Business

Safety training material for COVID-19 is available now

VERMONT– As detailed in Gov. Phil Scott’s recent order, signed on Friday, April 24, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Agency has developed training and other materials to inform Vermonters on appropriate safety measures necessary to return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Training and...

Grace Cottage continues to offer immunizations

TOWNSHEND– Parents of a very young child may be wondering, “What do I do about my child’s immunizations?” Grace Cottage Family Health has procedures in place so these can be done safely.
Parents should know that safety is a priority at Grace Cottage Family Health. The clinic has separate...

Gov. Phil Scott announces economic injury disaster loans available to small businesses affected by COVID-19

Small Business Administration Declares Statewide Disaster MONTPELIER- Governor Phil Scott announced Vermont small business owners suffering economic injury due the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans, following a statewide disaster declaration....

“The crooked steeple church” in Wilmington. File photo

Coffee group seeks permit for church use, new name for business

WILMINGTON - The coffee collaborative known to those who have followed the winners of 2018’s Make It On Main Street competition as the “Haystack Coffee Collaborative” is seeking public input for a name for its coffee shop. The group is making moves: They’re under contract to purchase the old...

Woman returns to old-school press technique in a digital age

Local creates custom stationery and letterpress designs in former dairy barn WILMINGTON - On a cloudy Wednesday morning, the big wooden door of the old dairy barn at 699 Route 100 is closed tight. A note on the door says to push — hard — and come to the back.
A push of...

Author talks barn restoration, history

WILMINGTON- On Saturday, February 22, at 4:30 pm, John C. Porter will discuss his book, “Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource.” Get those barn restoration and history questions ready.
The new edition of “Preserving Old Barns” is a wonderful resource for barn...

Tim, right back, and Becky Clark, second from right, celebrate with their staff.

TC’s Restaurant celebrates 40 years

DOVER- One of the valley’s best-known and best-loved institutions celebrated a major milestone this winter. TC’s Restaurant has been owned by the same family for four decades, first by Terry and Kathy Clark and now by their son Tim and his wife Becky. Over the years, the restaurant has been an...

Startup businesses turning to social media to get the word out

WILMINGTON - It’s no secret that social media is also used as a tool for businesses. A restaurant may share its daily specials on Facebook; a boutique may share new goods on Instagram. Some local entrepreneurs, though, are using social media as a way to have a brick and mortar presence without...

Officials say the Retreat may have to close due to a financial shortfall.

Retreat closure would impact valley

BRATTLEBORO - On Sunday, Vermont Human Services Secretary Mike Smith released a statement that the Brattleboro Retreat’s board was considering the sale or closure of the facility after the state refused to honor a request from the Retreat for an additional $2 million. Sunday night, the entire...

Betsey Reagan, owner of Betsey’s Dot’s of Dover, with Bob Kaufman and Ingrid Zeldin on New Year’s Day.

Betsey’s Dot’s of Dover reopens after rebuild from terrible fire last January

DOVER - Betsey’s Dot’s of Dover is back in business. Less than a year after her restaurant burned in a late night fire, Betsey Reagan reopened her doors earlier this month, letting Betsey’s Dot’s of Dover return to its place as a staple eatery, meeting spot, and gathering place in the valley....