Halloween

Things are getting a little spooky

Haunted house to take over haunted restaurant
DOVER - Jim Thomas, owner of The Last Chair, was skeptical about ghosts. That is, until he started spending time working at The Last Chair.
“I used to be very skeptical,” Thomas told The Deerfield Valley News this week...

Members of Paranormal Investigators of New England will be at the Kitzhof Inn on Saturday, October 19. As part of their presentation, they’ll talk about the equipment they use in paranormal investigations, such as video surveillance, pictured here. Photo courtesy of Paranormal Investigators of New England

Paranormal event at inn a celebration of spooky season

DOVER - For their Halloween-season event last year, the owners of the Kitzhof Inn had T-shirts printed that read, “The Kitzhof Inn: only a little bit haunted.” At this year’s now-annual Halloween-time event, the “little bit” in that tagline will be put to the test.
On Friday, October 18,...

“Haunted Vermont,” an exhibition on display at the Bennington Museum, delves into the spirit lore of Vermont, including spirit photography. A “selfie station” by artist George O. Stadnik lets visitors create their own spirit photography with their cellphones. Lauren Harkawik

Exhibit looks at creepy side of Vermont history

Shirley Jackson artifacts, other haunted things on display at Bennington Museum BENNINGTON - Those looking for a spooky activity in these pre-Halloween weeks may consider going to the Bennington Museum, where an exhibit, “Haunted Vermont,” delves into the creepier side of...

Village braces for something spooky this weekend

By Lauren Harkawik
WILMINGTON - This weekend, Wilmington will be festooned with Halloween cheer. Jack-o’-lanterns will be situated in the center of town on Thursday, kicking off numerous festivities leading up to the big night: trick-or-treating downtown on Monday, October 31.
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Comedy and horror meet in Halloween performance

BRATTLEBORO - Shoot the Moon Theater Company will perform “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” on Fridays and Saturdays from October 21 to October 29, at 7:30 pm at the Hooker-Dunham Theatre. The company’s fast-paced Halloween treat is a mix of comedy and horror. The production stars...

Halloween handouts

WILMINGTON - Carlotta Gladding was dressed as this friendly witch to pass out candy in front of Wilmington’s Pettee Memorial Library Sunday afternoon.

Photo by Amelia Nick

The Last Scare: trick or treating for a good cause

DOVER - Creepy costume-wearers of all ages were out at The Last Chair Friday evening for a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. The event was part of a fundraiser held by the Dover restaurant to benefit school clubs in Dover and Wardsboro.

Library, Lions Club team up for trick-or-treat event

JACKSONVILLE - On Sunday, October 31, from 5 to 7 pm, the Whitingham Free Public Library and The Deerfield Valley Lions Club will host a trick-or-treat event and jack-o’-lantern display at the Whitingham Municipal Center.
Love Halloween and want to participate? Call (802) 368-7506 to...

Halloween events begin Saturday

WILMINGTON - There are a series of fun community events planned downtown for Halloween this year.
First is the second annual Trunk O’ Treat held at the Wilmington Antique and Flea Market on Saturday, October 23. The event runs from 5 to 8 pm, with setup at 4 pm. Younger kids are invited to...

Spooky writing workshops tackle ghosts, monsters

BRATTLEBORO - Hooker-Dunham Theatre is offering two spooky writing workshops this October, hosted by GennaRose Nethercott.
The first, “Ghost Lab,” will take place on Sunday, October 24, at 2 pm. Like many people, ghosts spent more than a year confined to their home, floating from room to...