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Vermont launches site to aid problem gamblers, train service providers
The Vermont Department of Mental Health announces the launch of a website designed to assist -
Chester Democrats to hold Senate primary candidate forum July 16
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for three Windsor County -
Vermont joins states urging Supreme Court to uphold federal restrictions on ‘ghost guns’
Maryland Matters Staff Report ©2024 Maryland Matters Vermont has joined 21 states, the District of -
Ludlow Fire Chief Kolenda ‘retires,’ gets a ‘ride home’ parade
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda started his -
Green thumbs unite to spruce up Chester-Andover Family Center
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester-Andover Family Center, 908 VT-103, got a refresh on Tuesday -
Vermont one of two states chosen to test federal program to improve patient outcomes
By Danielle Brown ©2024 Maryland Matters Vermont and Maryland have been chosen as test-subject states -
Chester Water Commissioners & Select Board agendas for July 3
The Chester Water Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at Town -
STR owner criticizes ordinance prior to Chester board’s adoption of it
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Coming into last Wednesday’s Chester Select Board - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Two awarded Springfield Rotary scholarships
SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: From right, Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and Scholarship Committee members -
Springfield Players presents ‘It Had To Be You’ Show runs weekends July 12-14 and July 19-21
Springfield Community Players second production of its 2024 season —It Had To Be You — -
Soul Rockers to perform July 10 in Proctorsville
Soul Rockers will be performing at the Concert on the Green series in Proctorsville at -
Green thumbs unite to spruce up Chester-Andover Family Center
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester-Andover Family Center, 908 VT-103, got a refresh on Tuesday -
Changing of the Gavel at Ludlow Rotary
Members of the Ludlow Rotary Club met at the summer home of member Tom Harris -
Springfield Garden Club announces 2024 scholarship winners
The Springfield Garden Club announces its 2024 scholarship winners. Abbigale Williams of Andover is the -
2024 Cavendish concert season opens July 3 with Gypsy Reel
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to -
SINGO fundraiser packs United Church hall, raises $1,120 for bell restoration
A special SINGO Bingo Night was held on June 24 to raise funds for the - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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Meditrina in Chester gets $110,000 in loans for wine bar, restaurant
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Meditrina, a 14-year-old wine, cheese and beer shop owned by Justin -
Ian Odigie, DPM, appointed to Vermont Medical Board
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed Ian Odigie, a doctor of Podiatric Medicine, to a five-year -
Grace Cottage again earns top score in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Index
In conjunction with Pride Month, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is pleased to announce -
Grace Cottage Hospital welcomes new CEO
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend announces the - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Twitchell announces run for Derry Select Board
I am a lifelong resident of Londonderry and have been asked by many to seek -
To the editor: Ameden seeks to make a difference filling vacant Derry Select Board seat
Dear Londonderry Community, Being raised in a small town gives you a different perspective on -
To the editor: Nurse Project thanks community for support
My Community Nurse Project, a non-profit agency working with the residents of Londonderry, South Londonderry, -
Op-ed: The arrogance of Gov. Phil Scott
By Ken Fredette There has been no shortage of notable quotes from Montpelier recently, and - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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Two awarded Springfield Rotary scholarships
SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: From right, Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and Scholarship Committee members -
Springfield Garden Club announces 2024 scholarship winners
The Springfield Garden Club announces its 2024 scholarship winners. Abbigale Williams of Andover is the -
College News
William Frank of South Londonderry has received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the -
GMUSD board preps for next year as Fierman departs
By Lorien Strange © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The calm of Superintendent Lauren Fierman’s final - More in Education
Obituaries
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Jennie Wright, 87, of Chester
Jennie Ella (Smith) Wright, 87, of Chester, passed peacefully at home on July 2, 2024. -
Christopher F. Curran IV, 91, formerly of Chester
OTEGO, N.Y. Christopher Francis Curran IV, formerly of Bergenfield, Wood-Ridge and Oakland, N.J., and Chester, -
Bernadine ‘Deanie’ Hoard, 70, of Newfane
Bernardine “Deanie” Hoard passed away at home on June 12, 2024 at the age of -
Howard Woodcock, 100, of Chester
Howard Woodcock, 100, passed away on April 16,2024. He was born in Chester on Nov. - More Obituaries
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Art exhibit by Vincent DiBernardo opens July 6 with reception
Main Street Arts, 35 Main St. in Saxtons River, presents Pencil Me In, a selection of graphite drawings by Vincent DiBernardo. The exhibit opens on Saturday, July 6, with an artist’s reception from 3 to 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Sept. 1. Light refreshments will be provided by the artist’s daughter, who creates Smokin’ […]
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Spunky ‘Junie B. Jones: The Musical’ views first-grade angst through purple-colored glasses
