- July 19, Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT – Greater Falls Farmers Market
Fresh, vibrant local foods, baked good, art, and more every Friday through September from 4-7pm in Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls. - July 19, Canal Street Art Gallery, Bellows Falls, VT – Summer Group Show Open Gallery
The VERMONT SUMMER GROUP SHOW at Canal Street Art Gallery is on view to the public through August 17th. All Mediums, All Subjects, All Art – over seventy works from nineteen Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York artists. Meet the Artists during Bellows Falls 3rd Friday Gallery Night, July 19th from 5 … - July 20, Stowe, VT, Stowe, VT – Stowe Arts Week
From July 20 through July 29, events with local artists and performers take place all over town. View the full calendar online at stoweartsandculture.org 7-20-19 12pm – 9pm Weekends on the Green with Christine Malcolm Spruce Peak Village Center, Free 12pm – 1pm Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society Conc … - July 20, Walpole Historical Society, Walpole, NH – Walpole Historical Society Summer Festival
On Saturday, July 20th the Walpole Historical Society will open its doors and lawn from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for their first Summer Festival. There will be tours through the Museum’s collection with historian and author Ron Patch, tours of the architectural highlights of downtown Walpole led by autho … - July 20, Westminster Village, Westminster Village, VT – Westminster Garden Tour
The 18th Annual Westminster Garden Tour will be the weekend of July 20-21, featuring the gardens of Gordon and Mary Hayward, Cyndy Fine of Genius Loci, and the Laughlin Family Farm (in Putney.) The Garden Tour is the major fundraising event for Westminster Cares, and all proceeds from the event go t …
- Zoning Board Workshop Meeting Minutes – 7/15/19
Present: Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Bob Anderson, Ernie Vose, Pauline Barnes, Tom Murray. The purpose of the meeting was to take a look at the recently printed Avitar map of the zoning districts in Walpole and see how it coordinates with the descriptions of the zoning districts mentioned in the d … - Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 7/17/19
Present: Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Vice-Chair Myra Mansouri, Clerk Judy Trow, Pauline Barnes. Alternates: Bob Anderson. Absent: Don Sellarole. Board member Tom Murray came in a few minutes late. Roll Call: Ms. Leclerc called the meeting to order at 7 pm. She asked alternate Mr. Anderson to fil …
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- Clarion Deadline – 7/22/19
Time again — yes, I need your input (articles – photos – advertisements) Monday, 22 Julyto put the August CLARION together. August is usually a light month for news, but even if you have something coming up early in September, I may be able to devote some space. Always interested in human interest “ …
- Vermont Land Trust helps protect historic Rockingham farm
Barbara, Robert, and Richard Stickney. Photo provided ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Long-time farmers Richard and Barbara Stickney worked with the Vermont Land Trust and the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board to protect 257 acres of farmland and woodland in Rockingham. The conserved land, lying on both sides … - Grace Coolidge Musicale features “The Golden Age of Broadway”
Mairzy Doats Duo. Photo provided PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the second of this season’s Grace Coolidge Musicales Sunday, July 21, at 4 p.m. The 45-minute concert is free; donations are welcome. Back by popular demand are mezzo-soprano Ellen Nordstro … - How to avoid scams and frauds
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Neighborhood Connections, in collaboration with Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, will host a timely presentation to learn how to avoid financial scams and fraud Tuesday, Aug. 27. The 10:15 a.m. program will identify current scams and tactics being used today. The progra … - Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 07-17-19
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 07-17-19 This weeks’ edition of The Vermont Journal features: Junior firefighter Ahna Perry named captain of cadet program; Grafton Community Solar Project heats up; Naess family gathers at old homestead in Lu … - Full online edition: The Shopper 07-17-19
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 07-17-19 This weeks’ edition of The Shopper features: Grafton Community Solar Project heats up; Inaugural TroutStock Music and Beer Festival a big success; and Sophie and Turk Aumand celebrate 70 years of marriage. Ev …
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- New Hampshire sets tough drinking water standards for PFAS
CONCORD — New Hampshire lawmakers voted to put into place some of the country’s toughest drinking water standards for a class of toxic chemicals that were once used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick cookware but are now raising health concerns.A joint legislative committee Thursday… … - Jealousy drove Newport man to shoot at caregiver, court documents state
NEWPORT — An 80-year-old Newport man fired a handgun at his 48-year-old live-in caregiver earlier this month because he was jealous that she might have a new boyfriend, according to a police affidavit.Kenneth Rickard allegedly fired at least two shots on July 1 at the woman in the driveway of his Sp … - Welch changes stance on Trump, now supports impeachment
After opposing the removal of President Donald Trump from the White House, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said he now supports impeachment proceedings, according to a statement released Thursday morning.“I have concluded that President Donald Trump should be impeached. I do not arrive at this conclusion.. … - House approves $15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim
WASHINGTON — House Democrats approved legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour, transforming an issue that once splintered the party into a benchmark for the 2020 election.Even though the bill has little chance of passing the Republican-le … - Across U.S., clergy mobilize to support vulnerable migrants
So far this week, an anticipated nationwide sweep has not materialized at the expected magnitude. Yet the mere prospect of such action has prompted legions of pastors, rabbis and their congregations across the United States to stand ready to help vulnerable immigrants with offers of sanctuary and ot …
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- Naked man visits shops in Bennington
BENNINGTON — A cashier at Bringing You Vermont, a caf and gift shop on Main Street, sold a man a 12 oz. cup of coffee on Wednesday afternoon. The transaction was unremarkable except for one … - Photos: Splashdown
KRISTOPHER RADDER — BRATTLEBORO REFORMERRyan Flood, 14, from Charlestown, N.H., tries to make a big splash into the Saxtons River Recreation Area pond on Tuesday. With temperatures - Still no progress on former YMCA building in Bellows Falls
BELLOWS FALLS — Nothing has been done at the dilapidated Meeting Waters YMCA building in close to a year, despite orders, threats and entreaties from village officials to building owner - Board: Pet pigs can stay at Chestnut Street West residence
BRATTLEBORO — A family is allowed to keep their two pigs, Benny and Hamilton, as pets in the residential neighborhood on Chestnut Street West. “It’s not out of character for someone to come - Snow Block apartment complex nearing completion
BRATTLEBORO — The approximately 21,000-square-foot, five-story Snow Block on Flat Street is about 70 percent complete. The $5.1 million construction project is within budget and “relatively on
- Weston board OKs tax rates, stream work bid
By Shawn Cunningham © 2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Weston Select Board approved 2019 tax rates representing a 4.76 percent increase for residents and a 2 percent increase for non-residents and commercial property owners. Town Clerk Kim Seymour presented the numbers, which included a 6-cent incr … - Derry board asked to weigh in on Lowell Lake
By Shawn Cunningham © 2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Londonderry Select Board was asked to “stand with” the town’s Conservation Commission Monday night in opposing plans for overnight lodging and expanded parking at Lowell Lake as internal state documents came to light. Kuperberg explains the Con … - Chester DRB agenda for Monday, July 22
The Development Review Board for Chester will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Town Hall following the two site visits listed below. 5:15 p.m. Site Visit 1726 VT Rt. 103 South 5:25 p.m. Site Visit 2206 Green Mtn. Turnpike 6 p.m. Public meeting 1) Review draft minutes from the June 24th meeting 2) Citizens c … - Robert W. Bertrand, 64, avid ham radio operator, talented musician
Robert W. Bertrand, 64, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Chester following an illness. He was born Aug. 21, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Charles “Peanut” and Barbara (O’Dell) Bertrand. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Springfield High School with the … - Andover Select Board agenda for July 22
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at Town Office, 953 Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from the July 8th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five min …
- Letters to the Editor
Claremont Should Deny Permit for C&D Waste Transfer Site To The Editor: People who have worked at construction and demolition sites or at waste transfer stations know that the construction and demolition roll-off container is sometimes the bin of last resort. They know that hazardous materials find … - Road Repair Work to Begin in Plainfield; will Rebuild Almost 400 Feet of Road on 12A
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has announced that construction work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 22, 2019, on the stabilization of approximately 400 feet of failed roadway embankment between NH Route 12A and the Connecticut River, located just north of the intersection … - Child Who Didn’t Want to Keep Camping Takes Off, Prompting Search; Returns on his Own
GOSHEN, NH – The NH Fish and Game Department reported that on July 12, at 11:30 a.m., Conservation Officers were notified of a missing 11-year-old on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail. A camp counselor leading a group of campers from the Farm and Wilderness Camp of Plymouth, VT, reported that an … - Lempster Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Meth Trafficking
CONCORD, NH—Jesse R. Lohman, 37, of Lempster, NH, was sentenced on Monday to 150 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced Tuesday. According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 31, 20 … - New Councilor
After asking candidates a variety of questions at the Council meeting this evening, Councilors voted 5-3 to select Kristin Kenniston as the new Councilor to fill the vacant seat. Debora Matteau received three votes to Kenniston’s five. Here, Kenniston is sworn in by City Clerk Gwen Melcher (Eric Zen …
- The Cannabis Catch-Up: Really Powerful Weed
Vermont’s Statehouse, small and mighty, topped with a golden dome, earned another descriptor last week — cannabis plantation. That’s right: The Capitol Police Department has found and removed nearly 40 weed or hemp plants from the Montpelier government building’s flower beds since the first one was … - Developer: CityPlace Burlington Project Will Be Redesigned
This post will be updated. The developer of one of the most ambitious building plans in modern Burlington history confirmed Friday the project may be a bit too ambitious. Brookfield Asset Management released a statement confirming the obvious — the 14-story downtown mixed-use project is on hold — an … - Media Note: Free Press Owner in 'Advanced' Merger Talks
Gannett, the corporate owner of the Burlington Free Press, is reportedly close to agreement on a merger with GateHouse Media. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that GateHouse, the smaller of the two firms, would be the buyer and its CEO would retain his title in the combined enterprise. The … - Holcombe Hires Out-of-State Campaign Team
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Holcombe has enlisted an experienced campaign team — but only one of its members hails from Vermont. Serving as senior adviser is Brian Lenzmeier, a political operative who appears to have run congressional campaigns in New Mexico in 2014 and in Michigan in … - The Parmelee Post: Viral App Reveals What CityPlace Will Look Like in 40 Years
CityPlace Burlington project officials say they are absolutely stunned by the remarkable accuracy of a smartphone app that has taken the internet by storm. Using artificial intelligence, FaceApp transforms photos to offer users a glimpse into the future. “We thought, Why not upload a picture of the …
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- South Korean dies from self-immolation near Japan’s embassy
A 78-year-old South Korean man died hours after setting himself ablaze near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Friday, police said, at a time of worsening tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.The man, surnamed Kim, ignited a fire inside his car parked in front of the building where the Embassy is located. … - Deepfake videos pose a threat, but ‘dumbfakes’ may be worse
Sophisticated phony videos called deepfakes have attracted plenty of attention as a possible threat to election integrity. But a bigger problem for the 2020 U.S. presidential contest may be “dumbfakes” – simpler and more easily unmasked bogus videos that are easy and often cheap to produce.Unlike de … - Iran denies Trump claim that U.S. destroyed Iranian drone
Iran on Friday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf in another escalation of tensions between the two countries less than a month after Trump nearly launched an airstrike.The Iranian military said all its drones had returned safel … - School supplies can be green, save green
Earth-friendly school supplies might sound expensive, but you can be gentle with the planet and respectful of your wallet. Start by widening your idea of what’s “green.”Look for freebies firstUsing what you already have is the ultimate environmentally friendly move and fits with a frugal lifestyle.. … - Use 2019 vacation to pay for 2020
If you’re gearing up for summer vacation, you might be wincing at the cost. Plane tickets, hotels, rental cars, meals and activities can turn any getaway into a financial burden. But what if this year’s vacation could pay for next year’s, or at least cover a good chunk of it?Thanks to points and mil …
- Area beaches closed due to blue-green algae
It’s going to be dangerously hot out there Friday and several area beaches in Vermont and New York are not open for swimming right now because of blue-green algae. - Cooling centers open to beat the heat
With temperatures in the 90s over the next few days and some swimming areas closed by blue-green algae, officials say there are a number of places around the region to cool off. - Vt. Supreme Court sides with WCAX in First Amendment battle
The Vermont Supreme Court has sided with WCAX in a First Amendment case on whether a court’s decision can be shielded from the public. - Vermont man reflects on time spent on Apollo 11 launch pad
Saturday marks 50 years since the world watched American astronauts walk on the moon. There are a lot of people who helped get that rocket to the moon, including a Vermont man named Ron Place. - Welch supports Trump impeachment
Vermont Congressman Peter Welch joined a group of Democrats Wednesday in a failed effort to impeach President Trump over racial insults against four of the party’s congresswomen of color.
- Gubernatorial Candidate Rebecca Holcombe Makes Her Case
While a number of contenders are considering running for governor in 2020, former Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe is the first to declare her candidacy. Holcombe served as secretary of education under Gov. Peter Shumlin and Gov. Phil Scott, before resigning in 2018. She now says that she left t … - Committee Democrats Prepare For Highly Anticipated Robert Mueller Hearings
Members of Congress likely won’t confine themselves to former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report when they question him next week in two open hearings , staffers said. Mueller, who is reluctant to appear, has said he would confine himself to what he’s already written — but the House Permanent S … - 2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren And Biden Vs. Harris
The lineup is now set for the second series of Democratic presidential primary debates, at the end of the month. On the first night, progressive favorites Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be on stage together for the first time, while upstart South Bend, Ind., … - The Final Four: Northwest All Stars Head To The Vermont State Tournament
Big dreams for Little Leaguers are within reach in Vermont. - Alternative Therapy Hub Crystallizes Around Montgomery Center Salt Cave
The rural Franklin County town of Montgomery is earning a reputation as a destination for people seeking alternative wellness options. It all started nearly three years ago with the opening of the Vermont Salt Cave .
- As 'Learn Everywhere' Plan Hits Stumbling Block, N.H. Ed Chief Holds Out Hope
Legislators filed a preliminary objection Thursday to the New Hampshire Department of Education’s new Learn Everywhere program. The program would tell school districts to offer high schoolers graduation credits from outside extracurricular activities. The program has support from the governor and th … - Sununu Praises Planet Fitness CEO; Acknowledges Sexual Harassment Allegations
Gov. Chris Sununu says Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau remains a “pinnacle” of the state’s business community, even as Rondeau faces accusations that he helped create a hostile work environment for female employees of the Hampton-based company. - NextEra Energy Hosts Public Information Session On Large Solar Project
The town of Fitzwilliam could be the site of the state’s largest solar project. Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources will hold a public information session on Thursday about the project. The proposed 30 megawatt Chinook Solar Project would be built on 110 acres of private land and would cost about … - A Night At Route 4's Rainbow Cottages On Harvey Lake
If you drive Route 4 through Northwood, you pass a cluster of colorful cabins by a small lake: the Cottages at Harvey Lake. Generations of travelers have gone there to relax, despite it being just a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the state. - New Marijuana Law Could Mean Profound Changes for Individuals With Past Convictions
New Hampshire decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana – three-quarters or less of an ounce – in 2017. But many people in the state are still carrying criminal records from before the decriminalization of the drug. A new law creates a pathway for some of those people to clear thei …
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