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Pettee Memorial Library is one of the local libraries that will see some of its funding restored. File photo

In reversal, libraries likely to receive full federal allotment

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Local libraries received word late last week that, despite earlier information to the contrary, the Vermont Department of Libraries is likely to receive its full allotment from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), totaling roughly $1.24 million.
Last week...

Man charged in gruesome murder in Whitingham

WHITINGHAM- A Whitingham man pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in Windham Criminal Court Wednesday afternoon.
Justin Stacy, 30, was charged with second degree murder in the death of Robert J. Francis, 75, in early February. Following his arraignment, Stacy was ordered held...

Participants at the “crafty lady table” program at the Whitingham Free Public Library made shamrocks for Saint Patrick’s Day in March. Local directors are preparing for a loss of funding from the Vermont Department of Libraries due to cuts in federal programs. Courtesy WFPL/Facebook

Local libraries bracing for impacts of federal funding cuts and shortages

Editor's Note: After this story was published, the Vermont Department of Libraries sent an update to The Deerfield Valley News that it had gotten word that it is likely to receive its full allotment from the IMLS, rather than the approximate half it believed it was receiving when department...

The 2025 Green Up Day poster was designed by U-31 student Ella Thomas

Governor touts Green Up Day at weekly presser

See local Green Up Day informaton below
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott held his weekly press conference at U-32 Middle and High School Wednesday, a school where, as he noted, he was once a student teacher.
“It hasn’t changed a whole lot,” Gov. Scott said, “although...

Lions Club scholarships

WHITINGHAM - Each year, the Deerfield Valley Lions Club recognizes a select group of graduating seniors for their outstanding commitment to community service. Recipients will receive a one-time $750 scholarship to support their continued education.
Graduating seniors residing in Halifax,...

Library hosting family bingo

WHITINGHAM - The Whitingham Free Public Library is hosting the annual family bingo fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, at 2 pm, at the Whitingham Municipal Center in Jacksonville. There will be themed gift basket prizes for adults and children, and a gift card raffle.
Admission is $10 per...

Whitingham meets at Town Hill Park

WHITINGHAM - Green Up Day events begin at Town Hill Park on Saturday, May 3, at 9 am. Get Green Up Day trash bags and sign up for a route. The coordinator will be available for any questions. To register ahead of time for a route go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FAFAC2FA3F94-55955708-...

Supervisory union board names Corey chair

WILMINGTON- The Windham Southwest Supervisory Union board reorganized and welcomed new members Tuesday evening, their first meeting since Town Meeting.
Board member Paul Blais nominated Kristy Corey as chair, and board member Cindy Florence nominated Blais as chair. Corey was...

Emily Carris-Duncan speaking to Town Meeting voters in Whitingham

Rep says town has “best road crew” in Vermont

WHITINGHAM- When moderator Leon Corse invited Rep. Emily Carris-Duncan to speak to the crowd at Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 4,, he said it was a great pleasure, for the first time in his 40-year tenure, to be introducing a representative who was a Whitingham resident.
Carris-Duncan gave...

Voters turn down plan for local option tax

WHITINGHAM- Town Meeting voters passed every spending request on their 34-article warning, but overwhelmingly rejected two articles to create a 1% local option tax, and a fund from which to disburse the proceeds.
The discussion came at the end of the meeting, after lunch and after some...