by Nadie VanZandt, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont PANTON – As you plan for the new growing season have you thought to check if the seeds and plants you plan to propagate are protected as intellectual property? For thousands of years, people have freely propagated plants to share with[Read More…]
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HCA Mobilizes Musicians to Battle Cancer
by David Kelley, Community Journalist GREENSBORO – On Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m., the Highland Center for the Arts will be hosting what is perhaps the greatest gathering of musical talent, all in one place, in the history of Northeastern Vermont. The musicians are gathering to raise money for[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Compete in Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl
ORLEANS – Saturday, February 25, was a day of friendly competition for 32 members of Northeast Kingdom 4-H clubs. The occasion was the 2023 Northeast Region 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, the venue, the Orleans Elementary School in Orleans. At stake, a chance to place in the top six in their[Read More…]
Its Joys are Indescribable
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – The one crucial item for a stay in a nursing home is (and I’m sure this will surprise you) a back-scratcher. That may sound weird, but think about it. When you’re lying on your back for unaccustomed long periods of time, it itches. Seriously[Read More…]
LeRiche-Forkey Named Girl Scout Volunteer of Month
WOLCOTT – When looking for a way to involve her kindergartner in social activities during the pandemic, Danielle LeRiche-Forkey found that Girl Scouts was just the answer. Not only has she joined Girl Scouts, she is now the leader of Troop 61654 in Wolcott, and this year has provided space[Read More…]
110 Diners Enjoy Hot Chili on a Cold Night
by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library (GFL) held a chili dinner fundraiser Friday, March 3, in person this year before the snowstorm of Saturday. GFL trustees and their friends fed 110 people with various donated chilis, cornbread and dessert. Dinner was followed by musical and theatrical entertainment[Read More…]
Ballet Wolcott Dancers Compete in Grand Prix
WOLCOTT – Five Ballet Wolcott dancers, ages 13 to 16, each completed two solos at the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals in Boston on February 10 to February 12. They were Eliana Carlson, Valerie Grivalsky, Elly Budliger, Flora Esteban-Holliser and Amanda Gurley. In the junior division, Flora Esteban-Hollister placed 24th[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Report
On February 22, at 8:35 p.m., a 49-year-old female reported her prescription of Buprenorphine was stolen from her residence while she was away from home. Person of interest identified. Investigation open. On February 22, Hardwick Police received a report of a work truck that was parked in a fenced in[Read More…]
State Police News
On March 2, at 7:34 a.m., Troopers out of the Berlin Barracks were notified of a conditions of release violation at a residence on Old Quarry Road in Woodbury. Subsequent investigation led to the discovery that Dorothea Wrobel, of Woodbury, had violated active court ordered conditions of release by being[Read More…]
Purchase College Names Local Students to Dean’s List
PURCHASE, N.Y. – Purchase College announced that more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 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…]
Easter Season Services at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
by Jessica Noyes, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Lent 2023 began on Ash Wednesday, February 22. The Lenten season continues with regular Sunday services followed by a special series of discussions of the lives of saintly Christians. All are welcome to attend the services and/or the talks, which take place during[Read More…]
Danville Denies Trojans Trip to Barre
by Ken Brown MARSHFIELD – The Twinfield-Cabot boys’ basketball team protected their home court with a win over Proctor in the opening round of the Division IV playoffs last week, but couldn’t solve a red-hot Danville team in the quarterfinals, ending their season at 11-10. Freshman Tej Stewart poured in[Read More…]
