The country auction

A 1908 auction poster. Pete Delaney lives at this property today. Photo provided

Country auctions as I knew them are now a thing of the past. Vermont was a different place in the 1960s and ’70s. In those days there wasn’t a great demand for antiques. I remember paying $400 for the contents … Continued

Fishers reel in prizes at Saxtons River fishing derby

Sophia Mylott, left, with her historic biggest fish catch, and Audrey Merritt, winner for first and most fish caught in their age group, at the Saxtons River Rec Area fishing derby.

SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – A group of 77 young fishers reeled in prizes and a good time at the annual Saxtons River Recreation Area derby May 8. Trophies funded by the McGee/Hall family, with prizes sponsored by J&H Sporting Goods, … Continued

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 05-19-21

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 05-19-21 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Ludlow DRB completes review of Divided Sky Foundation request, decision pending; Chester American Legion weekend outdoor … Continued

Full online edition: The Shopper 05-19-21

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 05-19-21 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Blythe Kersula receives the Eileen Austin Neal Spirit of Nursing Award; Putney Central School revitalizes garden and orchard; … Continued

Jennie Norton Laird, 1922-2021

ALSTEAD, N.H. – Jennie Norton Laird, 98, of Alstead, N.H., passed away peacefully, under hospice care, Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Norwood, Mass., daughter of Albert Norton and Katie Mae Smith. Jennie married Harold … Continued

2021 Walpole Summer Baseball League

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WALPOLE, N.H. – Sign up for this year’s Walpole Summer Baseball League for ages 7-12. The 2021 season runs from June 29 through July 29 with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Games are played at the Walpole Fields. Players ages … Continued

Upcoming June classes at Fletcher Farm School

Lucky Gnomes young artists class. Photo provided

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts will reopen for its summer term June 14. With the recent good news from the Centers for Disease Control, we’re hoping many of you will feel comfortable joining … Continued

Circus school graduates get creative with new high flying show

Stream NECCA graduates' high flying show Impetus on demand through June 6. Photo by Jeff Lewis

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Watch the next generation of circus stars perform “Impetus,” a high flying, awe inspiring theatrical circus production streaming on demand May 28 through June 6. The New England Center for Circus Arts graduating class of ProTrack students … Continued

Springfield Dam Run is back for 2021

The Springfield Dam Run is May 22

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Dam Run is back! After taking off 2020 due to Covid-19, the 15th Annual Dam Run will take place Saturday, May 22. The Dam Run was founded by Joseph Cerniglia Jr. of Springfield, Vt. After … Continued

Springfield Hospital CEO speaks to Ludlow Rotary

Robert Adcock, Springfield Hospital CEO. Photo provided

LUDLOW, Vt. – At its recent online meeting, the Ludlow Rotary Club heard remarks by Robert Adcock, new CEO of Springfield Hospital. Adcock noted that the hospital was “facing tremendous challenges” following its recent bankruptcy problems combined with the impact … Continued

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