Community Events

Free food distribution

VERMONT- The Vermont Foodbank and Vermont National Guard will distribute food to those in need.
The National Guard will set up and operate points of distribution at state airports over the next two weeks. Those in need of food can go to these locations on the appointed days and receive a...

Police offering free helmets

WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department has recognized a need to promote helmet safety in the community due to a large number of children without helmets. To help address this safety concern the department is coordinating a free bicycle and sport helmet program again this year. The program...

Helplink offers confidential assistance

VERMONT- The Vermont Department of Health has launched VTHelplink, a new, single source clearinghouse for Vermonters to receive free, confidential, and personalized information and referrals to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout the state.
VTHelplink...

Take-out senior meal

HALIFAX- Friday, April 17, is the next monthly senior meal. It will be take out only.
The menu includes sweet sausage stroganoff, carrot salad, hot vegetable, roll, and dessert.
The meal will be packaged and ready to pick up outside between the hours of 11 am and 12:30 pm at the...

Essential therapy available

TOWNSHEND- The Department of Homeland Security and the state of Vermont have identified that physical and occupational therapy are essential components of health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation...

COVID-19 testing offered

BRATTLEBORO- ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care is now offering COVID-19 testing at select centers for high-risk patients only, as supplies are available. This includes the location at 1154 Putney Road.
Patients experiencing symptoms associated with lower respiratory illness, such as fever,...

Blood drive

BRATTLEBORO- Winston Prouty Center and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 14, from 12 to 5 pm in the Prouty center gym.
Blood levels are historically low. Red Cross protocols will ensure a safe environment for this essential event. Volunteers are also...

Volunteers around the valley have been busy making masks for people to use while they’re out in public. Volunteers and donations are being sought to help in the effort.

MaskerAID giving free masks to all

DOVER- MaskerAID launched at noon on Thursday, April 9, at the Dover Town Offices. Another public distribution site in Wilmington is expected to open next week.
This grassroots effort, started by three area women, aims to enlist the Deerfield Valley community in a self-help effort to...

Mask must be worn on public transportation

WINDHAM COUNTY- Effective Friday, April 10, all riders on MOOver or Current buses, vans, or in volunteer driver cars will be required to wear a face mask, bandana, scarf, or other effective face covering prior to boarding a vehicle. This covering is to remain on for the completion of the ride....

Nominations sought for top dairy farm

VERMONT- Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 1, for the 2020 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year award.
Any agricultural organization, dairy co-op, business or individual may nominate a dairy farm for the annual award, which recognizes a top-notch operation for its overall excellence...