CRAFTSBURY – A Thanksgiving farmers’ market will be held November 23, at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Craftsbury Academy gym. Local meat and produce, baked goods, crafts, artwork, bodycare and herbal products, gifts and farm products will be available. There will be live music and lunch available.
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Off-Season Camping Available at State Parks
VERMONT – Free off-season camping is available at some Vermont State Parks from November 1 to March 31. Permits are available for a maximum of three days with applications submitted at least three days before the expected stay. Access is hike-in only (no RVs or vehicles.) Water supply, restroom and[Read More…]
Daniel Franklin Appointed VAMHAR Executive Director
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery (VAMHAR) has appointed Daniel Franklin as its new executive director, effective November 4. A native of Guilford and resident of Craftsbury, Franklin joins VAMHAR from Jenna’s Promise, where he served as COO and Interim co-executive director and played a[Read More…]
Historical Society Presents “A Vermonter in WWI,” Nov. 8
MARSHFIELD — The Marshfield Historical Society (MHS) and the Jaquith Public Library will commemorate Veterans Day with “A Vermonter in WWI,” a presentation by MHS member Maurice Cerutti recalling World War I with first-hand accounts from his family archives. He will display his grandfather’s uniform which had seen service in[Read More…]
Thanksgiving Run, Walk or Bike, Nov. 28
GREENSBORO – The annual Thanksgiving trek around Caspian Lake is being held Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. Run, walk or bike the 6.8 mile loop. The event is not a race and there is no course support. Meet at the ball field at the intersection of Center[Read More…]
Free Home Repair Assistance Offered
VERMONT — Efficiency Vermont is launching the Weatherization Home Repair Program to help Vermonters complete weatherization projects where home repairs are a barrier.The program offers up to $15,000 in rebates for necessary home repairs. Offer is for repairs to existing single-family Vermont residences (including short-term rentals) and rental properties with[Read More…]
Free Covid-19 Tests Available
HARDWICK — The Hardwick Town Manager’s Office and the Jeudevine Library have free Covid-19 tests available when they are open. The town manager’s office is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Jeudevine library is open Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday,[Read More…]
Buy Firewood Where It’s Burned
BERLIN – -This fall, communities across the country are raising awareness about the importance of responsible firewood use. The cooler weather is the perfect time to remind everyone that moving campfire wood for long distances can unintentionally spread forest pests that threaten the health of local forests. “Buy it where[Read More…]
Geology Walk, Nov. 2
HARDWICK – Dave Mitchell, retired science teacher and amateur geologist, will lead an exploration of the geology of Hardwick on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. beginning at the Hardwick Trail Kiosk. Hardwick used to be the bottom of a glacial lake and the bedrock of the Hardwick area was[Read More…]
Fall Bazaar and Luncheon, Nov. 16
ALBANY – A fall bazaar and beef stew luncheon will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albany Church. Luncheon will be served at noon with homemade cornbread, pie and beverage, homemade corn chowder will also be served as a vegetarian option. The luncheon[Read More…]
NEK Broadband Expands in Greensboro
GREENSBORO – NEK Broadband has begun the process of expanding its network in portions of Greensboro, primarily around Caspian Lake. This phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, wrote NEK Broadband Community Relation Manager, Kitty Ufford-Chase in a Front Porch Forum (FPF) post last week. Residents[Read More…]
Lamoille Health Partners Seeks new Leadership
MORRISVILLE – The chief executive officer of Lamoille Health Partners Stuart May “parted terms” with the nonprofit health provider two weeks ago, its board chair said Wednesday. “There was no dramatic event,” said Susan Bartlett, a former state senator from Hyde Park who now chairs the Lamoille Health board of[Read More…]
