REGION – The State Natural Resources Conservation Council chair, Rick Hopkins of East Montpelier, recently announced the availability of nominating petitions for the statewide elections of district supervisors in each of the 14 Natural Resource Conservation Districts. Natural Resources Conservation … Continued
Last week I wrote about Bob Turco and antler shed hunters. Vermonters have always felt a strong gravitational pull to the natural world. This is why we collect stuff. Driftwood is something we have all picked up or admired as … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Art and Historical Society’s annual local artist show is on display through Oct. 7. From watercolor to oil, prints to pastels, landscapes to line drawings, this exhibit showcases the talents of our area artists. All … Continued
The following history was written by Jim Zimmer of Cavendish. Much of Jim’s information comes from “Genealogy of The Fillebrown Family.” Today, Jim and his wife Cathy live in the circa-1840 James Fillebrown place. Their home is pretty much original. … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley TV is hosting a screening of “The Forgotten,” a short documentary film about the effects of the 2023 flood on the Cavendish community, in its parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 3, in support of local … Continued
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A year after the catastrophic floods that devastated Vermont, many are still rebuilding. Residents of Cavendish and Proctorsville are among them. Stefan Beaumont and Wendy E. Reynolds of Red Vault Productions know firsthand what it is like … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., Springfield Town Library welcomes author Cathy Stanton for her presentation on her book “Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer.” “An anthropologist walks into a grocery store…” No, that’s not … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield’s first film festival was a huge success, selling out the theater to show five short films by local filmmakers: “The Journey home” by Mark Stanley, “BIAVT Walk and Roll” by the late Chris Burge, “Dual” by … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery at the VAULT is proud to present a new Open Wall show, “Sunsational.” This show includes beautiful paintings, photographs, mixed media, nature art, paper sculpture, pen and ink art, and jewelry. We are amazed at the … Continued
My latest book, “Stories of Us,” is now available at Lisai’s in Bellows Falls, and The Framery of Vermont and Stone House Antiques Center, both in Chester. If you see me, flag me down, I carry a few books in … Continued