WALDEN – There’s a small store at the corner of South Walden Road and Route 15 where the “Open” flag seems to always be flying. Diane Cochran, 78, has run that store in Walden for 34 years. The Corner Stop Inn Shop is open six days a week from 7 a.m. to[Read More…]
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US flag has long, varied history
CABOT – The American flag’s long and varied history began before Betsy Ross was said to have stitched the first flag in 1777. There were several versions of the American flag. One of the first had 13 red and white stripes to symbolize the 13 colonies and the British Union[Read More…]
Plant peace
SHELBURNE – According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s generally safe to plant outside after Memorial Day in Vermont. My funky feet keep me from gardening, but they don’t stop me from planting seeds of peace. My mother was a botanist and my dad a frustrated farmer. One of my[Read More…]
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…]
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Crayfish are tiny predators with big impact
BARTON – Crayfish fill my childhood memories. I spent summers playing in streams, flipping over rocks, and if I was lucky, catching glimpses of these mysterious little creatures. Most crayfish are nocturnal and dart backwards to escape danger. An early summer morning last year at Crystal Lake State Park, near[Read More…]
OSSU-wide recognition honors young readers
HARDWICK – On May 14, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) recognized 35 readers in fourth through eight grade from across the suprvisory union who successfully completed the Vermont Golden Dome Book Challenge. Students from Hardwick, Wolcott and Woodbury Elementary Schools, Craftsbury Schools, and Hazen Union School who read at least[Read More…]
Hazen students embark on a service-learning trip to Panama through Squads Abroad
Queer Youth summit made possible through grant
GREENSBORO – On May 16, the Northeast Kingdom Queer Youth Summit brought together students from Hazen Union, North Country Union and Glover Community School for an overnight gathering focused on queer connection and belonging in rural Northeast Kingdom communities. Organized by Hazen Union’s HUGS Club (Hazen Gender and Sexuality Club)[Read More…]
Drum circle, Fridays
MARSHFIELD – Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will host a drum circle with Jean Jacques Maury. This is a free series for all ages and abilities. Explore technique, patterns, and a common vocabulary to describe rhythm. No prior experience is needed or expected but participants do[Read More…]
Farmers market, Saturdays
MARSHFIELD – Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting June 6 the Marshfield Resilience Hub Farmers Market will take place at the Jaquith Public Library. Local food and craft vendors, live music, and free community-led skill shares. Vending space is free. If interested in applying as a vendor, leading a class (a small[Read More…]
Weekly youth events at Athenaeum Hall
ST. JOHNSBURY – Playtime Mixer Mondays take place at 10:30 a.m., in the St. Johnsbury Anthenaeum Children’s Library. This is a 30-minute unstructured dance and play children and parents. For ages birth to 6 years with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Lapsit Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., in the Children’s[Read More…]
