Community Events

Coffee with a cop returns

WILMINGTON- Join police officers and staff on Wednesday, October 2, at 9:30 am at the Wilmington Fire Department on Beaver Street for conversation with a cop.
This is open to the public. Business owners and employees are encouraged to attend.

Library support group hits two decades

WARDSBORO-On Monday, September 23, the Friends of the Wardsboro Library celebrated its 20th anniversary. For the past two decades, the organization has relied on a core group of dedicated volunteers, and more recent volunteers from Stratton and Jamaica, too, to oversee and manage the library...

Blood drive

WILMINGTON- The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every two to three seconds.
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on Monday, September 30, from 12 to 5 pm. It will be held in the...

Harvest festival at church

READSBORO- The annual Harvest Festival of the First Baptist Church of Readsboro will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with others to browse items in the Chinese auction, find an attic treasure or pick up some goodies at...

Marlboro alumni weekend

MARLBORO- Marlboro College will welcome all alumni for Home Days Weekend 2019, September 27 to 29, for a fabulous weekend action-packed with performances, classes, culture, food, and all things Marlboro.
As part of the weekend, a memorial for Paul Nelson will be held Saturday, September...

Looking good!

Heinz Mueller, of Higley Hill Road in Dover, turns 80 on September 28. His family asks the community to wish him the happiest of birthdays.

Volunteers for rescue squad needed

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Deerfield Valley Rescue is currently seeking volunteers. No experience is required, just a willingness to help the community.
Training is offered free of charge.
Anyone who is interested, is 16 years or older, and lives in Dover, Whitingham, Halifax, Wilmington,...

Voter registration day coming to Pettee Memorial Library

WILMINGTON-On September 24, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. Every eligible American voter should exercise his or her right to be heard at the ballot box. That is why communities across...

Free fittings for child car seats offered

VERMONT- The Department of Health, the Vermont Office of Highway Safety(Behavioral Safety Unit) and the Chittenden County SHARP group are reminding all parents and caregivers that Child Passenger Safety Week is the perfect time to make sure their child is riding in a properly installed safety or...

Auction offers tons of goods

READSBORO-The annual auction will take place on Saturday, September 21, at the E.J. Bullock Building
A pre-viewing of auction items begins at 9 am and the auction gears into full throttle at noon. There will be hot dogs, chili, snacks, and soft drinks.
Readsboro Hometown...