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Claudette Hollenbeck

Aging in place: Lots of help is out there just waiting for a call

Knowing the resources available to you and using them is a huge part of handling loss of function as we age. Living in a rural environment, as most of us do in Vermont, the most disabling and limiting loss is the inability to drive a car. You might just as well be stranded on a deserted atoll...

This week in History, November 27 - December 5

10 years ago:
Parents and teachers attended a Twin Valley School Board meeting to plead for the restoration of the district’s music program. As part of Twin Valley’s K-12 consolidation, a part-time music teacher position was eliminated, and the duties of the school’s band...

Jackie White, author of “A Kidnapping in New York,” is a second-home owner in Wilmington. She will give a talk at Pettee Memorial Library on Saturday, November 23, at 1 pm. She’s pictured here with her dog, Willis. Photo by Betsy Franco Feeney

White hoping new book will be read all over

Author will give talk Saturday
WILMINGTON - Second-home owner and debut author Jackie White will give a talk at Pettee Memorial Library on Saturday, November 23, at 1 pm. She’ll share details about her novel, “A Kidnapping in New York,” which was released in September....

This Week in History November 21 - 28

10 years ago:
Becca Balint, who had just won her first election as a Windham County Senator, said property tax relief and education funding were among the top concerns of her constituents. She said Vermont’s dependence on property taxes to fund education appeared to be...

Dani Delaini

New assistant director for credit corporation

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) announced the addition of Dani Delaini as the assistant director and head of business acceleration. Delaini brings extensive experience in economic development, entrepreneurship, and business transitions, along with a passion for...

Steve Cummings

Chief executive officer starts at retreat

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Retreat announced that its board of trustees has voted to appoint Steve Cummings as chief executive officer, following his tenure as interim CEO since April 2024. With a distinguished career that blends clinical expertise and health care administration, Cummings...

Weatherization program offered for Vermonters

VERMONT —The best time to weatherize a home for a warm, comfortable, and more affordable winter is now. That’s the message from dozens of partners involved with the annual Button Up Vermont campaign. Homes that have needed repairs can now get up to an additional $15,000 through a new Home Repair...

Two alumni named to college board of trustees

BENNINGTON - Two alumni, both entrepreneurial leaders, have been elected to join the Bennington College board of trustees. They are Bryn Mooser, ‘01, and Eddie Ubell, ‘09.
Mooser is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmaker and media entrepreneur who founded the immersive media company...

This Week in History November 14 - 21

10 years ago:
Bartleby’s Books celebrated 25 years of business in Wilmington Village. Bartleby’s was initially located in the former Grand Union building on North Main Street before moving to its current location in the former Childs’ Tavern Garage on West Main Street. ...

Aging in Place: As close to feeling helpless as anyone should be

Very rarely in my eight decades-plus of life have I felt helpless, trapped, unsure of how to move forward. But I do on this lovely, sunny Sunday morning. After sitting alone and stewing in a full-scale snit, I finally decided to do something. So, I am getting it down on paper and off my deeply...