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- Unitarian Church Events
WALPOLE UNITARIAN CHURCH HOLIDAY FOOD SALE December 9th between 9 and 11:30 a.m. In Front of Walpole Post Office We will have our popular boxed holiday cookies ready for gift giving. There will also be holiday breads and desserts, along with savory items such as quiches, casseroles, lasagn … - Giving Tree Project Presents Due – 11/30/23
Giving Tree Project: Please be sure to return unwrapped, tagged gifts no later than Nov. 30th. Gifts may be returned to any of the following locations during their normal business hours: The Hungry Diner, Spencer’s Place, Mascoma Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole (Westminster St), St. John’s Church, … - Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 11/15/23
Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry and Steven Dalessio Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Administrative Assistant; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary Others Present: Alicia Savage, Kara Dexter and Peter Dexter CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to o … - Library Trustees Meeting Minutes – 11/14/23
Present: Amy Howard (Chair), Kathy Nerrie (Treasurer), Gail LaHaise, Susan Johnson, Bill Ranauro, Tim Lester, Sarah Mann, Erin Bowen, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary), Jane Malmberg (Library Director), Peggy Pschirrer (Selectboard Liaison) Amy called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the libra … - Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – 11/6/23
Members Present: John Peska, Peter Palmiotto (Co-Chairs), France Menk, Lewis Shelley, Wendy Grossman Members Absent: Alicia Flammia, Steven Dumont Alternates Present: Kara Dexter, Nicole Adams Visitors Present: Michael Nerrie, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary) Call to Order: Peter called the …
- Gallery at the VAULT welcomes new artist Brenda “Granny” Snow
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery at the VAULT is ever so happy to welcome the amazing children’s book author Brenda “Grannie” Snow to the gallery. Her books are delightfully written, with wonderful illustrations by Matthew Gauvin. Grannie Snow had always dreamed of being an author, and then the magic of g … - The old days
The photo with this article is a 1909 postcard. Not only is it a great photograph, it reveals some interesting history. The team The young oxen are in a small ox yoke, drawing a small wagon of some sort. You’ll notice the oxen are not matched when it comes to size. There is, written in white lette … - Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 11-29-23
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 11-29-23 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Family and community are top priority for Singleton’s; Chester reviews proposed zoning bylaws; Customer Appreciation Weekend in Chester; and London … - Full online edition: The Shopper Newspaper 11-29-23
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper Newspaper 11-29-23 This week’s edition of The Shopper Newspaper features: Paul Kane: local business owner, philanthropist, friend; Rockingham Selectboard reviews budget items; Exciting announcement from the Springfiel … - Visit Santa’s Workshop in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Tour Santa’s Workshop, where each child gets a gift bag to fill up with special surprises like toys, a book, crafts, and treats. Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC) will once again bring the magic of the holiday season alive for all ages at “Santa’s Workshop,” being held …
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- Heavy, wet snow leads to outages
Line workers Noah Simeon, right, and Cole Woods of Green Mountain Power return to their trucks after removing a fallen tree from wires in Sharon on Tuesday. Crews worked through Monday and into Tuesday to restore power to thousands of customers after a storm brought snow and rain to the region overn … - Hanover considers adding natural burial option for Pine Knolls Cemetery
HANOVER — The Selectboard will consider a proposal to allow “natural burials,” or burials that allow the body to naturally decompose into the soil, in the town-owned Pine Knolls Cemetery.The inclusion of natural burials in Pine Knolls is being proposed by the Hanover Parks and Recreation Department. … - Dartmouth Hitchcock continues to see finances improve
LEBANON — Dartmouth Health continues to see a financial loss on operations, but the red ink has subsided substantially since last year, according to filings with bondholders last week.For the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, DH saw an operating loss of $8.2 million, or 1%. Fo … - Upper Valley families, MVCS sue Vermont over policy on transgender athletes
Two Upper Valley families are plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit challenging Vermont’s rules on transgender athletes in high school sports, arguing that the state’s inclusive policies violate their religious beliefs and are discriminatory.The lawsuit also asks the court to order the defendants to pay.. … - Driver cited for Oxbow soccer field damage
BRADFORD, Vt. — The driver of the truck that turned donuts over the soccer field at Oxbow High School, causing extensive damage, has been identified and issued a criminal citation for unlawful mischief.Trevor Kingsbury, 23, of Newbury, was identified as the driver of the 2004 Chevrolet pickup with.. …
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- Grafton's Nature Museum highlights latest phase in wetland restoration project
GRAFTON — The Nature Museum in Grafton has announced the latest phase of its wetland restoration project. The Chapman Meadow behind the museum building has been transformed with the construction of a new pond, the creation of one-of-a-kind natural playscape features, and new pathways. This milestone … - Vermontitude Episode 53: Nader Hashim
