Community Events

Halifax Union Society welcoming all

HALIFAX - The Halifax Union Society will hold six interdenominational services on alternate summer Sundays at 5 pm, beginning on June 23 and continuing through September 1. Ministers who are comfortable with the group’s informal and inclusive setting will lead each service. Doug LaPlante, of...

The Dover Common sign.

A summer of reading for all

DOVER - This summer, adventure begins at Dover Free Library. Calling all trailblazers, explorers, and mavericks for a summer reading program.
From infants to teens, there’s a summer reading program for everyone. Get credit for reading and attending library programs. The last chance to...

Ready for a radio rodeo?

TOWNSHEND - Curious about ham radio? Eager to get on the air?
Ever considered a new hobby that offers opportunities to support the community? Communicate long distances without internet or cell networks? Volunteer for emergency preparedness? Develop lifelong friendships?
Join the...

BBQ and more

WILMINGTON - There will be a BBQ fundraiser for the Veterans Memorial Park. Help raise funds for the park on Saturday, July 20, from 12 pm to 3 pm, at the public safety facility on Beaver Street.
There will be live music and activities for everyone. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for...

Come together in Halifax

HALIFAX - Friday, June 21, is the Halifax senior meal at 12 pm at the community hall at 20 Brook Road.
The menu is breaded baked chicken drumsticks and thighs, potato, vegetable, rolls, and dessert. Guests 60 and older are $3, and under 60 are $4. A call to Joan is appreciated at (802) 368...

Liz Vick (second from left, front row); Ruth Tighlman (fifth from right, front row) members of the Tag Sale team, and some regular Loaves and Fishes volunteers.

Liz Vick (second from left, front row); Ruth Tighlman (fifth from right, front row) members of the Tag Sale team, and some regular Loaves and Fishes volunteers.

Tag sale fundraiser huge success

BRATTLEBORO - St. Michael’s Episcopal Church’s Saturday, May 4, Tag Sale raised $10,000 for Loaves and Fishes.
Loaves and Fishes is a community meals program for “anyone who’s hungry,” located in Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main Street. The 40-year-old program prepares and serves...

Left to right: Maura Carroll, VLCT Executive Director, retired; Kim Frost, finance director, Brattleboro; Sally Cruz Nix, human resources director, Brattleboro; Marguerite Ladd, town manager, Essex; Karen Astley, town manager, Putney; Norma Hardy, police chief, Brattleboro; Gig Zboray, selectboard administrator/ZA/THO/EMD, Whitingham; Sue Fillion, planning director, Brattleboro.

Left to right: Maura Carroll, VLCT Executive Director, retired; Kim Frost, finance director, Brattleboro; Sally Cruz Nix, human resources director, Brattleboro; Marguerite Ladd, town manager, Essex; Karen Astley, town manager, Putney; Norma Hardy, police chief, Brattleboro; Gig Zboray, selectboard administrator/ZA/THO/EMD, Whitingham; Sue Fillion, planning director, Brattleboro.

Hone your professional skills with WLG

BRATTLEBORO - Members of Vermont Women Leading Government met on Friday, June 7. WLG supports women to succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop leadership skills and by networking professional women in government. For more information about WLG visit https://www....

A milestone worth celebrating and 250 years in the making

WILMINGTON - Town Clerk Therese Lounsbury is leading the way for a small group of volunteers to create a local observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (1776-2026).
The volunteers include Kathleen B. Nutter who is very active in the Wilmington Historical...

Beal graduates magna cum laud

WORCESTER, MA - Gabrielle Beal, of Wilmington, VT, received a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laud from College of the Holy Cross.
Beal is among 751 bachelor of arts degree recipients. Holy Cross celebrated at its 178th commencement held in person on Friday, May 24, at the DCU Center.

Taylor named to dean’s list

WILMINGTON - Allyson Taylor, of Wilmington, was named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, for the fall 2023 and winter 2024 quarters. Dean’s list honors are awarded to full-time students who attain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average during an academic...