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Chester Select Board/Water Commissioners meeting agenda for June 17
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June -
Cavendish sets sewer rates, addresses Greven Field work and tax grievance process
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC This month’s Cavendish Select Board meeting was short -
News Analysis: Transforming Vermont’s education system, again As House bill 955 enters the final stretch, here's what's coming at us
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC As this article is being written, H. -
GM outlines $3 million PCB remediation this summer
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was June 2023 when the Green -
GM school bus runs into ditch, jostling students on route to Cavendish
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Green Mountain School District bus driver, -
GMUSD board wrestles with bullying and governance
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday’s Green Mountain Unified School District -
Andover Select Board agenda for June 8
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday June -
Chester ‘All boards/committees’ meeting agenda for June 9
The Chester Select Board will hold an “All Boards” meeting as the town begins to - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Caribbean Night fundraiser for Neighborhood Connections June 26
Neighborhood Connections is holding a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday June 26 -
Springfield Community Band presents ‘Disney’ concert June 23 Concerts continue on Tuesday evenings throughout summer
The Springfield Community Band presents its Disney concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 -
Mountain Valley Health Center celebrates 50 years on June 20
To honor five decades of providing dedicated health care services to Londonderry and surrounding towns, -
Search for the ghosts of Cavendish June 20
The Cavendish Historical Society will host the Cavendish Village Ghost Walk at 8 p.m. on -
Flag Day talk on Betsy Ross June 14 in Cavendish
Because there is not any evidence of a “first” flag, the claim that Betsy Ross -
Rockingham Meeting House now open for the season
The Rockingham Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark located at 11 Meeting House Road in -
‘Tracking and the Art of Seeing’ June 13 in Cavendish
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association presents the latest installment in its Walk and Talk -
Henry Homeyer: June ushers in blooming season
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’ve heard it said that June is the - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Bennington distillery wins at spirits competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has announced its winners for 2026. Bennington’s Village Garage -
Mountain Valley Health Center celebrates 50 years on June 20
To honor five decades of providing dedicated health care services to Londonderry and surrounding towns, -
Wunderle highlights Chester beautification efforts in Boston presentation
On May 1, at the Boston Society of Landscape Architecture Fieldday 2026 at Harvard University -
Sage Jewelry takes root in new Chester location
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Michele Colby has finally found the storefront she - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: It’s time to transform or trash the Democratic Party
Despite its imperfections and frustrations, the two-party system has worked in the United States for -
To the editor: Vermont’s citizen legislature, a place where most citizens cannot afford to serve
To the relief of many, the Vermont Legislature has adjourned. Once again, school reform consumed -
To the editor: We must make Vermont survivable for our youth, families
I am a proud mom of four — and all of my children have left -
Op-ed: When leaders listen to their constituents
By Nicholas Boke ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Where are the leaders who listen? The Educational - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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Ludlow Rotary announces scholarship awardees
This year, the Ludlow Rotary Club is awarding $14,000 in scholarships, including the Martin Nitka -
News Analysis: Transforming Vermont’s education system, again As House bill 955 enters the final stretch, here's what's coming at us
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC As this article is being written, H. -
College News
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, located in Worcester, Mass., celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 -
GM outlines $3 million PCB remediation this summer
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was June 2023 when the Green - More in Education
Obituaries
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Joan ‘Joni’ Wacker, 79, of Chester
Joan Sarah “Joni” Wacker (née Bell), 79, of Chester, passed away peacefully on May 31, -
June Swomley, 92, of Connecticut and Chester
June Kutchera Swomley, of Bloomfield, Conn., died on Monday, April 13, at the age of -
Jerry Friant, 94, of Shelburne, formerly of Landgrove
Ray J. (Jerry) Friant, of Shelburne, suddenly and unexpectedly entered eternity on Jan. 30, 2026, -
Kendall ‘Ken’ Crocker, 79, of Chester, Springfield and Florida
Kendall “Ken” B. Crocker Jr. set sail on his final voyage at home in Sebastian, - More Obituaries
Other Recent Articles
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GM grad receives Massachusetts regional Excellence in Teaching Award
On May 6, Angelae Wunderle of Chester was awarded a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award as an Outstanding Educator in the Hampshire Regional School District in Massachusetts. Sponsored by The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation and The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, the award recognizes exceptional public and parochial school teachers in […]
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College News
