SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Garden Club would like to thank the local community who showed up in force to attend their 2023 Christmas Holidays Pop-Up Market at the former Young’s Propane location in the plaza. The garden club is … Continued
REGION – The Green Mountain Gardeners (GMG) celebrated the holidays with their tradition of tabletop-tree-making for the homebound, and donations to support our community organizations. The uniquely decorated tabletop trees, together with cookies from the Weston Women’s Club, were delivered … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – SAPA TV, the Springfield area’s public access TV station, will once again run 24 hours of Christmas movies and short subjects from 7 p.m. Christmas Eve – 7 p.m. Christmas Day. Viewers in Springfield, Weathersfield, and Chester, … Continued
Dear Editor, Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield, going beyond the lamp posts on Main Street. The lamp posts, Santa’s house, and the community holiday tree are all infused with a … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – This year’s Tree of Remembrance shines brightly in memory of the following loved ones, who are always in our hearts: Joan Albert, John Bazzano, Oscar and Nellie Beckman, Ernie Belanger, Hank Berger, Charlie Bidwell, Mary Bolduc, Earl … Continued
I wrote the following story about Hessie some years ago. I have rewritten it, and added “Other memories.” Merry Christmas I remember my first grade teacher Mrs. Hammond at Chester Elementary School telling us kids that Santa Claus was known … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Bellows Falls Woman’s Club (BFWC) recently decorated the Bellows Falls Health Center waiting area for the holidays, bringing cheer to those waiting for appointments. Pictured are club members Betty Haggerty, Club President Nancy McAuliffe, and … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Help us make a child’s Christmas special this year! Benson’s Chevrolet is again serving as a local drop-off location in the Ludlow area. Help us fill the tree and truck with books, toys, clothing, and more this … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and Springfield On The Move (SOM) express profound gratitude to the multitude of individuals and organizations whose support culminated in the resounding success of the Downtown Holiday Program. Despite the light … Continued
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens was written as a social commentary on the deplorable conditions of England’s poor. Dickens selected this format as being far more appealing than a tract, which many would have ignored. Cash … Continued