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
In a shameless act of self-promotion, I remind you of my latest book. They tell me it’s an anthology. Many contributed stories for this book, “Stories of Us.” I like them all, but I do have a few favorites. The … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – John Stark, proprietor of Vermont Picker, claims he is ready to retire. A 73-year-old native Vermonter, and graduate of Bellows Falls High School Class of 1971, Stark and his wife Carol purchased the business on Route 103 … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) has announced the approval of $155,000 in financing for two area companies through the Springfield Area CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund and Springfield Area Revolving Loan Fund. Both loan funds utilize grants … Continued
July Fourth is my favorite holiday. Our rights and freedoms, outlined in the Constitution, come at a horrific price. Protect them. Ned Larkin I don’t know a lot about Ned Larkin, but I will tell you what I … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Chester Summer Music Series. Once again, families, friends, and visitors will gather on the academy lawn to enjoy the music of Vermont’s finest musicians and the warmth of Chester’s … Continued
From my collection is an interesting 1874 court document. It is 150 years old this year, and measures 8 inches by 12 inches. It is 12 handwritten pages with writing on both sides, making 24 pages. It is far too … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Queen of the South food truck at the Old Town Farm Inn, located at 665 Vermont Route 10 in Chester, Vt. Owners Ronica and Thomas Humphrey cut the … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard held their second monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 19, once again discussing two pending ordinances, and eventually enacting their long-discussed short-term rental (STR) ordinance. The STR ordinance has been through multiple rounds of revision … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Richard Gorham “Dick” Higley passed away peacefully at RiverMead Lifecare Retirement Community in Peterborough, N.H., on June 6, 2024, at the age of 96. Dick was born on Dec. 27, 1927, to the late Clifford W. “Kip” … Continued