Monthly Archives: August 2023

LTE Masks

Dear Editor,   Masks are dangerous for democracy and health. After reading about the next Stage 33 concert in the Aug. 23 edition of The Vermont Journal & The Shopper, I was about to purchase my ticket. But as I … Continued

Robert Kuhn and Jaded Ravins at Stage 33

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Robert Kuhn and Jaded Ravins will co-headline at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. Robert Kuhn was born in Houston, Texas, then bounced around from … Continued

Weston Rod and Gun Club events

WESTON, Vt. – Save these dates for Weston Rod and Gun Club events coming soon. A Post-Flood Potluck Bringing Our Communities Together meal will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m. Join your neighbors to enjoy delicious food and … Continued

Laura Billings celebrates 90th birthday

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – In the first week of July, on July 3, Laura Billings turned 90 years old. Her loving family and friends surprised her on a beautiful day, with sunshine to honor her 90 trips around the sun. Her … Continued

Ludlow Rotary flood recovery reaches $100,000

LUDLOW, Vt. – During a recent community meeting with representatives from the State of Vermont to exchange information on state assistance in flood recovery, and to inform them about the damages, Thomas Ray, Ludlow Area Rotary Club president, reported that … Continued

JT Strength Training helps athletes reach potential

BY JOE MILLIKEN The Shopper

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – JT Strength Training, a new sports training and fitness endeavor launched by local athletic trainer Seamus Tully, is now looking to help train local athletes of all ages, to help them achieve their personal goals in … Continued

Springfield to receive new Little Libraries

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Town Library is excited to announce that two of three new “Little Libraries” will very soon be available for people to take a book, leave a book when they cannot get to the library to borrow … Continued

2023 Best of Vermont Summer Festival a success

BY PAULA BENSON The Vermont Journal

LUDLOW, Vt. – For the third consecutive year, the Best of Vermont Summer Festival, hosted by the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce, was held at the Okemo Field in Ludlow, over the weekend of Aug. 26-27. Presented with sponsorship from … Continued

LTE Thanks to FEMA and SBA

Dear Editor,   I want to express my sincerest thanks to the those individuals with FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) who are supporting those of us affected by the recent floods. A couple of weeks ago, when I … Continued

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