MONTPELIER – The Act 73 Redistricting Task Force wrapped up their work, and they’ve given the state a chance to rethink the course of education reform it has been pursuing for the last decade. Vermont communities, as well as elected leaders, should seize this opportunity to get us out of[Read More…]
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Jesus is inviting you to supper
EAST CRAFTSBURY – At a recent discussion group, someone told a story about a car their father left when he passed away. It was a Dodge Omni that hadn’t been driven in decades, as it had been sitting in the garage. When he passed, there was suddenly a passionate fight[Read More…]
Burgeoning black bear populations
READING – A few nights ago, I heard a crash on the front porch and flicked on the light to reveal a black bear’s reflective eyes. It lorded over the contents spilling out of our overturned floor freezer. I opened the door, prompting it to tear back through the screen[Read More…]
Now is the time to rejuvenate houseplants
CABOT – After a long season of tending flower beds and veggie gardens, how are houseplants looking? If you’re like me, it’s been all too easy to ignore the indoor denizens, and they are looking . . . um, not the best. But never fear! Here are some ways to[Read More…]
Meeting Memo Nov. 26 to Dec. 10
Wednesday, November 26Greensboro Select Board, fourth Wednesday of month, 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 2Cabot Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Craftsbury Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Marshfield Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 5:30 p.m.OSSU Board, first Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., OSSU Central Office,[Read More…]
Hardwick Area Quilters
Arthritis relief exercise class
HARDWICK – Thursdays at 10 a.m., the Community Center in Hardwick will host the arthritis foundation exercise program, sponsored by the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging. The class is free and open to anyone. The exercises are meant to relieve joint pain from arthritis, strengthen core and help with balance[Read More…]
Heller’s World
Pickleball Sundays at elementary gym
HARDWICK – Sunday’s, the Hardwick Elementary school gym hosts pickleball. Open to public, the beginners group starts at 11 a.m., with intermediate and above at noon to 2 p.m. Contact Sara Behrsing for more information [email protected].
Farmer Advocacy Program subsidizes meeting attendance
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Farmer Advocacy Program seeks to encourage farmers to attend public input meetings related to natural resources. The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (OCNRCD) will provide a $75 stipend via the Farmers Advocacy Program, to those attending meetings related to natural resource concerns. To enroll in[Read More…]
Redistricting education webinar, Dec. 2
ONLINE – Join VTDigger’s free webinar via zoom at noon on Dec. 2 for a live discussion on Vermont’s education transformation under Act 73 and what lies ahead, with education reporter Corey McDonald. Space is limited, so please register to reserve a spot. McDonald has been covering the rollout of[Read More…]
Cycling through Albania talk, Dec. 4
HARDWICK – Andrea Brightenback and Bruce Fortmann will give a cycling tour presentation of Albania at the Parker Ladd Community Room at the Jeudevine Memorial Library on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. The two lead a virtual cycling tour around the southern half of Albania featuring vistas, ocean and[Read More…]
