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I was going through stuff and found a Black River Gazette newspaper, published in Ludlow on Friday, Oct. 27, 1871. The front page is national news with some local news. The last page is news from area towns. Chester … Continued
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LTE: Chris Morrow legislative update
Hello friends and neighbors, The legislature has been very busy with all the new folks getting up to speed and testimony being taken on many subjects, especially education. The governor presented his plan for education reform on Wednesday, Jan. … Continued
Share Heat Fundraiser
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Town Democratic Committee is holding its annual Share Heat Fundraiser. For two decades, our community has come together to assist families facing financial insecurity and unable to keep their home warm in the winter. As … Continued
The Inn Between celebrates a history of hospitality
ANDOVER, Vt. – Brigitte and Jason Fijal moved to Vermont from Southern California postpandemic, looking for business opportunities, eager to hunker down, enjoy a fresh start, and become part of a community. Jason was born in Massachusetts, and Brigitte is … Continued
Bruce A. Orchitt, 1952-2024 
CHESTER, Vt. – Bruce Alexander Orchitt, 72, passed away on Dec. 9, 2024, in his Chester home, where he was lovingly cared for by family. Cancer treatment over the past two years took its toll, but Bruce chose to live … Continued
Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 12 p.m., at Green Mountain Union High School. This free meal and fun Christmas gathering is for all seniors in Chester and Andover. The menu … Continued
Warm Hands Warm Hearts Clothing Drive
CHESTER, Vt. – It’s time for the annual free clothing drive for the Chester/Andover Community, in its 17th year. It will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 , from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 … Continued
Abbigale Williams named GMUHS DAR Good Citizen
ANDOVER, Vt. – Abbigale Williams, daughter of Wesley Williams of Andover, has been chosen by her teachers and the Class of 2024 as Green Mountain Union High School’s (GMUHS) newest Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award recipient. The … Continued
Andover Green Up Day
ANDOVER, Vt. – The snow is finally melting from the roadsides, revealing a lot of litter. As in the past, Andover volunteers are encouraged to rid the roadsides of trash, and also to give our cemeteries and town grounds a … Continued
Chester-Andover Family Center receives EpicPromise Grant
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC), thanks in part to a $5,000 EpicPromise Grant, is pleased to announce the opening of our expanded thrift shop space and new thrift shop hours. We are also excited to welcome thrift … Continued