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Teen open mic at Chester Town Hall Theater

CHESTER, Vt. – Aspiring musicians (solo, duo, or trio), singers, dancers, and poets, ages 13-18, are invited to perform at Chester Town Hall’s second-floor theater on Saturday, May 4, from 6:30-8 p.m., before an appreciative audience of neighbors, friends, and … Continued

National Alcohol Awareness Month at HCRS

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – As April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), the community mental health agency in southeastern Vermont and a preferred substance use services provider, is raising awareness about the pervasive issue of alcohol … Continued

Book discussion at Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pick up a copy of the short story “Allah Have Mercy” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, and join the discussion about it on Monday, May 6, at 3 p.m. The story features a 12-year-old boy, Yaro, trying … Continued

Saxtons River Fishing Derby

SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – The Saxtons River Recreation Area will hold its annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 4, at the ponds on Pleasant Valley Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with fishing starting at 8:30 a.m. Adults are responsible … Continued

Medicaid information at Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Vermont Workers’ Center is hosting drop-in informational hours on May 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in the Rockingham Free Public Library Meeting Room. All are welcome to stop in to get updated about … Continued

A guide to Vermont spring cleaning

REGION – Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time for some cleaning. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages residents to properly dispose of or recycle unwanted household items. DEC Commissioner Jason Batchelder urges homeowners “to keep hazardous … Continued

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