Jessica Bolognani, left, at age 17, posing with Mia Codogni, right, who was 4 years old at the time. Jessica died at the age of 18 in 2010. She was the inspiration behind Jessica’s Closet, a low-cost rental boutique run by her mother, Debbie Bolognani. Photo courtesy of Debbie Bolognani

John Biehn III, also known as “Route 9 Johnny,” makes videos on Route 9 to update the community about road and weather conditions. Lauren Harkawik

Artist Leah Rogstad created a series of vignettes about the town of Dover.
Bekka Eöwind leads students Cyrus Eaton (left), Nya Parrington (center), and Rowan Fuchs (right) in a violin lesson at the Old School Community Center in Wilmington on Saturday, January 11.                                                                                       Photo by Lauren Harkawik

Jessica Bolognani, left, at age 17, posing with Mia Codogni, right, who was 4 years old at the time. Jessica died at the age of 18 in 2010. She was the inspiration behind Jessica’s Closet, a low-cost rental boutique run by her mother, Debbie Bolognani. Photo courtesy of Debbie Bolognani

John Biehn III, also known as “Route 9 Johnny,” makes videos on Route 9 to update the community about road and weather conditions. Lauren Harkawik
The Route 100 bridge heading west into Readsboro.
   Photos courtesy Vermont AOT

Artist Leah Rogstad created a series of vignettes about the town of Dover.
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WILMINGTON -  During their meeting on Tuesday, January 21, the Wilmington Selectboard discussed funding for the Route 9/Route 100 Water and Sewer Expansion Project, adopted the Wilmington Ethics Ordinance, and approved the 2025 Town Meeting warning. Each year, the selectboard approves an annual...
READSBORO- The state’s $33 million project to replace a bridge over the Deerfield River on Route 100 in the village will cost the town of Readsboro...
January 23, 2025, 3:00 PM

Jessica Bolognani, left, at age 17, posing with Mia Codogni, right, who was 4 years old at the time. Jessica died at the age of 18 in 2010. She was the inspiration behind Jessica’s Closet, a low-cost rental boutique run by her mother, Debbie Bolognani. Photo courtesy of Debbie Bolognani
WILMINGTON - Debbie Bolognani is hoping to secure a next chapter for Jessica’s Closet. Jessica’s Closet is a boutique-style dress rental service...
January 23, 2025, 3:00 PM
Bekka Eöwind leads students Cyrus Eaton (left), Nya Parrington (center), and Rowan Fuchs (right) in a violin lesson at the Old School Community Center in Wilmington on Saturday, January 11.                                                                                       Photo by Lauren Harkawik
In the music room at the Old School Community Center, Suzuki lessons at play WILMINGTON - On Saturday morning, inside the music room at the Old...
January 23, 2025, 3:00 PM
WILMINGTON -  During their meeting on Tuesday, January 21, the Wilmington Selectboard discussed funding for the Route 9/Route 100 Water and Sewer Expansion Project, adopted the Wilmington Ethics Ordinance, and approved the 2025 Town Meeting warning. Each year, the selectboard approves an annual...
January 23, 2025

News

  • January 23, 2025
    READSBORO- The state’s $33 million project to replace a bridge over the Deerfield River on Route 100 in the village will cost the town of Readsboro more than $650,000. The town has known there...

  • Jessica Bolognani, left, at age 17, posing with Mia Codogni, right, who was 4 years old at the time. Jessica died at the age of 18 in 2010. She was the inspiration behind Jessica’s Closet, a low-cost rental boutique run by her mother, Debbie Bolognani. Photo courtesy of Debbie Bolognani
    January 23, 2025
    WILMINGTON - Debbie Bolognani is hoping to secure a next chapter for Jessica’s Closet. Jessica’s Closet is a boutique-style dress rental service that allows girls and women to borrow dresses...
  • Bekka Eöwind leads students Cyrus Eaton (left), Nya Parrington (center), and Rowan Fuchs (right) in a violin lesson at the Old School Community Center in Wilmington on Saturday, January 11.                                                                                       Photo by Lauren Harkawik
    January 23, 2025
    In the music room at the Old School Community Center, Suzuki lessons at play WILMINGTON - On Saturday morning, inside the music room at the Old School Community Center, Bekka Eöwind stood...

Sports

  • January 24, 2025
    WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley and Green Mountain games always seem to come down to the wire, regardless of the season or the sport. Such was the case again Thursday, January 16, as the host Wildcats held...
  • January 24, 2025
    WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity came up with a much-needed win Tuesday evening, as they outlasted Green Mountain 29-26 in Southern Vermont League action. It was a rough game, as both teams...
  • January 16, 2025
    WHITINGHAM- Friday’s basketball game was a measuring stick for the young Twin Valley Wildcats boys’ varsity.  The powerful White River Valley Wildcats came in unbeaten, leading both the Southern...

Features


  • Fifteen years ago firefighters from throughout the valley turned out to battle a fire at the Anchor Restaurant in Wilmington. File photo
    January 23, 2025
    10 years ago: The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum presented “Big Bird Brains,” an educational program by museum director Mike Clough featuring crows, ravens, and jays. One of the stars of...
  • January 16, 2025
    10 years ago: Rep. Ann Manwaring, of Wilmington, was assigned to the House Education Committee.  At the same time, responsibility for the state’s education fund and funding mechanisms was...
  • January 9, 2025
    10 years ago: Pizzapalooza owners Jason Petrelli and Sarah Jasinski planned to transform their pizzeria by expanding into a connected building at 19 South Main Street. The new space would house...

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