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River of Light 2024

For the 15th consecutive year, Waterbury stopped in its tracks for a glowing, waving, stomping procession through the downtown known as the River of Light lantern parade.

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Hunger Mountain Winter Bird Count happens Dec. 27

Each winter, birdwatchers across the Americas don their binoculars to scour their hometowns, documenting and enjoying resident winter birds. This annual tradition, over a century old, has become a powerful tool for understanding the rise and fall of bird populations over time.

Susan Shea 12/17/24 Susan Shea 12/17/24

The evergreen Christmas fern

An easy fern to identify grows in fountain-like clumps and has glossy, dark green leaflets, or pinnae. This is Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), named for its evergreen habit and the shape of its leaflets.

Belle McDougall 12/15/24 Belle McDougall 12/15/24

Skatepark dream moves closer to reality

After five years of planning, the new Waterbury skatepark for Hope Davey Park is nearing the final phase of its $250,000 fundraising campaign.

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The winter lives of salamanders

Salamanders are most conspicuous in early spring, when a number of terrestrial species migrate en masse on rainy nights, moving through the forest and, all too often, crossing roads to access breeding pools. Yet terrestrial salamanders have other, less spectacular seasonal movements, including summer and fall migrations, and those that are vertical, up and down in the earth.

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Obituary: Kevin J. Gorham

Kevin J. Gorham, 76, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at his home in Waterbury Center, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughter.

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Obituary: Brian Thomas Sweet

Brian Thomas Sweet, known as Tom, died in the comfort of his own home on December 8, 2024, with his family by his side.

Rachel Sargent Mirus 12/9/24 Rachel Sargent Mirus 12/9/24

Keeping winter coats clean

American beavers (Castor canadensis) and North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) both remain active through winter and have evolved many physiological and behavioral adaptions to live through freezing weather.

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Holiday happenings for kids (& kids at heart)

In the weeks ahead of Christmas, multiple events and projects unfold in Waterbury to spread the holiday spirit. Many are kid-focused or kid-friendly. Santa Claus and Christmas trees are popular themes. Check out the list here.

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Obituary: Mark Edward Swahn

Mark Edward Swahn, 58, of Jericho, Vermont, passed away on November 21, 2024.

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Obituary: Dale Leland Kellogg Smeltzer

Dale Leland Kellogg Smeltzer died unexpectedly in Waterbury on December 1, 2024 at the age of 69.

Declan McCabe 12/4/24 Declan McCabe 12/4/24

Fallen logs invigorate stream life

Why document logs in streams? Because the presence of wood in the water is a key indicator of stream health.

Judi Byron 12/4/24 Judi Byron 12/4/24

Winter Solstice Meditation at the library

Waterbury Public Library’s regular ongoing programs continue through December with one special event scheduled to mark the Winter Solstice on Dec. 20.

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Obituary: Ned L. Davis, AIFD, CFD, CMLFD

Ned Leslie Davis, 75, of Waterbury Center, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024, with family by his side.

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Silent auction paves the way for Waterbury Winterfest 2025

Planning for Winterfest 2025 is in the home stretch and events officially kick off with a silent auction at Bridgeside Books this Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bridgeside Books.

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December performances & events

The December calendar is filling up with scores of performances and events popping up.

Waterbury Roundabout will have several Community posts this month with listings for upcoming events. This one will focus on performances. Another will cover all things Santa (and reindeer) and Christmas trees.

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Obituary: Christine Miller

Christine Miller passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Christine was born on Nov. 17, 1955, in Orland, Maine. She was loved by many people and will be missed. She was known for her kind and caring soul.