ST. JOHNSBURY – On Saturday, July 15, Governor Phil Scott will bike the entire 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail from Swanton to St. Johnsbury. St. Johnsbury is the destination at the terminus of the trail, and to celebrate, Discover St. Johnsbury, the Town of St. Johnsbury, and members of the[Read More…]
Our Communities
Latest Edition of Hazen Road Dispatch Released
by Gail Sangree and Alison Gardiner GREENSBORO – This year’s Hazen Road Dispatch features several new voices as well as those of some old-timers. New voices include Ross Connelly, one of the former editors of the Hardwick Gazette. He reviews Eric Pope’s book, “Granite Kingdom.” Sandy Gebbie and Mike Metcalf[Read More…]
Solar Project Introduced July 9
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library and the Craftsbury Energy Committee invite everyone to celebrate the success of a collaborative solar project at the Craftsbury Public Library, 12 Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. On Sunday, July 9, at 5 p.m., the two organizations will introduce the library solar power and battery[Read More…]
“Rags to Riches” Exhibit Opens July 4
PEACHAM – The Peacham Historical Association (PHA) exhibit, “Rags and Riches: Poverty and Wealth in 19th Century Peacham,” will open on July 4 from noon to 4 p.m., at the PHA Historical House (Church Street, Peacham). The exhibit draws on PHA’s collection of local textiles, clothing, and housewares to explore[Read More…]
Introduction to Bike Skills July 11
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will hold an introduction to basic bike skills and bike safety with an emphasis on off-road riding on July 11, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Led by Ollie Burruss, Mountain Bike Program Director at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, participants will gain some tips[Read More…]
Housing Forum Hosts July 10 Panel
by Hal Gray EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Community Housing Forum meeting June 25 in the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church discussed various housing topics including its Monday, July 10, panel of four speakers addressing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). These units, also referred to as second units, in-law units, or granny flats,[Read More…]
D&D Role Playing and Managing July 8, July 15
ALBANY – How to run, manage and create role playing adventures for popular games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, will be presented on July 8 and July 15 at the Albany Public Library. Run by Jessie Mayer, an experienced games master, the series is open to all levels of experience,[Read More…]
Cabot Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration
CABOT – The annual Fourth of July celebration begins at 8 a.m., on Tuesday, July 4, and features the Fourth of July parade stepping off at 11 a.m., following the traditional route down Main Street through the village. Parade viewers may sit anywhere along the parade route that is not[Read More…]
Craftsbury Antiques & Uniques on July 8
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury’s Antiques and Uniques Festival is back for its fiftieth year. The festival will be held on Craftsbury Common, Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a day of shopping a variety of antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, quilts, pottery, artisan crafts, woodworking, local and specialty[Read More…]
Free Youth Farm Safety Day to be held in Bradford
BURLINGTON – The 2023 Youth Farm Safety Day will be held July 11 for children, ages 10 to 16, interested in learning about farm safety through fun, hands-on activities. The free event, which includes lunch, will be held at the Newmont Farm, a large Holstein dairy and pumpkin farm in[Read More…]
Children’s Book Character Back in Hardwick
HARDWICK – Where’s Waldo? In Hardwick, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 local businesses throughout our community this July. Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses, including Buffalo Mountain[Read More…]
Poetry Reading July 12
GREENSBORO – A poetry reading will kick off the adult summer program series at the Greensboro Free Library on July 12. Poet and Greensboro summer resident Katherine Williams recently retired from a career in art therapy and clinical psychology and published her first book of poems, “Still Life,” last year.[Read More…]


