JOHNSON/LYNDON – The following students at Northern Vermont University in Vermont, were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the Dean’s List: East Hardwick, Lincoln Michaud and Katherine Howe; Hardwick, Sam Avery and Kate[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Walden Fire Department Request ARPA Funds
WALDEN – The Walden Select Board met on February 27. Lori Augustyniak discussed the ongoing signage issues along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) She said most signs should be in place by summer and there will be an informational table at town meeting about LVRT. The possible future rescue[Read More…]
Book Club and Outdoor Exploration Program on March 16
CABOT – A book club and outdoor exploration program for ages ages 7 to 11) will begin on Thursday, March 16 and meet every Thursday through May 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cabot Library’s Amanda Otto will lead outdoor adventures with a good book on the Cabot trails.[Read More…]
Family Story Time Around the Fire on March 11
PLAINFIELD – The Cutler Memorial Library will hold a special Saturday story-time around the fire on Saturday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to noon. The reading will be “Snow Dancer” by Addie Boswell and have fun in the snow. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided. Story-time is geared toward[Read More…]
Brain Injury Conversation March 21
MORRISVILLE – Copley Hospital will host an informational session on brain injury, a free community conversation with Copley’s Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Megan McCartney, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, at the Copley Hospital Rehabilitation Center. Information presented will cover the different types of brain injury and its effects,[Read More…]
Creating Clay Cookware Class on March 23.
MORRISVILLE – Pottery a la Potluck, a clay cookware class, will begin on Thursday, March 23, at 2 p.m., at River Arts, and be held every Thursday through April 6. Allyson Howell will guide students through the world of hand-building clay to create cookware with creative color, form and textures.[Read More…]
Winter Survival Means Keeping the Heat
by Doug Facey BURLINGTON – To survive the cold of winter, some animals take advantage of protected habitats, such as wooded areas or under a blanket of insulating snow. Ruffed grouse, for example, fly into piles of loose snow and create roosting cavities to rest in when not foraging. Mice[Read More…]
Get Ready to Start Seedlings Indoors
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – Starting seeds indoors under lights is a good treatment for the winter blues. It connects me to my upcoming garden and all its benefits. Early March is when I start onions and peppers, though April is the month for most everything else. My[Read More…]
Propagating Plants and Intellectual Property
by Nadie VanZandt, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont PANTON – As you plan for the new growing season have you thought to check if the seeds and plants you plan to propagate are protected as intellectual property? For thousands of years, people have freely propagated plants to share with[Read More…]
HCA Mobilizes Musicians to Battle Cancer
by David Kelley, Community Journalist GREENSBORO – On Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m., the Highland Center for the Arts will be hosting what is perhaps the greatest gathering of musical talent, all in one place, in the history of Northeastern Vermont. The musicians are gathering to raise money for[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Compete in Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl
ORLEANS – Saturday, February 25, was a day of friendly competition for 32 members of Northeast Kingdom 4-H clubs. The occasion was the 2023 Northeast Region 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, the venue, the Orleans Elementary School in Orleans. At stake, a chance to place in the top six in their[Read More…]
Its Joys are Indescribable
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – The one crucial item for a stay in a nursing home is (and I’m sure this will surprise you) a back-scratcher. That may sound weird, but think about it. When you’re lying on your back for unaccustomed long periods of time, it itches. Seriously[Read More…]
