Journey School Offers Real Life Experience
CHESTER -Students of the Journey School, an arts-integrated, community learning center and homeschooling, parent cooperative located in Chester, Vermont, are learning firsthand what it takes to build strong communities—from the ground up. Full Story
BRGNS Receives Grant
LUDLOW -The Independent Foundation, David Greenewalt Charitable Trust, whose purpose is to give to unique organizations where a small grant can make a large impact, has awarded a $2,500 grant to BRGNS. Full Story
Ellen Neff named to Honors List
STANDISH, ME -Ellen Neff of Chester, VT, was named to the Honors List at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for the spring semester.
To be eligible for Honors list, a student must attain an average of 3.0-3.49. Full Story
Moose spotted at Magic Mountain
LONDONDERRY – A new moose is at Magic Mountain. Dale and Les Velte have opened The Loose Moose Tavern and Restaurant located in the Inn at Magic Mountain access road. Full Story
Rescue Squad Receives Grant
LONDONDERRY – Thanks to a grant from Londonderry’s Thrifty Attic, the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) has purchased two EZ-IO systems for its transporting ambulances. The EZIO system will enable LVRS personnel to gain intraosseous (IO) access and provide fluid resuscitation and medications to critical patients on whom it is difficult to obtain intravenous access. Full Story
Mountain Town Event for Haiti Raises $18,000!
WESTON - On Saturday evening of the 23rd of January, folks from Weston, Londonderry, Andover, Peru and Landgrove came together to contribute funds to help the people of Haiti. Full Story
State to Unveil Six New Veteran License Plates
MONTPELIER – The State of Vermont will unveil six new veteran license plates during a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. January 28th in the Cedar Creek Room at the State House. Full Story
The Next Osher Lifelong Learning Program
SPRINGFIELD - On Tuesday February 9, at 2:00 pm at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Springfield, Vermont, the Weston Playhouse Theatre Co. Staff will present the Osher Lifelong Learning program titled, “An American Classic: Death of a Salesman.” Full Story
Champion Fire Company #5 Receives Thrifty Attic Grant
For the past thirty plus years the members of the Thrifty Attic in Londonderry have demonstrated a commitment to help the people and non – profit organizations in our communities. Their creative way of helping our environment, helping our neighbors, and the non – profit organizations has made it possible for everyone to benefit directly and indirectly thanks to their efforts. Full Story
Weston Fire Thanks Thrifty Attic
It would be a different world for Bonnie and Clyde today. No matter how fast you drive, the radio is faster. Full Story
Capitol Letter
This Capitol Letter will give you some highlights of work going on in other committees in the House. Full Story
Nitka’s Notes from The State House
Congratulations to The Richardson Family Farm of Hartland that this week was named the “Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year”. Governor Douglas presented the award to the family at the annual farm show in Barre. This well run farm, located in a hilly area of the town has been in the family for more than a century and is a diverse operation. Full Story
This 'n That
Claude Weyant and son dominated the Bellows Falls wrestling news early this winter season. The coach was encouraging the young kids of the program to give it their all and make progress while his son Cyle was winning and winning and winning. Well Cyle is still winning while the inexperienced youngsters keep getting better. Full Story
Springfield Kids Against Tobacco Marched to State House
MONTPELIER – Students from the Riverside Middle School Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) group joined each of the 51 VKAT groups from all over the state, to participate in the bi-annual State House Rally in Montpelier on January 27. Full Story
American Legion Post #67 News
CHESTER - Post 67 of the American Legion here in Chester, Vermont is finalizing plans for the Winter Carnival Dinner and Dance on Valentine’s weekend. Saturday, Feb. 13, we will have, in conjunction with Chester’s Winter Carnival, a Spaghetti Dinner and Dance with music by the great Chris Gleeman Band. During the dinner and dance we will be having a 50/50 cash raffle going on. Full Story
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