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George E. Benson Sr., 1939-2024

LUDLOW, Vt. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Edward Benson Sr., 85, on Sept. 6, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Springfield Hospital. George was born on March 9, 1939, in Springfield, Vt., … Continued

Indie filmmaker showcase at BFOH

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – A story of obsession with singer-songwriter Ani DeFranco, and a dark comedy about bungling criminals will be the first two indie films to screen as part of the Bellows Falls Films Independent Filmmaker Showcase at the … Continued

Ludlow talks flood mitigation, reappraisal

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard met Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, beginning with a discussion of a possible speed limit reduction on South Hill Cross Road. Municipal manager Brendan McNamara noted that this discussion was spurred by several recent … Continued

Springfield Community Players present “Godspell”

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – If you walk by the Springfield Community Players Theater on South Street these days, you are apt to hear the songs of “Godspell” filling the air, as the cast prepares the players’ next production. “Godspell,” conceived and … Continued

Rakish and The Early Risers at Next Stage

PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present a contemporary folk double bill with Rakish (Maura Shawn Scanlin and Connor Hearn) and The Early Risers (Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith) on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m., … Continued

Jane L. French, 1935-2024

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Jane Lee (Burney) French passed away on Aug. 31, 2024, at Pine Heights Home in Brattleboro, at the age of 89. Jane was born April 4, 1935, to Lawrence W. and Phoebe (Dawson) Burney, in Charlestown, N.H. … Continued

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