BURLINGTON – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves, especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. Upcoming blood[Read More…]
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Rail Trail Signs Ask for Identification Help
BURLINGTON – Visitors on Vermont’s rail trails this summer will notice new signs asking for their help identifying a fast-growing introduced invasive tree called tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This tree is the preferred host of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive sap-feeding insect that poses a serious threat to Vermont’s vineyards[Read More…]
Hardwick Gazette Joins The Vermont Journalism Coalition
BURLINGTON – UVM’s Center for Community News (CCN) hosted its annual Vermont Journalism Conference on Friday in partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation, at which both organizations announced their support for the creation of a Vermont Journalism Coalition. The organization will promote long-term sustainability for Vermont news outlets. The nonprofit[Read More…]
Teens May Apply for 4-H Science Ambassador
BURLINGTON – Teens interested in science and technology may consider applying to be a 4-H Science Ambassador. The opportunity is open to anyone who is entering Grades 9 to 12 in the fall. Although sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H, enrollment in 4-H is not required. Applications are[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Place at Horse Judging
BURLINGTON – On May 4, Blackrose Morgan Farm in Colchester hosted the 2025 Vermont 4-H Horse Judging Contest, which attracted 26 4-H’ers and three Future Farmers of America (FFA) members. In the Juniors 10-11 division, LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott, placed first and Adriana Holbrook, Hardwick, placed fourth. The youths judged four classes:[Read More…]
Organic Dairy Days Planned for Three Locations
BURLINGTON – To help dairy farmers prepare for the growing season, the 2025 Organic Dairy Days will feature presentations on ruminant nutrition and high-quality pasture and stored forages. The workshops are sponsored by UVM Extension’s Northwest Crops and Soils program and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.[Read More…]
High School Cross-Country Results, Moodie Wraps up Links Season at States
High School Cross-Country Results MORRISVILLE – Local high school and middle school cross-country programs were back on the trail last week at the Peoples Academy Invitational. Craftsbury Academy (CA) freshman Stig Linck had a breakout week last Wednesday, finishing eighth in the Division III boys 5,000m race. Soren Stelma-Leonard, Owen[Read More…]
