WOODBURY – For more than 260 years, Vermonters have gathered to make their voices heard. On Friday, Feb. 20. Woodbury Elementary School carried that tradition forward with its annual mock town meeting. Both current superintendent, Dr. David Baker, and incoming superintendent, Becca Tatistcheff attended. All students had the opportunity to[Read More…]
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Advocates, legislators celebrate Universal School Meals
HARDWICK – “Universal meals is the right thing to do for our children, families, communities and education,” said Valerie Hussey, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) Food Services Director last week. Legislators, supporters and advocates from Hunger Free Vermont, the School Nutrition Association of Vermont and the Vermont Farm to School[Read More…]
Leahy named to Dean’s List
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Cormac Leahy has been named to the Siena University Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Leahy is from Greensboro. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89.
Goddard Spark launchs, April 10
PLAINFIELD – The Goddard Spark is an upcoming lifelong learning program within the former Goddard College campus. The first residency will occur Friday through Sunday, April 10 to 12, with instructors teaching a variety of classes that recognize individualized learning styles, meet individual needs and fosters community. The initial courses[Read More…]
Glimpses of maybe-future, March 12, 26
MARSHFIELD – A film about an election campaign will be shown at the Jaquith Public Library, March 12, 6:30 p.m. A film about android human-like robotics will be shown on March 26, 6:30 p.m. For more information see jaquithpubliclibrary.org or call (802) 426-3581.
Pi day fundraiser, March 14
MARSHFIELD – Saturday, March 14, 3:14 to 6 p.m., a Pi Day fundraiser will take place at the Jaquith Library with the sale of pies and pizza pies. Whole pies and slices will be available for purchase from 3:14 to 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The Marshfield Village store[Read More…]
Annual grain growers conference, March 18
ESSEX – The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program and Northern Grain Growers Collaborative (NGGC) will hold a Grain Growers Conference on March 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Essex Resort and Spa, located at 70 Essex Way, Essex Bakers will showcase their best[Read More…]
Hurricane that transformed New England, March 19
MARSHFIELD – March 19, at 6:30 p.m., author Stephen Long will tell the story of New England’s Katrina, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the challenge facing New Englanders in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the recovery operation.[Read More…]
Tree grafting, March 21
MARSHFIELD – Saturday, March 21, from noon to 2 p.m., Donna Hisson will lead a hands-on workshop at the Jaquith Public Library on grafting fruit trees for Marshfield’s food forest. Hisson will cover root stock selection, scion selection and tools that help make grafting successful. Some root stock and scion wood will[Read More…]
Supporting the unhoused discussion, March 27
MARSHFIELD – On March 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will host a discussion with representatives from Good Samaritan Haven, focused on how to best support unhoused neighbors. There will be time for resource advising as well as questions. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at (802) 426-3581 or email [email protected].
Mary Young “Notions and Nature” reception, talk, March 7
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library exhibits Mary Young as their March exhibiting artist. Notions and Nature reflects Young’s lifelong connection to creativity and the natural world. Her recent acrylic paintings explore color, texture and layered process, drawing inspiration from gardens, landscape and experience. Young says art has long been[Read More…]
Auditions held for “The Addams Family,” March 21, 22
HYDE PARK – The Lamoille County Players (LCP) will hold auditions for The Addams Family Musical on March 21 and 22 at the Hyde Park Opera House. New director, Julia Frohn, joins LCP veteran Patricia Jacob to direct the show, featuring Addams Family: Gomez, Morticia, Grandma, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Pugsley[Read More…]
