o the editor: This is fantastic! I’m so glad you were able to make good use of the material and that it helped your staff save time. I love seeing that your visitors nearly quadrupled from a month ago, while time spent on site nearly doubled. We really appreciate your[Read More…]
Paul Fixx
Election Coverage Isn’t Easy
The business of reporting on a primary and general election for a small-town hyper-local newspaper turns out to be a bigger job than this editor anticipated. We took on a huge project early on with our plan to partner with Hardwick Community Television (HCTV) and ask a series of seven[Read More…]
Students Accept American Flag Flown over U.S. Capitol
CRAFTSBURY – An American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol was presented to Craftsbury Academy by members of the Saint John de Crevecoeur chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Friday, Oct. 25. At an afternoon assembly Principal Lisa McCarthy introduced DAR members Jeannine Young from Craftsbury, Mary Metcalf[Read More…]
Hardwick’s Historical Figures Believably Brought to Life
HARDWICK – An intermittent rain added an air of mystery during a slow walk through the Main Street Cemetery for Hazen Union School Drama Club students’ performance of “Hardwick, 1924.” Students portrayed historical figures from Hardwick in 1924 near where they lie in the cemetery. Writer and Director Marc Considine[Read More…]
How, Where to Make a Vote Count Nov. 5
Polling Locations Opening Times, Other Info for Tuesday, Nov. 5 AREA TOWNS — The 2024 General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The time polls in each town open and where to vote are listed below. Polls close in all towns at 7 p.m. Live election results for local, statewide[Read More…]
Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Duplex
GREENSBORO BEND – The Greensboro Initiative of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity® announced its purchase of a building lot on Main Street in Greensboro Bend for construction of a two-family duplex. Using panelized construction techniques, with slab on grade, the home will provide high-energy efficiency and affordable operating and maintenance[Read More…]
Next Generation of Voters Hosts Senate Candidate Debate at Craftsbury Academy
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy hosted a debate between candidates Katherine Sims (D) and Samuel A. Douglass (R) who are vying for Orleans County’s vacant Senate seat, The event in the World War II Memorial Gymnasium, Thursday, Oct. 23, attracted a diverse audience of parents, teachers, students and community members. The[Read More…]
Concerned Citizens Suggest Town Hall Redevelopment Middle Ground
GREENSBORO – An email message titled “Key Concerns Regarding Proposed Greensboro Redevelopment” was sent to an anonymous list of Greensboro residents October 31 from an organization calling itself Concerned Citizens of Greensboro. “We’re a group of Greensboro residents who love our town and want to see it thrive. We believe[Read More…]
Flood Debris Clean Up
OSSU Schools Soon to Offer School-Based Health Care
HARDWICK – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is partnering with Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC) through the Hardwick Area Health Center (HAHC) to provide enhanced on-site health services to students. Through this new School-Based Health Center (SBHC), OSSU healthcare provider Jen Olsen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, will be available to OSSU[Read More…]
Hazen Union Students Learn Emergency First-Aid Skills
HYDE PARK – Hazen Union High School students Haley Blair and Paige Cruickshank participated in a First Aid Field Day (FAFD) at Green Mountain Tech and Career Center Saturday, Oct. 26 Approximately three-dozen students from all over the state participated in the program leading students to careers in health and[Read More…]
Third Goddard Buyer Shares Ideas, Asks for Input
PLAINFIELD – The third potential buyer of the Goddard College campus in as many months stepped in after the previous two sales fell through. Mike Davidson asked the select board to give him time on the agenda at the October 14 regular meeting. He joined the select board at the[Read More…]
