SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – In 1979, Dr. Robert and Sherry Graves were inspired to create a national bone marrow donor registry after their 10-year-old daughter Laura was the recipient of the first ever bone marrow transplant from a nonrelative, to treat … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Caregivers across the country are being challenged with stress levels that have increased since the start of the Covid pandemic. In response, Neil Allen, director of Greater Falls Connections (GFC) in Bellows Falls, has created “Ollie’s … Continued
WINDSOR COUNTY, Vt. – The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department and the Special Needs Support Center (SNSC) announce the expansion of the Special Needs Information Program (SNIP), a program to help emergency responders identify and respond to vulnerable residents with disabilities. … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Members of the Bellows Falls Woman’s Club will meet on April 9, at the United Church, School Street, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program presenter will be Sharon Baker of Chester, speaking on her business of … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of nine new professionals in February, whose talents will augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS welcomes … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Throughout the month of April, Springfield Rotary Club is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit the diaper bank at Springfield Area Parent Child Center. Any size and any brand will be accepted. Please drop them off at … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Want to take tai chi, but can’t attend a daytime class? A new beginner tai chi class begins at Westminster Institute on April 11. Taught by Leslie Lassetter on Thursdays, at 6 p.m., classes are cosponsored by … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Kokopelli is a Hopi symbol of fertility, dance, and music. Often called “the humpbacked flute player,” Kokopelli is known as a prankster, healer, and storyteller. Tanya L. Nichols, owner of Kokopelli’s in Bellows Falls, was first … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Here is the opportunity to try something new. Tai chi classes are now being held every Thursday, at 9 a.m., at the Black River Valley Senior Center, 10 High Street in Ludlow, Vt. Each session is one … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS) student Eryn Ross from Westminster was awarded the Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship. Applying via a short video, Erin conveyed how she lives with diabetes. She was selected as one of … Continued