CAVENDISH, Vt. – Proctorsville resident Lloyd Stillwell honored his late wife Vera with donations to a Cavendish Town Elementary School program and to Stepping Stones Preschool because “kids were Vera’s passion,” according to CTES teacher Jennifer Harper. Stillwell donated $3,660 … Continued
Below is some history of the village of Chester’s School Street Fire Department. It is from Carpenter’s Store News dated April 1917. Chester used to be two entities, the village of Chester and the town of Chester. The town of … Continued
Dear Editor, As some of you may have noticed over the last couple weeks, the West River Community Project unfurled a Black Lives Matter banner that will be indefinitely displayed on the second floor balcony of the West Townshend Country … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Richard “Dick” Taylor, 77, was born in Bellows Falls, July 9, 1943. He was born to Paul Merrill Taylor and Anita Cheverier Taylor. He leaves behind his siblings Nancy (Wayland) Robinson, David (Kay) Taylor, and Tina (William) … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Ellyn Gould, 62, of 247 Blue Hill Rd., in Chester, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in the comfort of her family home. She was born to William and Agnes Smith of Bridgeport, Conn., March 22, … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Priscilla May (Spooner) Batchelder, 89, passed away at her home Thursday evening, July 16, 2020. She was born April 13, 1931 in Orange, Mass., the daughter of Carl and Hazel (McComb) Spooner. She graduated from Vilas High … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – For the first time in history, the CAFC Thrift Shop will hold a multi-day half-price sale. All clothing and accessories, including shoes, will be half price for four days: Friday, July 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A graveside service for Louise Robinson, 98, who passed away Jan. 8, 2020 in Springfield, Vt., will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Rev. Malcolm Fowler, pastor of the … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Jerome J. “Jerry” Sabol, 74, passed away July 18, 2020 at his home, ending a battle with cancer that he met with grit, determination, a positive attitude, and grace. He was born to George and Mary (Gurdak) … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – “Race: The Power of Illusion” asks a question so basic, it’s rarely raised: What is this thing we call race? Beginning Thursday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m., and continuing Aug. 13 and 20, Neighborhood Connections will host … Continued