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West River examined for water quality study

WINDHAM COUNTY- The water quality of the upper West River and some of its tributaries is getting closely examined this summer. Fitzgerald Environmental Associates has been hired through the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a stream geomorphic assessment, which is a way...

Expedite your project with Permit Navigator, free and accessible

MONTPELIER- The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Permit Navigator tool is a free service that offers guidance to Vermonters on what state environmental permits may be needed for their projects. Vermonters can use the Permit Navigator (https://bit.ly/3JImBf0) to make informed decisions about...

Whetstone Beer celebrates 10 years

DUMMERSTON- Celebrate Whetstone Beer Company’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, July 9, from 5 to 9 pm at Kampfires, 792 Route 5. Beer, food, games, and music will all be front and center. Live music will start at 5 pm with Shantyman, followed by Lush Honey at 6 pm. This event is free and...

Kayakers on Snow Lake in Dover.

Boaters urged to check, clean, dry

WINDHAM COUNTY - “Get ready, get set, and go” is the usual refrain during river season. The Connecticut River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited would modify that refrain to “get ready, get set, and pause to think that it is up to you to protect the Connecticut River and its tributaries from...

Whetstone celebration: beer, food, games, music

BRATTLEBORO - Join Whetstone Beer Co. for its 10th anniversary week kickoff party Monday, July 4, from 6 to 10 pm at 36 Bridge Street. The restuarant will unveil its new branding and a new look for The Station. Celebrate with a special anniversary beer, croon at karaoke, and groove to Signal Pine...

Richard Caplan, of Deerfield Valley Real Estate, left, and Southwestern Vermont Health Care CEO Thomas A. Dee.

Richard Caplan, of Deerfield Valley Real Estate, left, and Southwestern Vermont Health Care CEO Thomas A. Dee.

Local company fundraises for Southern Vermont Health Care

BENNINGTON - Richard Caplan, of Deerfield Valley Real Estate, met with Southwestern Vermont Health Care president and CEO Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, to present the proceeds of a fundraising event held on Saturday, March 5, at the Hermitage Club in Wilmington.
The event was sponsored by Caplan...

Plummet Trail on Mount Snow in February 2022.

Plummet Trail on Mount Snow in February 2022.

Skier visits were up across Vermont in 2022

VERMONT - Alpine and cross-country ski areas, supporters, and friends of Vermont’s ski industry gathered at Sugarbush Resort for the Vermont Ski Areas Association’s 53rd annual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8 and 9.
Despite the lingering effects of the ongoing pandemic, this...

Flood resiliency award winners

MONTPELIER– Gov. Phil Scott has announced that the second round of Resilient Communities Fund grants will fund buyouts of flood-vulnerable homes, floodplain restoration, and other natural resource projects that will help protect life and property from future floods in Vermont. More than $2.1...

A construction crew working at 80 Flat Street, the new location for Experienced Goods Thrift Shop.

Thrift shop moves to new location

BRATTLEBORO - Experienced Goods Thrift Shop is moving. The store, which is operated by Brattleboro Area Hospice, is on track with this exciting project to move across the street to the Church building at 80 Flat Street. Plans are for the store to close in mid-May at the Transportation Center at...

BDCC business plan competition

WINDHAM COUNTY - Attention Windham County, have a great business idea but lack the funds to get it off the ground? The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is here to help.
Applications are now open to compete in the 2022 Windham Country business plan competition. This competition is...