Francis Young Service Notice
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Services for Francis Young, who passed away Dec. 31, 2022, will be held on June 5. A visitation hour will be held at the Davis Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. … Continued
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Springfield vegan potluck
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The next Food for Life Vegan Potluck will be held outdoors at the Commons Park in Springfield, Vt., on Sunday, June 4, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The park is located at 63 Summer Hill Street, and is handicapped … Continued
Swimming hole dipping begins
REGION – With warmer temperatures comes the joy of jumping in the river, and the annual “Adopt-A-Swimminghole” campaign with the Black River Action Team (B.R.A.T.). Thanks to the ongoing generosity of local businesses, regular weekly sampling will be conducted on … Continued
George B. Spaulding, 1954-2023
ANDOVER, Vt. – George B. Spaulding of Andover, Vt., passed away on February 20, 2023, at Springfield Hospital, from diabetes complications. He was born in Weymouth, Mass., on November 3, 1954, son of John and Ann (Baker) Spaulding. He graduated … Continued
Alumni Association gala at BRAM
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black River High School Alumni Association and the Black River Academy Museum hope you will join in the gala activities scheduled for June 10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call it a homecoming if it … Continued
Jamaica seeks volunteers for pollinator habitat
JAMAICA, Vt. – With nearly a year of groundwork behind them, the Water Street Land Use Committee seeks volunteers of all ages to bring to life a biodiverse wildflower meadow in Jamaica Village. Work dates for the Jamaica Community Pollinator … Continued
Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On June 10, at 11 a.m., Rebecca Rupp will be speaking at Springfield Town Library for her presentation “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear.” Common garden vegetables have long and fascinating histories. Science and history … Continued
Trex Plastic Challenge
REGION – On Friday, June 16, at 1 p.m., Join Emily from Trex for an informative Zoom presentation promoting bag and film recycling. The Trex Company has hosted the Recycling Challenge since 2006, with the objective of educating the public … Continued
Sandra M. Parker Memorial Service
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – A memorial service for Sandy Parker, who passed away on Nov. 14, 2022, will be held on Sunday, June 4, at 1 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church on Main Street in Londonderry. Sandy’s family invites you … Continued
Richard Vittum, 1946-2023 🇺🇸
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Vittum, age 77, on May 18, 2023, surrounded by family, after a hard fought battle with leukemia. Richard was born April 20, 1946, in Springfield, … Continued