MORRISVILLE – Bertha M. Hooper, 96, of Craftsbury (formerly Hardwick), passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 20, at Copley Hospital.She was born in Hardwick on December, 29, 1926,to Joseph and Leonie (Brochu) Couture. After graduating from Hardwick Academy, she had a variety of jobs including at[Read More…]
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Summer Dog Party August 5
ST. JOHNSBURY – Dog Mountain, Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, will host its annual Summer Dog Party on Saturday, August 5, from noon to 4 p.m. This event promises a day of tail-wagging fun celebrating the dog days of summer. The day’s festivities include live music from The Audrey[Read More…]
Forester to Speak at Annual Meeting
GREENSBORO – Jared Nunery, Orleans County Forester will be the featured speaker at the Greensboro Land Trust’s annual meeting on Monday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m., at Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Christ. Nunery will discuss forest values, how changing climate affects forests, and the importance of conserving[Read More…]
How to Reduce Your Time Weeding
by Henry Homeyer CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – The recent rains have kept many gardeners from getting outdoors to weed, and weeds have loved the rain and are growing like Boy Scouts on “Free Ice Cream Day” at the Ben and Jerry’s factory. But don’t give up. Weeds also pull well[Read More…]
Spotted Turtles are Rare and Reclusive
by Susan Shea BROOKFIELD – Named for their polka-dot-like markings, spotted turtles have declined throughout most of their range, which stretches from Maine south along the Atlantic coastal plain to northern Florida, and from western New York into the eastern Great Lakes states. This species is listed as threatened or[Read More…]
Ongoing Flood Repair
Clegg Graduates
ALBANY, N.Y. – Marking the culmination of their hard work and success, the University at Albany celebrated more than 4,200 students who received their degrees at the University’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies. This includes summer, fall and winter semester recipients from the 2022-2023 academic year. The following student has graduated from[Read More…]
Two Local Students Named to Dean’s List
PURCHASE, N.Y. – Purchase College announced that more than 1,200 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. For BA and BS programs, a[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Report
On July 11, at approximately 7:42 p.m., the Hardwick Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Wolcott Street. Upon investigation, the deer ran into the side of Perry Hollyer’s motor vehicle and was deceased. Hollyer is from Hardwick. No injuries were reported. On[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 12 people from July 16 through July 23. 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.
Nothing Else More Than Soap Opera
by Willem Lange “Super Suds, Super Suds! Lots more suds with Super Suds. Richer, longer lastin’, too! They’re the suds with super-doo-oo-oo.” EAST MONTPELIER – I have no idea why that jingle has remained quiescent, but vital, in my brain all these years (probably eighty), like a desert seed waiting[Read More…]
