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BRAT receives Watersheds United grant

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Founded in 2000, the grassroots watershed group Black River Action Team (BRAT) is working on several new projects this year, all geared toward protecting water quality and reducing damage from stormwater impacts around the watershed. From identifying … Continued

Mary Ann McDonald, 1946-2026

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Mary Ann McDonald (née Mason), 79, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was born on July 31, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to Elizabeth Frigden Mason and Robert Mason. … Continued

Cavendish DAR honors 2026 Good Citizens

CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Cavendish-William French Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors three high school seniors chosen as Good Citizens in their schools: Anna Bennett, of Green Mountain Union High School; Tatum E. Flanagan, of Windsor … Continued

11th annual Works in Progress Garden Tour

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Visit five gardens in the Springfield area, meet your gardening neighbors, and enjoy a delicious lunch on Saturday, July 25. The tour, which ends with lunch, runs from 8 a.m. until about 1 p.m. Our last garden … Continued

SEVCA shares community survey results

REGION – Housing affordability, food insecurity, and rising energy costs continue to place significant strain on individuals and families across southeastern Vermont, according to Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s (SEVCA) 2025 Community Needs Assessment. Over the past year, SEVCA engaged 630 … Continued

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