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‘Baby Boom’ to be shown in S. Derry on Thursday
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, the light-hearted comedy Baby Boom will be shown at the South Londonderry Depot, on Route 100 just south of the West River Bridge. Baby Boom is the story of J.C., the Tiger Lady of Wall Street who is “gifted” an infant and ultimately gives up fame and fortune […]
Learn about the Bellows Falls petroglyph site Talks scheduled at local venues between May 15 and 25
Annette Spaulding and members of the Kchi Pôntegok Project will present the results of the two-year effort to better understand the Bellows Falls petroglyph site at several local venues between May 15 and 25. The project is named for the Western Abenaki term meaning “at the Great Falls,” which describes the location of the petroglyph […]
Ludlow Rotary donates personalized books to CTES first-graders
Continuing its program of literacy promotion, the Ludlow Rotary Club delivered custom-printed books to students at Cavendish Town Elementary School. Rotarian George Thomson, a former CTES principal, presented the book School Is Fun to the first-grade class and read the book to them. Each book is personalized with the student’s name. Thomson stated, “In the […]
Introduction to heat pumps May 15
The second installment in the Rockingham Energy Committee’s Home Energy Forum series will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at the Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St. in Bellows Falls. Heat pump experts Harold Elliott, service manager at Cota & Cota in Bellows Falls, and Bruce Courtot, a senior […]
Taylor Claflin named 66th Apple Blossom Queen
The 66th Apple Blossom took place at Riverside Middle School in Springfield on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Taylor Claflin was announced as this year’s queen. Her dancing partner was Matthew Winter. Members of her court are Lorelei Bertone, who was partnered with Logan Roundy and Molly Tennis, who was partnered with Armando […]
Andover Select Board agenda for May 13
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday May 13 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 April 22nd meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
Potash neighbors tell select board of nuisance goats ARPA funds discussion and development loan approval
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Wednesday, several residents from the area of Andover and Potash Brook roads asked the Chester Select Board to establish a nuisance ordinance in response to a neighbor’s animals – including goats, horses, pigs and vicious dogs – that have made living in the area difficult for […]
GM school board approves warning for 3rd budget vote on June 4
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last night, the Green Mountain Unified School District Board voted unanimously to approve a warning that will put a $16.5 million budget in front of the voters in Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester on Tuesday, June 4. This will be the third vote on the school budget […]
3rd Annual WRSA Concert at Magic June 1
West River Sports Association, in collaboration with Mountain Towns Recreation and Flood Brook Athletic Association, will host the Third Annual WRSA June Concert on Saturday, June 1 at Magic Mountain Ski Area, 495 Magic Mountain Access Road in Londonderry. Gates open at 3 p.m. Although El Niño may have altered plans for the traditional on-snow […]
To the editor: A new Postmaster in Chester
As the Postmaster of Chester I am excited to let our community know of some significant updates that will enhance service and ensure a seamless experience for our customers: Since the beginning of 2021, USPS has installed 348 new package processing machines nationwide and expanded our daily package processing capacity to an industry-leading 70 million […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Green Up Day successful in Chester
The recent Green Up Day in Chester was a resounding success, thanks to the dedicated efforts of over 250 volunteers who took to our roads to clean up litter and debris. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who cleaned the roads of our community picking up litter from cans, bottles, tires, […]
Green Mtn. Club trail work day May 18
Do you hike in the Manchester area? Come help members of the Green Mountain Club Manchester Section with their trail work day. Meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Mad Tom Notch Long Trail parking lot on Mad Tom Notch Road in Peru. This is an all-day event. The objective is to […]
So. Derry Library celebrates Mother’s Day May 11
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to celebrate Mother’s Day beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will lead the workshop. Come make a special card and gift for Mom. Thanks to a grant from The Stratton Foundation, each family will […]
Fundraising concert for Weston Playhouse flood repair set for May 11
University of Vermont professor and internationally renowned pianist David Feurzeig will present his 56th performance in the Play Every Town: Concert for a Cooler Climate series at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Feurzeig tailors his Play Every Town community concerts to suit each of […]
To the editor: Thayer announces run for lieutenant governor
Hello my fellow Vermonters, My name is Gregory Thayer and in fall of 2024, I am a candidate for the position of lieutenant governor of this great state of Vermont. Every Vermonter needs to know that, with the current leadership in Montpelier, the future of Vermont looks bleak, and traveling down a stormy road. My […]
To the editor: Vermont legislators fail us with current tax policy
An open letter to Rep. Heather Chase and Sens. Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim: It is difficult to think that you, my representatives in the Vermont legislature, along with the rest of the Democrat/Progressive super-majority, are working in the interests of the people and the natural environment of this beautiful little state. The added tax […]
Howard Woodcock, 100, of Chester
Howard Woodcock, 100, passed away on April 16,2024. He was born in Chester on Nov. 2, 1923 to W. Wiley and Luella (Shattuck) Woodcock. He attended Chester schools, graduating from Chester High School in 1941. In 1943, Howard entered the Army Air Force and served three years, 19 months of which were served in India. […]
Henry Homeyer: How to spring into planting
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the saying goes, “Spring has sprung.” In my garden, daffodils are blooming and tulips are on the way. My peas are planted. But how do you know when to plant your veggies and tender annual flowers? It’s not just about the last frost of the spring. You […]
GM school board readies third budget proposal hoping to avert major penalty
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last night was a make-or-break moment for the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District as members met in Proctorsville to craft a budget that could win the approval of voters before the end of the school year on June 30 and avoid the penalties that […]
Grace Cottage among hospitals seeking public input on community health needs
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital of Townshend, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and the Brattleboro Retreat are seeking public input to assess the health needs of the community. Every three years, these organizations conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn more about the health concerns and needs of the communities they serve. Based on the […]
