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Ludlow Rotary continues literacy program
LUDLOW, Vt. – Continuing its program of literacy training, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) recently delivered custom-printed books to members of the Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES). George Thomson, a LRC Rotarian and former CTES principal, presented the selected books to the first grade CTES class and read the...
The closeness of neighbors
Corey DiMario is a musician and the proprietor of Patio Coffee, at the Hooker-Dunham block, at 139 Main St. in Brattleboro. BRATTLEBORO-I learned of Byron Stookey's passing on the morning of April 12, just before I opened my pop-up coffee shop at the Hooker-Dunham building, where he and his wife, Lee, have lived for 15 years.
Two killed in Manchester motorcycle crash
MANCHESTER — A motorcycle collision with a car in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Dunbarton residents on May 17. According to the Manchester Police Department, the crash occurred at about 8:19 p.m. at the intersection of Elm Street and Pearl Street. A 2021 Honda Accord, driven by...
BFUHS Elks Student of the Month
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – It is a pleasure to announce that Eryn Ross has been named the April Elks Student of the Month for Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS). Eryn, a senior, is the daughter of Sandy Smidutz and Diane Ross of Westminster. Eryn’s bubbly, enthusiastic personality is...
Boys Lacrosse had an exceptional Senior Night
On Monday night, the Woodstock Union High School (WUHS) Boys Lacrosse team defeated the Brattleboro Bears with a final score of 16-4, bringing the Wasps up to 6-3 for the season. Before the game, the senior boys were celebrated by their teammates, friends, and family on the field.
Springfield Rotary holds successful diaper drive
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Rotary Club hosted a successful diaper drive in April, to benefit the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Thanks to the response by the community, 2,639 diapers and 1,500 wipes were collected, as well as $800 in monetary donations. The club was appreciative...
Lake Rescue Association environmental education scholarship
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Lake Rescue Association in Ludlow, Vt., is offering the $1,000 Mary Rita Batesole Environmental Education Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Windsor County or surrounding towns, who are pursuing continuing college or vocational environmental education, broadly defined. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment, and be planning to earn a degree or certificate in any field related to understanding and promoting environmental health and/or environmental sustainability.
CYM Youth Group
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Youth Group gives youth an opportunity to enjoy a fun, faith-based social setting. We offer a safe and loving atmosphere for young people. We learn about our faith, go on local hikes, enjoy food and snacks, watch movies, and play ping-pong, volley ball, and other games.
Baseball Game Preview: Stratton Mountain School on Home-Turf
Stratton Mountain School will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Springfield Cosmos at 4:30 p.m. Stratton Mountain School is looking for their season?s first victory. Stratton Mountain School lost 22-1 to Leland & Gray last Saturday. Springfield lost 17-5 to Woodstock on Saturday. Springfield has not...
Rockingham special meeting will determine annual Town Meeting day
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – At the Rockingham Selectboard meeting held on Tuesday, May 7, Chair Rick Cowan called on resident Jamey Berrick, attending the meeting over Zoom, who addressed the board regarding postings on the town’s website. He questioned if the town was following the state statute on the open meeting law, and satisfying the requirements for notifying residents ahead of public meetings.
Bandwagon Summer Series presents Yasser Tejeda
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Dominican jazz guitarist Yasser Tejeda on Saturday, May 25, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Road in Putney. “This Bandwagon Series, we’re excited to have a lot more Latin-influenced artists like Yasser Tajeda,” says Keith Marks,...
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