CRAFTSBURY — On June 8, at 2 p.m., the Northeast Kingdom Death Care Community will host Vermont doula and researcher Francesca Arnoldy at the Craftsbury Public Library for an interactive workshop. The workshop will cover the language of grief, including what to say, phrases to avoid and how to offer emotional[Read More…]
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Bulky Waste Disposal, Recycling, June 14
CRAFTSBURY – Bulky waste too large to fit in a household trash bag, scrap metal, appliances, mattresses and electronics can be disposed of or recycled, Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Craftsbury Town Garage, entering from Calderwood Hill Road. Acceptable items include: box springs and mattresses, household[Read More…]
Vermont State Police
Theft, Lewd and Lascivious NEWPORT CENTER – On May 23 at 7:56 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a call from Michael Breault, of Newport Center, advising two males stole multiple brake pad rotors from his residence. The two males then left in a black truck with a black dump[Read More…]
CA Friends Luncheon, June 18
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy Friends Luncheon will be held June 18, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Charlmont Restaurant in Morrisvile. Contact Stella Slicer at (301) 222-6924 for more information and to sign up.
Plant Sale, May 24
CRAFTSBURY – A plant sale will be held on Craftsbury Library’s side lawn on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants will be labeled and priced, and garden experts will be on hand to describe plants and offer advice for the garden. Plant donations will be accepted[Read More…]
VEC Annual Meeting, Community Programs Benefit Community
JOHNSON – Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) holds its annual meeting at Jay Peak Resort, May 10, beginning with a free breakfast at 8 a.m. A VEC Community Fund awards grants to organizations serving community members. It has recently partnered with the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) to provide free community[Read More…]
Sims Fosters Community Communication and Collaboration
CRAFTSBURY – Katherine Sims founded Green Mountain Farm-to-School, worked as a Vermont House Representative for four years and is currently working as a consultant for nonprofits. She communicates with both the local community and the scientific community to be informed on topics around legislation and nonprofit work. She gave some[Read More…]
Mending Monday, May 19
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library hosts free mending Mondays on the first and third Mondays of the month, with the next event on May 19, 3 to 6 p.m. This initiative is led by Lisa Santamore, who will bring in sewing machines and supplies each session and be available[Read More…]
Craftsbury Home Wins “Best of the Best” Award for Builder, Designer
SOUTH BURLINGTON – The construction company and architect of a South Craftsbury Road home are among 13 firms honored for energy leadership at Efficiency Vermont’s annual Better Building by Design (BBD) conference, April 2 and 3. Winners of a “Best of the Best” award for Residential New Construction in a[Read More…]
Craftsbury University Begins April 25
CRAFTSBURY — Craftsbury University will take place this year from April 25 to May 17. More than two dozen free workshops are available on topics from origami to changing your car’s oil, culminating in a graduation party on Craftsbury Common, May 18, 2 p.m. All classes are free and hosted by Craftsbury[Read More…]
Budbill’s “Judevine” Discussed, April 27
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – On April 27, at 5 p.m., the Craftsbury Public Library will present a program, “The Poetry of a Place and its People: David Budbill’s ‘Judevine.’” In the 1970s, writer David Budbill, a recent arrival to Wolcott, was inspired by his own working-class background to shine a light on the[Read More…]
Librarians Speak Out About Federal Funding Cuts
AREA TOWNS — In the wake of the onslaught of federal budget cuts, area librarians are speaking out about the potential impacts to services in our area and more. In an executive order issued March 14, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and other agencies were targeted by[Read More…]
