by Ken Brown RANDOLPH – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) bowling team made vast improvements in their second match of the season under first year head coach Ashley Gravel, posting a runner-up finish to powerhouse Randolph at the Randolph Valley Bowl over the weekend. The Chargers breezed past White River Valley[Read More…]
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U.S. Biathlon Trials
CRAFTSBURY – Biathletes from across the country and Canada descended upon the Craftsbury Outdoor Center for the U.S. International Biathlon trials along with the Eastern Regional Cup last week. On day one, in the sprint races, Chloe Levins (Crosscut – Bozeman, Mt.) hit 10 of 10 targets in the women’s[Read More…]
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Board Discusses Two-Phase Plan for Town Garage Bridge
by Gazette Staff CRAFTSBURY – At its Dec. 5 regular meeting, the Craftsbury Select Board discussed plans for the town garage bridge, the status of delinquent taxes, and improving plans for responding to emergencies. Board Chair Bruce Urie reported that town garage bridge could be addressed in two phases: first,[Read More…]
Gazette’s Transition to Nonprofit on Pace for Completion by Year’s End
by Ray Small, Editor HARDWICK – At its meeting on Sunday, December 17, the board of Northeast Kingdom Public Journalism Inc., voted to accept the assets of the Hardwick Gazette and operate the newspaper as of January 1, 2024. The transition plan calls for Hardwick Journalism Inc., the current owner[Read More…]
Local Knitters Drop Off Their Warm Donations for Holiday Distribution
HARDWICK – For the third year, the Hardwick Area Food Pantry is helping people stay warm this winter by collecting new hats, gloves, socks and scarves to donate to families who might need some extra help. Recently, two members of the Green Mountain Knitting Guild dropped off hand-knit items to[Read More…]
Board Hears from Residents About Community Safety Concerns
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its December 7 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board heard from several residents about community safety concerns and actions, got an update on the wastewater plant, and learned about personnel changes at the police department. Hardwick resident Jan Mueller wanted to talk about the[Read More…]
Academy Alumni Assn. Votes to Move Bell to Hazen Union
by Patrick Hussey, Community Journalist HARDWICK – At its November monthly meeting, the Hardwick Academy (HA)/Hazen Union (HU) Alumni Association unanimously approved a motion to restore the Academy bell, make repairs to its working pieces and move it to Hazen Union so it can be rung again. Now they want[Read More…]
Contra Dance Dec. 30
MONTPELIER – The Montpelier contra dance will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Capital City Grange, with Nils Fredland calling to Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing is encouraged and a snack potluck will be held at the break, Beginners, singles and all ages are welcome;[Read More…]
Rick and the All-Star Ramblers Release New CD
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST MONTPELIER – So here I am again, the reluctant reviewer doling-out my considered opinion. As you may remember, if you read my book review of Stephen Russell Payne’s novel “You Were Always There” writing reviews of anything (plays, books, music) is just not my[Read More…]
Christmas Eve Service
HARDWICK – On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., all are welcome to participate in the Christmas Eve communion service at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, at 39 West Church Street, Hardwick (next to the Jeudevine library). The Reverend John Perry will officiate, and organist Rip Keller and lutenist[Read More…]
