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VSAC scholarships given to many area students

VERMONT–Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has announced it has awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships to graduating high school seniors to continue their education after high school.
In addition to the scholarships for high school seniors, VSAC has also awarded over $4.6 million in...

The Marlboro College dining hall.

Democracy Builders signs contract to buy Marlboro College campus

MARLBORO- On May 28, Marlboro College and Democracy Builders announced a signed contract for sale of the 500-acre college campus, in anticipation of the completion of Marlboro College’s alliance with Emerson College. Democracy Builders will use the campus for an innovative, new...

Laura Walker

Bennington College's next president

BENNINGTON- Laura R. Walker has been selected to be the next president of Bennington College.
Walker is widely recognized for leading the transformation of New York Public Radio into an independent media powerhouse by effectively setting and supporting an entirely new paradigm for public...

TVHS graduating class of 2020.

Car parade for Twin Valley graduates

WHITINGHAM- Come out to support the Class of 2020 in a car parade on Saturday, June 6, at 1 pm. The parade route will be from Twin Valley Middle High School to the Old School Community Center through Jacksonville. Social distancing guidelines are expected. Show support by parking along the...

Library now offering curbside pickup

WARDSBORO-Wardsboro Public Library has started curbside pickup for books, as they follow Gov. Phil Scott’s plans toward reopening. The following are the curbside pickup steps.
Patrons can either call and speak with a librarian at (802) 896-6988 on Mondays and Thursdays, 10 am to noon (...

The American Red Cross hosts blood drive

BENNINGTON- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 11:30 am to 5 pm Thursday, June 4, at the First Baptist Church at 601 Main Street. Blood drives canceled during the pandemic have increased the need for donors. Red Cross staff, volunteers, and donors will be masked and observe social...

Food 4 Kids continues when school is over

DOVER- Everyone has heard about the Food 4 Kids program, right? The one where elementary school children who need food on weekends are given a bag of non-perishable food each Friday at school to get them through the weekend.
But wait, there is no school right now. That has not stopped...

Statewide radio prom for seniors

VERMONT- Vermont Public Radio is partnering with the Vermont Agency of Education and Big Heavy World to produce a statewide radio prom for Vermont’s high school students on Saturday, May 30, at 7 pm. “Prom Goes #VTstrong” will be hosted by Burlington-based DJ Craig Mitchell spinning his favorite...

College scholarships offered

WILMINGTON- The C. C. Haynes Fund offers two annual scholarships of up to $1,000. The recipient may be anyone enrolled in a course of study beyond high school in an accredited institution, with preferences given to a person studying agriculture or related fields such as environmental studies....

Three graduate from UNH

DURHAM, NH - The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham Saturday, May 16, during a virtual celebration.
Douglas Lazelle, of Jacksonville, VT, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and behavior. Miranda Wilkins, of Jamaica, VT,...