by Paul Fixx MONTPELIER – The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a public hearing March 7, at 6:30 p.m., to hear comments and testimony from members of the public about a proposed merger of Consolidated Communications (CNSL) with Condor Holding (Condor). CNSL offers landline telephone service to consumers[Read More…]
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Eclipse Talk March 13
CRAFTSBURY – Astronomer Douglas Arion will give a talk at the Craftsbury Public Library on March 13, at 6 p.m. on the solar eclipse that will be coming to the area in April. Dr. Arion is the director of Mountains of Stars, a public science outreach and education program; Professor[Read More…]
Four New Staff Hires Announced
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – Sterling College has added four new employees to its team in advancement, facilities and admissions. Hannah Rushing has been hired as director of advancement. She is a graduate of the Long Trail School in Dorset and Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. In her previous experience[Read More…]
Contra Dance on March 8
CABOT – The Cabot Community Contra Dance will be held on Friday, March 8, in the Willey Building from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. There will be a short introductory session for new folks at 7:15 p.m.The dances will be taught and called by Erin Allen. Live music will be[Read More…]
Library Activities Continue in March
GREENSBORO – Former Spanish teacher Anna Kehler will lead a Spanish conversation hour for all levels on five Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30, beginning Tuesday, March 5, at the Greensboro Memorial Library. Krissie Ohlrogge will continue leading the Memoir Writing Group on Thursdays at 3 p.m., and new members are welcome to[Read More…]
Seed Swap on March 9
HARDWICK – The annual Swap Sisters seed swap will take place Saturday March 9, 1 p.m., at the Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St. New gardeners in need of seeds or someone with homegrown or extra seeds to share can meet with the free-for-all seed swap. At 2 p.m., anyone[Read More…]
Sights, Flavors of Peru March 6
HARDWICK — Take a trip with Mateo of Prophecy Chocolate to the sights and flavors of Peru’s Amazon Jungle on Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Jeudevine Memorial Library. This educational presentation with tastings, will follow the cultivation, harvest, fermentation and processing of cacao, the raw ingredient for chocolate,[Read More…]
Library Celebrates Leap Day
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library will celebrate Leap Day, February 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with storytime for ages 0-5. At 1 p.m., Librarian Emily Purdy will be in the Makerspace for Cardboard Creations, as well as outdoor play in the backyard. At 4 p.m., everyone will move upstairs[Read More…]
2024 Hardwick Humanitarian Awards
The 2024 Hardwick Humanitarian Awards, recognizing contributors to the community, were awarded by the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, February 20 The Hardwick Gazette is proud of our local weather reporter Tyler Molleur, who received a well-deserved award for his work with the Hardwick Rescue Squad. We congratulate Tyler for the[Read More…]
Treasure the Library Fundraiser February 24 to March 5
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library is partnering with the Owens-Van Akkeren homestead and Orienteering USA for the annual “Treasure the Library” Snowshoe and Ski Adventure. From February 24 to March 5 (weather permitting), participants can explore trails, find literary and culinary treasures, and support the library at the same[Read More…]
Grain Growers Conference on March 20
ESSEX – Amber Lambke, founder and president of Maine Grains Inc., will give the keynote address at the 2024 Vermont Grain Growers Conference on March 20. Lambke will describe how she worked with local business leaders, community members and farmers to generate interest in bringing the cultivation and processing of[Read More…]
UPDATE – Pie Breakfast Moved to Sunday, March 24 Due to Weather
WOODBURY – Updated info is here: https://woodburycommunitylibrary.wordpress.com/pie-breakfast/ The Woodbury Community Library will hold their pie breakfast on March 23, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is the 21st year of the annual event. The breakfast will be held at Woodbury Elementary School to benefit the library. The breakfast features[Read More…]
