EAST MONTPELIER – Well, it’s happened. We could feel it coming on for a few weeks: long shadows across the forest paths by four o’clock, nippy air flooding in through the door when I let Kiki out early, fog in the river valleys, the night light in the hall turning[Read More…]
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It’s time to reclaim the practice of the presence of God
EAST MONTPELIER – On a recent week-long visit to the Island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland, I was reminded of the rich traditions of Celtic Christianity. Brought to Iona from Ireland by St. Columba, Christianity, spread throughout the British Isles and flourished there through the 12th century.[Read More…]
But suddenly, with overnight company in the offing
EAST MONTPELIER – It’s been a pretty peaceful and pleasant autumn here. The drought has been bedeviling farmers and orchardists, but it’s been perfect weather for my little convertible. The legislature and governor, though occasionally having differences of opinion, have at least not been calling each other names. The news[Read More…]
Craft fair, flea market, Oct. 11
EAST MONTPELIER – The Twin Valley Senior Center will hold their craft fair and flea market on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center at 4583 U.S. Route 2. Artisans will be selling a variety of items, including jewelry, candles, rugs, ceramics, along with Halloween and[Read More…]
East Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department
Recent calls EAST MONTPELIER – Recent calls by the East Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department include on September 9 at 12:20 p.m., medical, Plainfield; September 11 at 8:58 a.m., medical, Plainfield; 10:05 a.m., medical, Cabot; 1:46 p.m., medical, Marshfield; medical, 2:55 p.m., Plainfield; 5:28 p.m., medical, Cabot; 7:58 p.m., medical, Cabot.[Read More…]
Tactical retreat for a local paper
EAST MONTPELIER – Following rapidly on the heels of The Brandon Reporter’s suspension of activity comes word from The Hinesburg Record of a move designed to save it from extinction. The Record has announced it will discontinue its monthly print edition and pursue a digital-only strategy as a weekly. The nonprofit’s board[Read More…]
East Montpelier Fire Department
EAST MONTPELIER – On September 3, 4:39 p.m., medical MVA, Marshfield; 8:13 p.m., Medical, Marshfield; September 4, 11:50 a.m., medical, Plainfield; September 5, 7:38 a.m., medical, Plainfield; 8:20 a.m., medical, Calais; 12:37 p.m., fire, Calais; September 6, 3:11 a.m, medical, Plainfield; September 7, 3:44 a.m., medical, Marshfield; September 8, 6:35[Read More…]
Is empathy a sin?
EAST MONTPELIER – In recent months, I’ve been taken aback by things I’ve seen online that referred to empathy as both a sin and a weakness, an idea that has gained traction in some parts of the church. This is astonishing and deeply disturbing to me, as I have always[Read More…]
Learn to can food at workshop, Sept. 14
EAST HARDWICK – The Second Sunday Agricultural Series of the Caledonia Grange No. 9 will present canning with Carol Fairbank of Broadfork Farm, September 14, at 4 p.m. This workshop is a hands-on learning experience where participants learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home, and covers both[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament offers prizes, Sept. 20
EAST MONTPELIER – Saturday, Sep. 20, at 10 a.m., the Twin Valley Senior Center will host a cribbage tournament. After the qualifying rounds the top six players go on to compete for prize money. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m., at $35 per player. Cash prizes are set as[Read More…]
Ah, yes, the job
EAST MONTPELIER – In early June of 1962, after nine chaotic, fraught, and highly educational years in Ohio in pursuit of an undergraduate degree, I finally got one. I had the degree, a great part-time job (which I had to give up), no debts, no money, a one-year old VW[Read More…]
Tai Chi at Senior Center
EAST MONTPELIER – Tai Chi is available at the Twin Valley Senior Center on Tuesdays, 10 a.m., with advanced Sun Style (Fall Prevention); Fridays, 9:15 a.m., Introduction to Fall Prevention Sun Style for beginners; and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Yang 24 and Qigong continuing practice and open to beginners. There is[Read More…]
