MILLBROOK, N.Y. – If you live near a large meadow, hayfield, or grassland, you may have recently noticed some bubbly robotic noises emanating from those areas. It might sound like an overexcited android, but the real source is a medium-sized songbird, the bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). One of the few avian[Read More…]
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Hydrangeas are easy to grow, popular garden additions
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much know about them. While it’s true they’re easy to grow, there are a few things to know when adding a hydrangea to a yard. Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs. Some have[Read More…]
Alumni reunion set for June 18-20
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association expects another strong turnout from alumni throughout the weekend of June 18 to 20, said association president Mike Clark. Over the last two years, the reunion has attracted upwards of 150 participants, he said. Most of the planning process for the annual[Read More…]
Twinfield Union School Destination Imagination team returns from finals
AREA TOWNS – Three Vermont “Destination Imagination” teams recently returned from the international Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri. Teams from Twinfield Union School, West Rutland School and Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, who met after school in their communities, all presented creative performances demonstrating original solutions to the[Read More…]
Alumni association announces Hazen Union award winners
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association awards money to three Hazen seniors each year, and this year they are giving out $1,000 to each recipient. The awards are determined by recommendations from the Hazen faculty. Hazen Union senior Sadie Gann has been selected to receive both the 2026[Read More…]
Libercent honored by alumni association at reunion
HARDWICK – Every year the Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association honors former alumni and staff who have made great contributions to the school. Past recipients include Dan Hudson, Jack Strong and Rick Norcross. This year, the Association will be honoring possibly the most accomplished athlete to graduate from Hazen Union,[Read More…]
Second Sunday potluck sessions, May through October
EAST HARDWICK – The Caledonia Grange no. 9 holds monthly information, potluck sessions on second Sundays from May through October. Local guests share information and a potluck (bring something to share if possible) on various small farm topics. All events start at 4 p.m., at the Grange in East Hardwick unless[Read More…]
Art heist presentation and discussion, June 3
ST. JOHNSBURY – Wednesday, June 3, 6 p.m., Professor Erin Thompson will present “Heist! How to Steal a Masterpiece (And Why You Probably Shouldn’t Try)” at the St. Johnsbury Anthenaeum. This talk explores the world of museum heists. Thompson is America’s only professor of art crime. She holds a PhD in[Read More…]
Thank you barbecue, June 5
CALAIS – The Calais Advisory Team is hosting a barbecue for former principal Jarrod Weiss on Friday, June 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Calais Elementary School.Danielle Mackay writes, “Come celebrate Mr. Weiss! In his time as principal, he has brought so much life to Calais Elementary and made[Read More…]
Blackfly Festival, June 6
ADAMANT – The Blackfly Festival will return Saturday, June 6. The annual free, family-friendly bug-centric celebration will begin at the Adamant Co-Op, for a nature walk with local naturalist John José at 10 a.m., as well as the “Build-A-Bug” craft workshop with former environmental educator Sandal Cate (ages 5-12) for[Read More…]
Walden 250th, June 6
WALDEN – Saturday, June 6, Walden will celebrate 250 years, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Walden Methodist Church on Noyestar Road. The days activities will include displays of antiques, exhibits of Walden history, a barbecue and picnic, live music, square dancing demonstrations, games and more. A town-wide photograph of residents will[Read More…]
Survival revival people’s fair, June 6
BARTON — Northeast Kingdom Organizing, the Vermont Workers’ Center, and the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice are organizing a Survival Revival People’s Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Orleans Fairgrounds. There is free household trash[Read More…]
