SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – As April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), the community mental health agency in southeastern Vermont and a preferred substance use services provider, is raising awareness about the pervasive issue of alcohol … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pick up a copy of the short story “Allah Have Mercy” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, and join the discussion about it on Monday, May 6, at 3 p.m. The story features a 12-year-old boy, Yaro, trying … Continued
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – The Saxtons River Recreation Area will hold its annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 4, at the ponds on Pleasant Valley Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with fishing starting at 8:30 a.m. Adults are responsible … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Vermont Workers’ Center is hosting drop-in informational hours on May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in the Rockingham Free Public Library Meeting Room. All are welcome to stop in to get updated about … Continued
REGION – Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time for some cleaning. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages residents to properly dispose of or recycle unwanted household items. DEC Commissioner Jason Batchelder urges homeowners “to keep hazardous … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., join Will Cronin from Barrett & Valley Associates Inc. at the Springfield Town Library for a presentation called “The Home Buying Process: A Step-by-Step Guide.” Discover the step-by-step process of … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – According to the American Hospital Association (AHA) there will be a shortage of up of 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026. America will face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033, and will need to … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Town Library offers access to expanded streaming content, available through the Kanopy service. Kanopy’s streaming collection includes thousands of free titles, from major studio films to classics, documentaries, television series, educational programs, and more. Kanopy is … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Treasure or trash? Collectors will be able to find out if that family heirloom grandma passed along is worth hanging onto at an antiques and uniques appraisal event Sunday, May 5, in Bellows Falls. The fundraiser … Continued
Below is from the May 1, 1854, The Chester Students’ Miscellany newspaper. It was published by Chester Academy students. This is Route 35. In part, it reads: “The Gulf “…But it was not our object to describe all of … Continued