by Dr. Vern Grubinger, Extension Vegetable and Berry Specialist, University of Vermont BURLINGTON – Blueberries are a popular backyard fruit. Once established, they will provide lots of delicious, healthy berries for many decades with proper care. To succeed with blueberries, plant winter-hardy varieties and maintain soil pH between 4.5 and[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Ronald Reagan in Drag Had Little Effect on Me
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – If there were a Shakespearean stage direction for the arch-conservative wing of American politics as it is currently constituted, it would be, “Exeunt stage right, scattering petards.” How in the world any group can expect to prevail consistently among the majority of the electorate[Read More…]
Interest and Misinformation
by Rep. Chip Troiano, District Caledonia-2 STANNARD – There seems to be a good deal of interest, and misinformation about the Affordable Heat Standard. This week when I went to my mailbox at the State House I found a letter from 13 constituents asking me to vote no on S.5[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 24 people from April 2 through April 16. AWARE is a nonprofit organization, established in 1984, dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area.The 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463.
Pizza and Movie Night April 25
GREENSBORO – Families and adults are welcome to enjoy an in-person movie on the big screen at Greensboro Free Library on Tuesday, April 25. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m., and show time with popcorn will be at 6 p.m. The film was named “the best animated feature this[Read More…]
Housing Meeting May 3
GREENSBORO – Greensboro’s Housing Committee will host a public meeting on Wednesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., at Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Christ to explore an opportunity Greensboro has with Habitat for Humanity. The meeting will provide information and seek volunteers. Currently Greensboro has a shortage of[Read More…]
Fundraising Carnival April 21
HARDWICK – A Spring fundraising carnival will be held Friday, April 21 at 5 p.m., at GRACE. This event will help GRACE’s mission with indoor carnival booths like pop-a-shot basketball, vertical cornhole, ring toss, bowling, and more. Game winners get to choose their prizes. There will be a prize wheel[Read More…]
Film Slam Focuses on “Wildlife Films for Reel Change”
ST. JOHNSBURY – Catamount Arts and SOCAPA (School of Cinema and Performing Arts) have opened online registration for the eagerly awaited 2023 Tap Into Film 72-Hour Film Slam. Novice and experienced filmmakers alike are invited to write, shoot, edit, and upload a three-minute film within 72 hours for the chance[Read More…]
Lessons Learned from Raising a Baby Opossum
by Susan Shea BROOKFIELD – Years ago, when I worked at a nature center in Connecticut licensed to care for injured and orphaned wildlife, a baby opossum was brought to us. It was found lying on a golf course, and was too young to be on its own. We named[Read More…]
Things to Try, or Not
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – Are you in a rut? Spring is here, but most of us cannot plant anything outdoors due to cold nights or wet ground. Yes, you can plant seeds indoors and baby them until early summer, but that requires a place to grow them[Read More…]
Regional Day Celebrates Local 4-H Talent
Lyndonville – April 8 was an action-packed day for 4-H’ers from 16 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans Counties as they gathered in Lyndonville for the 2023 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Showcase. This annual showcase of 4-H talent was held at the Lyndon Town School. A total of 68[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Report
On April 4 at approximately 8:53 p.m., the Hardwick Police responded to 9 South Main St. in Hardwick for a report of a damaged fence and pillar. It appears a vehicle hopped the curb and struck the pillar knocking it off the cement block it was on, causing severe damage.[Read More…]