By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Bursting off the page and off the oversized pop-up book version of a first-grader’s journal that forms the set, Junie B. Jones: The Musical follows its sensitive and spunky character as she navigates the social challenges of first grade. The 60-minute Weston Theater Company production is being performed […]
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2025 Cavendish Calendar voting open through July 10
Your friends and neighbors have submitted their photographs for the 2025 Cavendish Community Calendar, which is published every year by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Now is the time to cast your votes for the images that will appear in next year’s calendar. The photographs are on display until July 10 at Cavendish Fletcher […]
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State police identify remains found in Cavendish as man missing since 2010
The skull found in the woods of Cavendish by a hunter in 2020 has been identified using DNA testing as man missing since June of 2010. According to the Vermont State Police, the remains were identified as those of Bryan Gomez of Cavendish, who was 48 years old when he disappeared. A neighbor reported him […]
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Ludlow concert series opens June 30 with Gypsy Reel
The Town of Ludlow has finalized the line-up of performers for its Summer Sunday Evenings at the Ludlow Bandstand at Veterans Memorial Park, 1 High St. Gypsy Reel, one of Ludlow’s favorite bands, opens the series on June 30. The Town of Ludlow has been presenting these free shows, which are open to the public, […]
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Ludlow-Cavendish meeting on flood resilience June 28
The Mapping for Resilience research team will host a community meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. (behind the army tank), for people who live or work in the greater Ludlow/Cavendish area. The research team is based at Dartmouth College and Colorado School of […]
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VSO Summer Festival Tour in Grafton July 3
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 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 2024 Summer Festival Tour, titled Symphony of Stars, will feature solos by three orchestra members. This […]
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To the editor: Why state lawmakers overturned Gov. Scott’s vetoes
Dear residents of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, As your state representative, I am proud to have participated in the democratic process of legislating last week. On Monday, June 17, the state legislature reconvened at the State House to vote to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of six bills of importance to Vermont residents, taxpayers […]
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Rainbowpalooza returns to Springfield June 29
What do you get when you combine everything PRIDE with a VegFest? An incredible celebration known as Rainbowpalooza. Now in its second year, everybody is welcome at this free family-friendly event that will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at 21 Fairground Road in Springfield. A signature event of VINE […]
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‘Jersey Boys:’ Hitting the high notes in intimate venue at Walker Farm
By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’m sitting 15 feet from Tommy DeVito as he’s riffing on how he’s gotten little Frankie Valli to start singing with his group, but it feels as though we’re much closer as the cozy glow of neon signs in the background nudge the scene forward. Because the Weston […]
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Police arrest five in Springfield drug raid
© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A multi-agency police raid with a search warrant at 37 Reed St. in Springfield on Tuesday yielded fentanyl, cocaine base, crack cocaine and two handguns and led to five arrests, Vermont State Police have announced. According to police, the raid was the result of a months-long drug investigation conducted by […]
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After civil public hearing, Derry board rejects proposed zoning regs, returning them to planners
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC With more than 120 people in the Town Hall on Monday night and the memory of the heated exchanges when community members pushed back on proposed updates to Londonderry’s zoning regulations, many expected a fairly contentious hearing on the issue. But with Moderator Doug Friant running the […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for June 24
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday June 24, 2024 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 June 10th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
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College News
Among the 2,226 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., who earned a spot on the spring 2024 Dean’s List are two from this region. WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects. Those students are: Kimberly Cummings of Chester, Class of […]
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Rain forecast clears, allowing GMUHS Class of 2024 graduates outdoors
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was raining at 7 a.m. on Friday. That evening’s graduation ceremony was already set up in the gym at Green Mountain Union High School rather than outdoors in front of the school, where it is traditionally held. That was a disappointment for those graduating and their […]
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Flood buffer trees planted along West, Williams rivers
As Vermonters continue to recover from flooding and plan for the future, planting lots of native shrubs and trees is a terrific technique to build river resilience as well as protect our communities. Roots form mesh-like webs in the soil, helping keep our river banks intact; stems and trunks slow down flowing water, dissipating the […]
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