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A crew from Ray Reed Construction and Walker Industries replaced a roof on a local home after a fundraising effort spearheaded by John Clark, who wanted to help a friend in need. Photo courtesy Rich Caplan
WILMINGTON - John Clark recently coordinated an effort to help a local who was in need of a new roof. The result was a brand new roof for a fellow valley resident and a resonant feeling of gratitude to be part of a close-knit community that comes together when needed. 
Clark told The...
STRATTON - Alongside associates Darlene Rutnik, Susan Belgard-Marquis, and Karen Saben, Lorraine Weeks-Newell has been busy planning and organizing the Holiday Artists’ Expo, presented by The Stratton Parsonage. The event takes place at the Stratton Town Hall on Friday, November 29, and Saturday...

A solitary snowmaker checks on the output of a snow gun as the sun rises at Mount Snow. This photo was taken on November 13. Mount Snow/Facebook
SOUTHERN VERMONT – Warm, rainy weather has thrown a wet blanket on area ski resorts’ plans to open for the Thanksgiving weekend.  
Vail Resorts, owners of Mount Snow and Okemo resorts, is working toward opening but was unable to  provide a certain date by press time Wednesday.  
“We...

Jonathan Cooper, left, and Bruce Busa share a moment following the judge’s decision Monday at the Bennington courthouse. Mike Eldred
BENNINGTON- The Bennington-1 district will be represented by Jonathan Cooper – at least until the House of Representatives has a final say – following a pair of rulings by Bennington Superior Court Judge David Barra.  
In a judgment order issued following a hearing on Monday, Barra...

Brenda Betit, a longtime employee of WW Building Supply, is experiencing a health crisis. Photo via Facebook
JACKSONVILLE - A spaghetti dinner is planned for next weekend at the Whitingham Municipal Center. The dinner is being held in an effort to raise funds for local Brenda Betit, who is experiencing a health crisis. 
For anyone who has shopped at WW Building Supply recently — and that’s most...
WILMINGTON-  Ongoing facilities maintenance issues topped discussion at Twin Valley School Board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, November 20.  
The board met with Windham Southwest Supervisory Union Facilities and Transportation Manager Sean Youmel for an update on building maintenance...
DOVER - During their meeting on Monday, November 18, the River Valleys Unified School District board made changes to the food service program at Wardsboro Elementary.
“As you know, or may know, there’s a vacancy at the Wardsboro School for a food service person. We’ve been unable to fill...

A hiker on a trail in the Old Oaks Headwater Preserve. Courtesy Green Mountain Conservancy
197 acres conserved in Marlboro
MARLBORO - Green Mountain Conservancy has purchased 197 acres of land in Marlboro, which will be conserved in partnership with the Vermont River Conservancy and the Vermont Housing Conservation Board. The area, known as the Old Oaks...
DOVER- Mount Snow’s former snowmaking pond, Snow Lake, and the dam that created it in 1961, are slated for removal in 2027.
At an informational meeting Monday evening, project consultants and others involved in the planning process presented an overview of the project, its benefits, and...
WILMINGTON- Superintendent Bill Bazyk told board members he was able to shave more than $743,000 off the draft 2026 supervisory union budget at a special Windham Southwest Supervisory Union Board meeting Tuesday evening.  
The bad news? That still leaves an increase of more than $932,000...

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