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  • Eugene Uman & the Ambassadors of Light performs at Upstairs at Town Hall Nov. 16

    Eugene Uman & the Ambassadors of Light performs at Upstairs at Town Hall Nov. 16

    On Sunday, Nov. 16, Upstairs at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester, presents Eugene Uman and the Ambassadors of Light, an ensemble of extraordinary world-class jazz musicians including the legendary Claire Arenius on drums and Jamie MacDonald on bass, with special guests Don Anderson on trumpet and Jill Connolly on vocals. Doors at 6:30 p.m., […]

  • Fish & Wildlife researcher to discuss winter ticks' impact on moose at Cavendish library

    Fish & Wildlife researcher to discuss winter ticks’ impact on moose at Cavendish library

    Katy Gieder of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will discuss winter ticks and their impact on our moose population at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., Proctorsville. Gieder has been the department’s biometrician and research manager since 2017, where she serves as the face for its […]

  • Henry Homeyer: Head into winter well-prepared before the freeze sets in

    Henry Homeyer: Head into winter well-prepared before the freeze sets in

    By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC  After a severely dry summer, October brought much needed rains – at least here, in Cornish Flat, N.H. It is particularly important for trees, shrubs and perennials planted this year to go into the winter well-hydrated, and it looks like Mother Nature has taken care of that. I […]

  • Family Center Food Shelf fills the gaps amid an uneasy economy, SNAP cuts, federal shutdown

    Family Center Food Shelf fills the gaps amid an uneasy economy, SNAP cuts, federal shutdown

    By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On a recent afternoon in late October, the buzz in the grocery store grew louder as more shoppers arrived. The aisles soon were packed with people — an easy occurrence in the small store. It was becoming a more typical day at the Food Shelf at the Chester-Andover […]

  • Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training Overview Nov. 14

    Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training Overview Nov. 14

    Calling all emergency responders. Dr. Kendra LaRoche will present an overview on Disability Awareness and De-escalation Training from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 (Mountain Marketplace) in Londonderry. She is executive director of the Special Needs Support Center and is the creator of the workshop. Continuing Education […]

  • Annual Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Nov. 9

    Annual Proctorsville Ghost Walk set for Nov. 9

    Proctorsville seems to favor a diverse group of hauntings and spirits. One ghost is actually written into the deed of a home and another has a thing for pennies, children spirits have their favorite haunt and the village boasts the most haunted inn in Vermont, the Golden Stage Inn. Learn more about these and other […]

  • Natural fabric dyeing workshop at Fletcher Farm Nov. 8

    Natural fabric dyeing workshop at Fletcher Farm Nov. 8

    The Rural Rivers Project research team at Dartmouth College will host a free natural dye workshop with native plants and cyanotypes from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8  for residents of the greater Ludlow and Cavendish area at Create Together at Fletcher Farm, 611 VT-103 in Ludlow. This event is part of a […]

  • St. Luke's wreath workshops return Nov. 20-22

    St. Luke’s wreath workshops return Nov. 20-22

    The annual wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 20 through 22 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Those who register and pay by Saturday, Nov. 15 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $55 per wreath. Checks should be made out to St. Luke’s Church, with […]

  • Chester Select Board agenda for Nov. 5

    Chester Select Board agenda for Nov. 5

    The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. To join the meeting click here. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes from the Select Board Meeting dated Oct. 1, 2025 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. Old Business 4. SEVCA – […]

  • Join VINE Sanctuary for 'Very Special Halloween'

    Join VINE Sanctuary for ‘Very Special Halloween’

    Pasture Pals presents A Very Special Halloween at the VINE Sanctuary, 201 Massey Road in Springfield, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Space is limited, so click to grab your spot and get ready for a spook-tacularly kind celebration. Kids and families are invited to enjoy a morning of pumpkin-filled fun where creativity, […]

  • Londonderry cemeteries to close Nov. 1

    Londonderry cemeteries to close Nov. 1

    The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry will be closing its cemeteries for the season on Saturday, Nov. 1. To allow for the observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, clean-up of the cemeteries will begin on Nov. 15. The Cemetery Commission requests that all decorations that were added to the cemeteries over […]

  • As federal funds for food benefits shut off, state officials scramble for stopgap measures

    As federal funds for food benefits shut off, state officials scramble for stopgap measures

    By Theo Wells-Spackman ©2025 VTDigger.org The Vermont Department for Children and Families said Wednesday it was directed by the federal government earlier this month to pause food stamp distribution for November due to the continued shutdown in Washington, D.C. State officials said Thursday that they’re rushing to deliver stopgaps for food and heating assistance. The U.S. […]

  • Autumn Pilgrimage Open House at Rockingham Meeting House Nov. 1

    Autumn Pilgrimage Open House at Rockingham Meeting House Nov. 1

    Rockingham Meeting House, 11 Meeting House Road in Bellows Falls, is hosting a free Autumn Pilgrimage Open House from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Enjoy a full day of history, learning and fall fun. Discover plans for the Preservation Project, which will kick off construction in the spring of 2026, and […]

  • Cavendish board adopts five-year Capital Plan

    Cavendish board adopts five-year Capital Plan

    By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Select Board adopted the town’s five-year Capital Plan for fiscal 2027-2032 at its Monday, Oct. 20 meeting, following several years of development and discussion with the Mount Ascutney Regional Planning Commission. Kicking off the evening with a public hearing, the Select Board discussed the plan, which […]

  • VSO Trio brings concert to Ludlow Nov. 2

    VSO Trio brings concert to Ludlow Nov. 2

    A trio from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra comes to the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 for an afternoon of delightful chamber music from around the globe. Featuring violinists Jane Kittredge and Brooke Quiggins Saulnier and  cellist John Dunlop, this time-traveling program covers all […]

  • Ludlow Rotary hosts another successful Chili Cook-Off

    Ludlow Rotary hosts another successful Chili Cook-Off

    Ludlow Rotary Club’s 34th Annual Chili Cook-Off was a major success. The weather was perfect, hundreds of “taste testers” were treated to a large variety of chilis and the many chili chefs were pleased with the response to their unique brands of “real” chili. Additionally, the Ludlow Rotary gained resources to continue sponsoring local projects. […]

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