance Factory’s 33rd annual production of The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Springfield High School, 303 South St. Ashley Hensel-Browning directs a cast of youth and adult dancers in […]
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League of Women Voters speaker series on Supreme Court decisions continues Dec. 11
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the second in its 2024-2025 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This season examines the potential impacts of five important decisions issued since 2022. Frank Knaack, executive director of the Housing and Homelessness Alliance […]
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51st Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner to be held Dec. 14
The Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT Route 103S. This free meal and fun Christmas gathering is open to all senior citizens living in Chester and Andover. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, rolls and cranberry […]
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Free VSO Brass & Counterpoint Concert Dec. 14
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents its Brass Quintet concert in collaboration with Counterpoint, a Montpelier-based choral chamber music ensemble, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Grafton Community Church, 55 Main St. The year’s program includes a global musical journey. It blends sacred and secular holiday favorites like O Holy Night and The Twelve […]
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Henry Homeyer’s holiday gift guide for gardeners
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I believed in Santa Claus longer than anyone I have ever met. Fifth grade, maybe sixth. To this day, some 70 years later, I still believe in the mystery and joy of giving wonderful gifts that suit the receiver, […]
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Holiday events throughout the region
By Stacia Spaulding ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Do you need a Christmas tree or some hand-crafted gifts? Are the kids excited to meet Santa? How about a relaxing evening filled with holiday music? The Telegraph has brought all the holiday events in the region together in one place. Our Calendar of Events contains additional information […]
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Create lasting memories at Christmas in Weston on Dec. 7
Everybody is invited to enjoy a day of holiday fun from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The 39th Annual Christmas in Weston celebration is filled with free events and activities for all ages. Throughout the day, enjoy classic holiday activities: visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, Christmas caroling, […]
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Springfield Community Band Holiday Concert with featured vocalists set for Dec. 7
The Springfield Community Band announces that its Second Annual Holiday Concert will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Riverside Middle School auditorium, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. The featured vocalists will be teachers Meredith Pelton (Springfield High School) and Kelly DeAngelis (Riverside Middle School), as well as the Riverside Middle […]
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PapierCraft art workshop for adults at Weston library Dec. 3
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey invites adults to join a PapierCraft workshop, a festive recycling of found materials for the holidays, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston. Joyful banners, handsome medallions, stylish stars and more will be made by up-cycling vintage book pages, maps and […]
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Londonderry Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 7
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. (Route 11) in Londonderry. Handmade wreaths, as well as crafts and gift items, will be available to purchase, and lunch will be served. A “cookie walk” will also be featured. […]
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Meet House Rep.-elect Tom Charlton
Everyone is invited to an Open House for Tom Charlton, to be held at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common in Chester, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. A Republican, he was recently elected to the House of Representatives for Windham-Windsor District, which includes the towns of Athens, Grafton, Windham and Chester. […]
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School restructuring options include modular classes at CAES, pre-school at CTES
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Thursday’s meeting of the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District, Superintendent Layne Millington unveiled an “Advisory Restructuring Report” that put forward three recommendations for making progress on the issues of under-utilization of Cavendish Town Elementary and over-crowding of Chester-Andover Elementary. Last year, the […]
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