Next Stage begins executive director transition

PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Arts Board of Trustees announced recently that executive director Keith Marks will be departing the organization at the end of the calendar year. Maria Basescu, Next Stage’s former board member and founding executive director, … Continued

BFWC donates gifts to elder care homes

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Members of the Bellows Falls Woman’s Club (BFWC) donated gifts and brought holiday cheer to the residents at two elder care homes in Bellows Falls. Pictured is the tree and gifts at Sterling House. Gifts were … Continued

TRORC now accepting scholarship applications for 2025

REGION – The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for 2025. Ten awards of $2,000 will be given to qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. Please … Continued

FOLA presents evening of reading with Ellis brothers

LUDLOW, Vt. – To begin the new year, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA), in conjunction with the Book Nook, has arranged for an evening of readings and short movie screenings, featuring the Ellis brothers, Asher and Jackson, on Saturday, Jan. … Continued

Memorial bench in Chester honors Barbara Westine

CHESTER, Vt. – Hundreds of people in Chester remember the remarkable Barbara Westine, whose enthusiasm, energy, and positive spirit encouraged and supported so many worthwhile causes. As one of the founding members of Chester Townscape, Westine provided both dedicated personal … Continued

New artist at Gallery at the VAULT

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery at the VAULT is pleased to welcome new artist Jo Robbins, author and illustrator of her first children’s book, “It’s a Matter of Trust”. Robbins is a New England native living in Springfield. She worked as … Continued

Thank you to Brighten Downtown supporters

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce engages the town in the illumination of downtown Springfield, with lamp posts lit, Santa’s house, and the community holiday tree adorned with a festive glow that gives a sense … Continued

OVWCC Trees of Remembrance lit

REGION – On Dec. 6, the communities of Ludlow and Cavendish enjoyed a festive lighting of the Tree of Remembrance on their respective Greens. Cookies, caroling, and camaraderie were in abundance as old friends met up, new friends were found, … Continued

Win-Win invites those concerned about climate change

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – If you’re a 60-or-older Windham or Windsor County citizen concerned about climate change, consider joining Win-Win on Monday, Dec. 30, at 10:30 a.m., at the Rockingham Public Library in Bellows Falls. We’re the Win-Win Third Act … Continued

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