GLOVER – It has been deeply disappointing to witness Senator Sam Douglass’ lack of accountability, for the role he played in the racist and hateful text thread shared among members of the Young Republicans that was exposed last week. I stood with Governor Phil Scott, Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck and[Read More…]
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On-and-off showers expected through weekend, gradually cooling
EAST HARDWICK – Our latest weather-maker comes after a period of-rain free days that left frost-covered and starlit nights through Friday. Temperatures moderated after that under fair skies and the wind picked up ahead of a strengthening low closing off over New England on Monday. Many areas of Vermont saw[Read More…]
Pooh-poohing the winter’s inconveniences
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…]
Will Vermont grads be left behind in financial literacy?
BURLINGTON – In six short years, 73% of high school graduates from 30 states will have to take a semester-long personal finance course that covers the subject thoroughly to graduate. After high school, these financially literate young people will use their personal finance education every day of their lives. They[Read More…]
Weeks Gone By
20 years ago in the Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005 Railtrail hike offers stunning vistas and misuse by Nathan Mercier HARDWICK – Exhausted after hiking from St. Johnsbury for two days on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Kevin Russel stopped in Hardwick Tuesday night, drained but enthusiastic. His mission[Read More…]
Bailey Shepard’s firefighting dream comes true
HARDWICK – Bailey Shepard vividly remembers the sense of belonging he felt the first time he put on a firefighter’s helmet. It was a weekend day, and his family was at the Berlin Mall. Out in the parking lot, the fire department had brought trucks and tankers for kids to[Read More…]
Frightening fungi
VERMONT – October and fall mushroom season is upon us, and plenty of Vermont fungi are adding to the spooky Halloween vibes. While carved jack o’lanterns are lighting porches and front steps, their mushroom counterparts illuminate the forests with an eerie glow. The bright pumpkin orange Omphalotus illudens, or Eastern Jack[Read More…]
New area teachers
Craftsbury Historical Society raffle
Early literacy workshop, Oct. 25
CRAFTSBURY – Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 9 a.m., librarians Susan O’Connell and Paula Davidson will host a free one-hour workshop on early literacy for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers at the Craftsbury Public Library. Free childcare will be provided in the children’s room. Participants will learn how[Read More…]
Fire extinguisher training, Oct. 25
CRAFTSBURY – October 25, at 11 a.m., the Craftsbury Fire Department and the Craftsbury Public Library will be holding training on fire extinguisher usage. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Perkins will explain different types of fires and fire extinguishers to the group. This program will be held at the Craftsbury Public[Read More…]
Peaceful ICE demonstration, Oct. 27
ST. ALBANS – A peaceful demonstration in support of human rights will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, from noon to 2 p.m., with a procession from Taylor Park to ICE headequarters, 1.3 miles each way. There will be peacekeepers and local police presence to ensure that this will be a peaceful event.[Read More…]
