WOODBURY – The Woodbury town-wide yard sales will be held Saturday, Aug. 24.This is a map-based event. Registration is open until Sunday, Aug. 18. To register a sale and to get on the map, please send your name, sale address and phone, and email to [email protected], Facebook message on the[Read More…]
Our Communities
Train History Walking Tour Aug. 10
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Historical Society will hold an all-ages-friendly walking history tour of the Greensboro Bend Train Station and the railroad on August 10 at 10 a.m. This short walk will be guided by long-time St. J. And L.C. Rail worker Steve Leach. Parking is available along the road[Read More…]
AWARE Celebrates 40th Anniversary Aug. 10
HARDWICK – AWARE will celebrate 40 years of service on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m., at Atkins Field. The afternoon will include local musicians, speakers and activities as well as local food, cake and ice cream. Since 1984, AWARE has served Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing[Read More…]
Cochran Family Reunites on July 20
BARNET – On Saturday, July 20, the Cochran family reunion was held at the home of Gary Cochran in Barnet. Seventy family members attended, coming from the states of Washington, Virginia, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma and in Vermont from the towns of Milton, Walden, St. Johnsbury, Plainfield, Morrisville, Peacham,[Read More…]
Nature Hunt for Children Aug. 3
HARDWICK – Alicia Benoit-Clark, a long-time Hardwick elementary teacher and nature lover, will lead a fun event for children on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., on the Hardwick Trails. This nature hunt is geared for children 5-12, with their families. Walkers will look for a variety of nature objects,[Read More…]
Koenig to Share Canfield Fisher Research Aug. 2
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will host bookseller Ben Koenig on Friday, Aug, 2, at 6 p.m., to share his research on Dorothy Canfield Fisher, the controversy surrounding her removal from the Vermont Children’s Choice Book Award, and how we make judgements about a person and their work. In[Read More…]
Front Seat Coffee’s Other Side Opens at Five Year Anniversary Celebration, July 20
HARDWICK – Tobin Porter threw a party Saturday, July 20, to celebrate the five-year anniversary of founding his business on July 20, 2019. The gathering revealed the “Other Side,” an expansion of the business into the building’s neighboring space. Musical performances were by Larry Martin and “Glorious Leader” as attendees[Read More…]
Tiny House Tour Benefits Library
CRAFTSBURY – Tiny houses will be the focus of a new fundraiser for the Craftsbury Public Library. On Saturday, July 27, tiny home owners around Craftsbury will open their homes to the public for a tiny house tour to benefit the library. The tour will feature eight different properties for[Read More…]
Book Sale, Ice Cream Social July 27
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Historical Society (GHS) will host a book sale and ice cream social Saturday, July 27, in downtown Greensboro. The book sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Janet Long’s garage, across the street from Willey’s Store. Stop by the GHS lawn for free[Read More…]
Storyteller July 29
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Monday, July 29, at 4 p.m., storyteller Simon Brooks will tell stories in East Craftsbury at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. There will be stories for all ages. The event is free. The church is located at 1773 East Craftsbury Road. For more information, email [email protected].
Circus Smirkus Roadshow at Library July 30
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library will present the Circus Smirkus Roadshow on Tuesday July 30, at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. The free show is presented by youth from all over the country. Contact the Greensboro Free Library [email protected] or (802) 533- 2531 for more information.
As Floods Recede, Water Quality Remains a Concern
VERMONT – As the state begins its flood recovery efforts anew after heavy rains earlier this week, water systems are still being assessed. Officials all had one piece of advice in common: when in doubt, play it safe. Drinking water systems in hard-hit areas were hit with serious damage Wednesday[Read More…]
