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The pergola in Wilmington village.

This week in History August 17 - August 24

10 years ago:
Wilmington’s River Bank Park pergola was perishing. An inspection of the structure revealed decay at nearly every post and beam connection, and in several of the upright posts. The inspection report said the amount of decay indicated the integrity of the...

Samantha Kondracki has been hired as the new director of Wilmington Works. Photo courtesy of S.Kondracki

New director works to continue group’s mission

WILMINGTON - As she’s settled into her new role as Wilmington Works project coordinator this summer, Samantha Kondracki has kept an eye on ensuring a continuity of traditions in Wilmington.
“I plan to continue on the path the Wilmington Works has thus far, which is to create fun and...

Flood water spills into the Glory Hole in Harriman Reservoir on Monday, July 10, 2023. Photo by Mike Eldred

Flood water spills into the Glory Hole in Harriman Reservoir on Monday, July 10, 2023. Photo by Mike Eldred

Documenting the historic Vermont flooding

VERMONT- The Vermont Historical Society has created a new initiative to preserve images and documents pertaining to the historic floods that severely impacted the state in July 2023. Members of the public are invited to submit their photographs, audio and video recordings, written memories, and...

Jacki Murano

Southern Vermont Board of Realtors names Murano president

WINDHAM COUNTY- The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacki Murano as its new president.
As broker/owner of the Southern Vermont Realty Group, Murano brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role as president of the Southern Vermont...

Luminary for beloved pets

Brattleboro- The Windham County Humane Society is holding its Pet Remembrance Night & Luminary Ceremony to honor the pets loved and lives shared on Monday, August 28.
The Pet Remembrance Night & Luminary Ceremony will be held at Pliny Park. Hundreds of luminaries will be lit...

This week in history August 10 - August 17

10 years ago:
Construction began on Twin Valley Middle High School in Whitingham. The $9 million project included new construction and a major renovation of the former Whitingham School, built in 1960. The work was the result of a K-12 merger between Wilmington and...

After a successful summer, Wings looks ahead to fall

Community members sought for programs
WILMINGTON - Wings Community Programs celebrated its highest enrollment in recent years for its summer programming, which wrapped up last month. Now, administrators are looking toward fall and hoping to connect with community members...

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...