U.S. House Committee approves Farm Bill; key Vermont priorities included
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved a Farm Bill last week on a bipartisan vote of 36-10. The bill is expected to be debated by the full House of Representatives this summer.
Middlebury plans parade, new fire station open house
Monday, May 27
The annual Middlebury Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 27, starting at 9 a.m. The parade route travels north on Main Street and concludes with a ceremony at the Soldiers Monument on Merchants Row immediately following the parade.
Ferrisburgh church volunteers on a mission
North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church sent nine members on a recent mission tTrip to North Carolina. Chase Atkins, Clare Conner, Peter and Laurie Curler, Diane and Amanda Cousino, George and Linda Lucia, Pastor Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy and Ted Marcy all drove to the site.
Teen raises funds for armored police K-9 vest
Thirteen-year-old Annie Jackson, a student at Vergennes Union High School, has an interest in dogs and law enforcement. Like many teens with developing career interests, she wants to know as much about her passions as she possibly can.
Okemo team “greens up” resort for spring
Okemo Mountain Resort commemorated Vermont Green Up Day May 16. Staff members donned blue latex gloves and, with trash bags in hand, scoured the Resort for litter.
Taste of Home coming to Ti E.M.A.
All of the excitement of the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Employees Mutual Association in Ticonderoga on Saturday, June 1.
Hinesburg convenience store expands beverage service
Commuting customers of the Jolley Convenience Store, located on Route 116 in Hinesburg, are enjoying the place’s expanded beverage service.
Bud's Beans of Middlebury: Meet the real ‘Mr. Coffee’
Bud Smith turns a coffee hobby into a local business
Bud Smith has always had a taste for coffee. His long-percolating passion for all things relating to the evergreen coffea bush took off with the dawning of the new millenium.
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From the Editor: Jim Cleaveland and his merry men
You’re never too old to adopt a superhero as your very own. My guy has always been Zorro, the fictional character of books, movies, and television, created by Johnston McCulley back in 1919.
Bigfoot statue is a big hit at Rutland garden center
Lifelike garden sculpture needs a name, home
A six-foot-tall, Bigfoot statue is making a special appearance at Garden Time in Rutland Town this month. And customers are loving it.
Raising the roof of a Vermont treasure
Major fixes to historic covered bridge in Charlotte
The historic circa-1849 Quinlan's Covered Bridge is getting a much needed facelift this spring and summer. The heavily traveled bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Adopt A Pet - Make a Friend at the Rutland County Humane Society
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding a yard sale to raise money for the homeless animals.
AT&T urging Vermont drivers to never text and drive
AT&T New England officials said they are educating drivers across the region about the dangers of texting while driving, and urging them to take the “Txting & Drving: It Can Wait” pledge never to text and drive.
Castleton professor to be honored for work with men, women leaving prison
23rd Annual Rutland Dismas House Dinner-Auction, June 9
You don’t hear much about the lives of Vermont college professors after hours, but if Castleton College Professor Lillian Jackson is any indication, faculty members are working their magic in the community behind the scenes, too.
Vermont bill to strengthen employee, women's rights
Employees may ask what coworkers are paid
Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) will sign into law a bill May 14 strengthening protections for Vermont workers around a number of issues, most notably equal pay.
Letter to the Editor: Rotary Club flag project
The Middlebury Rotary Club is launching its Flag Raising Project to promote patriotism and raise funds for charitable use in our community.
Woman injured in Rutland Town crash
On May 13, at 9:43 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks and Rutland Town Fire Department were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 7 in Rutland Town at the intersection of Cold River Road.
Annual New Haven Town-wide Sale, May 25-26
Dozens of yard, garage sales around town
The New Haven Town-wide Sale will be held, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. Lawn and garage sales will ne held throughout town between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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