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Ludlow-Mount Holly school budget revote on April 22

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District Board voted unanimously at its March meeting to resubmit the budget to voters on Tuesday, April 22. The vote will take place at the Ludlow Town Hall and Mount Holly … Continued

Whiting Library selected by PLA to boost digital literacy

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase digital literacy using www.digitallearn.org resources, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T. The PLA Digital … Continued

Cody A. Fortuna, 1993-2025

LUDLOW, Vt. – Cody Alexander Fortuna, 31, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025. He was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on July 6, 1993. He was the youngest son of Robert J. Fortuna and Terry Spaulding Fortuna. In addition to … Continued

Rockingham fire departments to merge

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – After a March 5 recount of a vote deciding the merger of three local fire departments, the results were the same: 191-102 in favor of consolidating the Bellows Falls, Rockingham, and Saxtons River fire departments. An … Continued

Rockingham Library Poetry Open Mic

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Calling all poetry lovers, it’s time to get ready for Rockingham Library’s Poetry Open Mic. Rustle up some poems by a favorite author. Dig out some poems you’ve penned over the years. Sharpen your pencils – … Continued

“Gather” discussion at Whiting Library

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library announces a series of events featuring the book “Gather” by Vermont author Kenneth Cadow. “Gather” is this year’s Vermont Reads book, a statewide, one-book, community reading program sponsored by Vermont Humanities. Free copies of the book are available … Continued

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