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Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce director retiring

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce (GFRCC) recently announced that the organization’s popular executive director Deb Collier will soon be retiring from the position after seven years of serving our local community and its businesses … Continued

Consider downsizing into a “tiny house”

REGION – The current housing market in Vermont is not unlike housing markets elsewhere in the United States, specifically in areas considered “destinations,” where many sellers have taken advantage of the increased home values, while some are left evaluating their … Continued

Stewart A. Schmidt, 1936-2024

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Stewart Allen Schmidt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Chapman Road in Proctorsville, on Oct. 24, surrounded by family. Born Sept. 15, 1936, in Springfield, Vt., Stew – affectionately … Continued

Half a step behind…

This past week has been for me what I call, “half a step behind.” I couldn’t seem to catch up. Sometimes it sneaks up on me, as it did this Sunday morning. I couldn’t think of anything to write about. … Continued

Public comments open for Vermont Rail Plan update

REGION – Would you like to see passenger rail service along the state-owned rail line that runs from Bellows Falls through Chester and Ludlow to Rutland? Now’s your chance to let the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) know. The 2025 … Continued

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