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Children check out the options at a Year of the Book kickoff event in Pownal.

CLiF accepting grant applications

VERMONT - The Children’s Literacy Foundation is currently accepting applications for their flagship Year of the Book Grant, which provides $25,000 in new books, in-person author visits, and other inspiring literacy resources to qualifying public elementary schools in Vermont and New Hampshire....

Lions Club hosts optometrist

WILMINGTON - “What do you see, Doc?” is the title of an upcoming presentation by Dr. Andrew Walkowiak, an esteemed doctor of optometry and ocular disease. The Deerfield Valley Lions Club will be hosting this event Monday, November 21, at 6:30 pm at the Old School Community Center.
Two of...

Shelter needs pet food donations

BRATTLEBORO - “No hungry pets” is the unofficial motto of the Windham County Humane Society’s pet food pantry. However, that motto is becoming ever harder to follow.
With an increase in the number of pet owners accessing the pet food pantry and the increased cost of pet food impacting the...

New community park planned, Thanksgiving pie fundraiser

GUILFORD - On Saturday, November 19, from 11 am to 1 pm, the public is invited to stop in at the celebration held by the Guilford Park Committee showcasing the plans for the newest community park in Guilford. This will take place on Bee Barn Road in the center of Algiers Village, south of the...

Chevy Chase in the movie “Funny Farm” from 35 years ago. The movie was filmed in locations all over southern Vermont, and featured a speaking role from the Whitingham School vice principal.

This Week in History (11/17/22 - 11/23/22)

10 years ago:
The town of Dover purchased a one-acre parcel on Route 100 sandwiched between Country Club Road and the 7-Eleven. The parcel, which had mainly been used as overflow parking for the Andirons, was eventually transformed into today’s Dover Park with the addition...

Rabbi Michael M. Cohen

Rabbi, former policy advisor discusses environment

BENNINGTON - Join Congregation Beth El for a three-part series on the timely topic of Judaism and the environment with Rabbi Michael M. Cohen. The Torah is full of timeless environmental messages and guidance. During these sessions, participants will explore many of them. In the climate crisis...

Database for networking

VERMONT - Vermont Professionals of Color Network announced recently the launch of their membership database with the goal of offering exclusive opportunities for BIPOC members to connect virtually, automating some of the functional components of the site and ensuring that the site remains...

Winter arrives in a hurry with a flurry

DOVER - The run of warm weather came to an aburpt end this week, as seasonal weather returned. The cold temperatures allowed Mount Snow to fire up its snowmaking system on Monday, left. By Wednesday snow had also arrived and blanketed the area with a dusting of white, as seen in the top photo...

SVMC welcomes doctor to OB/GYN practice

BENNINGTON - Southwestern Vermont Medical Center welcomes Michael Silverberg, DO, to SVMC OB/GYN and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. Dr. Silverberg received his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed the obstetrics and gynecology...

Robert Thibault

New superintendent named

SOUTHERN VERMONT - Robert “Bob” Thibault has been announced as the incoming superintendent for Windham Central Supervisory Union to replace outgoing superintendent William Anton, who has served in the role since 2015. Thibault will begin his tenure as superintendent July 2023.
Thibault,...