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Spring ice storm knocks out power to thousands
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC As temperatures rise and shards of ice -
Springfield man held on arson, more than a dozen other charges
A Springfield man was arrested on Saturday morning on more than a dozen charges, including -
Chester board talks forest management, finishes annual appointments
By Shawn Cunningham © Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Wednesday’s Chester Select Board meeting was partly -
Hands Off! protest against Trump admin to be held in Chester April 5
If you’re a southern Vermonter who wants to protest the actions of the Trump administration, -
Brisk turnout for Chester housing development open house
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC On a sunny, almost spring afternoon on -
Cavendish board weighing road paving options; discusses police coverage
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Cavendish’s March Select Board meeting was also Sandra -
Andover Select Board agenda for March 24
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday March -
Chester Select Board agenda for March 19
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday March - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Three bands to play Heald Auditorium in Ludlow
Get ready to rock! This April 5, three powerhouse bands are set to take the -
Pysanki Egg Decorating workshop at S. Derry Library
T he South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St. in South Londonderry, will be -
Whiting to hold workshops to boost digital skills
Whiting Library is among over 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library -
Week of Young Child event at Riverside Middle
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center and Edgar May Health and Recreation Center are pleased -
‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to GMUHS this weekend Please watch for falling houses
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A yellow brick road will be running -
Springfield Co-op shoppers donate to Project ACTION
Springfield Police Chief Jeff Burnham, who also is chair of Project ACTION, accepts a donation -
McNaughton Scholarship applications are open to area students
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Laura Cody McNaughton Public Health and Community Service -
Chester Townscape taking tree and shrub orders until April 9
Chester Townscape, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, is holding its Annual Tree & Shrub Sale to - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Call to employers for 2025 River Valley Job Fair
The River Valley Workforce Investment Board is hosting the 2025 River Valley Employment Fair from -
Grace Cottage Hospital wins ‘Best Place to Work’ award for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in -
GNAT-TV hosts Annual Meeting & Open House on March 13
GNAT-TV will host its Annual Meeting & Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on -
Springfield Hospital welcomes Anna Hinman as director of Rehabilitation Services
Springfield Hospital recently welcomed Anna Hinman, PT, DPT as director of Rehabilitation Services. She is - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Clarkson updates legislative work at the halfway mark
Both chambers in the Vermont Legislature are working their way through the large number of -
To the editor: Anti-trans rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible
The U.S. has serious issues of economic struggle, hunger and climate-driven disasters. Yet if you -
To the editor: Come to Chester Housing Commission Open House; enter to win a sleigh ride!
Having had my first cup of coffee, I headed out to the barn to do -
To the editor: When Canadians hid American diplomats from Iran
Jan. 27th marked the 45th anniversary of the escape from Iran of six American diplomats - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to GMUHS this weekend Please watch for falling houses
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A yellow brick road will be running -
TRSU board agenda for April 3
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on -
McNaughton Scholarship applications are open to area students
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Laura Cody McNaughton Public Health and Community Service -
Applications available for Rotary scholarship for non-traditional students
The Rotary Club of Springfield is accepting applications for the Janice H. McElroy Scholarship Program. - More in Education
Obituaries
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Celebration of Life for Alice Lindquist of Andover set for May 3
A Celebration of Life for Alice Marie (Hazeltine) Lindquist of Andover, who died on Dec. -
William Shelton Ballou, 85, formerly of Chester
William Shelton Ballou, 85, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday March 4, 2025, in his beloved -
Antonie James Nunnikhoven, 66, formerly of Weston
Antonie James Nunnikhoven, 66, of Livingston, Mont., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Olympic -
Sheila K. Garaffa, 83, of Chester
Sheila K. Garaffa of Chester, formerly of Berkeley Heights, N.J., died at her home on - More Obituaries
Other Recent Articles
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GMUSD Board agenda for March 20
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 20, 2025 at the Green Mountain High School Library, 716 VT-Route 103 S, and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/86893724427 Below is the board’s agenda: I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. APPROVAL […]
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Isolated older Vermonters can struggle alone
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Seven Days as part of “This Old State,” the paper’s yearlong series on aging in Vermont. Rachel is a Seven Days staff writer and corps member with Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms. By Rachel Hellman © 2025 Seven Days As Jim’s eyesight […]
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Popular art classes for kids return to LAHS this summer
