by Helen Beattie, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Twenty years ago, the forest behind Hazen Union, until then known only to a few, began a transformation into a multi-season, multi-use recreational community asset, the Hardwick Trails. Now, the Hardwick Trails Committee is planning a community celebration for the twentieth anniversary of[Read More…]
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FEMA Extends Deadline for Vermonters Applying for Flood Aid
by Paul Heintz, VTDigger HARDWICK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Friday that it has extended by a month the deadline for Vermonters to apply for individual assistance related to this summer’s flooding. The new deadline is Oct. 12. Earlier this week, state officials called on FEMA to extend[Read More…]
Wildcats Clip Lancers in Opener
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – Seniors led the way for the Hazen Union boys’ soccer team in their season opener over the weekend, with a thriller over Division II Lamoille. Senior Xavier Hill buried the game winner with four minutes left in regulation to give the Wildcats a hard-fought 3-2[Read More…]
Hardwick Rescue Recognizes Members for Service
HARDWICK – Rain clouds receded over Atkins Field on Wednesday evening as the Hardwick Rescue Squad membership gathered to celebrate the work that the volunteers and employees of the organization have contributed to the community over the past year. The membership appreciation picnic is typically held during a regularly scheduled[Read More…]
Native Shrubs are Food and Shelter
by Bonnie Kirn Donahue, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTHFIELD – Adding shrubs to your landscape can have many benefits. After being planted, they can live for many years. They visually ground gardens, adding structure throughout the year. Perhaps most importantly, they can provide food and shelter for small[Read More…]
“Words Out Loud” Poetry Readings Begin Sept. 17
CALAIS – Words Out Loud marks the ninth year of Sunday afternoon readings of work by Vermont writers at the historic 1823 meetinghouse, the Old West Church, presented in tandem with the annual Fall Art at the Kent exhibit in Kents’ Corner. This year, “Words Out Loud: Poetry, Place, and[Read More…]
Mascolino Hired as Assistant Principal at Craftsbury Schools
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Schools and Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union announce that Melinda Mascolino has been hired as the assistant principal of Craftsbury Schools. Mascolino comes to Craftsbury Schools with an extensive and varied background in education with roles including 29 years as a classroom teacher and special educator, assistant principal,[Read More…]
Hardwick Trails to Celebrate 20 Years of Recreation
HARDWICK – The public is invited to many events to celebrate 20 years of recreation on the Hardwick Trails, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to noon. The trails are a no-fee community trails system open year-round with over 10 miles of free trails for non-motorized use. Community volunteers and[Read More…]
With Hydrangeas, You Always Win
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – Unlike the games of chance at our local fair, you always win when you buy a hydrangea. They generally bloom their fool heads off every year, even if you have poor soil and a poor track record in the garden. When I was[Read More…]
Bells Across America on Sept. 17
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – To celebrate the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Continental Congress in 1787, communities throughout the Northeast Kingdom are invited to ring their bells on September 17 at 4 p.m. Communities may join the St. John de Crevecoeur Chapter from St.[Read More…]
Dogwood Sawfly are Lookalike Caterpillars
by Ann Hazelrigg BURLINGTON – You may think that caterpillars were devouring your dogwoods this year, but these lookalike larvae are actually sawflies in the order Hymenoptera and are related to bees, wasps and ants. (True caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies and are in the insect order[Read More…]
