Springfield Co-op donates to Project ACTION

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Police Chief and Project ACTION Chair Jeff Burnham accepts a donation check from staff at the Springfield Food Co-op. The Co-op raised $456 during the month of January through their Change for Change program, where customers … Continued

Three bands to headline FOLA musical event

LUDLOW, Vt. – This April 5, three powerhouse bands are set to take the stage for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and excitement you won’t want to miss. Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) is sponsoring this musical treat on … Continued

HCRS named Best Place to Work in Vermont for fifth consecutive year

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental health agency, has been recognized as one of Vermont Business Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2025 – marking its fifth consecutive year receiving this prestigious … Continued

William S. Ballou, 1940-2025

CHESTER, Vt. – William Shelton Ballou, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his beloved Rio De Janeiro apartment on Copacabana Beach, Brazil. He is predeceased by his father William Seth Ballou and mother Eleanor (Maxwell) Ballou. … Continued

Ludlow-Mount Holly school budget revote on April 22

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow-Mount Holly Unified Union School District Board voted unanimously at its March meeting to resubmit the budget to voters on Tuesday, April 22. The vote will take place at the Ludlow Town Hall and Mount Holly … Continued

Whiting Library selected by PLA to boost digital literacy

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase digital literacy using www.digitallearn.org resources, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T. The PLA Digital … Continued

Cody A. Fortuna, 1993-2025

LUDLOW, Vt. – Cody Alexander Fortuna, 31, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025. He was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on July 6, 1993. He was the youngest son of Robert J. Fortuna and Terry Spaulding Fortuna. In addition to … Continued

Rockingham fire departments to merge

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – After a March 5 recount of a vote deciding the merger of three local fire departments, the results were the same: 191-102 in favor of consolidating the Bellows Falls, Rockingham, and Saxtons River fire departments. An … Continued

Rockingham Library Poetry Open Mic

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Calling all poetry lovers, it’s time to get ready for Rockingham Library’s Poetry Open Mic. Rustle up some poems by a favorite author. Dig out some poems you’ve penned over the years. Sharpen your pencils – … Continued

“Gather” discussion at Whiting Library

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library announces a series of events featuring the book “Gather” by Vermont author Kenneth Cadow. “Gather” is this year’s Vermont Reads book, a statewide, one-book, community reading program sponsored by Vermont Humanities. Free copies of the book are available … Continued

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