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The Whitingham Historical Society Museum in Green Hall

Whitingham Historical Society hosts Colonial Dames

WHITINGHAM - On Tuesday, July 12, the Society of Colonial Dames of Vermont met at the Whitingham Historical Society Museum. The dames came from all over Vermont. Stella Stevens, historical society president, whose family in Whitingham dates from 1826, spoke of the museum’s local treasures, and...

Ruba Road before it was decommissioned. The part labeled Ruba Dr, located in Readsboro, is still in commission. Google Maps

Whitingham Selectboard appoints Robin Kingsley, revises ATV ordinance

WHITINGHAM - At the Whitingham Selectboard’s regular meeting on Wednesday, June 15, the board filled a vacancy and approved a second liquor license for Christopher Roberts’ Jacksonville General Store. They also updated the ATV ordinance to prevent ATVs from going on private property.
At...

Senate candidate visits

WHITINGHAM - The Whitingham Town Republican Committee will be holding an informational meeting with guest speaker Gerald Malloy, Republican candidate for the US Senate. Time will be available for questions and answers. Join on Monday, June 27, at the Whitingham Community Church at 7 pm. All are...

Whitingham selectboard approves sewer bid

WHITINGHAM - At a special meeting of the Whitingham Selectboard on Tuesday, June 7, the board approved a bid on the sewer project. The decision came after approximately an hour, in which the board reaffirmed costs of accepting the bid and debated their options.
In April, the town opened a...

Chris Walling resigns, second general store to open in Jacksonville

Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Chris Walling resigned due to health reasons. We regret the error. WHITINGHAM - At the Whitingham Selectboard’s regular meeting on Wednesday, board member Greg Brown announced that member Chris Walling had resigned. The board is...

Hannah Woodson named valedictorian, Bailey Boyce salutatorian

WHITINGHAM - Twin Valley Middle High School announces that Hannah Woodson has been named the valedictorian of the class of 2022. Bailey Boyce has been named salutatorian.
Woodson, the valedictorian, is the daughter of Kevin Woodson and Lacy Hughes, of Whitingham. Woodson has excelled in...

Raymond Boyd reception, service

WHITINGHAM - Friends, acquaintances, and family of Raymond Boyd are invited to attend a funeral reception on Saturday, June 18, at noon at the Jacksonville Sunday School. Private graveside services will be held at the Sadawga Cemetery in Whitingham.

Twin Valley ninth grader Lizzy Barber, seen here in a game with West Rutland earlier this season, had a solid first year catching behind the plate and hitting at it. She scored three times in the Wildcats’ game at Proctor last week and added another at Friday’s game with Woodstock. RC

Twin Valley Wildcats wrap up softball season

PROCTOR- The Twin Valley Wildcats had a big challenge ahead of them last Thursday in high school varsity softball, playing the top-ranked Phantoms. While the Wildcats couldn’t pull off the upset, they did manage to hit the ball well and push some runs across the plate in a 24-7 loss.
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Plant and seed swap

WHITINGHAM - The Whitingham Free Public Library will be holding its annual plant and seed swap on Saturday, June 4, from 9 am to 2 pm. Bring a plant, take a plant, and as always donations are accepted and appreciated. There will be a variety of annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, herbs...

A child secures the best view of a past duck race in downtown Wilmington. Photo by Richard Marshall Photography

The Great Duck Race returns

WILMINGTON - The Great Duck Race will return from a pandemic-induced hiatus this Memorial Day weekend. The fundraising event was not held the past two years, making this the 33rd annual race.
The fundraiser was a collaboration between organizer Janet Boyd, her family, and others, who all...