CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – An impulsive decision in late November by my wife Cindy and I to explore German Christmas markets found us in Berlin visiting with an old friend. We also spent a few days traveling by rental car to Dresden, Leipzig and Naumberg, a walled medieval town that[Read More…]
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Cocoon spotting: giant silk moths in winter
NEW ENGLAND – Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England. Perhaps you’ve seen these creatures in the summer, fluttering by a porch light in the evening or resting on a garage wall in the early morning after[Read More…]
In my nature
God don’t make no junk.
I don’t remember how old I was when I was first introduced to the phrase, “God don’t make no Junk,” but it was early in my life. Maybe it was on a poster in a Sunday School class, or lesson theme at vacation Bible school, I do not remember. I[Read More…]
OSSU launches search for next superintendent
HARDWICK – The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) School Board is beginning the search for its next superintendent. A superintendent search webpage (ossu.org/superintendent-search) will provide information for prospective candidates, opportunities for community participation and ongoing updates. The board is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the superintendent search[Read More…]
Town clerk’s office to adjust hours
HARDWICK – Town Clerk Tonia Chase announced via the website and social media, “Due to a staffing vacancy, the Hardwick Town Clerk’s Office will be closed from Monday, January 19, 2026 through Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The office will reopen on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.” “During this[Read More…]
GUCC Christmas Eve service
GREENSBORO – Christmas Eve Service at the Greensboro United Church of Christ will take place Wednesday, December 24 at 5 p.m.. All are welcome.
Dorothy Ray Dernavich
NAPLES, Fla. – Dorothy Ray Dernavich, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, in Naples. Known by family and friends as Dotty Ray (Mimi by her grandchildren), she was born in Ocala, Fla., on January 3, 1934, and was the daughter of W. Raymond and Dorothy (Boyce) Daniel. She[Read More…]
Fiction: Northern Star (1970)
Dad said he wanted to talk to me after we were done with our paper route. Now I had one more thing to worry about that afternoon, on top of how bitterly cold it was while I helped Frankie deliver papers, and always with the question of whether or not[Read More…]
Vermont Cello Duet in concert, Jan. 11
PLAINFIELD – The Vermont Cello Duet will perform Sunday, Jan. 11, at the historic Plainfield Opera House. The performance begins at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. The Vermont Cello Duet, Sierra Hiner and Ines Horozovic, formed in 2022 after meeting in a University of Vermont chamber music[Read More…]
No speed-bumps for Wildcats in opener
STOWE – The Hazen Union boys basketball team looked locked in last week, dominating Stowe on the road in both team’s season opener. Senior Morgan Michaud poured in a career-high 25 points to power the Wildcats to a 79-36 road win over Stowe last Monday. Michaud added five rebounds and[Read More…]
CVU exerts divisional dominance in clash with Lady Cats
HINESBURG – The Champlain Valley Union (CVU) girls basketball team defended their home court with ferocity last week in a rare Division I vs. Division III match-up with the Lady Cats of Hazen Union. Zoey McNabb showed why she is one of the best senior point guards in the state,[Read More…]
