Dear Editor, Recently, I was hospitalized at the Springfield Hospital for Covid-19 and pneumonia. It was a frightening time for me, and the several days I was there were very difficult. I am writing this letter not to share any … Continued
Dear Editor, Our town meetings will be unusual this year. Yet another example of Vermont’s ability to respond flexibly to the continuing challenges the Covid-19 pandemic presents. Some towns are holding informational meetings in advance of the vote by Australian … Continued
Dear Editor, The Alstead, N.H. Fire Department has recognized a unique opportunity to acquire a fully equipped side-by-side fire and rescue unit. By using bulk pricing, sales, and last year models, a package worth over $33,000 has been made available … Continued
WALPOLE, N.H. – Nancy Morgan Stone Shepard, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Walpole Feb. 7, 2021. Nancy was a world traveler who ended up calling Walpole home after moving to Smoke Rise Farm, the family farm, in … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The annual Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum is taking place Monday, March 8, from 8-9:30 a.m. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be virtual. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Russell C. Benware, 51, of 160 Parker Rd., died peacefully while taking a nap, Feb. 15, 2021, between noon and 6 p.m. He was born March 29, 1969, in Bellows Falls, Vt., the son of Theodore and … Continued
WINDHAM, Vt. – Elsie L. Sharon, 88, of Route 121, died Feb. 12, 2021 at Springfield Rivers Health and Rehab in Springfield, Vt. She was born July 16, 1931, in Plymouth, Vt., to Allen and Elsie (Kitchen) Wade. She graduated … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Maude (Rawson) Gabert, 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Springfield Rivers. She was born March 27, 1935 in South Londonderry, Vt., the daughter of Ethelbert and Cecil Mae (Capen) Rawson. She was a graduate of … Continued
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The MOOver will resume providing Medicaid transportation to qualified clients in southern Windsor County starting March 1, 2021. The MOOver resumed Medicaid transportation in Windham County Feb. 1, 2021. In January 2018 the MOOver withdrew from the … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The BF Community Bike Project would like to extend another huge “thank you” to the many individuals, families, and businesses in this community and beyond who donated to our year-end appeal fundraiser. Some of these donations … Continued