READSBORO- The state’s $33 million project to replace a bridge over the Deerfield River on Route 100 in the village will cost the town of Readsboro more than $650,000.
The town has known there would be a potential local cost for the bridge project for at least a decade, but Readsboro...
Jessica Bolognani, left, at age 17, posing with Mia Codogni, right, who was 4 years old at the time. Jessica died at the age of 18 in 2010. She was the inspiration behind Jessica’s Closet, a low-cost rental boutique run by her mother, Debbie Bolognani.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Bolognani
WILMINGTON - Debbie Bolognani is hoping to secure a next chapter for Jessica’s Closet.
Jessica’s Closet is a boutique-style dress rental service that allows girls and women to borrow dresses for big events such as the prom, a wedding, or another event. Bolognani was inspired to create...
In the music room at the Old School Community Center, Suzuki lessons at play
WILMINGTON - On Saturday morning, inside the music room at the Old School Community Center, Bekka Eöwind stood before two rows of students of varying ages. She and her students each held a violin. ...
Dover plans to replace aging and peeling signs
DOVER- Selectboard members tackled a slew of issues at their regular meeting Tuesday evening .
Bitown Economic Development Committee Marketing Director Tim Dolan met with the board to answer questions raised by a Dover resident regarding his previous report on the committee’s digital...
Note: This article has been updated to clarify the use of two donations made for projects at Twon Valley Elementary School.
WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members tweaked drafts of their annual meeting warning and proposed 2026 budget at their regular meeting Wednesday evening. ...
NEWFANE- Windham Superior Court Judge Rachel Malone has dismissed a lawsuit brought against North Branch Fire District by district resident Thomas Ferrazza.
Ferrazza filed the suit in late May 2024, alleging that the North Branch Prudential Committee violated statutes regarding municipal...
By Mike Eldred
READSBORO- A state project to replace a crumbling bridge over the Deerfield River on Route 100 has received a rare boost from the federal government.
The US Department of Transportation, along with members of Vermont’s congressional delegation, recently announced a $...
John Biehn III, also known as “Route 9 Johnny,” makes videos on Route 9 to update the community about road and weather conditions.
Lauren Harkawik
WOODFORD - Around 2 pm Monday afternoon, the sky darkened and a light, icy rain began to fall. Sitting fireside inside his house along Route 9, John Biehn III eyed the window.
“It’s supposed to snow later,” he said. “I may have to go up.”
By that, Biehn meant he may need to trudge...
By Ivy Kirby
WARDSBORO - During their meeting on Monday, January 6, the River Valleys Unified School District board discussed the results of a survey sent to families, and reviewed the board’s financials in preparation for approving the fiscal year 2026 budget this spring.
In early...
A screen shot of a Vrbo.com search page for rental properties in and around Dover. The town will be asking short-term rental property owners to sign up beginning this month.
DOVER - Economic Development Director Eric Durocher said this week that the town’s forthcoming short-term rental registration will commence within the month. Final touches are being put on back-end management to make the registration process run smoothly.
The registration of short-term...