BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eric James Fortune on Aug. 8, 2024. After a courageous battle with declining health, Eric left this world peacefully, surrounded by the love of his … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Handsome Brady has had part of his adoption fee sponsored thanks to Christmas Trees at Bishop Farm. This guy loves to eat food and play ball, he’ll play until you are tired. Give him a squeaky toy … Continued
MANCHESTER, Vt. – Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Nate McKeen, director of Vermont State Parks, to talk about the past, present, and future of Vermont’s State Park system. Our mighty little state is blessed with a high … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Dental Center announces its relocation to Chester, Vt., combining services with Chester Dental. This transition follows a successful trial period that forced Ludlow Dental Center to close after the devastating flooding in July 2023. Effective Sept. … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Boccaccio’s & Cason’s Corner, located at 56 Green Street in Bellows Falls, recently renovated and opened a new space in the salon that offers three new tanning beds, and no appointment needed. “We worked on the … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Community Players will hold auditions for “Pumpkins of Peril – A Halloween Murder Mystery,” by local playwright Thomas Compos, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 28, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; or by … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Ronald Kinsman Chute, 96, died at home in Chester, Vt., on Aug. 5, 2024. Ron was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Cambridge, Mass., to Austin Aubrey Chute and Hilda Kinsman Chute. He graduated from The Rivers School … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Libraries around the State of Vermont and the country are retooling themselves to meet the changing needs of today’s society and their local community. So, too, is the Butterfield Library. In many small Vermont towns that have … 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
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Aug. 5, Irene was called home to be with the Lord. Born in Ware, Mass., on Jan. 16, 1929, to Bertha (Kulig) and George Lanou, Irene moved with her family to Saxtons River, Vt., where … Continued