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It was standing room only at the Wilmington Town Hall for a planning commission hearing on changes to zoning regulations. Mike Eldred

Property owners pack hall for short-term rental hearing

WILMINGTON- Wilmington property owners packed the meeting room at Town Hall Monday evening for a planning commission hearing on a sweeping update to the town’s zoning regulation.
Although many of the proposed changes could be considered “housekeeping,” such as updating language and...

School threat determined not credible

WHITINGHAM- A reported threat to school safety this week was determined by state police not to be credible, according to Twin Valley Middle High School Principal Anna Roth.
A Vermont State Police trooper was posted at Twin Valley Middle High School Tuesday “out of an abundance of caution...

“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...

Screen shot of the Hakhel Lodge website

Defendants file responses, motion to dismiss, in discrimination suit

WILMINGTON- Several of the defendants in a federal lawsuit filed by the owner of Hakhel Lodge, formerly known as the Nordic Hills Inn, filed their answers to the suit late last month.
Yisroel Teitlebaum, who purchased the property in 2021, filed the suit against the five defendants in...

Blaikie Horwath, of Searsburg, competed in a STACYC race at the Los Angeles Coliseum in September. Photo courtesy of Scott Horwath

Local rider competes in fabled LA Coliseum

Local girl, age 7, finishes second in major motocross competition
LOS ANGELES - Searsburg parents Scott Horwath and Ashton Robinson got the thrill of watching their child compete in a major competition recently when their daughter, 7-year-old Blaikie Horwath, was called...

The Dover Selectboard approved PFAS testing on a well at the Dover Common. It was drilled because the current water source is contaminated with the chemicals. File photo

Board crosses fingers, hopes well tests negative

DOVER- The selectboard voted to move forward with water testing at Dover Town Common, approved a new hire, and heard reports from around the town at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The board approved the expenditure of $3,721 to test a well on Dover Town Common for PFAS. The well...

Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Leaf peepers get it wrong

Internet search sends tourists to dead-end Searsburg road instead of upstate
SEARSBURG- How did a tourist congestion problem on a remote road in Pomfret, more than 60 miles away, find its way to an even more remote road in Searsburg?
“It was a long weekend for us...

Construction bond payment comes in under budget

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley School Board members will seek more information from the supervisory union on capital maintenance and other facilities project planning procedures, and discussed what may be good financial news at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
TVSB Chair Kristy Corey said...

Wilmington man’s little greens company seeing big growth

BRATTLEBORO - Valley resident Tom Smith has developed a passion for microgreens. The greens produced by Grateful Greens, of which Smith is principal owner, are available for sale and on restaurant menus here in the valley. And this is just the beginning for the company, which is about a year into...

Herd manager MacKenzie Wallace, Leon Corse, and Abbie Corse at the Corse Farm Dairy. Behind them, a cow named Chewbacca grazes.The multigeneration farm is a finalist for a prestigious conservation award. Lauren Harkawik

Dairy recognized for commitment to land

WHITINGHAM - The Corse Farm Dairy has been named one of the finalists of this year’s New England Leopold Conservation Award, an award that “recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife resources in their care.” Inclusion in the list of finalists...