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society will be offering its popular art workshops for children again this summer at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. These classes are offered in honor of artist Bernadine Custer, who bequeathed her home to the historical society in 1992. Children will meet daily for weeklong classes […]
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Ludlow Rotary seeks 2025 scholarship applicants
The Ludlow Rotary Club is again offering scholarships to eligible high school seniors to help pay for higher education, including college and advanced trade programs. Residents of Ludlow, Cavendish, Plymouth and Mount Holly are invited to apply. Recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, financial need, realistic goals, extracurricular activities and community service. Applications may […]
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BIPOC Home and Business Ownership project holds virtual meeting March 19
A project to help Upper Valley Black, Indigenous and People of Color residents and newcomers put down roots in this region will hold its second gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. The first meeting, held in October of 2024, kicked […]
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Schools invited to apply for SCRAPI funds to improve recycling efforts
Vermont Solid Waste Program and Long Creek Resources LLC announce a new initiative aimed at improving waste management practices in Vermont’s K-12 schools. The School Compost and Recycling Action Plan Institute will launch with two immersive, day-long workshops on Monday, June 30 and Monday, July 28 at Vermont State University Randolph Campus. School teams will […]
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Chester board talks quarrying, STRs, future rail connections and federal funds
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC With Tuesday’s elections behind it, the Chester Select Board last Wednesday got down to its annual re-organization with a bit of a surprise. When nominations for officers were opened, long-time board chair Arne Jonynas nominated vice chair Lee Gustafson to the chairman seat. The vote of the […]
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Magic Mountain Outing Club hosts fund-raising Chili Cook-Off
The Magic Mountain Outing Club held a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at Magic Mountain’s Black Line Tavern on Saturday, March 1. Seven individuals and seven local restaurants, including Black Line Tavern, Bromley Market, Grandma Miller’s Pies and Pastries, The New American Grill, The Red Slate Restaurant, Revival Kitchen and Which Way Tavern, participated. Although the restaurant […]
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Fewer short-term rentals in Chester could indicate a softening market
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last week’s Chester Select Board meeting, Zoning Administrator Preston Bristow and Assistant ZA Hugh Quinn updated the board on the town’s short-term rental program, which seems to have cooled down along with the entire STR market in general. The town requires property owners who rent for […]
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Collapsed Chester Police carport gone; contractor expected to foot bill for vehicle damage
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC In mid-February, the carport erected next to Chester’s Public Safety Building collapsed after a snowstorm trapping a police cruiser and an officer’s private car underneath. This past Sunday, a crew disassembled it and the cars underneath it were removed. The delay had to do with the unusual […]
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Henry Homeyer: Pruning, planting and planning
By Henry Homeyer ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Whether March came in like the proverbial lion or lamb for you, March is the time when you need to pay more attention to your houseplants. Instead of watering every Sunday, you probably need to water most things twice a week – except for cacti and a few […]
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Neighborhood Connections to host Vietnam War veterans’ ceremony March 25
Established in 2008, the U.S. Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony is an opportunity to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service, and it pays tribute to their selfless contributions. The last ceremonies in the nation will be held in 2025. Neighborhood Connections will be sponsoring one for families in the Mountain […]
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On eve of Trump tariffs, Chester voters affirm friendship with Canada
By Cynthia Prairie ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC At the end of Monday night’s Town Meeting in Chester — and the evening before the Trump administration’s 25 percent tariffs were to take effect against Canadian and Mexican imports — Chester resident Shawn Cunningham* rose to offer a resolution. With mic in hand, he read aloud from […]
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Chester government to host open house on development of water tank land for housing
The Town of Chester is studying housing development potential at the 139-acre town-owned property south of Green Mountain Union High School to serve the local workforce and community members. Open House The Town will be hosting a public open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18Â on the 2nd floor of […]
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Cavendish voters pass all articles but six offices left vacant
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC With a turnout of 216, voters of the town of Cavendish adopted a $2.45 million budget for the year 2025-26, set the yearly salary for the Select Board at $700 for each member, with $200 extra for the chair and appropriated $2,500 for Okemo Valley Technical Rescue. Voters […]
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Andover and Londonderry Town Meeting results
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two area towns, voted their Town Meeting articles from the floor on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Andover Andover voters approved a $1.24 million budget, elected two new select board members along with a slate of officers running unopposed and passed half a dozen other articles on […]
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