CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library welcomes author Renee Rossi to the library on Sunday, September 28 at 4 p.m., to share a reading from her most recent book of poetry, “I Want to Be the Largest Animal That Was Never Missed Once She Became Extinct.” Renée Rossi is a poet,[Read More…]
Craftsbury
Chargers take first at North Country
NEWPORT – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) cross-country team made a splash in just their second meet of the season last week, taking top boys team honors at North Country Union High School. The Chargers placed four runners in the top ten last Tuesday in Newport to win their first boys[Read More…]
Daniel J. Franklin joins Obama Leaders class
CRAFTSBURY – The Obama Foundation welcomed 206 change-makers from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States into The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program on September 9. Representing 70 nations and territories, these leaders will join four regional programs that showcase the global reach and impact of the foundation’s leadership network. This[Read More…]
Moss identification walk, Sept. 21
CRAFTSBURY – On September 21 at 4 p.m., ecologist Jeff Parsons will lead a walk through a cedar swamp in Craftsbury. He will identify different types of mosses and help to demystify mosses for the average nature lover. This event was originally scheduled for July, and was postponed due[Read More…]
Annual Saplings clothing swap, Sept. 22 to 25
CRAFTSBURY – Monday, Sept. 22, marks the beginning of the annual children’s clothing swap at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Accepted donations include baby, toddler, and children’s clothing from infant to size 7, as well as footwear and soft baby gear in good condition, no stains, no holes, and no[Read More…]
Grow Your Own
High School ranked second in Vermont
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – The Craftsbury Academy High School has been ranked second in the state of Vermont by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best High Schools Rankings. “It’s an outstanding achievement that reflects the dedication of our exceptional students, talented faculty and staff, and supportive families and[Read More…]
Care Center celebrates thirty years, August 28
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Community Care Center is celebrating its 30th year of caring for area elders. A celebration is planned for Thursday, August 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., at 1784 E. Craftsbury Rd. Everyone is invited to the free event with ice cream for all, music by local performers[Read More…]
Canadian Henley wraps summer for Green Racing Project
Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Green Racing Project (GRP) rowers attend 141st Canadian Henley Regatta, August 5 to 10, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. ST. CATHERINES, Ont., Canada – The Canadian Henley marks the end of summer for the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s (COC’s) Green Racing Project (GRP) U23 rowing athletes and four of[Read More…]
Chargers ramp up numbers in second season of new era
CRAFTSBURY – Maxfield English has had quite a summer dominating on the Central Vermont Runners/Onion River Outdoors circuit and he’s hoping his young Craftsbury Academy (CA) cross-country team takes another step towards similar success in his second season at the helm. English took over for Mike LeVangie last fall after[Read More…]
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…]
Internships enhance organizational capacity, develop connections
CRAFTSBURY – This summer’s UVM/NEK Community Resilience Internship program wrapped up last Wednesday with student presentations at Sterling College’s Simpson Hall in Craftsbury. Students from the program have been living on the Sterling College Campus and involved in projects with area nonprofit organizations doing work in Craftsbury, Hardwick, Greensboro, Glover,[Read More…]
