by Elizabeth Dow, Community Journalist HARDWICK – The newly-formed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee (LVRT Committee) held its first official meeting on Tuesday, March 21. Tracy Martin, Hardwick’s community development coordinator, whose job keeps her closely in touch with the state officials in charge of developing the trail, will serve[Read More…]
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You’d Think We’d’ve Learned by Now
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – Most of us, I daresay, learned the story of Bluebeard as children (though, apparently, it’s too frightening and thus off-limits to some modern children). The wealthy, but grotesque nobleman, before leaving on a trip, gives his new wife the keys to all the rooms[Read More…]
Agritourism Network Launches April 11
BURLINGTON – Burlington –Dr. Lisa Chase, a University of Vermont (UVM) Extension agritourism specialist, has been selected as the first chair of the Global Agritourism Network (GAN), a newly founded network of agritourism professionals from around the world. Chase, who is based in UVM Extension’s Brattleboro office, also serves as[Read More…]
Registration Open for Military Teen Adventure Camp
BURLINGTON – Military teens, age 13-18, with a passion for mountain biking, climbing and other outdoor adventures, may attend the Northeast Kingdom Military Teen Adventure Camp, June 26 to 29 and July 10 to 13. Any teen with a parent or guardian in the National Guard or regular armed services[Read More…]
Nominations Invited for Dairy Farmer of Year
BURLINGTON – To be named the Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year is an honor, one befitting a dairy operation that excels in many areas from its sustainable management practices and quality milk production to its environmental stewardship and ongoing commitment to promoting the dairy industry. Nominations for the 2023[Read More…]
Plant CSI: Solving Crimes with Plants
by Jodi Larison, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont Plant materials have been used to solve crimes on television shows, in books and in real life. The use of plant materials in solving crimes is called forensic botany. Plant materials that have been utilized in solving crimes have included flowers,[Read More…]
Local Students Named to Champlain College Dean’s List
BURLINGTON — The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Fall 2022 semester: Ana Petterssen and Casee Fowler, of Plainfield, Ewan Putvain of Wolcott, Kasey Rice of Hardwick, Osiah Dorman and Skyler O’Riordan of[Read More…]
Art Exhibit through May 27
PLAINFIELD – The Friends of the Library art exhibition at the Cutler Memorial Library is ongoing through May 27. This annual art show features work by Deborah Barnwell, Genese Grill, Andrea Gould, Nicola Morris, and Emily Rappold. The library is located at 151 High Street, ad for more information see[Read More…]
Afterschool Programs through April 21
PLAINFIELD – Afterschool programs will be held at the Cutler Memorial Library through April 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Those programs include: Mondays, Dungeons and Dragons, ages 10 and up; Tuesdays, Robotics, ages 7 and up; Wednesdays, Lego Challenge, ages 5 and up; Thursdays, Snap Circuits, ages 7 and[Read More…]
Writer’s Wednesday on April 26
PLAINFIELD – A Writer’s Wednesday with Heather Ely will be held on Wednesday, April 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Cutler Memorial Library. This is a monthly writing group that offers warm-up writing prompts, support through review and discussion, and monthly writing projects. This is a reflexive[Read More…]
Nature Playgroup on April 27
PLAINFIELD – A playgroup led by Four Winds Nature Institute will be held at the Cutler Memorial Library on Thursday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Four Winds Nature Institute will be at the Cutler for hands-on nature-based play and adventure. This is a culminating event for[Read More…]
Drawing for All Ages on April 1
PLAINFIELD – Drawing fundamentals for all ages with Malcolm Van Couvering will be held on Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn the fundamentals of drawing in an open, playful, risk-free drawing space. This session will explore 3D space. This presentation is an intergenerational family-friendly program.[Read More…]
