HARDWICK – The Jeudevine Memorial Library turns 130 years old this year. The new addition has been open for a full year as of this month. The library board and staff will be celebrating these two markers this coming Saturday, July 18, between noon and 2 p.m. The occasion will[Read More…]
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Whelmed describes the possibility of balance
GREENSBORO – My friend, Cheryl, once pointed out that people are always either overwhelmed or underwhelmed. Rarely, if ever, are they simply whelmed. The observation amused me at first, but it stayed with me because it felt strangely true. We all know what it means to be overwhelmed. There is[Read More…]
Weeks Gone By
25 years ago in The Hardwick Gazette Summer STARS Deep Into Water by Kelly E. Papke HARDWICK — Hazen Union School students work on implications of the Jackson Dam. The Summer STARS-Students and Teachers Achieving Results and Success, will submit computer presentations to the select board. Each report will contain[Read More…]
Plants that stand the test of time
CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – The Fourth of July celebrations are over: the fireworks, parades, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake. Leading up to the Fourth I paused to think about the gardens of Thomas Jefferson, one of the authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence. He lived and gardened at[Read More…]
Attracting hummingbirds to a garden
SOUTH BURLINGTON – It is hard not to watch in amazement when seeing a hummingbird flitting around. These iridescent beauties with their acrobatic flight movements are reminiscent of fairies. Thankfully, with a few purposefully chosen plants, gardeners can convince these adorable birds to spend more time in a garden. [Read More…]
Smooth green snake is hidden jewel of northern grasslands
NEW ENGLAND – Most of our northeastern snakes draw their coloring from the palette of earthly tones, coming in browns, grays and yellows. Some species have bright patterns that fade as the snake ages, and others have eye-catching yellow, red or orange scales on the belly that are mostly hidden except[Read More…]
Heller’s World by Joe Heller
Craftsbury School grade 8 capstone trip to New York City
Early childhood educator workshops, July 23
ST. JOHNSBURY – Catamount Arts and the Fairbanks Museum have partnered, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Vermont Arts Council, to host two free workshops this month for early childhood educators. “Making Waves: Art, Play, and Mindfulness with Sound and Light” is a two-workshop series[Read More…]
OSSU Summer food service
OSSU team members prepare summer meals
Dinosaur story time, July 15
MARSHFIELD – Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m., Dinoman performs at the Jaquith Public Library. With magic, mayhem, and props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. More information at [email protected] or (802) 426-3581.
