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Half a step behind…

BY RON PATCH

This past week has been for me what I call, “half a step behind.” I couldn’t seem to catch up. Sometimes it sneaks up on me, as it did this Sunday morning. I couldn’t think of anything to write about. … Continued

“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” in Claremont

CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with New Hampshire Humanities, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, examining the evolving landscape of rural America, opened at River Valley Community College (RVCC) on Oct. 14, … Continued

Some apple cider stories

BY RON PATCH

My introduction to gathering wild apples for profit began in the mid-1960s. Dad and I hunted every weekend for rabbits, squirrels, and partridge. These hunts took us across Weston, Mount Holly, and Shrewsbury. In those days there were many abandoned … Continued

Tin ware discussion in Saxtons River

SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Before plastic became king, there was tin ware. Early tin ware manufacture in Saxtons River is the topic of a talk Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m., at the 24 Main Street community center. Tinsmith Richard … Continued

Driftwood hunters

BY RON PATCH

Last week I wrote about Bob Turco and antler shed hunters. Vermonters have always felt a strong gravitational pull to the natural world. This is why we collect stuff. Driftwood is something we have all picked up or admired as … Continued

Dinoman comes to Bellows Falls

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Rockingham Free Public Library invites the community to an exciting event featuring dinosaurs with Dinoman on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. This special event with giant dinosaurs on display will take place next door … Continued

SAHS Annual Meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Art and Historical Society (SAHS) will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m., at the SAHS facility, 65 Route 106 in North Springfield, Vt. There will be a short business meeting, … Continued

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