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Vandal spray paints anti-Israel sentiments on Cavendish business Police report incident to Atty Gen as 'possible hate crime'
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Someone vandalized a Cavendish business with graffiti expressing support for -
Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will -
Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first -
GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at High School with public
The Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a public meeting to present information on -
Part 3: 600 miles of sand, heat, intrigue and illness
By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Gretchen and I arrived at the -
Chester Select Board and Sewer Commissioners agendas for May 20
The Chester Select Board and the Sewer Commissioners will meet one after the other on -
Windsor man sentenced to 4+ years as felon with firearms
A 31-year-old Windsor County man has been sentenced to 53 months in prison and three -
Chester board hears that audits will show no deficits, reservoir dam recommendations
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Wednesday’s meeting, the Chester Select - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Award-winning author at Grafton Library May 27
Grafton Public Library, 204 Main St., presents its first Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series Program of 2026 -
Springfield Rotary Club has another successful Diaper Drive
A LOAD OF DIAPERS: Emma McGuirk, past president of the Springfield Rotary Club, left, stands -
Tag Sale to support Chester Teen Center May 23-24
A two-day tag sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday -
Weston BBQ, square dance to benefit Playhouse Renovation
Weston Community Association’s annual barbecue will take place on the Weston Village Green, 678-680 Main -
Community Cares fundraising dinner Friday night
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover Inc. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday, -
West River Farmers Market opens May 23 40 vendors to fill Williams Park in Londonderry
The West River Farmers Market will make its 2026 season debut from 9 a.m. to -
As 7th Annual Weston Pop-Up University ends, plans begin for 2027 classes
Weston Pop-Up University, the free community-based month-long offering of fun classes, completed its seventh year -
Plant, Bake and Book Sale May 23 in Wardsboro Plant and shrub donations accepted May 19-22
It has been a long-standing tradition that the annual plant sale at the Wardsboro Public - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Sage Jewelry takes root in new Chester location
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Michele Colby has finally found the storefront she -
Grace Cottage’s Claire Bemis, RN, honored by Windham Aging
Claire Bemis, RN, Grace Cottage’s Community Health Team Care coordinator, was recently recognized by Windham -
North Star Health to unveil accessible exam room at Charlestown location
North Star Health will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate a newly upgraded accessible examination -
Grace Cottage wins ‘Best Place to Work’ for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Brickner says he’ll fight for housing affordability, a reformed Act 181
I am running for Vermont Senate in the Windsor District. When my wife and I -
Op-ed: Keep our schools to keep our town
By Carl Henshaw ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At a recent Chester Planning Commission meeting, Kellen -
From the editor: Speaker Krowinski has an epiphany
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC If you were having trouble putting your finger -
To the editor: GM schools face a disturbing trend of non-acceptance
The GMUSD superintendent suggests that the school board consider a “flag policy” and further suggests - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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The Grammar School in Putney announces new Head of School
The Grammar School, an independent school in Putney serving preschool through eighth grade, has announced -
GM budget passes by wide margin; Cavendish Elementary principal resigns
****Article updated at 5 p.m. Wednesday with quote from Superintendent Layne Millington.**** By Shawn -
Forum on education transformation bill set for May 11 at Springfield H.S.
Community members are invited to attend an upcoming educational forum focused on Vermont’s current education -
What to know about the GMUSD budget re-vote
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a little less than a week, - More in Education
Obituaries
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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, -
Candlelight vigil for Phin Tillman of Grafton to be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 17
Phineas “Phin” Harvey Alexander Tillman of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, - More Obituaries
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New Bernadine Custer Sharp Paintings at LAHS
Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces the acquisition of seven previously unseen paintings by noted 20th-century artist Bernadine Custer Sharp. These works will be featured alongside selections from the society’s permanent collection in LAHS’s first exhibition of the season, which runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, June 7. Hours are from 10 a.m. until […]
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Springfield Rotary Club Food Drive May 16
Springfield Rotary Club is holding its annual “Fill the Cart from the Heart” Food Drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 by Shaw’s in the Springfield Shopping Plaza, 2 Chester Road (Route 11). Donations are to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. Grab a bag and fill it with non-perishable […]
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Explore the geology at Cavendish Gorge May 16
The Cavendish Gorge is a spectacular natural feature. Join Cheryl Cox, retired geologist and science educator, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 to learn about the site’s formation and the glacial history of the area. This is the next installment in the Walk & Talk Series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. […]
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Part 2: Our first days on the Sahara Desert
In Part 2 of this four-part series from gardening writer Henry Homeyer’s memoir-in-progress, he tells about traveling across the Sahara in 1972, using public transportation — cargo vehicles — and by hitchhiking. Homeyer, of New Hampshire, ended up living in Africa for 10 years, three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, two short […]
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Henry Homeyer: White flowering plants among spring favorites
By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC I decided this year to do a better job of keeping track of what plants are blooming when, and photographing them. I encourage you to do the same We all forget what we have from time to time. And next winter we’ll be able to enjoy our […]
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Food Shelf at Family Center closed this week
The Chester Andover Family Center Food Shelf, 908 VT-103 in Chester, will be closed this week due to insulation work in the building. The Food Shelf is usually open from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, but must close on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 […]
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Emily Margaret Band plays Chester Town Hall May 15
Emily Margaret Band takes the stage at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15 as part of the Emerging Artists Series, highlighting musicians who combine exceptional musicianship and songwriting with exciting live performances. The band creates R&B-flavored pop and jazz-rock coupled with soulful storytelling and intimate, stirring vocals. Seven […]
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Repeals of Act 181 portions zip through Legislature
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Legislature sometimes gets the reputation for being ponderously slow but last week it showed it could move lightning fast when large numbers of people are up in arms about the effects of a law — and it’s an election year. As regular readers will know, […]
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Mother’s Day program at South Derry Library May 9
South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and grownups too!) to make gifts for Mom at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to make herbal sachets, seed packets and beautiful watercolor cards to give to Mom this Mother’s Day. Each family will receive […]
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College News
Grace Tyrrell of Cavendish, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2026, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, the honor society at the Easton, Mass., college. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an excitement for learning and sharing their knowledge. Also, Tyrrell was recently honored with a certificate of achievement […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for May 11
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday May 11 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of April 27th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 minutes per topic): Members […]
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Human remains found in Mt. Tabor forest
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Human remains were found by hikers in the Green Mountain National Forest in Mt. Tabor, north of Dorset in Western Vermont, 10 days ago, according to the Vermont State Police. The identity of the dead person and the circumstances surrounding the death are unknown at this time. According to a […]
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MOOver announces MicroMOO May promotion
The MOOver is celebrating its microtransit services in Windsor and Springfield with a MicroMOO May promotion. From Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 29, riders will be asked to describe how microtransit has impacted them and to agree to a photo – both on a voluntary basis. Riders doing so will be entered into a […]
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Part 1: The 10-year desert journey begins
In this four-part series, gardening writer Henry Homeyer shares his “memoir in progress,” telling the story of traveling across the Sahara Desert in 1972. This led to a 10-year stay in Africa, including three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, two short contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development and more than […]
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Chester Select Board agenda for May 6
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of April 15, 2026 Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. Old Business 4. Green Mountain Power Upgrades; Tim Jones 5. […]
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Summer sand volleyball returns to Chester
Get ready to serve, spike and socialize as the Chester sand volleyball community gears up for another exciting season at Thomas Field, 47 Balch Road in Chester. Running from May through October, this vibrant local league invites players and spectators alike to enjoy everything summer evenings in Vermont should be: active, social and full of […]
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