Robert W. Erskine, 1936-2021 🇺🇸

Robert W. Erskine, 1936-2021

CHESTER, Vt. – Robert Webb Erskine died peacefully at home, July 21, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. His final days were spent completely surrounded by his family and his wife of 61 years. He was born in … Continued

Chester discusses greenhouse, speeding and town garage costs

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard’s meeting began with a lengthy public forum on the Community Greenhouse project. Andover Road speeding concerns and Town Garage expected cost overages were other topics of note at the recent July 21 meeting. Chester … Continued

Local History by Ron Patch: Stonewall panthers

Scarface in Lee's hand. Something else bit Lee's thumb off. Photo provided

I have an abundance of stonewall panthers this summer, aka chipmunks. This is something new at my place. I’ve always had dozens of snakes. The snakes kept the panther population in check, but in recent years my snakes have disappeared, … Continued

Alice E. Cobb Rogers, 1939-2021

Alice E. Cobb Rogers, 1939-2021

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Alice Elaine (Rhoades) Cobb Rogers, of Westminster, Vt., left for her home in heaven July 22, 2021, surrounded by her family and her best friend and companion, her dog Kipper, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Alice … Continued

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 07-28-21

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 07-28-21 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Rockingham Old Home Days; Chester discusses greenhouse, speeding, and town garage costs; Mountain Garden Walks supports … Continued

Full online edition: The Shopper 07-28-21

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 07-28-21 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Rockingham Old Home Days; Fit ‘n Fun Duck Run a huge success; Opening of Norcross Trail; Students learn … Continued

Virginia Clark, 1922-2021

Virginia Clark, 1922-2021

CHESTER, Vt. – Virginia Clark (nee Blake) died July 14, 2021, after a brief stay in the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was 98 years old, still strong in mind and spirit, and will be missed greatly by … Continued

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