CHESTER, Vt. – John Stark, proprietor of Vermont Picker, claims he is ready to retire. A 73-year-old native Vermonter, and graduate of Bellows Falls High School Class of 1971, Stark and his wife Carol purchased the business on Route 103 … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Many studies have found that consistent access to a garden can have significant, positive impact on lowering stress, improving mental health, and reducing levels of depression and anxiety. Visiting the three gardens featured in this year’s Westminster … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., the Bellows Falls Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 59 Westminster Street, will host a music celebration to honor the life of Josh Mosher, a local musician … Continued
Last week I mentioned I collected patriotic antiques. The photo with this article is a patriotic kite, titled “American Beauty.” It would probably date between 1958 and 1962. I remember being a boy and wanting one. Ruth’s Gifts … Continued
July Fourth is my favorite holiday. Our rights and freedoms, outlined in the Constitution, come at a horrific price. Protect them. Ned Larkin I don’t know a lot about Ned Larkin, but I will tell you what I … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.” Board … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Retiring Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda waved as he exited the Ludlow Fire Station on Sunday, June 30, at 12 p.m. Kolenda was being honored with a boisterous “escort home,” sirens blaring and lights flashing in celebration … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – On Monday, July 1, the Ludlow Selectboard met for their regular monthly meeting, covering a range of ongoing issues. Municipal manager Brendan McNamara began the meeting by noting that the previous day had been Ludlow Fire Chief … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Nearly a year after closing, having lost all its inventory and sustained significant damage in the flood of July 2023, Shaw’s in Ludlow held its grand reopening on Friday morning, June 28, at 9 a.m. The long-empty … Continued
From my collection is an interesting 1874 court document. It is 150 years old this year, and measures 8 inches by 12 inches. It is 12 handwritten pages with writing on both sides, making 24 pages. It is far too … Continued