Community Events

Writing support to help process grief after a death

BRATTLEBORO- A new writing support group for adults who have experienced any kind of death loss begins Thursday, February 13, from 3 to 5 pm. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month and is limited to six people.
Writing experience is not required, just an open...

Vermont Academy offers scholarships

SAXTONS RIVER- Vermont Academy has created a new merit scholarship program for students who live in Vermont. The Vermont Scholars Program’s goal is to increase the number of Vermont students who attend the elite private school.
Vermont Academy Head of School Dr. Jennifer Zaccara said the ...

Bus company to consolidate its image

WILMINGTON – “The Current” is being re-branded as The MOOver.
The Current, based in Rockingham, represents bus routes and transit services in 30 towns in Windham and southern Windsor countries. It features blue waves to symbolize a river with green letters spelling The Current. The MOOver...

A discussion on education funding

DOVER- On Saturday, January 25, at 9 am at the Dover Town Hall, Rep. Laura Sibilia, Rep. John Gannon, Rep. Carolyn Partridge, and Rep. Kelly Pajala will be hosting a public discussion on Vermont’s education financing system and how it relates to student opportunity and property taxes.
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Carpentry training program deadline this Friday

SOUTHERN VERMONT- Camoin Associates released a 64-page report on year-round and seasonal housing needs for Dover and Wilmington. It identified a startling demand for between 60 and 140 one-bedroom rental units (mostly for senior housing), between 70 and 180 two-bedroom rental units, and between...

School holds open house

CHARLEMONT, MA- Students and families who would like to learn more about The Academy at Charlemont are invited to an open house on Sunday, January 26, starting at 1 pm.
Staff will be available to talk about education and college preparatory opportunities for students in grades six to 12...

Bullock Block wins preservation grant

VERMONT- The Preservation Trust of Vermont has announced the recipients of the Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants. A total of $625,000 has been awarded to seven community projects in Calais, Enosburg Falls, Guilford, Poultney, Readsboro, Rupert, and St. Johnsbury.
The grants range from $...

Get kids off the videos and back to nature

BRATTLEBORO- Children are invited for a day of play in nature, exploring woods and fields and following where winter might lead them.
Nature days for children will be held at Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center on Monday, January 20; Monday, January 27; Monday, March 2; and Tuesday...

Nursing program open house Monday

BENNINGTON- Castleton University’s nursing program will hold an open house from 10 am to noon on January 20 at Castleton’s campus at the Vermont Mill at 160 Benmont Avenue. During this event, prospective students who are interested in the Castleton University nursing program will have the...

Senior meal Friday at Halifax hall

HALIFAX- Friday, January 17, is the next Halifax senior meal, serving at noon at the Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road. Menu items include turkey, stuffing, potato, squash, vegetable, rolls, and dessert. All seniors are welcome. A call to Joan for planning is appreciated: (802) 368-7733.