PLAINFIELD – Central Vermont Community Radio (CVCR) that recently finished an antenna and critical broadcast gear upgrade now finds itself the beneficiary of over $40,000 in funding secured by the Vermont Access Network partnership in the FY27 Vermont State budget The $1.89 million in annual public funding to support 24[Read More…]
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“Hamlet,” as good as Shakespeare gets
PLAINFIELD – “Hamlet,” the first of three Shakespeare plays to be presented in the Green Mountain Shakespeare Festival this summer, was performed last weekend by the Plainfield Little Theater at the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, under the excellent direction of Tom Blachly. This work has a number of antecedents[Read More…]
Plainfield Shakespeare festival opens season with ‘Hamlet’
PLAINFIELD — The Green Mountain Shakespeare Festival presents its production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, and director Tom Blachly couldn’t be more proud. “I’ve directed many, many plays over the course of my life, and I think this is one of the best casts I’ve[Read More…]
Fowler named to President’s, Trustees’ List
BURLINGTON – Caleb Fowler of Plainfield, was named to the Champlain College President’s List and Trustees’ List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students on the President’s List have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester. Students on the Trustees’ List have achieved a 4.0 grade[Read More…]
Richford solves Cal United a third time
RICHFORD – The Caledonia United (Twinfield-Cabot-Danville) softball team couldn’t solve Richford last week, falling to the 2024 Division IV champs for a third time this season in the opening round of the state tournament. Sophia Derby twirled a one-hitter, striking out 10 to earn the win in the circle as[Read More…]
Candidates for August House and Senate primary races set
AREA TOWNS – Vermont candidates for statewide and local legislative races had until Thursday, May 28. to file petitions declaring themselves as candidates for the primary election, scheduled on Tuesday, August 11. Independent candidates have until Thursday, Aug. 6, to file their petitions. In Senate races, incumbent Minority Leader, Caledonia[Read More…]
Car crash
PLAINFIELD — On May 22, at approximately 7:51 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on High Street, near Towne Avenue, in Plainfield. Through investigation it was determined that Operator No. 1 was identified as Andrew Buckley of Cabot. Operator No. 2[Read More…]
Hokum Brothers perform at Opera House, June 14
PLAINFIELD – Plainfield Arts presents The Hokum Brothers on Sunday, June 14, at 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Opera House. The Hokum Brothers sing original songs filled with humor and satire that add social commentary to true-life experiences. Recent appearances include performances at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts,[Read More…]
Shakespeare season begins June 18
PLAINFIELD – The Green Mountain Shakespeare Festival kicks off its second season with a production of “Hamlet,” by William Shakespeare, directed by Tom Blachly. Fergus Ryan will star in the production at the Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 18 High Street, Plainfield, June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27[Read More…]
Fugitive, Aggravated Domestic Assault
PLAINFIELD – On April 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred on Main Street in the Town of Plainfield. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene. Further investigation revealed that Mikell Parizo, who has a history of[Read More…]
Disco dance fundraiser, May 15
PLAINFIELD – A Disco dance fundraiser for the Cutler Memorial Library will be held on Friday, May 15, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Plainfield Opera House. DJ Rick Stephens of Summit Spins will play club classics from the disco era. Bring dance shoes or other clean indoor shoes. Admission[Read More…]
This isn’t the time to throw people onto the street
PLAINFIELD – I didn’t mean to become a landlord. My husband and I simply had extra rooms in our old farmhouse. As we began spending part of the year away, and with Vermont in the midst of a housing crisis, we chose to rent those rooms to four individuals. We[Read More…]
