CRAFTSBURY COMMON – On April 27, at 5 p.m., the Craftsbury Public Library will present a program, “The Poetry of a Place and its People: David Budbill’s ‘Judevine.’” In the 1970s, writer David Budbill, a recent arrival to Wolcott, was inspired by his own working-class background to shine a light on the[Read More…]
Our Communities
Denim Day to Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence, April 30
HARDWICK – AWARE is calling on the community to join in wearing denim on Tuesday, April 30, in recognition of Denim Day, a global campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors. Denim Day began in response to a 1990s court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because[Read More…]
Singing French Songs, May 1
EAST CRAFTSBURY – A session on singing French songs, La Chanson Francaise with Don and Mabel Houghton, will be held Thursday, May 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Singing songs will help practice language. The event is free. Call (802) 586-9692 or visit jwsimpsonmemorial.org for[Read More…]
Eastern Coyote Program, May 4
GREENSBORO – A program on the eastern coyote in New England, a free presentation will be given on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p m. at the Highland Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Schadler will talk about how coyotes in the northeast vary physically and behaviorally from its smaller[Read More…]
Auction Items Sought, May 9
GLOVER – Auction items are needed for the Shadow Lake Dam auction to be held May 10, with a potluck at 5 p.m. and auction beginning at 6 p.m. Auction items could include a gift certificate from a local business, art from local artists, plants, a cord of wood, a truckload[Read More…]
Spring Craft Fair, May 10
HARDWICK – The Hazen Union Spring Craft Fair will be held Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hazen Union School gymnasium. There will be handcrafted items from over 40 vendors and a bake sale hosted by the eighth-grade class. Featured items include jewelry, wood products, toys,[Read More…]
Spanish Conversation Class, Through May 18
EAST CRAFTSBURY – Spanish conversation classes will be held on Sundays, April 27, May 4 and May 18, 1 to 2 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Classes are taught by Trisha Ingalls for all ages and levels. The library is located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Call[Read More…]
Hardwick State Honky-Tonk & Graduation
Hardwick Police Media Log
April 6: Assist – Public, High St.; Found Property, High St.; Medical, Maple St. April 7: Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Rte. 15 E; Motor Vehicle Complaint, Vt. Rte. 15; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St.; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Fingerprints, High St.; Suspicious Event, High St.; Traffic[Read More…]
Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — Scientists have found invasive zebra mussels in Vermont’s section of Lake Memphremagog, sparking concern among state officials, according to Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Zebra mussels, which scientists have detected in only two other water bodies of Vermont, Lake Champlain and Lake Bomoseen, are considered a harmful species by the[Read More…]
Questions on Nature Conservancy Salaries
To the editor: $250,976 salary for a one hour work week sounds great if you’re getting it. Not so great if you’re a taxpayer helping (sic) supply the money. Who is this person and who does she work (sic) for? According to the last tax return I received from the[Read More…]
Local Librarian Speaks Out
GREENSBORO — President Trump’s federal executive order titled Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy was issued on March 14, 2025. This executive order poses a serious threat to Vermont’s libraries and the communities we serve, by eliminating funding “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” The order guts[Read More…]
