by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Whether your office is in a traditional workspace or tucked away in a spare room at home, practicality rules and, above and beyond all else, your office is a place for productivity. That often means a[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Hibernation: Winter Survival by Chilling Out
by Douglas Facey BURLINGTON – Mammals and birds are endotherms, which means they generate their own body heat through relatively high metabolic rates. That high metabolism requires energy, which these animals garner from food. We typically think of endotherms as warm-blooded; however, some of them are not warm all of[Read More…]
The Spring Flower Shows Are Back
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – The spring flower shows are always a contrast to the cold, icy days of winter. Bright flowers, garden paraphernalia and numerous workshops make these events fun, both for beginner and expert. Here is this year’s offerings, starting with the first ones in February[Read More…]
Vermont Supreme Court Gallery presents Paintings by Cameron Davis
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery presents its first official exhibition of 2023 titled “Poetic Ecologies,” a curated collection of acrylic paintings created by artist, teacher and environmentalist Cameron (Cami) Davis of Charlotte. Over the last seven years, these large-scale works were created with the intention to bring forth[Read More…]
Paint and Sip on Jan. 28
ALBANY – On Saturday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m., join local painter Connie Beaudry for a paint and sip (with tea and coffee) in the Albany Town Hall. All materials provided. This program is for adults, it is free and space is limited.. Register early by emailing [email protected]. The library[Read More…]
State Police News
On January 22, at approximately 3:18 a.m. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks were called to a report of a single vehicle crash on I-89 South near Mile Marker 15. Upon arrival the operator, Kelsey M. Mcgovern, of Plainfield, showed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.[Read More…]
Hardwick Police News
On January 20 at approximately 6:15 p.m., HPD Officers Paul Barnard and Andrew Force located Danielle Lowe’s vehicle at Jennifer Thoma’s residence, which is located on Hopkins Hill Road in the town of Hardwick. Lowe was wanted on multiple arrest warrants. Officers from the Morristown Police Department and Stowe Police[Read More…]
JAMES MELODINI
HARDWICK – James Melodini, 73, of Cabot passed away on January 20, in Hardwick. James was born on January 4, 1950, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Americo and Jean Melodini. He graduated from Windham College in Putney. James is survived by three siblings and three nieces. A memorial service will be[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Media Log
January 9: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Lost Property, Village; Citizen Dispute, Vt. Rte. 16; Vandalism, Belfry Rd.; Drugs, Vt. Rte. 14 S; Welfare Check, Maple St.; Suspicious Event, Dutton Road; Suspicious Event, Mill St. January 11: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; CO Alarm, Jenne Road; Suspicious Event, Dutton Road;[Read More…]
Craftsbury Middle School Skiers Looking Strong
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) middle school team jumped up a level to race with Junior varsity skiers. The race was a last minute opportunity for them as it was re-located from St. Johnsbury to Craftsbury. Oryon Hart, Stig Linck, Jenner Brooks, and Aemelia Terrone are learning what it[Read More…]
Ten Straight Wins for Lady Cats
by Ken Brown RICHFORD – Hitting the road didn’t slow down the Hazen Union girls’ basketball team last week as they swept a pair of pivotal league games against Richford and Danville to improve to 10-1 on the season. Junior guard Caitlyn Davison scored a game-high 17 points to lead[Read More…]
High School Roundup
by Ken Brown Craftsbury Bowlers Capture Second Straight Runner-up BARRE- The Craftsbury Academy (CA) bowling team finished second overall in their fourth competition of the season at Twin City Lanes over the weekend. The Chargers qualified second and squared off against tournament host Twinfield-Cabot in the opening round, who qualified[Read More…]


