HARDWICK, GREENSBORO BEND, CRAFTSBURY – Christmas Eve Services, December 24, will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Norbert’s in Hardwick and at 6 p.m., at St. Michael’s in Greensboro Bend. A prelude of music and caroling will be presented 30 minutes prior to the Masses. There will be no Christmas[Read More…]
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Don’t Try This at Home
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – Over the years I have come to realize that not every pretty flower deserves a place in my garden. Some bring more trouble and aggravation than they are worth and require constant vigilance to keep them from completely taking over the garden. As[Read More…]
How Trees Prepare for Winter
by Rebecca Perkins Hanissian LYME, N.H. — Of all life’s synergies, I appreciate most the one between my propensity for domestic procrastination and my love of moving through the outdoors: countless adventures are born of it. During a late November weekend, when faced with a day spent winterizing our home,[Read More…]
Some Thoughts about the Hardwick Academy Bell
by Brenda Eastman, Outgoing HA/HU Alumni President HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy (HA) Bell, apart from HA yearbooks, is the last tangible touchstone for HA alumni and families to their Hardwick Academy lives and history. For most of us, it reminds us of some of the best friendships and times of[Read More…]
Hazen Union Teacher Earns National Board Certification
by Lisa Stinson, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Megan Mercier, mathematics teacher at Hazen Union School, recently earned National Board Certification in Early Adolescence Mathematics. Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students. National Board Certification provides numerous[Read More…]
Armstrong Exhibits through January 20
MONTPELIER – The T.W. Wood Gallery will present “Everyday Alchemy” featuring the works of Cara Armstrong from January 3 through January 20. Armstrong’s digital drawings bridge the gap between digital imagery and poetry. Her artistic journey is an investigation into the transformative nature inherent in daily routines and settings, seeking[Read More…]
Grow Ginger Indoors in Winter
by Nadie VanZandt, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont PANTON – Praised by foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine, ginger is known for its culinary and medicinal properties. Grated, chopped, juiced or cut into thin strips, ginger is versatile and consumed as a spice, a beverage or an accompaniment in savory dishes[Read More…]
We Haven’t Changed a Bit in 180 Years
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – For almost 50 years, during the week before Christmas, I’ve been haunted by a spirit – the ghost of Charles Dickens, who rose from the grinding poverty of his childhood home to become England’s most famous writer. At the peak of his fame, crowds[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Media Log
December 4: Medical, Maple St.; Accident – TCNR, Craftsbury Road; Accident – Property Damage Only, Dutton Road; Welfare Check, Vt. Rte. 15 W; VIN Verification, High St.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Rte. 15; Traffic Stop, Vt. Rte. 15; Parking Problem, S. Main St./Wolcott St.; Welfare Check, Maple St.; Suspicious Event, S.[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Report
On December 6, at approximately 3:42 p.m., Hardwick Police, Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded to a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries or hazards, in front of 404 Wolcott St. The investigation determined Erica Gayle, of Morrisville, was operating a 2023 Ford F150. Gayle was pulling out of the Hardwick[Read More…]
State Police News
On December 16, at 11:12 p.m., troopers from the Berlin Barracks were on routine patrol in Williamstown. After observing a minor motor vehicle infraction troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Meadow St. The operator was identified as Baylie Hill, of Marshfield. Hill displayed indicators of impairment and was taken[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 24 people from December 10 through December 17. AWARE is a nonprofit organization, established in 1984, dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area.The 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463.
