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…]
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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…]
Independence Day Festivities Scheduled July 3 to 5
AREA TOWNS – The Fourth of July is fast approaching in the Northeast Kingdom, with an expected forecast of cooler temperatures and no rain. Below are a few activities available to residents and visitors in the area later this week. The annual Craftsbury block party takes place beginning at 4[Read More…]
Vermont State University Announces Spring Graduates
AREA TOWNS – Vermont State University (VTSU) announces the following students are part of the Class of 2025. The class includes Heather Lumsden of Greensboro, Sydney Arczynski and Peggy Lipscomb of Greensbro Bend, Melissa Austin, Lauren Cleary, Sebastian Morland of Plainfield, Ryan Blaney and Taylor Masse of Craftsbury, Hakon Hanson,[Read More…]
Vermont State University Announces Spring 2025 President’s List
AREA TOWNS – The following students were named to the Vermont State University President’s List for the spring 2025 semester: Katalina Corp of Wolcott, Levi Mulligan of Marshfield, Ida Eames of Craftsbury Common, Kristen Lavine, Sadie Skorstad and Ashley Thompson of Hardwick. To qualify for this highest academic honor, students[Read More…]
