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Sugaring in the old days

I met many farmers when buying antiques in the 70s. Visiting a farmer on antiques business had to wait ‘til between seasons. Spring was planting crops, summer haying, and harvest in the fall. Don’t bother them then, I learned. This … Continued

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 03-22-23

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 03-22-23 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Ludlow Town Manager Scott Murphy moving on; Brendan McNamara next Ludlow Municipal Manager; Cavendish Town Manager … Continued

Full online edition: The Shopper Newspaper 03-22-23

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 03-22-23 This week’s edition of The Shopper Newspaper features: Springfield hears from VTrans, discusses town audit and road postings; Rockingham Town Hall roof targeted for solar … Continued

Ludlow Town Manager Scott Murphy moving on

LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Town Manager Scott Murphy, after serving the Town of Ludlow for roughly five years, is moving on to work as the Town Manager of Manchester, Vt., and Cavendish Town Manager Brendan McNamara is set to replace … Continued

Maria Contro, 1927-2023

CHESTER, Vt. – Maria Contro passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Springfield Hospital. Maria was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Regio de Calabria, Italy, to the late Nazzareno and Caterina Ceravolo. Maria and her mother sailed to the United … Continued

Bethanie Yeakle postponed, seven short sets instead

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bethanie Yeakle has regretfully cancelled her Stage 33 Live appearance due to a lingering Covid recovery, which is affecting her voice. The evening will instead pivot to two hours of open-mic-style 12-minute-or-shorter short slots, which are … Continued

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