Advantage Truck Group celebrates 40 years

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Forty years ago, Kevin Holmes invested his life savings of $12,000 to open a Getty gas station in Ashland, Mass., never imagining two years later it would launch the Tri State Truck Repair business that would become … Continued

William O’Connor, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – William “Bill” O’Connor, 91, died peacefully at his home in Westminster, Vt., on Oct. 13, 2024, with his loving wife Marlene by his side, and surrounded by his children Michael, Shannon, and Erin; their spouses; and his … Continued

Blake Higgins Dam on Saxtons River successfully removed

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Located on the Saxtons River in Bellows Falls, the 90-foot-long Blake Higgins Dam has a long history, and several rebuilds going back as far as 1838, when it was originally created to generate electricity for one … Continued

Donald F. Slie Sr., 2024

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – On Sept. 13, 2024, Donald F. Slie Sr., 88, of Westminster, Vt., left this earth peacefully, surrounded by his family. Donald leaves behind his loving wife Charlotte; his daughters Alice, Leeann, and Holly; and his stepchildren Kathleen … Continued

Kim Fine of Kurn Hattin earns CFRE Recertification

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Kurn Hattin Homes is proud to announce that director of annual fund and special projects Kim Fine has once again earned recertification as a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) through CFRE International. Fine has held this prestigious credential … Continued

ATG diesel technicians earn Daimler Professional Certification

Diesel technicians Adrian Emrick and Ryan Labbe (second and third from right) from Advantage Truck Group in Westminster were among the five ATG technicians who recently earned the Daimler Trucks North America Professional certification. Photo provided

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Diesel technicians from Advantage Truck Group (ATG), including Adrian Emrick and Ryan Labbe, who work at the company’s Westminster location, recently earned the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Professional certification for Freightliner and Western Star vehicles. The … Continued

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children begins new school year

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – As summer winds down to its finish and the new academic year ramps up, the atmosphere at Kurn Hattin Homes (KHH) is filled with high expectations, optimism, and hope for the children who live and learn on … Continued

Richard H. Damon, 1934-2024 🇺🇸

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Richard H. Damon, 90, of Westminster, Vt., passed away on Aug. 20, 2024, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on March 25, 1934, in Bellows Falls, Vt., to Melvin and … Continued

Westminster Community Festival coming Sept. 14

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The Westminster Community Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 15), on the grounds of the Westminster Institute, 3534 US Route 5, and First Congregational Church of … Continued

Visit artist Kathy Kemp during Open Studio Weekend

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Visit assemblage artist Kathy Kemp at her home studio, located at 406 River Road, Westminster, during this year’s Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend, Oct. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. Kemp creates … Continued

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