BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pick up a copy of the book “Unstitched” at the Rockingham Library and journey with author Brett Ann Stanciu as she finds ways to understand opioid addiction and how people and communities can heal. A stranger, … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Throughout history and across all cultures, stories have helped people cope during challenging times. “A 21st Century Plague: Poetry from a Pandemic,” just published by University Professors Press, is a collection of 70 poems by 52 diverse … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Former Riverside Middle School teacher Pollyanna Bladyka retired last June after a 27-year career at the school. She has now published a first novel titled “Rectified” under the pen name Pollyanna Porter, her maiden name. It deals … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Local doula Jess Kimball is now a published author. In her book “My Pseudo College Experience,” Jess answers the question, “Is college necessary for everyone?” Jess chose an untraditional path in life, graduating high school at 16 … Continued
The Chester Historical Society will publish a new book next spring. The title is “History of Chester’s Fire Departments.” Our collection of firefighting artifacts is substantial. In the old days, Chester had two fire departments. On School Street was … Continued
WALPOLE, N.H. – Local author Bill Ranauro’s new book, “Northern Light: Essays and True Stories” is due to be released this August. Many of the stories in this collection are based on the author’s life and career as a high … Continued