BURLINGTON – Four University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H staff members recently were recognized for their contributions to 4-H youth development. The awards were announced at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals’ (NAE4-HYDP) annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 9-12. Among them was Molly McFaun, recipient of[Read More…]
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Bovine Bonanza Delves into Livestock Topics
BURLINGTON – For 55 Vermont 4-H’ers enrolled in the beef, dairy and working steer projects, the 2023 Bovine Bonanza offered a wealth of information on a diverse range of topics. The annual event took place at the University of Vermont (UVM)’s Paul R. Miller Research and Educational Center in South[Read More…]
Local Vermont Upward Bound Students Celebrate First Generation College
BURLINGTON – -Brianna Holbrook and Chloe Dyer, VTSU Lyndon Upward Bound from Hazen Union High School were among the students who celebrated the National First-Generation College Celebration Day at the University of Vermont. More than 100 students and staff attended the day-long event, recognizing the students planning to attend college who will[Read More…]
“Hard Feelings” McCarthy Poetry Collection to Publish
WALDEN – “Hard Feelings,” Elizabeth McCarthy’s second poetry collection, from Finishing Line Press, will be available for shipment in March of 2024. McCarthy’s poetry is filled with close observations of birds and other wildlife found in the Vermont countryside. Through metaphor and simile, form and imagination, the poet transforms these observations[Read More…]
Reflections on 25 Years of Writing a Gardening Column
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – On November 8, 1998, my first gardening column appeared in my hometown paper, The Valley News of West Lebanon, N.H. Since then I have written over 1,200 weekly columns and answered countless questions from readers. I am 77 years old, and plan to[Read More…]
Muscling Through Migration
by Doug Facey BURLINGTON – During the autumn months, many birds migrate from their summer breeding grounds in the Northeast to warmer wintering areas south of our region. Migratory birds include many species of raptors and waterfowl, which we often notice because of the birds’ large size and their tendency[Read More…]
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AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 11 people from November 5 through November 12. 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.
Christmas Luncheon Dec. 2
GREENSBORO – A community ladies Christmas luncheon for all ladies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at noon, at Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ. There will be holiday decor, music, and a served meal of homemade quiche, salad, rolls, and brownie sundae.
