A page eight photo last week omitted the full name of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The photographer said, “Hardwick American Legion Post 7, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 7 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 7 donated to have the stones on the base replaced and regrouted.”[Read More…]
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I travel in silence
EAST MONTPELIER – Another interesting weekend in Massachusetts. This time it included the wedding of the son of a pair of old friends of Bea’s in Cambridge. Accustomed as I am to the haute couture of Vermont, my Sunday-go-to-meetin’ duds are a pair of chino work pants that look pretty[Read More…]
Meeting Memo Nov. 19 to 26
Wednesday, November 19Wolcott Select Board, third Wednesday of month, 6 p.m.Wolcott Town School Board, third Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., Wolcott Elementary School.Thursday, November 20Hardwick Select Board, third Thursday of month, 6 p.m.Monday, November 24Calais Select Board, fourth Monday of month, 7 p.mWednesday, November 26Greensboro Select Board, fourth Wednesday of[Read More…]
A lot has happened since we last connected
GLOVER – I hope you’ve had a restful summer and a cozy colorful autumn. It’s been a little while since I’ve written, but with the new legislative biennium approaching, I’ll be in touch more often. A lot has happened since we’ve last connected. As many of you know, Orleans District[Read More…]
The full meaning of “bless you”
WOLCOTT – Many of us say “bless you,” when someone sneezes, whether we know them or not. Although perhaps primarily a cultural habit, it can also be a warm wish for the person’s good health (and by fearing contagion, our own). A blessing extended between strangers and family members alike.[Read More…]
Porcupettes No More
BURLINGTON – Last week, during a walk in the woods, I turned towards soft sounds in the understory and saw a small porcupine waddling through fallen oak and maple leaves. Porcupines have terrible eyesight and can’t see more than several feet in front of them, so I was able to[Read More…]
Cranberries are more than a side dish
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with cranberry sauce playing a supporting role in traditional holiday feasts. Native to the northern United States and Canada, cranberries grow in rich, moist soil in boggy areas near rivers and lakes. The most familiar cranberry is the American cranberry[Read More…]
New Vermont bee checklist, conservation rankings published
VERMONT – A decade-long study published in the journal Northeastern Naturalist this month found that 352 wild bee species call Vermont home, with 60% of those species likely in need of conservation action. The study, led by researchers from Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE,) in collaboration with the Vermont Fish &[Read More…]
Weeks Gone By
65 Years ago in the Hardwick Gazette Thursday, Nov. 17, 1960 GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN QUIZ Two Greensboro Junior High students, Mary Lee Merill and Louise Tanguay, won the Current Events Quiz on WCAX-TV in Burlington last Friday night. The winners defeated students from Essex Junction and Turnbridge. Their[Read More…]
Bahner featured in magazine
HARDWICK – Jason Bahner, co-owner of Hardwick’s Riverside Cycles shared his thoughts about the most effective things the store has done to engage with customers in the November issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). “We have a holistic approach with our customers that centers around being personal and[Read More…]
Cabot butter named best overall
WAITSFIELD – Cabot Creamery received nine awards, including Overall Best Butter, at the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) Annual Cheese & Yogurt Contest held this week in Arlington, Texas. The cooperative’s Greek Yogurt and Cheddar also took home top awards. “As dairy farmers, we are exceptionally proud of our Cabot[Read More…]
Financial literacy “AMA” hour, Nov. 20
CRAFTSBURY – Dick Miller will host a financial literacy “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) hour Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the Craftsbury Public Library. Miller, a Craftsbury community member and experienced financial advisor, will hold a one-hour open Q&A session focused on everyday financial topics. The event encourages members of the[Read More…]
