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Rudyard Kipling’s Naulakha, the former Vermont home of the famed English author.

Rudyard Kipling’s Naulakha, the former Vermont home of the famed English author.

Kipling home receives climate grant

DUMMERSTON —The Landmark Trust USA is the recipient of $401,274 awarded through the prestigious Save America’s Treasures Grant Program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The funds, which will be matched by public...

This week in History, September 12 - 19

10 years ago: Windham Southwest Supervisory Union’s new superintendent Chris Pratt told the community he was there to stay. “This is where I want to be,” he said, vowing to work with school boards, communities, and school administrators to make the WSWSU one of the top...

This Week in History September 12 - 19

10 years ago:
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union’s new superintendent Chris Pratt told the community he was there to stay. “This is where I want to be,” he said, vowing to work with school boards, communities, and school administrators to make the WSWSU one of the top...

Passengers get off the MOOver bus at Shaw’s in Wilmington.

Passengers get off the MOOver bus at Shaw’s in Wilmington.

MOOver selected as a beneficiary

WILMINGTON - Shaw’s Market has selected Southeast Vermont Transit (SEVT) as its September Give Back Where It Counts beneficiary.
Shaw’s will donate $1 to the MOOver for all $3 reusable shopping bags purchased at their Wilmington store. Launched in March 2019, the program selects a monthly...

The Halifax Community Hall.

Fast internet coming to Halifax

HALIFAX - Here’s the scoop- wicked-fast fiber internet is coming to Halifax. Join DVFiber and the Halifax Community Broadband Committee in celebrating this historic moment with an ice cream social on Saturday, September 14, at the Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road. The event will take place...

This Week in History September 5 - 12

10 years ago:
A Dover police officer was bitten by a suspect while transporting a prisoner to a correctional facility in Springfield. According to court documents, two Dover officers were transporting a suspect who was arrested for driving a Dover woman’s vehicle without...

Flood recovery program

VERMONT - The Vermont Department of Mental Health has secured an extension to continue the Starting Over Strong Vermont flood recovery outreach program. This initiative, staffed by trained outreach workers, provides anonymous, free support including resource referrals and education. Other...

Anne Reynolds.

New vice president

BRATTLEBORO - Brattleboro Savings & Loan has hired Anne Reynolds as their new vice president of culture. This role has been expertly filled by Michele Hackett who is retiring at the end of August.
Reynolds has over 20 years of experience in HR, including her recent roles as a human...

When spread on exposed soil in meadow areas, seed mixes that include native plants or are pollinator-friendly will not only help stabilize the soil but will provide food and habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators.
Bonnie Kirn Donahue

When spread on exposed soil in meadow areas, seed mixes that include native plants or are pollinator-friendly will not only help stabilize the soil but will provide food and habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators. Bonnie Kirn Donahue

Ways to reduce the impact of erosion

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont VERMONT - A condition of a yard can have an impact on regional water quality. Areas where soil is left open and unvegetated are spots that are susceptible to erosion. Erosion happens when unprotected earth is...

This Week in History, August 29 - Sept 5

10 years ago:
Innkeeper Sandy MacDougall, owner of Layla’s Riverside Lodge (formerly known as The Four Seasons Inn, now known as the Sugar Maple Inn) hosted more than 40 people at his inn for the airing of an episode of Gordon Ramsey’s “Hotel Hell” featuring his inn. The...