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This Week in History (12/22/22 - 12/29/22)

10 years ago:
The US Forest Service closed two areas at Haystack Mountain to snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles after they were notified of unauthorized trail alterations on federal land. The Forest Service described the damage as “significant unauthorized...

Photo by Tyler Lederer

Storm blankets region

WILLIAMSVILLE - Road crews were out in force after a Friday storm dropped as much as 2 feet of snow. Left, a plow truck cleans up Dover Road.

Mountain Journal: Get ready to take on the mountain with an early-season game plan

Early season training helps nurture the mountain experience. Because big mountain skiing can be demanding, smooth runs and hard charging adventures benefit from strength and endurance.
“People have to realize skiing is a sport and athletic activity,” notes veteran PSIA Examiner Emeritus...

Goodwill to open Brattleboro store, career center Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO - Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont will hold a grand opening of its new store and donation center on Saturday, December 17, from 9 am to 8 pm at the Royal Square Shopping Center, 768 Putney Road, on Route 5 next to Staples. A ribbon-cutting celebration with...

State of the Union essay contest begins

VERMONT - Sen. Bernie Sanders has launched his 13th annual State of the Union essay contest.
Each year, the President of the United States delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, which outlines priorities for the coming year. Sanders knows that great ideas...

Voices of Hope’s open house will be at the Old Firehouse

Voices of Hope holds open house

WILMINGTON - Voices of Hope and Senior Solutions invite the community to attend the first Old Firehouse Holiday Open House located at 18 Beaver Street. The event will be on Saturday, December 17, from 11 am to 1 pm.
Gather with friends - new and old - neighbors, and visitors to the area to...

A menorah with nine branches, known as a chanukiah, is used during Hanukkah.

Shine a light this Hanukkah

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community’s program Shine A Light for Social Justice returns for the fifth year in a row with a mix of in-person and online events bringing light to eight social justice issues. Every night from Sunday, December 18, to Sunday, December 25, whether in-...

Carols at Christmas service

MARLBORO - The Marlboro Meeting House will hold its annual Christmas service Sunday, December 18, at 4 pm. This will be a time of joy and cheer as congregants pray, sing carols, and relive the story of Christmas through Scripture. All are welcome to join for this festive gathering.
This...

Ham, potatoes at senior meal

HALIFAX - The next Halifax senior meal will be held Friday, December 16, at the community hall, 20 Brook Road, serving at noon. The menu is ham, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, and dessert. All seniors are welcome. A free-will donation of $3 is asked but not mandatory. A call to Joan is appreciated...

Maker’s Market brings fun to the whole family

WILMINGTON - Wilmington Works hosted the Bright Lights Maker’s Market at Memorial Hall this past weekend. Visitors sipped on eggnog and mulled wine while purchasing handmade treasures from local artisans and artists. There was also live music and carolers, children’s crafts, and a raffle....