Virginia Kottkamp, 1947-2025

LUDLOW, Vt. – Virginia “Ginny” Kay Gilbertson Kottkamp was born on Sept. 26, 1947, to George and Catherine Gilbertson, and has older brothers Richard and Frederick. She lived in Wisconsin, California, New Jersey, and Missouri, where she graduated from Ladue … Continued

Proctorsville welcomes Bambino University

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Bambino University, an early childhood education center that first opened in April 2024, in Perkinsville, has moved its operations to Proctorsville and, as of April 21, welcomed students to a new, larger facility located near the Black … Continued

Pig roast and square dance in Weston

WESTON, Vt. – The Weston Community Association, in association with the Farrar Park Association, the Weston Women’s Club, and Gladys’ Kitchen at The Hub, is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of its popular Memorial Day Weekend Pig Roast and … Continued

Wilder Library groundbreaking ceremony

WESTON, Vt. – The groundbreaking ceremony for Wilder Memorial Library’s expansion project was held on Tuesday, May 6. The first shovels are in the ground. The highly-anticipated project encompasses repairing and restoring the 200-year old building, adding an addition, providing … Continued

Bandwagon Summer Series kicks off with Shokazoba and Zikina

PUTNEY, Vt. – The Bandwagon Summer Series launches its 2025 season with an electrifying evening of danceable, soul-stirring global music, featuring Afrobeat powerhouse Shokazoba and East African fusion group Zikina, on Saturday, May 24, at 6 p.m., at the scenic … Continued

Project ACTION attends Springfield Green Up Day

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Saturday, May 3, Springfield showed up in full force for Vermont’s Green Up Day, coming together to help keep our town beautiful. Project ACTION (Assembling Community To Improve Our Neighborhoods) was proud to host a tent … Continued

Sandra E. Lampert, 1938-2025

LUDLOW, Vt. – Sandra “Sandi” Eloise Lampert, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the Meadows at East Mountain in Rutland, Vt. Sandi was born in Springfield, Vt., on Sept. 14, 1938. She was the daughter of … Continued

Rockingham public comments on firetruck, resolution, flag policy

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Rockingham Selectboard met on Tuesday, May 6, at the lower theater in downtown Bellows Falls, where they heard from Betsy Thurston, Rockingham development assistant, who presented the Safety Action Plan created by engineering firm VHB. … Continued

Smokeshire Design is OVRCC Member of the Month

CHESTER, Vt. – The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) is delighted to honor Smokeshire Design as our Member of the Month for April 2025. Nestled between the picturesque towns of Ludlow and Chester, Smokeshire Design embodies the spirit … Continued

Londonderry talks STR ordinance, paving projects

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The May 5 Londonderry Selectboard meeting opened with some public concern about the newly amended short-term rental (STR) ordinance. Selectboard Chair Tom Cavanagh said he was on the STR committee “to help this town become a better … Continued

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