Springfield Rotary donates to SEVCA in Springfield and Chester

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Each year, the new Springfield Rotary Club president applies for a district Rotary grant. The grant provides $1,000, which is matched by the club. This year, Springfield Rotary Club President Deb Cox noted that inappropriate outerwear clothing … Continued

Whiting Library annual book sale

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library’s annual book sale will occur on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, on the library lawn, at 117 Main Street, Chester, Vt. The hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on … Continued

Thimbleberries and orphans…

Thimbleberries Thinking back over 65 years, I recall picking unusual berries on the High Street end of the footbridge. They appeared in August and resembled a large raspberry. They were good eating, but never very plentiful. I never knew what … Continued

Music in the Meadow

CHESTER, Vt. – The 20th Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., at the Motel in the Meadow, Route 11 West, … Continued

Marilyn Belyea, 1939-2024

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Marilyn Albrecht Belyea, 85, of South Burlington, Vt., passed away suddenly on July 31, 2024, where she resided in the Quarry Hill Residence Retirement Home. Marilyn was born on Jan. 2, 1939, in Bridgeport, Conn., to … Continued

Ludlow Dental Center moving to Chester

LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Dental Center announces its relocation to Chester, Vt., combining services with Chester Dental. This transition follows a successful trial period that forced Ludlow Dental Center to close after the devastating flooding in July 2023. Effective Sept. … Continued

Chester Selectboard talks Julian Quarry violation enforcement

CHESTER, Vt. – On Aug. 7, the Chester Selectboard held their regularly scheduled meeting in the Chester Town Hall. Chief among their concerns for the evening was the enforcement of two structure violations against Julian Materials LLC, who operate a … Continued

Men’s chorus returns for 2024 concert tour

REGION – The Northeast Men’s Summer Chorus is pleased to announce its return to perform at local churches in Keene, Acworth, and Chester during the Aug. 8-10 weekend. The chorus sings a variety of numbers in four-part harmony in the … Continued

Matilda and Three Bears to open in Chester

CHESTER, Vt. – Matilda and Three Bears, located at 26 Commons in Chester, Vt., is an antique and gift shop owned by David Schumann and Julian Sottovia. A grand opening will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. … Continued

LTE Opportunities for singers

Dear Editor, The Northeast Men’s Summer Chorus (formerly Yankee Male Chorus) will be singing on Aug. 8, at Keene UCC in Keene, N.H.; Aug. 9, at Acworth Community Church in Acworth, N.H.; and Aug. 10, at Chester Baptist Church in … Continued

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