NORTHERN VERMONT – The Northern Vermont Economic Development District (NVEDD), has released the Draft 2026–2031 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for public review and comment. The CEDS is a five-year regional road map that guides economic development investments and priorities across Northern Vermont, including economic resilience, business growth, infrastructure, workforce[Read More…]
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John W. Appleby
CHEVY CHASE, Md. – John William Appleby, 78, of Chevy Chase, formerly of Hardwick, Vt., passed away on May 30. He was born December 30, 1947, in Long Island, N.Y., the son of the late Gordon and Stella (Mee) Appleby. In 1959 his family moved to Rutland, Vt., and in[Read More…]
Anthony Piers (Tony) Washburn
MORRISVILLE – Anthony Piers (Tony) Washburn passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, June 6, at Copley Hospital with his loving wife at his side.Tony was born on June 20, 1935 in Morrisville to Newton and Alice Washburn. He spent most of his youth with his step-grandparents[Read More…]
Lew-Smith wins third fiction prize
HARDWICK – Hardwick author Jodi Lew-Smith’s novel, “Asa James,” has been named in the National Indie Excellence Awards as the winner of the “Regional Fiction – Northeast” category. The competition recognizes top books among independent authors and publishers in both fiction and non-fiction categories. The novel has previously been recognized by[Read More…]
At 83, poet Hewitt is committed to the craft
BURLINGTON – Despite writing poems since his high school years, 83-year-old Geof Hewitt still doesn’t consider himself a poet. Even so, Hewitt is well known across Vermont for his poetry and performances. He is Vermont’s reigning slam poetry champion and has published several books on poetry. He has taught the[Read More…]
Local author Stanciu launches new book, June 30
HARDWICK – Area author Brett Stanciu will celebrate the publication of her new novel, “Call it Madness,” Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m., in the Parker Ladd Community Room at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, co-hosted by the Galaxy Bookshop. Stanciu provided a brief preview of what readers can anticipate with[Read More…]
LCP present “The Addams Family Musical”
HYDE PARK – The Lamoille County Players’ 74th season continues with “The Addams Family Musical.” Performances run June 19 to 21 and June 26 to 28. Evening shows are at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Co-director Julia Frohn observes, “With great songs and dances, ‘The[Read More…]
Make Music Day presents a participatory music-making experience
ST. JOHNSBURY – Catamount Arts and the St. Johnsbury Town Band invite musicians and music students of all ages and experience to this year’s Make Music Day, June 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Catamount Arts garden lot at 115 Eastern Avenue. This year’s celebration will consist of[Read More…]
Events, Exhibits, Community and Religious Services, Libraries, Town Clerks
Wednesday, June 17 Trees for Streams seeks volunteers, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., planting along the Black River, Craftsbury. Information: [email protected]. Thursday, June 18 Shakespeare, 7 p.m., Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 18 High St., “Hamlet,” performed by the Green Mountain Shakespeare Festival, directed by Tom Blachly, Tickets at sites.google.com/view/green-mountain-shakespeare-fes.[Read More…]
MSJ ends Wildcats’ run. win first state title
RUTLAND – The Hazen Union baseball team’s maiden run through the Division IV state tournament came to an end last week against eventual champion Mount St. Joseph Academy (MSJ). MSJ capitalized on several miscues by the Wildcats to build an early lead last Tuesday and hung on to advance to[Read More…]
Softballers earn Mountain League Honors
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Several local softballers earned All-Mountain League honors last week for their outstanding seasons on the field this past spring. Caledonia United’s (Twinfield-Cabot-Danville) Alaina Robbins led the way with a Mountain League First Team selection. Robbins led the heart of Cal United’s all season long and played everywhere[Read More…]
Middle School track and field championships
BURLINGTON – Craftsbury Academy (CA) and Danville wrapped up the season, posting multiple podium finishes earlier this month at the Nathan Suter Middle School Track and Field Championships. CA eighth grader Hollis Allen led the way for the Chargers with a pair of fourth-place podium finishes. Allen posted his best[Read More…]
