Dear Editor, Wow! Springfield does it again. The Springfield Democratic Committee is so proud of the generosity displayed by the Springfield community. As a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Springfield Democrats held a food drive … Continued
Dear Editor, The Shopper readers everywhere will join me in my grief: on the last day of 2020, that very troubled year, North Walpole’s Discount Food Warehouse closed its doors for good. The store has fed the hungry and delighted … Continued
Dear Editor, Last week’s successful Presidential Inaugural celebration Jan. 20 was a powerful reminder of how precious our democracy is. Central to its viability is the peaceful transfer of power. Until now, I am not sure I’ve fully appreciated this. … Continued
Dear Editor, Upon reading The Vermont Journal dated Jan. 13, 2021, I was amazed to read our Selectboard had over expenditures of $106,000 and then was shocked to read they are considering taking $25,000 of cemetery monies to help them … Continued
WINDSOR, Vt. – Ernestine Kimball Lake, 95, passed away at Cedar Hill Continuing Care in Windsor Jan. 23, 2021. She was born in 1925, the daughter of Ernest Kimball and Emma Rollins Kimball. She was predeceased by siblings Alice Fortez, … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Theodore Slaght Sr. passed away at his home Jan. 13, 2021 surrounded by his wife Joan. He leaves behind two sisters Sylvia and Arlene, son Ted Jr., daughter Lauri, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Ted was … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Working with Springfield Medical Systems and the Mountain Valley Health Council, Neighborhood Connections is offering assistance to eligible citizens in our service area to register for Covid-19 vaccinations. A dedicated page on the agency’s website, www.neighborhoodconnectionsvt.org, not … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Amber Jean (Lyon) Dwinell, born June 9, 1987, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 11, 2021. Amber was a very talented young woman with a heart of gold. She could brighten up the darkest of days with her … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermonters who are age 75 and older are now able to make an appointment for their Covid-19 vaccination. People in this age group can make an appointment online at www.healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine. Making an appointment online is the fastest … Continued
REGION – The Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students in recognition of volunteered time and talent. These scholarships are open to students in communities served by the Crown Point Board of Realtors – Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, … Continued