CRAFTSBURY – “The Creative Works of Francis Colburn and Gladys LaFlamme: was the title of a fascinating talk by granddaughters Adriane Colburn and Celine Colburn given at the Craftsbury Public Library late Friday afternoon, August 1. For some 50 years, the family were regular summer residents at their log cabin[Read More…]
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Book Release, Craftsbury Celebration, Aug 8.
CRAFTSBURY – Friday, August 8th, at 6 p.m., all are welcome to join at the Craftsbury Public Library for the release party of Craftsbury Celebration. Long-time Craftsbury residents Thomas Twetten (author) and Harry Miller (photographer) will do some short presentations, take questions and conversation about their lovingly rendered book, “Craftsbury[Read More…]
Francis Colburn Show Available until August 9
CRAFTSBURY – A show “Painter & Poet — The Colburns of Craftsbury” is on view until August 9 at the Craftsbury Historical Society (CHS), located at Common Loop Road. Poet Gladys LaFlamme and artist Francis Colburn spent over 50 summers at their camp on the shore of Little Hosmer Pond[Read More…]
Plihal Wins Men’s Single Sculls at World Championship Trial
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Green Racing Project (GRP) headed to West Windsor, N.J., last weekend for the USRowing World Rowing Championships Trial on Mercer Lake, August 1 to 3, GRP racer, Olympian Jacob Plihal won the men’s single sculls final, crossing the line in 6:49.61, just 1.2 seconds[Read More…]
Intersecting Housing, Conservation, Forests Series Begins Aug. 7
GREENSBORO, CRAFTSBURY − The Craftsbury Outdoor Center and Headwaters Community Trust present a speaker series exploring the intersection of housing, conservation and forests in Vermont. Three events explore the topic and the role that forests can play in helping to find solutions.Housing and Conservation: Finding Balance and Solutions will begin[Read More…]
Outdoor Center Named to Hall of Fame
KILLINGTON − The Craftsbury Outdoor Center will receive the Bill McCollom Community Award as a Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee October 15 at Killington Resort. Other inductees include Marty Hall, a trailblazer in North American cross-country skiing; Ned Hamilton, a ski industry retail entrepreneur; Harry “Rebel” Ryan, alpine ski[Read More…]
Firewood Theft from Income-limited Program
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Energy Committee’s Community Firewood Program for income-limited households reported three cords of split firewood had been taken without permission between 4 and 5 p.m., Friday, July 18. The theft was reported to Vermont State Police Monday. A red truck and large sided matching red trailer was[Read More…]
Vermont State Police
MARSHFIELD − The Vermont State Police is investigating a reported theft from a storage facility located at 8053 U.S. Rte. 2 in the Town of Marshfield. The theft occurred sometime before 2:37 a.m., on June 20. The following items were reported stolen: 2016 Alcom Snowmobile Trailer, 2016 Arctic Cat Bearcat[Read More…]
Cadow Book Discussion, July 28
CRAFTSBURY − A discussion of Kenneth M. Cadow’s book, “Gather,” will be held Monday, July 28, 6 p.m. at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. The discussion is facilitated by Rachael Cohen, supported by a grant from Vermont Humanities. Books are available at the Simpson Library, the Albany Library, and the[Read More…]
Natural Dyes, July 30
CRAFTSBURY − A presentation on natural dyes will be held Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m., with Prin van Gulden at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. The event will explore how dying textiles with plants and minerals through the ages has connected with the natural world. Local fiber artist, van Gulden[Read More…]
Willey’s, Schoolhouses Featured in Hazen Road Dispatch
GREENSBORO − The yearly edition of The Hazen Road Dispatch, published by the Greensboro Historical Society, is out and available at the museum as well as Willey’s, The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick and other locations. This edition covers such wide-ranging topics as the history of The Willey’s Store and the[Read More…]
Free Road Show Performances Throughout NEK
GREENSBORO − The Smirkus Camp Road Show campers will hit the road with their brand-new show, “Order Up!” This free performance will appear across the Northeast Kingdom. The show is scheduled to appear July 26 at 11 a.m., at the Craftsbury Farmer’s Market; July 29 at 11:30 a.m.; at The Lunchbox[Read More…]
