Weston Playhouse reimagines the theater experience with “An Iliad”

David Bonanno stars in "An Iliad" at Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm. Photo provided by Weston Playhouse Theatre Company

WESTON, Vt. – “An Iliad,” starring David Bonanno in what is essentially a one-man show, combines the actor’s gripping intensity, effectively simple lighting and set design, and an open-sided tent locale, for an incredibly unique and intimate theatrical experience to … Continued

Amtrak returns to Bellows Falls after pandemic suspension

Amtrak’s southbound Vermonter arriving in Bellows Falls for the first time since its suspension due to the pandemic in March 2020

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – There’s an old Linda Ronstadt song with the line: “The train don’t go by here no more.” Well Linda, our train is back. After being suspended March 26, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amtrak’s Vermonter … Continued

Local History by Ron Patch: Allie Hawkes

Chester Boot Shop showing the intersection of Main, Depot and Grafton streets. Photo provided

Allie Hawkes was born in Chester in 1884, living ‘til 1970. Allie had been Chester town manager. Thankfully, he recorded some of his early Chester memories. In 1987 Martha Bessey made notes in the margins of Allie’s typewritten histories. Martha’s … Continued

Eiberta E. Corsale, 1936-2021

KEENE, N.H. – Eiberta “Sis” E. Corsale, of Water Street, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the American House. She was born Dec. 29, 1936 in Bellows Falls, Vt., the daughter of James and Doris Huntoon Shaughnessy. She attended … Continued

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

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 07-21-21 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Ludlow Selectboard talks West Hill cameras, adds Juneteenth holiday; Weston Playhouse reimagines the theater experience with “An … Continued

Author offers hope and action for wellbeing

REGION – “It is the rare person who has never dealt with physical or mental illness,” says Betsy Thomason, retired respiratory therapist and author of “Just Breathe Out – Using Your Breath to Create a New, Healthier You.” “This applies … Continued

Full online edition: The Shopper 07-21-21

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 07-21-21 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Amtrak returns to Bellows Falls after suspension; Victoria Otis received 16th annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship; … Continued

Cheryl H. Cook, 1936-2021

Cheryl H. Cook, 1936-2021

CHESTER, Vt. – Cheryl H. Cook, 84, passed away Saturday morning, July 17, 2021 at Springfield Rivers. She was born Nov. 4, 1936 in Rutland Town, Vt., the daughter of Edward H. and Hazel (Young) Hemenway. She attended Rutland Town … Continued

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