CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will host a houseplant swap on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Plant enthusiasts can bring extra houseplants or cuttings to pass along to other people, and pick up new plants from others. Make sure all plants are pest and disease free. here[Read More…]
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Chargers go into home meet with momentum
MONTPELIER – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) cross-country team held their own against the biggest fields of the season last week at the U-32 Invitational as they ready for their first home meet of the season. Freshman Aemilia Terrone led the Chargers over the weekend with a seventh-place finish in Division[Read More…]
English continues to ride strong season
GROTON – Hazen Union track and field coach and Craftsbury Academy cross-country coach Maxfield English captured his fourth race title of the year earlier this month at the 25K Groton Forest Trail Run. The 49-year-old blitzed the field with a time of 1:51:09.1, besting 23-year-old runner-up Waylon Kurts by over[Read More…]
McKibben named Green and Gold Scholar
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy senior Owen McKibben has been awarded the Green and Gold Scholars Award from The University of Vermont (UVM). Although still considering majors, Owen plans to apply to UVM with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. This merit scholarship awards full in-state tuition for up to[Read More…]
Poetry reading, Sept. 28
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…]
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…]
