CALAIS, ADAMANT – New and renewed events joined long-time arts and community celebrations as the co-op celebrated its 90th anniversary and the threat of the elementary school closing loomed. Heading into town meeting, town leaders sought to demystify finances with a Town Meeting Primer and budget breakdown, guiding residents through[Read More…]
2025 Year In Review
Year in Review: East Village Expansion reserve fund created, bond failed
PLAINFIELD – To kick off the year, the Plainfield Co-Op announced their move to the Route 2 Plainfield Hardware location from their long-time village building. The merger of the two businesses combined grocery and hardware offerings. Plainfield Arts presented an afternoon of music with songwriter Spencer Lewis and Vermont banjoist[Read More…]
Year In Review: Library expansion completed, meeting rooms well-used
HARDWICK – The library is open. The biggest story this year is that the expansion of the Jeudevine Memorial Library was completed. The new building opened to the public on Monday, July 7, 2025. From the first day, with a crowd waiting outside to come in, through the change in[Read More…]
Year In Review: HomeShare Vermont expanded, covers more counties
S. BURLINGTON – HomeShare Vermont had two matches this year in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK), one in Danville and one in Hardwick, where hosts offered to share their home with guests needing affordable housing. HomeShare has expanded into the three NEK counties of Caledonia, Orleans and Essex. Through additional funding[Read More…]
Year in Review: Area athletes set new records, reach new heights
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Local athletes and teams shined once again in 2025 as they set new records and reached new heights that area fans and future stars will remember for years to come. Despite graduating back to back all-time great senior classes, head coach Aaron Hill and his Hazen Union[Read More…]
