Antiques appraisal and fundraiser in Bellows Falls

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

The Chester Students’ Miscellany

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

“Cycle of Memory” at Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The documentary film “Cycle of Memory” will be shown at the Rockingham Library on Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. “Cycle of Memory” follows filmmaker Alex Leff and his younger sibling Koby, as they try to … Continued

Fourth anniversary of the USS Vermont celebrated

Sunshine Bags for newly assigned USS VERMONT sailors, assembled by the USS VERMONT Support Group through the generosity of our Vermont partners. Photo provided

REGION – On April 18, 2024, the fourth anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Vermont (SSN 792) into active duty will be celebrated with a resolution read in the House Chamber in Montpelier. The resolution honors our namesake nuclear … Continued

United Church of Ludlow launches campaign to restore bell

LUDLOW, Vt. – The United Church of Ludlow officially kicks off a $50,000 capital campaign to restore its historical bell, with a service and community reception on Sunday, April 28. With the campaign theme “Ring Out Love,” the United Church … Continued

Apple Blossom Queens share memories

REGION – In 1966, Apple Blossom was still very new since its beginning in 1957; when asked why she participated, that year’s queen Kelly Flynn says, “I never considered not participating. All the girls I hung out with were going … Continued

School District Number 1

I have an early ledger of interest. It begins in 1796, and ends in 1852. The cover is covered with dark blue wallpaper, with a white scroll pattern and black polka dots. Wallpaper at this time was an expensive wall … Continued

Book Signing at SAHS

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Art and Historical Society (SAHS), 65 Route 106, North Springfield, Vt., will host a book signing on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. John N. Swanson, retired history teacher at Riverside Middle School and valuable … Continued

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