Windham County

Republicans make big gains across the state

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Republicans celebrated sweeping victories nationwide as well as here in Vermont, where Republican gains in the House and Senate erased Democrats’ veto-proof “supermajority,” and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor John Rodgers narrowly defeated three-term incumbent...

Survey seeks information from families about autism needs

WINDHAM COUNTY - The Autism Needs Assessment Survey, which will be open until December 10, seeks to evaluate the needs of families with children who have or are awaiting an autism diagnosis in Windham County. The survey is part of an effort to enhance support systems for children who are on the...

Independent Senate candidate staying above the fray

DOVER- Tim Wessel, an independent candidate running for Windham County senator, met with local legislator Laura Sibilia at Dover Park Tuesday morning.
A week before the general election, the two candidates hoped to meet with voters, but a cold morning rain appeared to dampen the...

Rescue Inc. is everywhere

WINDHAM COUNTY - The staff and volunteers at Rescue Inc. have been keeping very busy. They held a popup vaccination clinic Wednesday afternoon at the Wilmington Flea Market. The organization’s Vermont EMS Academy dedication was held at the new facility in Townshend. Rescue’s Drew...

Performers in “Tears by the River” take a bow during a previous Puppets in the Green Mountains festival.

Puppets take center stage for festival

WINDHAM COUNTY - Sandglass Theater, a renowned puppet theater company, is thrilled to announce the next edition of the Puppets in the Green Mountains festival. The international 10-day puppet festival will be held from Friday, September 9, to Sunday, September 18, in various venues in Brattleboro...

Chainsaw safety workshops

WINDHAM COUNTY - The Windham Conservation District and the Windham Regional Woodlands Association are partnering to offer a series of chainsaw safety workshops this fall.
Instruction will be provided by Northeast Woodland Training Inc., whose mission is to deliver the highest quality...

Ash borer infestation expands in area towns

WINDHAM COUNTY - The emerald ash borer infested area within Windham County has expanded to include Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton, and Wardsboro.
While EAB has spread into most of Vermont’s counties, it still infests a very small percentage of the state’s total ash trees. Carefully planning...

Senate candidate hosts chat in Dover

DOVER- Windham County Senate candidate Wendy Harrison visited Dover Park Tuesday afternoon to listen to voters’ concerns and issues. Perhaps thanks to the rainy weather, however, only two people turned up for the chat.
Harris said utilities and housing are among her top priorities. She...

BDCC business plan competition

WINDHAM COUNTY - Attention Windham County, have a great business idea but lack the funds to get it off the ground? The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is here to help.
Applications are now open to compete in the 2022 Windham Country business plan competition. This competition is...

Lone Star ticks bring rare, severe diseases, and are on the rise in southern Vermont. Courtesy Vermont Department of Health

The hunt for rare disease-causing ticks

BENNINGTON - The state is on the hunt for lone star ticks. The ticks, which can pass diseases on to humans, are currently thought to be rare in the region, but their population is possibly on the rise. To investigate, the Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is staging two events that will...