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Red and Silver: A Tale of Two Maples
HOPKINTON, N.H. — In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living up to their name. Their awakening buds lend color to a gray landscape and signal that spring is coming. I love watching the steady progression of[Read More…]
April Gardening Recommendations
CORNISH FLAT, N.H — It’s April, and spring has sprung. Or will soon. Winter always is a sneaky devil, coming back with hard frosts and even a foot of snow on occasion. There is much to do, but start slowly, not just for your back, which has been resting all[Read More…]
School Revives Square Dancing with Help from Local Community
WOLCOTT — Wolcott Elementary School is integrating square dancing into its physical education curriculum, through a collaborative effort between school staff and local dance experts.The initiative began when Principal Dennis Hill, who has memories of square dancing from his own school days, noticed the traditional activity was missing from Wolcott’s[Read More…]
Craftsbury Schools Winter Arts Showcase Spotlights Student Talent
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — The Craftsbury Academy gymnasium came alive on March 13, as students of all ages shared their creative talents in a vibrant showcase for the school and community. The event demonstrated a wide range of student skills. The gymnasium was transformed into an art gallery, featuring a collection[Read More…]
Sola-Thomas, Team Earn Second Place in Design Competition
POTSDAM, N.Y. — A team of four Clarkson University mechanical engineering students has placed second in the Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Design Competition. The team, including Juan Pablo Sola-Thomas of Plainfield, Vt., represented Clarkson University on a national stage in a competition known for fostering creativity, technical excellence and innovation.[Read More…]
Cabot Wins Nine First Place Awards at National Dairy Competition
WAITSFIELD – Cabot Creamery/Agri-Mark took home 19 awards at the United States Championship Cheese Contest that wrapped up March 5. Cabot earned four first-place awards for cheddars, two for shredded and sliced cheeses and two for foodservice products. The company also earned a first-place win for two of its whey[Read More…]
Public Education Town Hall, March 27
HARDWICK – A town hall for Northeast Kingdom community members about the future of public education in the region is scheduled, Thursday, March 27, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., hybrid at Hazen Union School or online. The meeting will present information about the Scott-Saunders education proposal, ask questions, and share feedback;[Read More…]
Coffin Tells of Civil War Women, March 30
CABOT — Sunday, March 30, at 2 pm, Howard Coffin will be speaking at the Willey Building about “Vermont Women and the Civil War.” Coffin is a seventh-generation Vermonter, an author and historian, whose area of expertise is the Civil War. With nearly 35,000 of the state’s able-bodied men at[Read More…]
Let’s Talk Race: April 4, 11
MARSHFIELD — On Friday, April 4 and April 11, Central Vermont SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) facilitators Shalini Suryanarayana and Kathy Johnson will host a two-part series using “Let’s Talk Race” conversation cards. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Jaquith Public Library. This card deck was[Read More…]
Discussion on Flood Impacts, April 17
MARSHFIELD — On Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will host a discussion about the July 2024 Great Brook flood in Plainfield. Plainfield resident and Norwich University Professor George Springston will discuss the rainstorm, the flooding, the extensive geomorphic changes to the river corridor and the[Read More…]
Local Church Flies “Have Mercy” Banner
GREENSBORO — This March, the Greensboro United Church of Christ (GUCC) has been flying a new banner, “Have Mercy.” GUCC pastor Rev. Dr. Sunday-Winters said of the new banner, “Mercy is at the core of Christ’s teaching. To be anti-merciful is to be anti-Christ.” The banner is reflective of the message[Read More…]
