AI and the Rumsey Map Collection in genealogy

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled from its original date of Feb. 3. It will now be held on Saturday, Feb. 24. The text of the article below has been updated to reflect this schedule change.   WINDHAM COUNTY, … Continued

OMS receives EpicPromise grant

LUDLOW, Vt. – Eb Kinney Sr., director of mountain operations; Bruce Schmidt, vice president and general manager; and Okemo Mountain Resort are pleased to grant approximately $5,000 of in-kind donations to Okemo Mountain School’s (OMS) Kate Foster, development coordinator; and … Continued

Ruth Friedman, 2024

LUDLOW, Vt. – Ruth Helen (Miehling) Friedman of Westminster West, Vt., passed away peacefully at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, Vt., on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Ruth is lovingly remembered … Continued

Cross writing

What is cross writing? I can only speak from my own experience from handling these early pieces of ephemera. In my 50 years buying and selling early letters and other old documents, I have only seen a handful of cross … Continued

Bellows Falls powerlifters break records

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Each with their own personal reason for taking up the sport, six local powerlifters have put in the time, determination, and dedication to achieve record-breaking results. During a competition last November in Brattleboro, the group broke … Continued

Howard G. Papineau, 1966-2024 🇺🇸

PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Howard G. Papineau, 57, of Perkinsville, Vt., passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 15, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on Nov. 29, 1966, in Proctor, Vt., to Howard and Dorothy (Eugair) Papineau. … Continued

OVWC Tree of Remembrance

This year’s Tree of Remembrance is shining brightly in memory of the following: Sharlene Ahern, Joan Albert, Charles Baitz, Priscilla Baitz, John Bazzano, Oscar and Nellie Beckman, Ernie Belanger, Helen Ballard, Hank Berger, Charlie Bidwell, Mary Bolduc, Earl Bonneau, Harley … Continued

ESBR offering merit scholarships

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) is pleased to announce that they are offering three merit scholarships for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. The merit scholarship offers full tuition for students who qualify. … Continued

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 01-24-24

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 01-24-24 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: OMS receives EpicPromise grant; Fletcher Farm School announces new board chair; Chester Selectboard advances STR discussion; … Continued

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