A couple years ago an out-of-town antiques dealer brought to my attention that the eagle weathervane on top of Chester Town Hall was precariously leaning to one side. It was only a matter of time before it fell. I went … Continued
CAVENDISH, Vt. – Valentine’s Day is when lots of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate overflow store shelves, and one or more of them may even find their way to your home. So, is chocolate the gift of ultimate luxury? Cavendish, Vt., … Continued
WESTMINSTER WEST, Vt. – Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of “The Feather of Truth” by Emily A. Weinberg. This book is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Southern Vermont resident Phill Gatenby, who is originally from Great Britain, and recently moved to Brattleboro from Tampa, Fla., is creating a YouTube series revolving around one of Vermont’s most recognizable symbols, the covered bridge. There … Continued
Sometimes I get caught short for time to write an article. Such was the case this weekend. So, I stole a story from my latest book, “Stories of Us.” These books are available at Stone House Antiques Center and The … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – History enthusiasts and book lovers have reason to welcome the release of “That’s One for the History Books,” according to coauthors Springfield, Vt., resident Marty Cohn, and Hugh Ryan, of Westerly, R.I. The authors say that their … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Since declaring its own independence in 1777, Vermont has been a beacon, a haven, a refuge, an idea, a symbol, a state shaped by independent and courageous decision-makers, thinkers, political leaders, workers, artists, immigrants and innovators. … Continued
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Vermont Watchman, State Gazette, and The Liberator, an abolitionist newspaper printed from 1831-1865, published that on Jan. 30, 1832, Peter Tumbo, a “colored man,” aged 106, died in Cavendish, Vt. Referred to as Peter Tumber in … Continued
A few years ago, I began writing the history of Chester fires and fire departments. In doing that research, I found the stories below. The first story, while not a local fire history, is worthy of inclusion. The dozens of … Continued
Back in the 1980s, I ran an antiques shop in Springfield with my girlfriend Cyndi. The shop was located on the corner of Valley Street and Main Street, in the old brick building. Cyndi ran the shop. I travelled the … Continued