In this week’s Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case welcomes Vermont Sen. Nader Hashim, D-Windham County, for a discussion about bail, conditions of release and issues coming up in the next legislative session. Vermontitude is brought to you by Vermont News & Media, Great Eastern Radio … - Grace Cottage Foundation welcomes David Stettler to Board of Directors
TOWNSHEND — The Grace Cottage Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed David Stettler to the Board. Stettler graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in politics and received his master’s degree in education leadership from Columbia University’s Teachers College. He served as a … - 'The Revival of Shamanism in China' presentation to show at CX Silver Gallery
BRATTLEBORO — The Asian Cultural Center of Vermont will present a special documentary, “The Revival of Shamanism in China,” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at CX Silver Gallery, 814 Western Ave. Nowadays, shamans are regarded as heroes and cultural treasures in their homeland in northeast Chin … - Jon Heydenreich | The Mindful Minute: Dancing with the Horses
There may be a problem with the analogy but I think we are like cars. The difference is that we acknowledge the car has a shelf-life. We are reading Attia’s book, “Outlive” in our book groups. The idea is to push out the 4 horsemen which are the most likely cause of our deaths: diabetes, cardiovascu …
- Holiday events throughout the region
Created with AI using Adobe Firefly. By Stacia Spaulding ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The holiday season has arrived. Are you in need of some hand-crafted gifts? Do the kids want to meet Santa? How about a relaxing evening filled with holiday music? The Telegraph has compiled a list of holiday eve … - GMUSD Board meeting agenda for Nov. 30
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 30 at Green Mountain High School, 718 Route 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82870962681. This is the rescheduled regular meeting from Nov. 15. Below is th … - Chester DRB hears application for Goldthwaite Road wedding venue
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC David Doucette explains his idea for a wedding venue on Goldthwaite Road Several neighbors of 76 Goldthwaite Road in Chester attended Monday night’s Development Review Board meeting to register their concerns about an application to put a “wedding … - Chester board considers waiting period between home sale and allowing short-term rental
Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Forty-six days into a six-month moratorium on new un-hosted short-term rentals, the Chester Select Board appears to be leaning toward instituting a waiting period between the purchase of a property and the opening of such a short-term rental. The goal … - Flood resiliency takes center stage at legislative forum in Weston
State Sen. Alison Clarkson, far left, listens as Sen. Dick McCormack answers a question at Saturday’s legislative forum in Weston. All photos by Cynthia Prairie. By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC WESTON Flood resiliency and mitigation was the major topic addressed during a gathering …
- Claremont City Manager Resigns, Taking Post in Enfield
CLAREMONT, NH–Today City Manager Ed Morris submitted his official resignation from the City of Claremont. “I have accepted the position as the Town Manager with the Town of Enfield, NH,” said Morris. “I first advised the City Council of my intent to resign based on accepting a conditional offer on N … - Booster Blitz: Registration open for COVID-19 Booster Sites
Concord, NH – Today, Wednesday, Dec. 1st, the State of New Hampshire opened registration for “Operation Booster Blitz,” 15 community-based sites that will be held on Saturday, December 11 across the state. Registration is now open at vaccines.nh.gov. Appointments can be made for up to 5 people at a … - Arrest Made in Diner Arson Case
… - State Urges Preparedness Ahead of Possible Storm Impact
Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu provided the following update on Tropical Storm Henri, which is forecast to intensify and reach hurricane strength on Saturday, ahead of reaching New Hampshire. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service predicts Henri will make a close approac … - Arson Investigation at Local Diner
The Claremont Police Department and NH State Fire Marshal’s Office, with help from the Claremont Fire Department, are investigating what they are calling an intentionally set fire that took place on July 29, 2021, at approximately 9:06 p.m. The fire occurred at Daddypops Tumble Inn Diner located at …
- Welch Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) is calling for the fragile cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war to be extended indefinitely, citing a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and deepening divisions in the U.S. The senator pointed not only to the mounting death toll for Palestinians but also to violence in America d … - State Announces $15 Million in Low-Interest Flood Recovery Funds
Vermont communities struggling to rebuild after the devastating July flood can now get low-interest loans under an expanded program announced on Tuesday by Gov. Phil Scott and Treasurer Mike Pieciak. The $15 million Municipal Climate Recovery Fund will make short-term loans with interest rates as lo … - Vermont Environmentalists Push for More Aggressive Clean-Energy Goals
Climate activists gathered at the Vermont Statehouse on Tuesday to push lawmakers to require utilities to get more of their power from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Members of 350Vermont argued that the state’s renewable energy requirements are lagging behind those of other states … - At Montpelier’s Wayside Restaurant, a Good Meal Goes Beyond Good Food
Earlier this fall, my husband and I loaded up our 2-year-old twins in our farm truck to buy transom windows off an old maple sugar shack in Cabot. “These windows are impossible to find for this price in good condition,” my husband said. “Plus, it’ll be an adventure.” It takes a very good deal to con … - New Owners Reopen Barkeaters in Shelburne
Julie Finestone and David Zeidler have had a busy fall. The Essex couple got married on October 21, took a honeymoon to New Orleans, got home, prepped an entirely new kitchen staff and reopened Barkeaters restaurant on November 7. The cozy lunch and dinner spot near the shopping center in Shelburne …
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- Community comes together for vigils to support Burlington shooting victims
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Community members were gathering at two separate vigils in Burlington Tuesday evening to show support for the Palestinian students wounded in the Saturday shooting on a city street.Despite the cold, Burlington-area residents and local leaders stood together in reflection.“I … - Traffic Alert: I-89 southbound closed between exits 11 and 12
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Interstate 89 south bound between exit 12 in Williston and exit 11 in Richmond was closed due to weather related incident Tuesday night.Public safety officials say multiple vehicles were off the road or stuck in the roadway.While the road is reopened crews are still on the ro … - Town of Shelburne plans for more accessible bike and pedestrian paths
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Shelburne is taking strides towards making the town more bike and pedestrian friendly. It’s all part of a plan drafted by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Committee. The plan links neighborhoods, shops, and schools by interconnected sidewalks, trails, paths and lanes.At the mo … - Democrats for Burlington mayor focus on crime
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The two Democratic Burlington City Council members running for mayor agree on one thing — public safety is the city’s biggest challenge.Karen Paul and Joan Shannon agree the city needs to address crime, open drug use, and the burgeoning homelessness crisis, and they’ve both … - Vt. man convicted of child murder dies in prison; was he a serial killer?
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont man in prison for the kidnap, rape and murder of a child has died behind bars. And while he was convicted in one case, he may have taken secrets about other murders with him to the grave.The news shocked the state of Vermont in April 1983. A 31-year-old Springfiel …
- Sen. Peter Welch is now calling for 'indefinite cease-fire' in Israel-Hamas war
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., the newest member of the Senate Senate Judiciary Committee, speaks during debate over judicial appointments, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)(J. Scott Applewhite/AP / AP)Sen. Peter Welch is now calling for an “indefinite ce … - Vermont DOC investigating death of incarcerated Vermonter at Kentucky maximum-security prison
(Leonsbox / iStock)The state Department of Corrections is investigating the death of a Vermonter who was incarcerated at a maximum-security prison in Kentucky.Secretary of Human Services Jenney Samuelson says staff at the Kentucky State Penitentiary found 72-year-old Gary Scheafer experiencing a sev … - Gov. Scott offers support to Muslim community after shooting of three Palestinian students
Gov. Phil Scott discusses the state’s flood response at a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday.(Mike Dougherty / Vermont Public)At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott offered his sympathy to the families of three young Palestinian men who were shot in Burlington over the weekend.Scott … - Vermont unveils plan to help towns save on flood-related loan interest payments
The city of Montpelier wants to prevent future floods from causing the scale of damage the state’s capital experienced in July. (Peter Hirschfeld)State Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced a new program on Tuesday that he says will save flood-hit municipalities millions of dollars in avoided loan intere … - Several thousand Vermont households still without power after wet, heavy snowstorm
VTOutages was reporting around 10,000 customers without power at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27.(Screenshot / VTOutages)As of 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, more than 6,000 customers were still without power in Vermont, after heavy, wet snow fell over much of the state Sunday night.Before 6 a.m. Monday, I-89 southbo …
- Former NH state lawmaker arrested and charged with wrongful voting, other charges
State Rep. Troy Merner of Carroll could lose his right to vote if he’s convicted. - NHPR evening newscast for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
- Refresher Course: How much power does the U.S. House speaker have?
There’s been a lot of chaos in the House this year over who the speaker should be. So what does the speaker of the House actually do? - Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy
The Rosalynn Carter tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta marked the second day of a three-day schedule of public events celebrating the former first lady and global humanitarian. - Security guard fatally shot at NH Hospital remembered for dedication to community
Law enforcement from multiple departments joined state officials and family members on Monday for a celebration of life service for Bradley Haas, 63, who died following the shooting on Nov. 17.
