MARSHFIELD – On January 17 at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Marshfield Fire Department was alerted by a concerned citizen to smoke coming from a structure at 3343 US Rte. 2. Marshfield Fire responded to the scene and was assisted by numerous area fire departments. A household member was home at[Read More…]
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Bleeding Control Course, Jan. 20
MARSHFIELD – A course in bleeding control will be offered on Monday, Jan. 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. This free one-hour course is designed to save a life if bleeding occurs. Different methods of controlling bleeding and providing immediate lifesaving assistance will be presented. Attendance[Read More…]
Winter Wellness Remedies, Recipes, Jan. 26
MARSHFIELD – On Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., Kenzie Khaliq of Wild Faith Wellness will lead a free hands-on class at the Jaquith Public Library. Recipes will be available for remedies for sinus and respiratory infections and a batch of fire cider. For more information, seejaquithpubliclibrary.org or call (802) 426-3581. The[Read More…]
Year in Review: Marshfield Moves Town Meeting, Controversy over MAP Camping
MARSHFIELD – A story in January featured quotes from Marshfield’s Town Clerk Bobbi Brimblecombe, saying the town was going to try an experiment, holding their town meeting on Sunday, March 3. Marshfield held an open town meeting on Sunday, March 3. The turnout was higher than last year (150 vs.[Read More…]
Bag Pipers at Jaquith Library
Clothing Giveaway, Nov. 9
MARSHFIELD – There will be a winter clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Jaquith Memorial Library. Clothing donations may be dropped off at the library on November 4 through November 8.
Koenig Talks About Fisher, Nov. 15
MARSHFIELD – Plainfield bookseller Ben Koenig will give a presentation on the controversy about the Dorothy Canfield Fisher award on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., at the Jaquith Memorial Library. When the Vermont Department of Libraries removed Fisher’s name from a children’s book award, a stain was added to[Read More…]
Bagpipers Play, Nov. 16
MARSHFIELD – Scottish bagpipers Iain McHarg and Ian Gauthier will present a concert to benefit children’s programs at the Jaquith Public Library, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m., at the library.
Candidate Interviews: Mihaly, Washington-6 Candidate Responds to Issues
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Mark Mihaly lives in Calais and has represented the Washington-6 House district covering Plainfield, Marshfield and Calais since 2023. He is running unopposed as a Democrat to fill that seat for another two years. Question: Tell us a bit about your background, why you want to fill[Read More…]
Route 2 Slope Stabilization Project Complete, Paving Continues
PLAINFIELD, MARSHFIELD — Construction along the Winooski River on U.S. Rte. 2 was expected to be “substantially complete” according to an Agency of Transportation (AOT) special notice on Friday, Oct. 4. Crews were finishing up the slope stabilization project in Plainfield with backfilling and grading to maintain drainage away from[Read More…]
Marshfield Harvest Festival
Marshfield Erupts After Event Advertised for MAP
MARSHFIELD – A since-deleted website advertising a three-night event for “minor-attracted persons” has ignited fury and fear in Marshfield and Plainfield, though local leaders say there’s no evidence such a gathering is going to take place in those communities. The outrage boiled over at Tuesday night’s Marshfield Select Board meeting,[Read More…]
