Dear Editor, I am Peter Hudkins, I’m running for a 1-year term on the Chester Selectboard. I believe in small business and local control; the state sets goals, but our citizens must make their path forward. Having lived here most … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Unitarian Universalists often have difficulty with the traditional understanding of words like faith. With no creed to bind us as a community, we must rely on something else to keep us true to our liberal religious tradition … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – On Jan. 2, 2023 Evelyn J. (Eastman) Benware, 86, lost her battle with cancer at home surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 28, 1936 in North Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Hoisington) … Continued
Below is from an old Chester journal, author unknown. I add information to a few entries. “Dec. 1, 1850. My old book being full, I this day commence defacing the fair pages of this journal. I would that our lives … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – A member of the Chester Trustees of Public funds, Shirley Barrett, was brought in by the Chester Selectboard during their Jan. 4 meeting to hear a request for $52,000 to be used for the cemetery department. The … Continued
BANGOR, Maine – Ronald L. “Ron” Albrecht, 87, passed away Jan. 3, 2023, at a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 30, 1935, in Derby, Conn., the son of Lewis D. and Gladys I. (Spear) Albrecht. Ron graduated from … Continued
Here is some history of the old Jiffy Mart site in Chester. The earliest business I’m aware of that existed here was the Chester Boot Company. I don’t know much about this business other than it appears on the 1869 … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Town Manager, Julie Hance has announced the hiring of Thomas E. Williams as Police Chief for Chester. This appointment was made following a thorough and complete review process by a panel of seven community members which … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Celebrate the holiday season joyfully and safely by visiting St. Luke’s Christmas Market: Culinary Classics & Crafts to Go. The event will take place in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street, Route 11 … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – To celebrate the recently completed expansion of their Chester Dental Center location, which saw the addition of four new dental operatories (treatment rooms where routine to complex oral health care occurs), North Star Health is pleased to … Continued