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Alpenglow owner Susan Motyl-Smith with head chef Joseph Brogna. Lauren Harkawik

Anniversaries, Oktoberfest, and more: Restaurant looks ahead to fall

WILMINGTON - Though many Americans think of it as an October tradition, Oktoberfest, a giant festival held in Munich, Bavaria, each year, typically starts in mid-September and goes through early October. At Alpenglow, which pays homage to the region touched by the Alps, including Bavaria,...

Chris Roberts, the owner of the Jacksonville General Store, stands behind the bar of Jax on Tap, a new taproom that is attached to the store. Roberts said he wanted to keep the automotive vibe of the former garage. Lauren Harkawik

Jax on Tap on its way to being a new go-to spot in the valley

JACKSONVILLE - People around the valley, and particularly those in Jacksonville, have a new regular spot to drink, dine, and spend time at: Jax on Tap, the new taproom at the Jacksonville General Store.
The taproom is connected to the general store, located in a former garage at what used...

Market owner loves relationships, continues family legacy

WILMINGTON - Midday on Tuesday, Farmhouse Market owner David Petrie was moving between tasks with enthusiasm. He was awaiting a new roadside sign for the store. He was giving his brother, in town from Boston, a tour of the market, explaining the array of items he sells. Then around 1:30 pm,...

Samantha Kondracki has been hired as the new director of Wilmington Works. Photo courtesy of S.Kondracki

New director works to continue group’s mission

WILMINGTON - As she’s settled into her new role as Wilmington Works project coordinator this summer, Samantha Kondracki has kept an eye on ensuring a continuity of traditions in Wilmington.
“I plan to continue on the path the Wilmington Works has thus far, which is to create fun and...

Jacki Murano

Southern Vermont Board of Realtors names Murano president

WINDHAM COUNTY- The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacki Murano as its new president.
As broker/owner of the Southern Vermont Realty Group, Murano brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role as president of the Southern Vermont...

Exterior design of the new primary care clinic building Grace Cottage is preparing to build.

Exterior design of the new primary care clinic building Grace Cottage is preparing to build.

Grace Cottage to unveil expansion plans

NEWFANE- A public forum to unveil plans for a new primary care clinic building at Grace Cottage will be held on Wednesday, August 23, at 5 pm at the NewBrook Fire House on Route 30. Attendees will learn how Grace Cottage is planning for the future of primary care in southeastern Vermont.
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Current and former board members at the ground breaking.

Current and former board members at the ground breaking.

Humane Society expansion back underway

Brattleboro- Construction has begun for Windham County Humane Society’s expansion and renovation project. Windham County Humane Society began planning and fundraising for the construction in 2018. The construction was underway in the spring of 2020 when COVID-19 caused WCHS to focus on meeting...

Fire department fundraiser

HALIFAX- The Halifax Fire Company is currently auctioning off a vintage 1985 Ford F800 Middlesex Manufactured Fire Engine. The truck could be useful for a construction business, landscaping company, or volunteer fire department. This online auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends...

G.S. Precision invests in P3 program

WILMINGTON- At the Southern Vermont Economy Summit, held at the Hermitage Club on Tuesday, May 23, G.S. Precision announced an award of $60,000 over three years. This investment in the Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) run by the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation will bring career...

Joeseph Cincotta and Julie Lineberger.

LineSync recertified

WILMINGTON- LineSync Architecture, a local full-service and award-winning architectural firm, is celebrating its recertification as a B Corp.
LineSync Architecture has, for seven years, been part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental...