by Jennifer Bliss There’s a little school in Calais town, With creaky doors and swings worn down. Not lots of kids in every class, Some desks empty as days go past. They count the numbers — one, two, three. “Not many students,” they say sadly. “Maybe it’s time to close the doors, There[Read More…]
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Glassblower is proud member of community
HARDWICK – For nearly 40 years, Harry Besett has worked as a glassblower in Hardwick, where he makes art that is both utilitarian and unique. In 1984, Besett and his wife Wendy settled in Hardwick, founding Vermont Glass Workshop where their pieces are commissioned, created and sold. Vermont Glass Workshop[Read More…]
River corridor mapping to break cycles of repeated damage
HARDWICK, GREENSBORO – Over the past few years, towns in the Lamoille River watershed have spent a great deal of time and money repairing roads, stabilizing riverbanks, replacing culverts and helping residents recover from flood damage. In many cases, those problems were not caused by water sitting in fields or[Read More…]
A more affordable energy future for Vermont
The cheapest energy is the energy we don’t use. This simple fact has guided Efficiency Vermont for over two decades. It remains critical for Vermont’s energy future. As Efficiency Vermont plans for the years ahead, we’re listening to feedback from Vermonters. Our latest three-year proposal to the Vermont Public Utility[Read More…]
Helms advances to regional Poetry Out Loud competition
HARDWICK – Will Helms, an 11th-grade student at Hazen Union School, has been announced as the school winner of the Poetry Out Loud competition held on December 23. Helms will advance to the regional Poetry Out Loud contest, coordinated by the Vermont Arts Council and the Flynn, February 12 at[Read More…]
Music students represent Hazen Union at regional festivals
HARDWICK – For Hazen Union senior Quinn Molleur, engaging in music has opened doors to travel and new experiences. Molleur traveled to Connecticut last March for the New England Music Festival, a competitive opportunity for high school students in the region. “Not only did I get to go to a[Read More…]
Hazen Union hatches trout, new learning opportunities
HARDWICK – Hazen Union School has launched a new student trout hatchery club, led by advisors Chelsea Ross and Jay Modry, through the national Trout in the Classroom initiative. Students received their trout eggs from the Salisbury Fish Hatchery, delivered by volunteers with Trout Unlimited, on January 6. The trout[Read More…]
Fiber arts club, Feb. 21
WOODBURY – On Saturday Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the fiber arts club, the Loose Ends, will meet and host a hands-on presentation on punch needle hooking from 11 a.m. to noon with Alfredo Ratinoff, a ceramic, textile and printmaking artist. This is a free event. Please contact[Read More…]
Woodard performs, Feb. 21
GREENSBORO –The Greensboro Free Library will host George Woodard for a talk, “Farming: The Greatest Adventure Nobody Knows About,” Saturday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m..oodard is an organic dairy farmer, filmmaker and storyteller from Waterbury Center. Drawing from a lifetime on a Vermont farm, he will share stories that blend[Read More…]
Knit mending workshop, Feb. 21.
MARSHFIELD – February 21, from noon to 2 p.m., Sarah Graves will host a knit mending workshop at the Jaquith Public Library. Bring worn sweaters and knitwear to learn how to repair holes and bring new life to winter clothes. Reserve a spot by email or telephone. For information call[Read More…]
Craft swap, Feb. 21
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will host a Craft Swap on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. People donate unused and unwanted craft supplies for others to enjoy. Craft supplies of all sorts in clean and usable condition are accepted: yarn, fabric, paper, paints, colored pencils,[Read More…]
Owl program, Feb. 22
ADAMANT – Ash Kerby-Miller of the North Branch Nature Center will present a program on “Owls in Winter” at the Adamant Community Club at 1161 Martin Road, Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 to 5 p.m., as part of the “Winter Sunday” series. The program is for all ages with free admission.[Read More…]
