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LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Harvest Fair is happening this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the Black River Expeditionary School (formerly Black River High School) front lawn, hosted by the Ludlow Elementary School Parent Teacher Group. There will be crafters, artists, musicians, and food vendors, as well as the ever-popular Doodoo Bingo. For more information, email LudlowPTG@gmail.com, call or text Courtney at 603-219-3491, or visit www.facebook.com/LudlowVTHarvestFair.

Some members were unaware the board was paying for a lawyer at all.  Read the story on VTDigger here: As attorney fees in Chieftain appeal approach $10,000, Green Mountain school board votes to stop paying.

BARRE, Vt. — Chronicle first visited Barre and Ludlow, Vt., about 10 days after the initial flooding in July 2023. At the time, residents told us they couldn’t help but feel worried and anxious when it rained. In Barre, multiple volunteer organizations were staffing a shelter, including the...

Rutland Regional Medical Center has brought its Fall Fun Day following a pandemic hiatus. The goal is to get kids active outdoors as well as more comfortable in a hospital setting.

LUDLOW, Vt. (WCAX) - While the state recovers from this summer’s flooding, Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologists researchers are looking at the impact on wildlife. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid joined department biologists in Ludlow examining trout in Grant Brook, an area hit hard by high water.

LUDLOW, Vt. – Thanks to a generous grant from the Ludlow Rotary Club and Rotary District 7870, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team (BRAT) has been able to do some serious capacity building. Part of the grant has been used to replace an aging computer system (much gratitude to Matt Sydorowich of Syd’s Compufix). The rest of the grant allows BRAT to add two Tucktec folding kayaks to the small fleet of boats used by the nonprofit when conducting many activities on the water. Projects range from water-based cleanups to managing invasive aquatic plants, conducting dragonfly surveys to sampling several lakes, ponds, and river sites around the Black River Watershed.

WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - One place where leaf peepers will not be going this fall is the famous Sleepy Hollow Farm in Pomfret. It has been one week since Cloudland Road has been closed to all non-local traffic and residents who live along the rural road say the difference has been noticeable.

The Beast of the East is slowly starting to awaken.

WINDSOR — A decision on whether Clearview Library District will sell about 3 acres of land to the town of Windsor for a potential new grocery store will have to wait until board members hash out the pros and cons behind closed doors. Following 90 minutes of public comments...

Here is some interesting Weston history. A few years ago, Ted Spaulding and his brother John “Gramp” Leon donated to the Chester Historical Society countless items that had descended in the Spaulding and Marshall families. From Gramp came 125 diaries. Gramp’s father Edward was born in Weston in...

Communities in Addison and Rutland counties could recover some of the money spent repairing public infrastructure following severe flooding in early August if the federal government approves a request from Gov. Phil Scott. Scott made the request Wednesday to President Joe Biden for a major disaster declaration, according to the...

Vermont Business Magazine Saskadena Six Ski Area, the historic ski resort owned and operated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort, introduces the creation of a new connector trail, “Duane’s Drop,” as a tribute to a long-term member of the skiing community. Once a backcountry route that ski...

WALLINGFORD, Vt. — From historical sites to various landmarks, the Green Mountain State is filled with history with remnants of the past all around us. One home in southern Vermont preserves the story of one man who may have found great fortune in business, but grief everywhere else. Down...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Rude interruptions at what should be pretty commonplace meetings are starting to emerge in our region again. It’s called Zoom-bombing. Just this week, hackers disrupted a city council meeting in Montpelier and a school board meeting in Chester. At the Montpelier meeting, a person attending...

Dorothea Kelly, 64, admitted stealing a combined $32,000 from the Dorset Village Library and local retailer J.K. Adams between 2018 and 2019. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Dorset library president gets 3 years on probation for embezzling.

  Caden Bear Cushing was born on Sept. 24 to Jen and Patrick Cushing. He weighs 8lb 6oz. “Bear” is the second generation to be born in Killington. Bear’s grandparents Patricia and Jeff Cushing came to Killington in the 1980s […] Read More The post Birth announcement: Caden Bear Cushing appeared first on The Mountain Times.

This article presents a trio of delightful sandwiches from Rutland. Have you had the opportunity to taste any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Labor is thrilled to kick off Fall Job Fest, a collaborative effort with key partners across Vermont to provide six in-person hiring events throughout September and October. “It is crucial for the Vermont Department of Labor to help bridge the gap between...

In this article, we explore three exceptional pizza stores in Killington. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please feel free to share your comments below!

SPRINGFIELD – The Green Wave varsity boys golf team shot a 321 to finish second overall at the MVL tournament. With the second-place finish Greenville earned a fourth-place finish overall for the season in conference play. “Definitely one of the best scores and finishes we have had in a...