CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will host Nicole Civita, co-author of “Feeding Each Other: Shaping Change in Food Systems Through Relationship,” for a talk about her book on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. Using food systems as the web that connects all natural and human systems across the[Read More…]
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SGT. GUNNAR EUGENE WATSON
WHEELOCK – Sgt. Gunnar Eugene Watson, 27, of Wheelock, died unexpectedly on October 16, from injuries sustained in a fatal shooting at his home. His loss was a complete shock and the family is left shaken and deeply saddened. Gunnar was born on October 21, 1995, to Caroline and Jason[Read More…]
Who Decides?
To the editor: Who decides whether a woman has autonomy over her own health/body decisions? The woman in consultation with her doctor, or five male Justices who were hand-picked for nomination by the Federalist Society, a right wing, conservative organization led by an ardent forced birth advocate, and then shoehorned[Read More…]
PATRICIA HALE WHITCOMB
ALBANY — She saw her world through a camera lens. The patterns the sun creates on water. The vivid colors of autumn on a cloudy October day. Every season provided a fresh canvas. Her family and nature were her muse, and a very personal view of her beautiful life will[Read More…]
Plainfield Disaster Recovery Center Closes, Others Change Hours and Days of Operation
VERMONT – The state and federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Goddard College in Plainfield closed permanently at the end of the day, Sunday, Sept. 15. The five remaining centers across Vermont have changed their hours and days of operation. As of September 15, four DRCs will no longer be[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 13 people from October 29 through November 5. 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.
Marlier Gives Talk on Invasive Plants in Greensboro
by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – Will Marlier gave an illustrated talk, October 24, at the Greensboro Free Library on invasive plants in Greensboro. Marlier began by citing the U.S. Department of Agriculture definition of invasive species as “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or[Read More…]
Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood
Buckthorn is Tenacious Invasive
by Jenna O’del COVENTRY, R.I. – Of all the non-native, invasive plants in the Northeast, buckthorns are among the most hated by forest stewards. There are two types of invasive buckthorn in our region: glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) and common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), also called European buckthorn. Both plants grow[Read More…]
Cultivating Climate Change Leaders through Liberal Arts Education
by Moxie Mehegan, CRAFTSBURY COMMON – Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting every aspect of human life and the natural world. As we grapple with the consequences of environmental degradation, it has become increasingly evident that addressing climate change requires a multidisciplinary and[Read More…]
Monday Night is Knit Night at the Jeudevine
HARDWICK – Those who knit or crochet or do other kinds of handwork will gather with others for a monthly evening of handwork and camaraderie at the Jeudevine Library. Bring a project and bring a friend. The get-together will be Monday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and[Read More…]
Craft Show Benefit Nov. 11
HARDWICK – Justice For Dogs will hold its annual craft show November 11, at Hazen Union. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free admission and lots of free parking. The show features over 50 crafters with 73 spaces displaying homemade items and food. There will be live[Read More…]
