Fall wildlife foods are less abundant

Acorns are an important food source for wildlife this fall.

REGION – Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reporting that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year. “Fish & Wildlife staff routinely survey mast stands around the state in late September and early October, and this year … Continued

Education professional’s resignation accepted

Dear Editor, As an educator for 20 years, I was saddened to read in the Sept. 30 issue of The Shopper that Springfield community school district leaders had accepted the resignation of a valuable and dedicated teaching professional during early … Continued

Douglas L. Metcalf, 1951-2020

Douglas L. Metcalf

PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Douglas Lynn Metcalf, 69, passed away at his home Sunday morning, Oct. 25, 2020. He was born May 18, 1951 in Springfield, Vt., the son of Robert F. and Catherine (Cook) Metcalf. He graduated from Chester High … Continued

From the family of Norma Currier Nemkovic, 1921-2020

Norma Currier Nemkovic

Thank you to our family and friends for your kindness, cards, gifts, flowers, food, and donations. Thank you to the Congregational Church and to Father Geana, Father Sherman, and Victor Baskevich of the Holy Trinity Church for their wonderful committal … Continued

Weathersfield food shelf fall calendar

WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – The Weathersfield Food Shelf will continue its regular opening hours on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 p.m. However, the food shelf will be closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Instead, it will be … Continued

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 10-28-20

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 10-28-20 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Support Local Businesses; Fire prevention coloring contest winners; Chester continues full steam ahead on curbing speeding; … Continued

Full online edition: The Shopper 10-28-20

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 10-28-20 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Support Local Businesses; Putney community members create “Black Lives Matter” mural; Bellows Falls author wins international book award; … Continued

Nominations open for 2020 ACE Awards

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Greater Falls Connections is inviting community members to nominate unsung heroes for the annual Active Community Engagement Awards. These awards recognize local individuals who are active in community engagement in the Greater Falls area. This year … Continued

Kurn Hattin receives grant for PPE from Rotary

Bellows Falls Rotary Club President Bill Stevens presenting the PPE Rotary 7870 District Global Grant check to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Executive Director Stephen Harrison and Co-Executive Director Susan Kessler.

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Rotary District 7870, as part of their Global Grant Program, approved and administered a grant of $7,564 to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. With the reopening of the Homes and school for the academic year, Kurn Hattin … Continued

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