HARDWICK — Barre author J. Peter Cobb will read and answer questions on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community-Senior Center at 56 High Street. Cobb will read from his book, “Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be.” J. Peter Cobb is the author of another novel “To Alice”[Read More…]
Our Communities
Book Club Sept. 12
HARDWICK – Beginning Thursday, Sept. 12, and the second Thursday of each month, the Galaxy Bookshop will hold book club meetings at 1:30 p.m., at the Flower Basket. The book for discussion will be Matt Haig’s bestselling novel, “The Midnight Library.” Call the book shop or stop in to reserve a copy,[Read More…]
Tarot Adventures on Sept. 24
HARDWICK – Raina Stone as Mamma Karmas will explore Tarot on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., at the Galaxy Bookshop. Stone will explore Tarot through the cards of the new Choose Your Own Adventure Tarot Deck. The evening will include a brief introduction to Tarot as a practice, a discussion of[Read More…]
Stuck in Vermont Visits Summersweet Garden Nursery
HARDWICK – English Tea and gardens full of flowers, with a Phlox Fest every August, are featured in the August 22 edition of Stuck in Vermont, when host Eva Sollenberger reports on a visit with Rachel Kane at Summersweet Gardens in East Hardwick. Summersweet Garden Nursery is a retail and[Read More…]
Senate Candidate Forum Aug. 29
ST. JOHNSBURY – There will be a senate candidate forum August 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. The forum will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The candidates are vying for the Northeast Kingdom’s single-member Caledonia district: five-term state representative, Scott Beck, R-St. Johnsbury and[Read More…]
Roadside Trimming Begins September 3
CRAFTSBURY — The road crew will be trimming back growth along roadsides September 3 to September 6. Anything within 25 feet of the road’s center may be trimmed to improve roadside visibility and prevent damage to the town’s equipment. For those who do not want roadside trees trimmed by the[Read More…]
Orleans County Fair, September 4 to 8
BARTON –– The 157th edition of the Orleans County Fair will be September 4 to September 8. The annual event features daily music and entertainment, a midway with rides and contests, harness racing and horse pulling, a 4-H and livestock exhibition, a poultry and rabbit exhibit, floral hall, truck and[Read More…]
Sept. 5 Public Hearings Scheduled on Bylaws, Grant
HARDWICK – Two public hearings will be held in Hardwick’s Memorial Building before the September 5 select board meeting at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m. there will be a public hearing to take comments from the public regarding proposed changes to the town’s Unified Development Bylaws. The changes provide additional[Read More…]
FEMA Warns of Fraud and Scams
VERMONT – With a new federal disaster declaration for July’s floods, FEMA warns, it’s common for some people to try and exploit the situation by pretending to be official disaster aid workers. FEMA encourages everyone to be aware of fraud and scams. FEMA also encourages anyone to report suspicious activity[Read More…]
Volunteers Served 81 People after July 10 Flooding
by Diane Grenkow HARDWICK — Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor (HANN) volunteers helped with recovery after July’s rains. The supply and support center on High Street was open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 11 days. Fifteen volunteers covered 46 three-hour shifts and served almost 80 people. Sump pumps,[Read More…]
Town-wide Yard Sale Aug. 24
WOODBURY – A town-wide yard sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paper maps will be available Wednesday at Woodbury bulletin boards at the post office and town clerk’s office, and printable maps will be available on Facebook page: “Events in Woodbury, Vermont”. For[Read More…]
Palestinian Struggle Depicted on Film, Aug. 30
GREENSBORO – The film, “Where Olive Trees Weep,” will be shown on Friday, Aug. 30, at Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Christ. The film documents the struggles of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice with Palestinian journalist[Read More…]
