Community Events

Local cemeteries to be cleaned before winter

WILMINGTON- Riverview and Intervale cemeteries will be closing on Wednesday, November 15, and will reopen on Monday, April 15, weather permitting.
All items must be removed from grave sites by Tuesday, October 31. This includes flowers, flowerpots, all glass items, and any personal...

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The Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm next priest in charge at St. Mary’s

WILMINGTON– The Vestry of St. Mary’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church has called the Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm to be its next priest-in-
charge. Rev. Scherm assumed the leadership position effective Sunday, October 1.
Prior to joining St. Mary’s, Scherm served as associate rector at...

A group of CCC enrollees at the Wilmington camp enjoying a day snowshoeing. The camp was established on July 5, 1935 and closed September 29, 1937 (Richard Hamilton)

Marty Podskoch to talk about the Civilian Conservation Corps

READSBORO- On Saturday, October 28, author and historian Marty Podskoch will give a talk on the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps and its work in Wilmington and Monroe State Forest in MA. The talk will be at 2 pm at the Readsboro Historical Society at 7009 Main Street. Light...

Author Ann McCloskey to talk about heart-wrenching book on Saturday

WILMINGTON- Join Bartleby’s Books for an event with author Ann McCloskey on Saturday, October 28, at 4 pm. Her memoir, “These Dreams of You: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience,” tells the story of a mother’s love for and commitment to her gifted daughter, who developed anorexia at age...

Harvest craft festival next weekend

READSBORO- The Readsboro Community Library is hosting a harvest craft festival that will feature local craft artisans on Saturday, October 28, from 9 to 3 pm at the Readsboro Central School.
The community will have an opportunity to shop for the upcoming holidays while supporting local...

Stratton Mountain announces new president, Matt Jones

STRATTON- Stratton Mountain is excited to announce a new president and chief operating officer.
Matt Jones comes to Stratton with 25 years of experience, most recently as vice president and general manager of Kirkwood Mountain in California. Jones joins Stratton with a deep understanding...

Free school meal program

VERMONT– Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) joined senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in introducing the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act to cancel student lunch debt nationwide.
During the height of COVID-19 in 2020, federal lawmakers made the unprecedented move of...

Trunk o’ treat at the flea market space

WILMINGTON- Trunk o’ treat will be held on Saturday, October 28, at the Wilmington flea market space from 6 to 8 pm. Sign up in advance to host a trunk or to volunteer by contacting Karina Morehead at hairdancer427@yahoo.com. Volunteers should arrive by 3 pm and vehicles should be there to set up...

“Hot” comedy at LAVA next Friday

GREENFIELD- On Friday, October 27, the LAVA Center will present “Hot” comedy at LAVA, a night of stand-up comedy featuring all local comedians.
The event will be hosted by Nisse Greenberg and will feature valley comedians Molly Hynes, Ryan Arnold, and Joe Kapinos and closing the evening...

Holiday grief support and memorial

BRATTLEBORO- On Tuesday, October 24, from 5:30 to 7 pm, Brattleboro Area Hospice will host a holiday grief support and memorial. The event will take place at Brattleboro Area Hospice, 191 Canal Street.
BAH staff is providing one evening of grief support and a time to remember loved ones...