MANCHESTER, N.H. – Trystine Brennan-Hess of Greensboro Bend, Chelsea Marcus of Wolcott and Lindsay Brennan of Calais have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNU) Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Rowell named to SNU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Emma Rowell of Greensboro Bend has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNU’s) Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the[Read More…]
New England Journalism scholarships now open
WOBURN, Mass. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program, offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to outstanding student journalists across the region from the Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE). Administered by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, this annual program supports up[Read More…]
2026 chess championship, Mar. 28.
HYDE PARK – The 2026 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Lamoille Union High School. Registration for all Vermont students will be open in January and scholarships will be available. This is an all-day event open to K-12 players. Save the date and[Read More…]
Barbara Lightfoot Woodward
GREENSBORO – Barbara Lightfoot Woodward died peacefully in her home in Greensboro, December 9. She was 96 years old. Barbara is predeceased by her husband, Tom Woodward Jr., married for 72 years, and survived by her children, Emilie, Tom III, Edie (Martie), grandson Tom, granddaughter-in-law Sara, great-grandson Miles, many dear extended[Read More…]
Year in Review: Cooperation Vermont buys Rainbow Sweets to become community hub
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield started the year with a major community investment milestone that spoke to local identity and economic cooperation, while water system issues later in the year raised concern. In January, Cooperation Vermont, the local nonprofit land trust, purchased the former Rainbow Sweets Bakery and Cafe building at 1689[Read More…]
Year in Review: School closure threatened, Co-op celebrates 90th anniversary
CALAIS, ADAMANT – New and renewed events joined long-time arts and community celebrations as the co-op celebrated its 90th anniversary and the threat of the elementary school closing loomed. Heading into town meeting, town leaders sought to demystify finances with a Town Meeting Primer and budget breakdown, guiding residents through[Read More…]
Weeks Gone By
65 Years ago CUB SCOUTS CHRISTMAS PARTY Santa Claus arrived on Thursday at the American Legion rooms to spend the evening with the Cub Scouts, Den No. 4. The festivities opened with the singing of “Jingle Bells,” followed by a group singing of Christmas carols by the Cubs, relatives and[Read More…]
For the Record
Last week’s story “Seats to be available on select board,” about the December 4 Hardwick Select Board meeting should have indicated a total of three select board seats are available to be filled at town meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Two seats with a one-year term, and one with a[Read More…]
Dorothy Ray Dernavich
NAPLES, Fla. – Dorothy Ray Dernavich, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, in Naples. Known by family and friends as Dotty Ray (Mimi by her grandchildren), she was born in Ocala, Fla., on January 3, 1934, and was the daughter of W. Raymond and Dorothy (Boyce) Daniel. She[Read More…]
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Meeting Memo Dec. 17 to 22
Wednesday, December 17Wolcott Select Board, third Wednesday of month, 6 p.m.Wolcott Town School Board, third Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., Wolcott Elementary SchoolThursday, December 18Hardwick Select Board, third Thursday of month, 6 p.Monday, December 22Calais Select Board, fourth Monday of month, 7 p.m. Town Clerks Cabot: cabotvt.usCalais: calaisvermont.govCraftsbury: townofcraftsbury.comGreensboro: greensborovt.govHardwick:[Read More…]
