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
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Okemo Valley Coat Drive is an annual initiative aimed at collecting warm jackets and winter coats to distribute among individuals and families in need within the Okemo Valley community, and is organized by William Raveis Vermont … 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
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
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
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Amid the whirl of your holiday preparations, don’t forget to stop in at the Christmas Farmers Market on Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield, Vt. All our … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Community Band, directed by Nick Pelton, will be performing a free concert at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, on Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. The program will feature holiday classics such as “Let it … Continued
GRAFTON, Vt. – “A Seraphic Fire Christmas” in Grafton, Vt., returned for a third performance and did not disappoint, drawing a packed crowd to the Grafton Brick Meeting House, including many new faces. The program featured a celebration of Seraphic … Continued