Business

Dairy business funding

Vermont- Sen Patrick Leahy has announced a significant funding increase for the Vermont-Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center. The center, operated by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, was originally selected as one of three regional dairy innovation centers through a...

Matai and Talia Betit-Engel place the Melvin Jones Fellowship pin on mom Jen Betit-Engel. Dad Christian Betit-Engel supervises.

Matai and Talia Betit-Engel place the Melvin Jones Fellowship pin on mom Jen Betit-Engel. Dad Christian Betit-Engel supervises.

Lions Club wlecomes new members, officers

WHITINGHAM- At a socially-distanced gathering on Town Hill, the Deerfield Valley Lions Club, formerly the Whitingham-Halifax Lions, welcomed new members and officers.
Outgoing president Mark Hanna and service chair Wanda Walkowiak co-hosted the event, which also recognized members who went...

Significant donation given to Friends of the Valley

WILMINGTON- The former members of the Hermitage Club, represented by the Ad Hoc Committee, made a significant donation to the Friends of the Valley Foundation. The Ad Hoc Committee is an organized committee of former Hermitage Club members that was established to explore ways to revive the...

Virtual career fair offers jobs

WINDHAM COUNTY- Windham County residents of all ages and various employment needs are now able to connect with employers and learn about local employment opportunities virtually. The Virtual Career Expo website is designed to support job-seekers, especially those impacted by COVID-19, as face-to-...

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Ten years into bakery business, couple has found their sweet spot

By Lauren Harkawik
DOVER - Sticky Fingers is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Owners Dave and Heather Kelly both say they hope to spend at least another 10 years being the destination for sweet treats in Dover.
The Kellys moved to Dover with the goal of opening the...

Bank helps out in the community

VERMONT- Charitable giving has been at the heart of Community Bank throughout its more than 150-year history and most recently, the bank donated $45,000 to support local communities during this unprecedented time.
The bank has made monetary donations to local nonprofits, helping to...

Town taps Durocher for development director

DOVER- Eric Durocher, director of the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been hired as the Economic Development Director for the town of Dover.
Durocher brings a diverse background to the job, including marketing, event planning, and lobbying. He has served as vice-...

Senior meals offering takeout

HALIFAX- Friday, June 19 is the next senior meal held at the Halifax Community Hall located at 20 Brook Road.
The meal is roast pork, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, a roll, and dessert. This is sponsored by Senior Solutions.
The meals will be packaged and ready for pickup from...

Program offers $5,000 farmer award

Montpelier- The Vermont Land Trust is accepting applications for an award to celebrate and benefit Vermont farmers. The $5,000 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award will be given to a Vermont farmer who exemplifies land stewardship, giving back, and entrepreneurial farming. The deadline for applications...