by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The 2022 Annual Meeting of the East Hardwick Fire District No. 1 was held on August 9, at 7 p.m., in the Community Room of the First Congregational Church. The first order of business was to increase the three-member fiduciary committee[Read More…]
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Volunteers Available to Answer Flood Resource Questions
HARDWICK — A team of trained Hardwick Area Neighbor-to-Neighbor volunteers is gearing up to help answer questions about FEMA flood applications, financial resources, small business flood resources and rent assistance. The team serve as financial advocates for individuals and small businesses who could use a partner to help wade through[Read More…]
Powdery Mildew is a Common Fungal Disease
by Ann Hazelrigg, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Vermont BURLINGTON – Gardeners may notice a white coating on the leaves of their cucurbit plants, phlox, roses and lilacs. This is a common fungal disease called powdery mildew that appears this time of year on several different hosts. The whitish gray[Read More…]
Smart Gardening Means Not Procrastinating
by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Some people are always looking for shortcuts or ways to avoid boring or backache-inducing chores in the garden. Does that make them lazy gardeners? Or are they simply gardening smarter? Perhaps the biggest and least-loved garden[Read More…]
Bluegrass Potluck Fundraiser
Berlin Police Department
On May 27 officers of the Berlin Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop. During the course of the investigation, the operator, Cindy Davis, of Plainfield, showed signs of impairment and was subsequently taken into custody for DUI. Davis was issued a citation to appear[Read More…]
Playpen for Dogs opens Aug. 19
ST. JOHNSBURY – Dog Mountain, Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, announces the grand opening of The Playpen, a dedicated fenced-space for dogs and their owners to enjoy and foster connections. The ribbon cutting ceremony and reception will take place on August 19, from noon to 1 p.m. This project[Read More…]
Impressive Ann Young Exhibit Include Landscapes, Portraits
by David K. Rodgers HARDWICK – The artist Ann Young, of Barton, is having an impressive exhibition of her paintings at the Third Floor Gallery in the Hardwick Inn on Main Street. They consist of eight large works often with powerful political messages, nine medium sized peaceful landscapes, and then[Read More…]
Black Bear Essentials on Aug. 20
by David Kelley, Community Journalist GREENSBORO – On Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m., at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, Ben Kilham, wildlife biologist, bear rehabber, and author will be speaking about the black bear (and possibly even panda bears). The program is free of charge. Presented[Read More…]
Library Hosts Backyard Monet Painting Party
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library invites aspiring artists of all ages to create their own paintings inspired by the works of Claude Monet at the library’s backyard tent from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 20. Artists Beth Meachem and Nicole Mann will host the party, exactly[Read More…]
Ariel Quartet Gives High-energy Concert
by David K. Rodgers GREENSBORO – The Ariel Quartet came to Greensboro, on August 8, and performed a high energy concert in the Greensboro United Church of Christ consisting of three quartets by Haydn, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, which gave us an overview of the evolution of the quartet form from[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 21 people from August 6 through August 13. 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.
