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Kermenski joins administrative team

WILMINGTON- Wayne Kermenski will be the new director of climate, inclusion, and belonging to the Twin Valley Unified Union School District’s administrative team.
Kermenski will be working closely with the principals of Twin Valley Middle High School and Twin Valley Elementary School to...

Lyman Orton

Book and exhibit highlight the art of Vermont

WARDSBORO- Anita Rafael has penned a book about the art collection of Lyman Orton. That collection will be on display at two simultaneous exhibits in the coming months, one at the Bennington Museum and the other at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
Rafael, of Wardsboro, ...

Zuckerman to host series on banned books

BRATTLEBORO- Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman travels to Everyone’s Books on Wednesday, July 5, at 5 pm to host a series of book readings from banned books. The bookstore is at 25 Elliot Street. Zuckerman will be traveling the state this summer and fall hosting series of book readings from banned books...

Twin Valley names valedictorian, salutatorian

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School recently announced that Matthew Hammond has been named the valedictorian of the Class of 2023. Winter Nakos has been named salutatorian.
Hammond is the son of Jessica and Shawn Hammond, of Wilmington. He has excelled in the classroom where much...

The fair will feature an open house at the Wilmington Public Safety Building.

The fair will feature an open house at the Wilmington Public Safety Building.

Energy fair planned for June 3

WILMINGTON- On Saturday, June 3, the town of Wilmington is planning to hold a free energy fair with an additional emphasis on emergency preparedness.
The fair will be held at the new, energy-efficient Public Safety Building and include an open house of the new fire station and police...

Students earn honors at Twin Valley

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll.
Distinguished Honors
Seniors: Joseph Crafts, Matthew Hammond, Winter Nakos, James Place, and Luke Wrathall.
Juniors: Garrett Cunningham, Noah Dornburgh, Hannah Gouin, Chloe Joyce, Marissa...

A group of locals has been working on a museum-style exhibit about the Holocaust for the better part of a year. From left: Darrell English, Kathleen Banks Nutter, Susan Neuman, and James Dassatti. Photo by Lauren Harkawik

Amid rising tide of hate, a reminder of a horrific history

Local group puts together extensive program on Holocaust remembrance
WHITINGHAM - On Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, the public will have an opportunity to learn about the Holocaust at an in-person exhibit unlike many others that have been displayed locally. The...

Poster by fifth grader Penelope D., of Ludlow.

Poster by fifth grader Penelope D., of Ludlow.

Towns prepare for Green Up Day

Whitingham
WHITINGHAM- Green Up Day is just around the corner.
Bags and the sign-up sheet for routes will be available on Saturday, May 6, at 9 am at Town Hill Park. The coordinators will be there to direct participants
This year the Lion’s Club volunteers...

Cookie and his friend are looking forward to the teas.

Cookie and his friend are looking forward to the teas.

Teddy bear teas

WINDHAM COUNTY- Open house events, called Teddy Bear Teas, will be happening at many area elementary schools this spring. The Teddy Bear Teas are for families with children ages 0 to 5. The purpose of the teas is for children and their families to get connected with their community school, other...

Local rider ends up sixth overall in the country

What’s it like to compete at nationals for the first time? A local youth shares her story.
DOVER - Sadie Wheeler started skiing when she was 2 years old while attending Mount Snow Childcare, but she didn’t transition to snowboarding until she was 7, with the Dover School’s...