AREA TOWNS – Like many Vermont schools this year, the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) has adopted a device free plan and procedures in the wake of Act 72, which requires Vermont schools to adopt policies by the 2026-27 school year to prohibit students from using cellphones and other personal[Read More…]
Area Towns
First day of school looms, Civic offers cupcakes
AREA TOWNS – The first day of school is just around the corner for area students, with some significant changes likely to alter family routines. This year, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) pre-K students will be hosted at a new Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro, beginning September 2. Transportation[Read More…]
Spark Connecting Community Program awards local grants
AREA TOWNS — The Vermont Community Foundation announced that its Spark Connecting Community grant program has awarded $122,361 to 28 organizations across Vermont. Recipients, including schools, nonprofits and community groups, will host local projects that connect people to place and strengthen community bonds. Vermonters will be brought together around art,[Read More…]
Community Action Information
AREA TOWNS – A wide range of community actions are scheduled with weekly area gatherings. On the Democratic and liberal side of the ledger, the Mobilize website has been created to gather nationwide events and volunteer activities in one place that can be sorted and filtered by location and a[Read More…]
Robotic Milkers Free Workshop, August 19
BURLINGTON – n August 19, the University of Extension Dairy Herd Management Team, in collaboration with Stonyfield Organic, will host a workshop and tour of two Franklin County farms that use robotic milking systems. Participating farmers will share their experiences transitioning to automation, including key decision points, robotic milking unit selection,[Read More…]
Wildlife Vaccine Drop Underway to Prevent Spread of Rabies
WATERBURY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, in coordination with the Vermont Department of Health and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, began an annual rabies vaccine bait drop, August 1, to help combat rising rabies rates in wildlife. The vaccine, in the form of a sweet-smelling oral[Read More…]
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile, Jamestown Canyon Viruses
AREA TOWNS – Health officials are recommending Vermonters take steps to prevent mosquito bites after the first positive results of mosquito testing this year have detected two viruses in the state. West Nile virus was detected in St. Albans and Jamestown Canyon virus in Rutland. This is the first year[Read More…]
Hannaford’s Recalls Blondies Due to Mislabeling
SCARBOROUGH, Me. – On July 22, Hannaford Supermarkets issued a recall for its private brand blondies purchased from the bakery department at all stores due to mislabeling. The 15 oz. four-pack of Hannaford Blondies, purchased through Monday, July 21, may be missing the “walnuts” allergen specification on its label. The recalled products have a[Read More…]
State’s Attorney Zaleski to Step Down
ST. JOHNSBURY – Caledonia County State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski plans to resign as the county’s top prosecutor on July 25. The Caledonian Record first reported the decision last week. In an interview, Zaleski said the choice was sparked by a desire to move closer to her parents in North Dakota. She’s[Read More…]
OSSU Support of Positive Behavior Receives Gold Award
AREA SCHOOLS – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) was recently recognized as a Gold Level District of Distinction by the Northeast Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (NEPBIS) Network. OSSU was the only recipient from the state of Vermont to receive this distinction. PBIS is a strategic, systems approach that enables[Read More…]
Fairs, Festivals Celebrate Summer
AREA TOWNS – As the summer heats up, the state is preparing for a season of celebration. Below are affordable, family-friendly and fun events happening across the Northeast Kingdom in the coming months. The 52nd annual Antiques and Uniques will feature live music, vintage goods, food trucks, childrens’ activities and[Read More…]
June Heat Wave Ends School Year Early, Tests Emergency Response
AREA TOWNS – Calais Elementary School students got a surprise ending to the school year when an extreme heat forecast for Monday and Tuesday, June 23 and 24 caused the Washington Central Unified Union School District to announce the closing during the school day on Friday, with Principal Steven Dellinger-Pate[Read More…]
