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The fair will feature an open house at the Wilmington Public Safety Building.

The fair will feature an open house at the Wilmington Public Safety Building.

Energy fair planned for June 3

WILMINGTON- On Saturday, June 3, the town of Wilmington is planning to hold a free energy fair with an additional emphasis on emergency preparedness.
The fair will be held at the new, energy-efficient Public Safety Building and include an open house of the new fire station and police...

Students earn honors at Twin Valley

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll.
Distinguished Honors
Seniors: Joseph Crafts, Matthew Hammond, Winter Nakos, James Place, and Luke Wrathall.
Juniors: Garrett Cunningham, Noah Dornburgh, Hannah Gouin, Chloe Joyce, Marissa...

A group of locals has been working on a museum-style exhibit about the Holocaust for the better part of a year. From left: Darrell English, Kathleen Banks Nutter, Susan Neuman, and James Dassatti. Photo by Lauren Harkawik

Amid rising tide of hate, a reminder of a horrific history

Local group puts together extensive program on Holocaust remembrance
WHITINGHAM - On Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, the public will have an opportunity to learn about the Holocaust at an in-person exhibit unlike many others that have been displayed locally. The...

Poster by fifth grader Penelope D., of Ludlow.

Poster by fifth grader Penelope D., of Ludlow.

Towns prepare for Green Up Day

Whitingham
WHITINGHAM- Green Up Day is just around the corner.
Bags and the sign-up sheet for routes will be available on Saturday, May 6, at 9 am at Town Hill Park. The coordinators will be there to direct participants
This year the Lion’s Club volunteers...

Cookie and his friend are looking forward to the teas.

Cookie and his friend are looking forward to the teas.

Teddy bear teas

WINDHAM COUNTY- Open house events, called Teddy Bear Teas, will be happening at many area elementary schools this spring. The Teddy Bear Teas are for families with children ages 0 to 5. The purpose of the teas is for children and their families to get connected with their community school, other...

Local rider ends up sixth overall in the country

What’s it like to compete at nationals for the first time? A local youth shares her story.
DOVER - Sadie Wheeler started skiing when she was 2 years old while attending Mount Snow Childcare, but she didn’t transition to snowboarding until she was 7, with the Dover School’s...

Free substance use events & workshop

WILMINGTON- Voices of Hope, a grassroots group supporting people impacted by substance use, is hosting two free events in April.
The first is a film showing and discussion, “Uprooting Addiction: Healing From the Ground Up,” on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30 pm at the Old School Community...

Photo courtesy Trout Unlimited

Fishing lovers seek to share passion

New program will offer fly fishing tutorial to local kids, parents
WILMINGTON - Two local organizations have teamed up to provide new programming to local kids and their families, and they’re looking for volunteers to get involved.
Trout Unlimited and Wings are...

Janine Conti in her new boutique, Janine Home & Style Boutique. It offers home decor and clothing. It also serves as Conti’s studio for her interior styling business. Lauren Harkawik

Leaving the back door open led to expanded store

DOVER - The inventory in Janine Conti’s new store, Janine Home & Style Boutique, was shaped in part by shouts from the walking trail that runs behind the store.
The store, which is located at 171 Route 100 in West Dover, has two entrances. One entrance faces Route 100, and the other...

Rev. Jeremy Kirk Pastor, West Dover Congregational Church UCC

Soul in the Valley: Resurrection still needed in the world today

This week many Christians will be commemorating the death of a first century Palestinian Jew named Jesus and then celebrating his resurrection from the dead on Easter. The challenge of Easter is always to find how this 2,000-year old story remains relevant for us today. Those of us who identify...