CRAFTSBURY – Imagine being dropped off in the midst of the Green River Reservoir state park for four days and three nights, at a time of deep snowpack. For some Sterling College students, that scenario was the reality they woke up to this past weekend. Most said it was fun, cold[Read More…]
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Two Craftsbury Junior Skiers Qualify for U.S. Junior Nationals
HANOVER, N.H. – The fourth and final Eastern Cup race weekend took place at Oak Hill Ski Center this past Saturday and Sunday. Craftsbury Ski Club’s Isaac Nadzam placed 3rd in the sprint and 4th in the mass start races to solidify his spot on the New England team headed[Read More…]
VTSU announces fall President’s List
RANDOLPH CENTER – Vermont State University announces the students who earned placement on the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester: Katalina Corp of Wolcott, Fritz Fritz of Craftsbury Common, Serena Gahagan of East Calais, Levi Mulligan of Marshfield and Sadie Skorstad of Hardwick. This highest academic honor recognizes full-time[Read More…]
Winter tracking field trip, Feb. 1, 2025
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Conservation Commission is sponsoring a winter tracking field trip on Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jonathan Shapiro from the Fox Paw School will share information about winter creatures and the clues they leave to help identify them. Arrive at the Craftsbury[Read More…]
Year In Review: Events draw community, Sterling ends programs
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury government and civic organizations, the Public Library, the Academy, Community Care Center, Saplings and Sterling College made for an active community in 2025. An end to Sterling’s academic programs and Antiques & Uniques will leave holes to fill in 2026.A January 16 Bread and Puppet show for all[Read More…]
Act 73 community conversation take-aways emphasize rural needs
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – A report on the November 21 community public hearing on Vermont school districting, addressing issues around Act 73 concludes with, “The message from Craftsbury was clear: Vermonters care deeply about their children, their communities and their schools. With open dialogue and inclusive planning, Vermont can build a[Read More…]
Preparing for Christmas
To the editor: As Christmas approaches, delivery vehicles are traveling across the highways and byways delivering packages containing Christmas gifts. Shoppers are busy choosing gifts, either online or in the stores. Homes and businesses are decorated with lights, Santas, snowmen, nativity scenes and more. Why all this hustle and bustle[Read More…]
School redistricting forum identifies importance of health care, small school experience
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – A gathering to discuss work being done around state school redistricting was held the evening of November 21, following a well-attended community meal in the Sterling College Dining Hall. In sharing plans for the open forum, Sterling college faculty member in Ecology, Gustavo Requena Santos said, “The[Read More…]
Federal lawsuit, Sterling College engage board
CRAFTSBURY – Comments by Sterling College President Dr. Scott Thomas at last Tuesday’s select board meeting about that school’s decision to end degree programs after this academic year were eclipsed by the announcement of a federal lawsuit against the town regarding operation of its gravel pit. Plaintiffs James LaRock and[Read More…]
Sterling’s 67 year legacy to evolve again
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – With news that Sterling College will be ending its degree programs in the spring, residents have expressed concern about a Craftsbury institution vital to the small community. Alumnx have come forward to share a deep love and appreciation for their time there. An item on Tuesday’s Craftsbury[Read More…]
Sterling College announces it will end degree programs
CRAFTSBURY – Sterling College, an experiential college in the Orleans County town of Craftsbury, announced on Thursday it would be ending its academic programs after the upcoming spring semester, becoming the latest in a string of transitions and closures at small colleges. The college’s decision to end programming was made[Read More…]
Wet yellow road paint splashes car
To the editor: This is to share with others who had the misfortune of getting wet yellow line paint on their car. Late one afternoon this summer, on Route 14 north-bound between Post Road and North Craftsbury Road, the road crew hired by the state engineer to paint the lines[Read More…]
