HARDWICK – One of the less visible parts of running a town like Hardwick is how many different regional systems overlap here. On paper, Vermont looks neatly divided into counties and regions. In practice, especially in this corner of the state, those lines rarely line up in ways that make[Read More…]
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Two fishers meet in the winter woods
DEER ISLAND, Me. – Fishers (Pekania pennanti) have a reputation as the northern forests’ ultimate misanthropes. These mesocarnivores are so territorial that within six to eight months after their birth, young fishers are unceremoniously pushed out of their mother’s home range to fend for themselves. This forced eviction leads to[Read More…]
Seeds, frazil, and flocs: the story of ice
HANOVER, N.H. – Mile-long Trout Brook cuts downhill through heavily bouldered glacial moraine in the Indian Ridge area of western New Hampshire. Like any woodland brook, it features waterfalls, cascades, pools and coves. By mid-December it is usually frozen over, with audible water running under the ice and snow. Only[Read More…]
Late winter is best time for pruning
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden until spring. Late winter is often the best time to prune many deciduous trees and shrubs while they’re still dormant. Pruning during dormancy poses less stress on trees and shrubs[Read More…]
Elementary school holds mock town meeting
WOODBURY – For more than 260 years, Vermonters have gathered to make their voices heard. On Friday, Feb. 20. Woodbury Elementary School carried that tradition forward with its annual mock town meeting. Both current superintendent, Dr. David Baker, and incoming superintendent, Becca Tatistcheff attended. All students had the opportunity to[Read More…]
Advocates, legislators celebrate Universal School Meals
HARDWICK – “Universal meals is the right thing to do for our children, families, communities and education,” said Valerie Hussey, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) Food Services Director last week. Legislators, supporters and advocates from Hunger Free Vermont, the School Nutrition Association of Vermont and the Vermont Farm to School[Read More…]
Leahy named to Dean’s List
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Cormac Leahy has been named to the Siena University Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Leahy is from Greensboro. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89.
Goddard Spark launchs, April 10
PLAINFIELD – The Goddard Spark is an upcoming lifelong learning program within the former Goddard College campus. The first residency will occur Friday through Sunday, April 10 to 12, with instructors teaching a variety of classes that recognize individualized learning styles, meet individual needs and fosters community. The initial courses[Read More…]
Glimpses of maybe-future, March 12, 26
MARSHFIELD – A film about an election campaign will be shown at the Jaquith Public Library, March 12, 6:30 p.m. A film about android human-like robotics will be shown on March 26, 6:30 p.m. For more information see jaquithpubliclibrary.org or call (802) 426-3581.
Pi day fundraiser, March 14
MARSHFIELD – Saturday, March 14, 3:14 to 6 p.m., a Pi Day fundraiser will take place at the Jaquith Library with the sale of pies and pizza pies. Whole pies and slices will be available for purchase from 3:14 to 6 p.m., or while supplies last. The Marshfield Village store[Read More…]
Annual grain growers conference, March 18
ESSEX – The University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program and Northern Grain Growers Collaborative (NGGC) will hold a Grain Growers Conference on March 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Essex Resort and Spa, located at 70 Essex Way, Essex Bakers will showcase their best[Read More…]
Hurricane that transformed New England, March 19
MARSHFIELD – March 19, at 6:30 p.m., author Stephen Long will tell the story of New England’s Katrina, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the challenge facing New Englanders in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the recovery operation.[Read More…]
