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GMUSD board mulls finances, new bond effort, restructuring

GMUSD board mulls finances, new bond effort, restructuring

By Shawn Cunningham ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Late summer board meetings are often sparsely populated, with both members and the public on vacation,  and light on topics to tackle. But while the former was true of the Thursday, Aug. 15 Green Mountain Unified School District board meeting, the latter was not. With just five members […]

Blue Flames Concert and Picnic on Weston Green Aug. 24

Blue Flames Concert and Picnic on Weston Green Aug. 24

The annual Blue Flames Steel Band Concert and Community Picnic will be held on the Weston Green from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, with a rain date of Sunday, Aug. 25. Bring a picnic, family and friends and come listen to some wonderful music. For the 15th year, the band is donating […]

Springfield Rotary donates outerwear to Springfield, Chester Head Start programs

Springfield Rotary donates outerwear to Springfield, Chester Head Start programs

Springfield Rotary Club President Deb Cox, using an annual $1,000 matching grant, purchased outerwear for children ages 3 to 6 who attended the Springfield and Chester Head Start programs. Cox said that inappropriate outerwear  is a barrier to children’s physical activity in child-care settings. To bring awareness to the need, the club was able to […]

Ludlow Firefighters 5K fund-raiser set for Aug. 31

Ludlow Firefighters 5K fund-raiser set for Aug. 31

The Ludlow Firefighters Association is hosting the 2nd annual 5 Alarm  5K Road Race and Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, with day-of registration to begin at 7:30 a.m. The road race will begin at the Ludlow Community Center,  37 Main St. Preregistration is $20-$25; day-of registration is $30. Children 11 and under […]

FOLA's Silent Movie Fest returns Aug. 24 with 'The Last Laugh'

FOLA’s Silent Movie Fest returns Aug. 24 with ‘The Last Laugh’ Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of this classic comedy

FOLA’s annual Classic Silent Movie Festival returns at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 in the Heald Auditorium on the second floor of Ludlow Town Hall, 37 South Depot St. The main feature will be the classic comedy The Last Laugh, which was filmed 100 years ago this year. This German film (with English subtitles) […]

Charles Robert Lauren, 70, of Chester

Charles Robert Lauren, 70, of Chester

Charles Robert Lauren passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H., surrounded by his family and friends on Au. 13, 2024 after a year-long struggle with cancer. Charlie was a true Vermonter. Charlie was born on Jan. 29, 1954 in Springfield to Arnold and Dorothy Lauren of Andover. He grew up in […]

No surprises in primary races for state Senate, House

No surprises in primary races for state Senate, House

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Yesterday’s primary election results, while predictable in many cases, set the ballot for state and local races in the Tuesday Nov. 5 election, which will include a much-contested presidential contest. In the race for three Senate seats representing Windsor County, Democrats tapped incumbents Rebecca White of Harford […]

Chester board OKs court action against Julian quarries, neighbors want more

Chester board OKs court action against Julian quarries, neighbors want more

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Wednesday’s meeting, the Chester Select Board authorized Zoning Administrator Preston Bristow to start enforcement actions in court against two of Julian Materials’ violations of the stipulation the company negotiated with the town this past spring. And, at the same meeting, neighbors of the Julian quarries […]

A quick guide to help you deter bears

A quick guide to help you deter bears

By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Every year, beginning in late August, black bears start looking for nutrient-dense food to prepare for hibernation. How much they search in neighborhoods and dooryards is highly dependent on the action humans take to deter the bears. Here’s what you can do to make sure that it has […]

Plenty of bear sightings, but not necessarily more bears in our southern Vermont towns

Plenty of bear sightings, but not necessarily more bears in our southern Vermont towns

By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Everyone seems to have a bear story these days. If you haven’t seen one — or four  — this season, just check your social media feed to find that these lumbering animals are local internet sensations. So how big is the Vermont bear population now and are we […]

Upcoming events at West River Farmers Market

Upcoming events at West River Farmers Market

©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There’s less than half the season of the West River Farmers Market in Londonderry remaining and you don’t want to miss that delicious ear of corn or pass up on some early holiday shopping. The market, located at the Williams Park at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100, continues […]

Ludlow Dental to move in with Chester Dental

Ludlow Dental to move in with Chester Dental

Ludlow Dental is formally moving to Chester, combining services with Chester Dental Center, at 55 Route 11 West. This transition comes on the heels of a trial period that forced Ludlow Dental Center to close after the devastating flooding in July 2023. Effective Sept. 3, all patients of Ludlow Dental Center will be seen at […]

Rained out Soul Rockers concert rescheduled for Aug. 15

Rained out Soul Rockers concert rescheduled for Aug. 15

Soul Rockers, a group of talented local musicians, close out the Cavendish concert series at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 on the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville. Please note the earlier-than-usual start time and that this is a departure from the usual Wednesday evening. Soul […]

Chase filed complaint against Lt. Gov. Zuckerman

Chase filed complaint against Lt. Gov. Zuckerman Zuckerman’s offers of menstrual products to lawmakers prompted reprimand from House speaker

By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VTDigger In early 2023, House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, issued verbal and written warnings to Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman after state legislators reported feeling uncomfortable when Zuckerman offered them access to a supply of menstrual products located in a drawer in his chief of staff’s office. Krowinski and other top Statehouse […]

Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 12

Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 12

The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Aug. 12 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 July 22nd meeting and public hearing. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes […]

Chester Select Board and Water Commission agendas for Aug. 7

Chester Select Board and Water Commission agendas for Aug. 7

The Chester Select Board will meet in its capacity as the town’s Water Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 7 followed by a Select Board meeting. The meetings will be held at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are the Boards’ agendas WATER COMMISSION […]

To the editor: Clarkson, White are invaluable state senators

To the editor: Clarkson, White are invaluable state senators

There are many acute problems crying for attention in the upcoming legislative session.  Affordability is a leading one that affects most Vermonters in one way or another.  Families and individuals who would like to live in our communities are priced out due the lack of affordable housing.  Businesses cannot fill open positions; hospitals, medical offices […]

Experience sanctuary life, a unique community event on Aug. 10

Experience sanctuary life, a unique community event on Aug. 10

Everyone is invited to VINE Sanctuary, 201 Massey Road in Springfield, between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 for a special afternoon. This free event offers a unique opportunity to experience life at the sanctuary firsthand, connect with animal residents and become an active participant in their community. The afternoon will begin with […]

North Star Health celebrating National Health Center Week

North Star Health celebrating National Health Center Week

North Star Health is celebrating National Health Center Week 2024 now through Aug. 10. The annual event highlights the essential role that Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide. Patients visiting any North Star Health location […]

Stockwell Brothers closes out Chester concert series Aug. 8

Stockwell Brothers closes out Chester concert series Aug. 8

Vermont’s own Stockwell Brothers closes out the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Chester Green. The music of Bruce, Barry, Alan and Kelly Stockwell spans traditional and progressive styles, but their trademark acoustic sound features new singer/songwriter […]