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Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of hanover..

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - For the first time in a decade, there’s a bookstore in downtown White River Junction. And by simply buying a book, customers are also giving back to the community. Cover to Cover Books on South Main Street has only been open a couple...

WILLIAMSTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont woman is sharing the secret to living a long life with us as she celebrates her 103rd birthday. Anita Flanagan lives at the Gardens in Williamstown. She says her typical day is walking and feeding the birds. She says the key to a long...

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional donut shops in Lebanon. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Latest skiing conditions in the Northeast on Dec. 8, including open trails and base conditions at various ski resorts. Mohawk Mountain: 10 - 10 base, 3 of 26 trails open. Pleasant Mountain: 8 - 12 base, 5 of 42 trails open. Sugarloaf: 11 - 17 base, 67 of 170 trails...

Josef Langevin, a native Vermonter born in Middlebury, wants to make a difference in his home state and hopes bartending can help him reach his goals. Langevin is in a national bartending competition with a grand prize of $10,000. He says he wants to give back to his home state. Langevin says that money will […]

EAST MONTPELIER – My friend, the late Walker Weed of Etna, N.H., was the oldest member of the Geriatric Adventure Society, and easily the most experienced. When he offered an opinion or a pronouncement, I listened. He opined one day that if you ever have had an especially good experience – say, a traverse of the famous Haute Route – you shouldn’t do it again, because inevitably the second trip will disappoint in comparison with the first. Obviously, I’ve never forgotten that bit of advice.

  Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, located at 31 The Green in Woodstock, will host fan favorites Prydein who will kick off Wassail Weekend with a bagpipe rock concert featuring their unique blend of Celtic tunes, including […] Read More The post Prydein kicks off Wassail Weekend appeared first on The Mountain Times.

Red spruce is one of three species of spruce trees native to Vermont. While the other two species — white spruce and black spruce — are common in the northeastern part of our state, in Chittenden County, if we’re talking about “spruce,” we almost certainly mean red spruce.

Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! Every week, we provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. – On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 1:30 p.m., the Vermont Historical Society’s Amanda Gustin will present “Vermont vs Hollywood, 100 Years of Vermont in Film,” an hour-long discussion on how Vermont has been portrayed in cinema, illustrated with clips from the films mentioned, ranging chronologically from 1919’s “Way Down East” to 2005’s “Thank You for Smoking.” Other titles on the docket include Hitchcock’s “The Trouble with Harry” and “Baby Boom,” which showcases much local footage.

Johnny Gandelsman in Conversation: Music and Our American Moment. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Hanover Inn Dartmouth | 2 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755. Presented by Hopkins Center for the Arts Dartmouth and Vermont Public. Hosted by Vermont Edition's Mikaela Lefrak. The Hop and Vermont Public invite...

  Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Woodstock Town Hall Theatre will be visited by puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson’s traveling stage, which transforms any space into an intimate theater. Experience the seamless blend of movement, music and masterful manipulation […] Read More The post No Strings Marionettes presents ‘The Snow Maiden’ appeared first on The Mountain Times.

    Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Yale Alley Cats will perform at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, located at 31 The Green, in Woodstock this Saturday.  Don’t miss this world-renowned a cappella group from Yale University. They have been making […] Read More The post The Yale Alley Cats a cappella to perform in Woodstock  appeared first on The Mountain Times.

The first week of December brought cold, wet weather, prompting the author and their companions to stay indoors. They recalled a day in December 2020 when they watched a male mallard duck preening. The author observed that preening is a common behavior among ducks.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Vermont native Noah Kahan was a musical guest on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live." The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter had aspirations to grace the SNL stage back in February 2021 when he tweeted, "I wanna perform on SNL. I don’t even care if it’s a off brand version called Sunday Night Live just get me on the show I’ll do anything."

First up on the list is Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup in Burlington. This vegetarian-friendly deli offers a rotating salad bar and many vegan options that are sure to please even the most devoted carnivore. It's the perfect place to indulge in a guilt-free meal with fresh and flavorful ingredients.