Leisure

Laura Stevenson

Local author named Book of the Year finalist

Vermont- Rootstock Publishing recently announced three books, and two by Vermont authors, from their 2022 publication year have been named finalists in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
“All Men Glad and Wise,” a mystery by Laura C. Stevenson, of Wilmington, placed...

Simon Brooks

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with “Tales of Celtic Rogues and Rascals”

JACKSONVILLE- The Whitingham Free Public Library and Pettee Memorial Library invite all to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with British storyteller, humorist, and author Simon Brooks for “Tales of Celtic Rogues & Rascals.”
These tales will tickle everyone’s funny bone as scamps, scallywags...

South Main Church

Coming soon: Art space in church

WILMINGTON- In the summer of 2022 a group of local artists and interested community members came together to explore the idea of creating an art space. After community meetings and feedback and many hours of meetings the group is well on the way to having a space available to the community. I...

Windham County Jail

Windham County Jail to be leased to historical society

NEWFANE- Windham County assistant judges Lamont Barnett and Carolyn Partridge and the Historical Society of Windham County have reached an agreement to lease the historic Windham County Jail building to the historical society. As a contributing resource in the Newfane Village historic district...

Virtual event looks at folks behind the filming of Jake Burton documentary

STOWE- Meet the team behind the creation of the 2021 HBO Original documentary “Dear Rider, The Jake Burton Story” on Thursday, March 16, at 7 pm, as part of the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s virtual Red Bench Speaker Series.
Director Fernando Villena and co-producers Ben Bryan and...

Ice carving at last year’s Winterfest.

Winterfest returns with winter family fun

WILMINGTON- Winter fun is back at Winterfest! Join Wilmington Works for a winter family fun event at Hayford Field on Saturday, February 11, from 1 to 3 pm.
Highlights of the day include winter games hosted by the Pettee Memorial Library and Beaver Brook Children’s School and an ice...

Win anything from yummy foods to exotic vacations.

Win anything from yummy foods to exotic vacations.

Grace Cottage auction returns

TOWNSHEND – Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to winter. Find items that are practical, delectable, delightful, and inspirational. Bidding takes place Feb. 14-27, 2023.
Each year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Cabin Fever Online...

Student news

Kaie Quigley presents at career symposium NEWTON, MA - Kaie Quigley, a Lasell University student from West Wardsboro, VT, presented at the institution’s annual Career Readiness Symposium.
Quigley shared updates from the Lasell University student newspaper, the 1851...

VSAC scholarship deadline coming soon

VERMONT- For students who are applying to college this year, or who are looking for financial help for ongoing college study or for continuing education, it pays to research scholarship opportunities.
Every year, VSAC compiles a scholarship booklet of Vermont-specific opportunities,...

Antje Duvekot

Contemporary folk music

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music will present an evening of contemporary folk music with Antje Duvekot and The Sea The Sea on Saturday, January 14, at 7:30 pm at Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill. Tickets are $20 in advance and $24 at the door. Next Stage will provide a beer, wine...