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This week in history, August 3 - 10

10 years ago:
Former Wilmington Town Manager Bob Rusten was appointed as Burlington’s chief administrative officer. During his four years as town manager in Wilmington, Rusten updated and modernized Wilmington’s budgeting and financial practices, and helped facilitate the...

Silent auction fundraiser for new arts organization

WILMINGTON - A silent auction at Saturday night’s Blueberry Block Party will aim to raise money for a new arts organization in town, I Love Art Space.
I Love Art Space, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, plans to officially open its forthcoming space later in the fall or early winter. The...

Keep independent bookstores strong

MONTPELIER- Vermont members of the New England Independent Bookstore Association announce “Bookstores Helping Bookstores,” a fundraising effort to help Bear Pond Books, of Montpelier, and Next Chapter Bookstore, of Barre, both member bookstores that were devastated in the recent FEMA declared...

Meryl Streep and Tamara Kilmurray at a 2013 fundraiser dinner at the Hermitage Inn. Mike Eldred

This week in History, July 27 - August 2

10 years ago:
Rep. Peter Welch, Gov. Peter Shumlin, and actress Meryl Streep joined hosts James and Donna Barnes at the Hermitage Inn for a fundraiser dinner to benefit the Wilmington Fund VT. The dinner was sold out, with 115 guests paying between $1,000 and $5,000 per plate. Donors who...

Lorraine Atwood.

New energy joining Bennington College staff

BENNINGTON- Lorraine Atwood has been named vice president for finance and administration at Bennington College.
As part of the college’s leadership team, Atwood will oversee the college’s financial operations, facilities management and planning, human resources, and information technology...

The original base lodge at Haystack Mountain. Thirty years ago the ski area was mired in bankruptcy.

This week in history 20 July - 27 July

10 years ago:
Wilmington town officials approved the sale of 55 Haystack lots in the East Tract and High Peaks areas, which the town had previously taken at tax sales, to the Hermitage Inn Real Estate Holding Company for about $325,000. The land purchase would allow the Hermitage to...

Traffic delays for Blueberry parade

WEST DOVER- Traffic delays as a result of the Blueberry Festival parade will be expected on Route 100 from West Dover Village north to Country Club Road on Saturday, July 29, from approximately 10 to 11:30 am. Traffic is expected to be completely stopped from 10 up to 10:30 am.
When the...

This week in history July 13 - July 19

10 years ago:
Twin Valley School District was ready to break ground on a new high school in Whitingham. The project included substantial renovation of existing pods and the construction of two new buildings. The district was nearing completion on a similar renovation and expansion at Twin...

Smokey Bear celebrating Trailfest

Appalachian Trailfest

BENNINGTON- The Bennington Appalachian Trail community invites the greater Bennington community and trail-lovers alike to attend the Bennington Trailfest on Saturday, July 29, from 12 to 2:30 pm at the Bennington Community Center located at 655 Gage Street.
Bennington Trailfest is an...

Fireworks are not fun for everyone

ESSEX JUNCTION- Now that summer is here, the Fourth of July is right around the corner. While this is generally a favorite holiday for people, it can be very stressful and dangerous for pets. Firework shows, barbecues, and heat of day can all pose issues for our companion animals.
Everyone...