Stone walls
I was recently asked what I knew about stone walls, and why so many stone walls are in the woods. It was in the early 1800s when Merino sheep were first imported from Spain to Weathersfield, Vt. Merino sheep were … Continued
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LTE: Remember Vermont’s Medal of Honor recipients on March 25
Dear Editor, As a veteran, when I hear the words “Medal of Honor,” I think of those military men and women who have gone far beyond their expectations of duty, many giving their lives to save their fellow comrades … Continued
LTE: BDCC thanks voters for supporting SeVEDS
Dear Editor, On behalf of the board of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) and the staff of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), I would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the many voters who voted in favor … Continued
Steven P. Farrar, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Steven P. Farrar, 73, passed away on March 6, 2025, following his fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Through his courageous battle, and true to who he was, Steven never lost his sense of humor and wit. Steven was … Continued
Fall Mountain Pharmacy, your partner in personalized wellness
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – You know, in a world of those big, impersonal chain stores, Fall Mountain Pharmacy is that warm, welcoming place where you feel like you’re talking to a friend, not just a pharmacist. Freshly opened in June … Continued
Ludlow Community Garden 2025
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Community Garden is open to residents of Ludlow and neighboring towns. This has been possible thanks to the continued support of the Fletcher Farm Foundation, which allowed us to establish the garden on their grounds … Continued