REGION – In late February, case manager Pam Halme visited one of her clients, Marjorie (not her real name), who was turning 99 soon. Marjorie has polio, and is unable to move herself in any way, but has been able … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 66th Apple Blossom took place at the Riverside Middle School in Springfield, Vt., on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, and Taylor Claflin was announced as this year’s queen. Her dancing partner was Matthew Winter. … Continued
LOMPOC, Calif. – With sadness we report the passing, after a long illness, of Barbara Ann (Fenderson) Stoodley (May 31, 1951 – April 20, 2024), in Lompoc, Calif. She was the daughter of Ernest and Marjorie (Drew) Fenderson of Charlestown, … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairgrounds Road in Springfield, announces that their garden plots are ready for “adoption.” The garden is located behind the church. These plots are entirely free. Those “adopting” a plot are responsible for … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Many Springfield residents have questions about Springfield’s school system and its budget. “Ask the School Superintendent” is the Springfield Town Library’s next Community Conversation. Originally scheduled for later in May, it has been pushed up to Tuesday, … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Ronica Humphrey has a compelling life story to tell, and if you’re lucky, she might share some of it with you over a plate of her homemade brisket tacos, or a pulled pork sandwich with a side … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Dance Factory will present their 40th annual Spring Recital on Saturday, May 11, at Springfield High School in Springfield, Vt. Students aged preschool through adult will showcase original works of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A memorial service for The Rev. William E. Nelson, who passed away Nov. 15, 2023, will be held on May 19, at 1:30 p.m., at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 6, addressing a wide range of issues. While a discussion of the Jewell Brook Dam spillway repairs was on the agenda for later in the … Continued
PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present Hanneke Cassel Band, featuring Keith Murphy and Jenna Moynihan, plus Yann Falquet, at Next Stage on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle … Continued