press release

Wilson announces candidacy

DEERFIELD VALLEY - George Wilson has announced his candidacy as an independent in the newly-redistricted Windham-2 as state representative. Windham-2 includes the towns of Wardsboro, Jamaica, Stratton, Somerset, and Dover.
Wilson invites voters to join together for two meet-and-greet...

Boy Scouts washing a truck from a previous fundraiser held in July 2021

Car wash fundraiser

WEST DOVER - Local scouts from BSA Troop 461 will hold a car wash fundraiser Saturday, September 3, from 10 am to 2 pm at the West Dover Fire Station on Route 100. Money from the fundraiser will go toward charter dues for the local troop as well as various activities and badges earned during the...

Church will host rummage sale

WHITINGHAM - The Jacksonville Community Church will host a rummage and tag sale on Friday, September 16, from 9 am to 2 pm and on Saturday, September 17, from 9 am to noon. There will be a selection of all-season clothing and baked goods as well. Questions? Contact Wanda Walkowiak at (820) 368-...

Garlic Town returns to Bennington

BENNINGTON- On Saturday, September 3, Bennington will once again transform into “Garlic Town, USA” in celebration of all things garlic and agriculture.
Garlic Town, USA, formerly known as the award-winning Garlic Fest and produced by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, will...

Screening at library

DOVER - On Tuesday, September 6, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “Peggy Sue Got Married,” starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage. Showtime is 3 pm. Runtime is 183 minutes. The film is rated PG-13. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

Farmers’ market and pizza night

WEST TOWNSHEND - Bard Owl will play the West Townshend Farmers’ Market Friday, September 2. Composed of T. Breeze Verdant on guitar, vocals, and stomp box; and Annie Landenberger on vocals and percussion, Bard Owl has been playing the region since 2016, offering sweet harmonies, driving rhythms...

Music at the Guilford Fair

GUILFORD - Five acts will perform live music at the Guilford Fair, held rain or shine from Saturday to Monday, September 3, 4 and 5, at the fairgrounds on Weatherhead Hollow Road.
On Saturday, September 3, from 2 to 4 pm will be a free pre-fair concert open to the public by The Case...

Stratton village

“Blues, Brews, and BBQ”

STRATTON MOUNTAIN - Escape to the mountains and celebrate the long weekend the Stratton way. Long weekends mean a full schedule of festivities that the whole family will enjoy, including live music by the Gin Blossoms on Saturday, September 3, and Stratton’s annual Labor Day brewfest, “Blues,...

Dunkin’ promotion gives free coffee to teachers

VERMONT - As Vermont and northern New York teachers return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, Dunkin’ is brewing up the perfect way to say “thank you” to those who go above and beyond for students.
In celebration of all local educators, participating Dunkin’ restaurants...

Memorial service for substance abuse victims

WILMINGTON - Voices of Hope and Brattleboro Area Hospice will be honoring “International Opioid Overdose Day” with a memorial service to be held Wednesday, August 31, 6 pm at St. Mary’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church, 13 East Main Street. This will be a non-religious service open to all....