HARDWICK – U.S. Postal Service (USPS) changes being proposed are a concern in the Hardwick Area and elsewhere in Vermont. Hardwick Postmaster Kristine McAlister said mail for area postal patrons is now delivered to Hardwick from the White River Junction facility. She wouldn’t speculate on what any changes might mean[Read More…]
Paul Fixx
MAPs Not What You Think They Are
Quick to Condemn. Quick to Defend. Controversy erupting on social media in Marshfield, Plainfield and at Twinfield Union School spilled over into the Plainfield select board meeting last week, generating calls to town officials, school officials and the Vermont State Police. The swirl of activity came about because someone saw[Read More…]
A Retrospective through a Long Eye: Paintings by Viiu Niiler
GREENSBORO – A table of elegant food, a crowd and the vibrant watercolors of Viiu Niiler greeted visitors to the opening reception of “A Short Retrospective through a Long Eye – The Paintings of Viiu Niiler,” Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, in the Gallery at the Highland Center for the Arts.[Read More…]
Petitioned Second Vote Saves Sewer System
WOLCOTT – Town voters once again approved moving forward with plans for a town wastewater treatment system with 312 votes in favor and 221 opposed. The vote allows the town to continue work toward installing a municipal system for wastewater treatment identified as a priority action for 2018-2026 in the[Read More…]
Dollar General Reopens after Shutdown
HARDWICK – Dollar General reopened Monday, Sept. 16, after being closed over the weekend and at least since Friday, to correct problems identified by a state fire marshal, according to an employee. A September 14, Facebook post by David Pudvah started a lively exchange when he wrote, “….dollar general Hardwick,[Read More…]
We’re Still Here Because of You
The Colebrook, N.H., News and Sentinel published its final issue August 28. Colebrook, near the border between Vermont and New Hampshire’s least populous counties, depended on “The North Country’s Hometown Paper” for 154 years. In that final issue, the publisher wrote, “the past several years of declining advertising revenues and[Read More…]
Mike’s Service Center Flood Repairs Complete
Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy Protection
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection pointing to high inflation and interest rates as reasons for reduced revenue from home and seasonal product purchases, retail categories the chain depends on for important parts of its revenue. At the same time, the company announced plans[Read More…]
Flood Recovery Resources Available through SBA
VERMONT – U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) flood recovery funding is available to individuals as well as businesses, through its Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience. Homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for loans with interest rates as low as 2.688% that may help while applications for[Read More…]
Barr Hill Rewards Fall Foliage Viewers
GREENSBORO — Barr Hill Natural Area is one of the highest points in Greensboro and one of the best spots locally to see views of fall foliage over a wide area with little effort. From the picnic area in an open field at the trailhead, there is a stunning, nearly[Read More…]