Grace Tyrrell of Cavendish received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the 75th Commencement of Stonehill College, in Easton, Mass., on Sunday, May 17. Grayson Frazer of Springfield has earned a degree in Exercise Science from Trine University in Angola, Ind. The following full-time undergraduate students have earned placement on the spring 2026 President’s List […]
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Chester’s 79th Annual Alumni Parade kicks off Saturday
Excitement is building as Chester gears up for the 79th Annual Alumni Parade, stepping off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. This year’s parade brings a cinematic twist, with floats inspired by movie themes spanning from the 1970s to today, offering a fun blend of nostalgia, adventure and creativity for all ages. The parade […]
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Community Croquet returns to St. Luke’s June 4
Once again, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, will be holding free Community Croquet on its back lawn every Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 through July 30. Cornhole and badminton will also be available. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and to children 10 years and older […]
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United Church of Ludlow to celebrate restored bell
United Church of Ludlow is throwing a “Ring Out Love” Community Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at 48 Pleasant St. on Sunday, June 7 to thank the community for supporting the newly restored, historic church bell. Local favorite Sammy Blanchette will provide music. There will also be family-friendly games and an […]
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Grafton man sentenced to six years in jail on drug, firearm charges
©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Terry Russ, 43, of Grafton, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 27, in U.S. District Court in Rutland to 72 months’ in prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possessing a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking […]
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GMUSD board hears of bullying, threats to inclusion at high school
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While new GMUSD board chair Lisa Sanders played catch-up on a backlog of work by splitting the agenda and scheduling an additional meeting for May, the board got an earful from the public and continued its combative internal dynamic at its May 21 confab. The board will […]
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Local author Ralph Pace publishes novel
Ralph Pace, a Rutland resident and formerly of Ludlow, has published a novel titled Chronicles of a Grumpy Old Man. The book is about a man in his 90s who suddenly rediscovers himself and love, but only after experiencing a number of personal challenges and renewal of memories that shaped him into who he was. […]
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Windsor Dems hold lt. governor candidate forum
Windsor County Democratic Committee is hosting a public candidate forum featuring Democratic contenders for the 2026 Vermont lieutenant governor’s race on Saturday, May 30 at Heald Auditorium, located upstairs in Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. Attendees are asked to be seated by 1:55 p.m. for […]
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Parent Child Center seeks sponsors for annual Duck Run fundraiser
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center invites businesses, organizations and community members to become sponsors of the 2026 SAPCC Duck Run, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This is SAPCC’s largest annual fundraiser and a beloved community event that brings families together for an afternoon of fun, connection […]
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Cavendish, GM Middle school principals resign
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a surprising coincidence, two principals within the Green Mountain school district of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union resigned on the very same day. That day — Tuesday, May 12 — was also the day that voters went to the polls to overwhelmingly approve a $19.3 million budget […]
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Memorial Day Observance in Grafton May 30
Grafton’s Memorial Day Observance will take place on the traditional date, Saturday, May 30. The Memorial Procession will form at 2:15 p.m. and step off from the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St., at 2:30 p.m., marching to the White Church for a bell toll, on to a brief service at the Village Cemetery for […]
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VSO to celebrate America 250 with music and fireworks in Grafton on July 3
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2026 Summer Festival Tour is titled America 250. Two works will be elevated by live narration […]
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Part 4: Onward to Cameroon
By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Gretchen and I made it to Agadez, a desert market town in Niger, 850 miles due south of Tamanrassett, and I immediately felt at home. Just out of college, I had taught fourth grade in Jersey City, N.J., at a inner-city public elementary school and, like children […]
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Springfield Garden Club beautifies downtown
Wednesday, May 20 was sunny and warm, a perfect day for 26 members of the Springfield Garden Club to don their yellow T-shirts and hats and carry out their Civic Beautification mission. They planted annuals in 20 planters and window boxes along Main Street, as well as the garden beds at Town Hall, the Springfield […]
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Call for youth applicants for Rural Rivers Community Science fellowships
TThe Rural Rivers Project is offering an opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 26 to learn how to do community science on rivers, flooding, mitigation and recovery. Are you interested in how society, the environment and technology can come together to address problems caused by floods? Apply to be a Rural Rivers Community Science […]
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