EAST MONTPELIER – Every once in a while, amid the cacophonic news that pours in through the various speakers here and there in the house, I detect a bit of the America I used to know. It’s not necessarily an explicit image, but more of a remembered aroma; as Eliot[Read More…]
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Some relief from showery weather; seasonable temperatures
EAST HARDWICK – The persistent rainfall has made it challenging to plan any outdoor activities that require things to be dry. Not every day during the previous forecast period was a washout, but the sporadic nature of showers meant that even with some appearances of the sun, a premonition existed[Read More…]
Relationships are infrastructure, too
HARDWICK – Earlier this month, I received a national award for floodplain management. The recognition is meaningful, of course. But honestly, what has stayed with me most is how the nomination happened in the first place. Five women working in Vermont state government coordinated the nomination effort, gathered support and[Read More…]
Fortification Hill gets historical marker
CABOT – The Cabot Oral History Committee has placed an historical marker identifying the area known as Fortification Hill and its history. Next to the Cabot Plains Cemetery, the sign explains the history of that section of the Cabot Plains Road, which is part of the Bayley Hazen Military Road.[Read More…]
A meal worth the sting
NEW ENGLAND – One predator-prey interaction always leaves me torn. Birds sparked my love for the natural world years ago, but after my interest lapsed during adolescence, bees brought me back into the fold. So I found myself split between two allegiances the first time I watched a bird, in[Read More…]
Cabot exhibition of learning
Ruffle named to Dean’s List
ADELPHI, Md., – David Ruffle of Wolcott was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for[Read More…]
Student composers collaborate with Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Music-COMP
HARDWICK – Five student composers from Hazen Union School and Craftsbury Academy, Lilly Cookson, Basil Crouse, Owen Foster, Garrett Sisk, and Losada Stoddard. saw their original works brought to life in a professional performance collaboration with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and Music-COMP, June 5, at the Hazen Union Auditorium.[Read More…]
Barnett selected as director of finance for OSSU
HARDWICK – Ted Barnett has been selected as the director of finance by the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU), effective July 1, 2026. Barnett succeeds Annie Houston, who is departing the position after six years of service to OSSU in various roles. Barnett joins OSSU from the Joint Fiscal Office[Read More…]
Wednesday summer fun nights
MARSHFIELD – For people of all ages on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., the Jaquith will host presenters: July 1, local dog trainer, Cyn Drinkwine, will demonstrate tricks with her dogs and then help attendees teach their dog tricks. Bring well-behaved dogs on a leash; July 8, The Marshfield Monarchs 4-H[Read More…]
Summer story time, playgroup, Fridays
MARSHFIELD – Through July 31, join Nicky Auerbach from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Jaquith Public Library, with story time and snacks following. Children should wearclothes that can get wet and messy. Auerbach has a Master Degree in education. Older siblings are welcome to tag along. The event is free[Read More…]
Historical Society open Saturdays
CABOT — The Cabot Historical Society museum will be open every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. for the summer, at 3216 Main St., next to the church. The building was built in 1845 in District 8 as a two-room school and community building. The first floor had an entryway and[Read More…]
