ST. JOHNSBURY – The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA) has appointed Darryl Washington as its new executive director. Washington succeeds Meg Burmeister, who recently retired after more than nine years of leadership at the council.Washington brings leadership experience and a focus on strategic planning, community collaboration and quality improvement.[Read More…]
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Rosanne Cash Returns to Fuller Hall, March 20
ST. JOHNSBURY – Rosanne Cash returns to St. Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller Hall, on March 20, at 7 p.m. One of the country’s singer-songwriters, Cash has released 15 albums of songs that have earned four Grammy Awards and 12 additional nominations, as well as 21 Top-40 hits, including 11 chart-topping singles.Born[Read More…]
Concordia Choir brings 70 Singers to Fuller Hall, March 12
ST. JOHNSBURY – The Concordia Choir comes to St. Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller Hall, on March 12, at 7 p.m. The Concordia Choir of Moorehead, Minn’s Concordia College has earned a reputation as one of America’s finest a cappella choirs. Since 1920, the 70-voice choir has performed in nearly every major[Read More…]
Sen. Welch meets with local health care leaders
ST. JOHNSBURY – On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Northeast Kingdom health care providers and community leaders at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) for a roundtable discussion on the importance of rural and independent pharmacies, and a celebration of federal funding to help build new pharmacies in[Read More…]
Ruggles leads Hilltoppers to first title in two decades
ST. JOHNSBURY – Senior Lydia Ruggles claimed her third straight all-around individual state title and led the St. Johnsbury Academy (SJA) gymnastics team to their first team state championship since 2005 over the weekend. The Hilltoppers finished the season undefeated, recording the highest score (145.875) in 17 years at a[Read More…]
Pharmacy funding confirmed for Caledonia County
ST. JOHNSBURY – Senator Welch’s recent announcement of $1,400,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awarded to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) for the development of one or two Caledonia County pharmacies came as a surprise to the organization, which had requested the funding for 2024, but wasn’t selected. “We have[Read More…]
Artists from Poland perform March 1
ST. JOHNSBURY – The Boarte Piano Trio will perform on Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m., at South Church Hall, St. Johnsbury, presented by the Northeast Kingdom Classical Series. Arriving from Warsaw for their US tour, the trio, Jaroslaw Nadrzycki, Konrad Skolarski and Karol Marianowski on piano, violin and cello, presents[Read More…]
Visiting artist offers events, open studio in February
ST. JOHNSBURY – 560 Railroad Community Artist and Vermont Studio Center alum J.P. Morrison Lans will host a series of community arts events at Catamount Arts throughout the month of February. Morrison Lans, a Tulsa-based artist who works in a variety of media including paint, pencils, encaustic and sculpture, will[Read More…]
Vermont Twin State Lions Cup girls roster released
ST. JOHNSBURY – The Vermont Lions Cup girls roster was released last week, recognizing the top high school soccer seniors in the state as they ready to take on New Hampshire this summer in the 51st Annual Lions Cup Twin State soccer match this coming summer. St. Johnsbury Academy’s Addison[Read More…]
String Quintet to perform Jan. 25
ST. JOHNSBURY – Young Concert Artists on Tour will appear on Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m. at South Church Hall, St.Johnsbury, presented by the Northeast Kingdom Classical Series. The ensemble, viola, two violins and two cellos, includes four young, prize-winning musicians and their seasoned master artist. The concert will include[Read More…]
Appreciation for library
To the editor: My name is Michael Malick, I am the Restorative Justice Cooordinator of Hardwick and the surrounding towns in the area. I work for the St. Johnsbury Justice Center, and I live in Greensboro Bend. I am writing you to express my gratitude to Diane Grenkow and also[Read More…]
Stalking, car crash
MARSHFIELD – On November 25, at 5:46 p.m., troopers from the Berlin Barracks were advised of a report of a Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order that occurred on School St. Subsequent investigation revealed that Anthony Russell of Marshfield had violated a Temporary Order Against Stalking by making contact with[Read More…]
