Obituary: Kristy L. Bowen
Kristy Lee (Durand) Bowen was born September 20, 1986, to Raymond Durand and Tammi Green (Luce), in Waterbury, Vermont.
Two community theater groups seek local actors for timeless plays
Local actors looking to stretch their skills can check out two upcoming opportunities from community theater groups in the Mad River Valley and Waterbury.
Upcoming performances in & near Waterbury
Check out highlights of upcoming live musical performances – several in Waterbury, others nearby in Barre and Montpelier – March 28 to April 5.
Public comment sought on proposed changes to deer, moose and turkey hunting regs
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is seeking public comment on proposed changes to Vermont’s white-tailed deer, moose and turkey hunting regulations, as well as the rules for transporting wild game meat from out of state.
Red, silver: A tale of two maples
In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living up to their name.
Town planners ask community to look to the future for town plan update
The Planning Commission is holding a series of public “visioning session” to gather ideas for its once-every-decade update of the Town Plan. The next one is this Thursday, March 20, as a Zoom-only opportunity, 6-8 p.m. Two more are coming soon afterward.
60 years fly by for Robert Grace marking a fire department milestone
On March 9, 2025, Robert Grace accomplished something that no other Waterbury Firefighter has: he celebrated 60 years in the department.
Embracing ‘Vermont Weather,’ Rotary announces NQID theme
Waterbury Rotary has announced the theme of “Vermont Weather” for this year's Not Quite Independence Day celebration now being planned for Saturday, June 28.
Surprising sugarmakers in the late winter woods
As steam rises from sugarhouse cupolas and early morning coffee pots, sugarmakers are working overtime to turn maple sap into golden syrup. But as it turns out, they aren’t alone: other living things are sugaring too, and their stories affect the syrup that is poured on your pancakes (or into your morning coffee).
Obituary: Brenda Belle Degreenia
Our quiet, gentle mother, Brenda Belle (Perry) Degreenia, surrounded by her family, passed peacefully on March 9, 2025.
LEAP Fair canceled due to school flood damage
Plans for Waterbury LEAP’s annual Energy Fair have been called off due to last week’s flooding at Crossett Brook Middle School.
Survival in the cold: Lessons of the polar vortex
The new year ushered in an arctic blast that has only recently let up. This extreme plunge in temperature is referred to as a polar vortex.
Obituary: Alice Grace Haskins
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Alice Grace Haskins, 93, of Waterbury, Vermont. Alice passed away peacefully at her home, in the company of family on February 26, 2025.
Obituary: Penny Sue Mandigo
Penny Sue Mandigo, 56, of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon February 28, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Service Notice: Richard Hallstrom
The family of Richard “Strummer” Hallstrom has scheduled a celebration of Richard’s life for Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion in Waterbury. Light refreshments will be served.
Blood Moon goes dark on March 14
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, grabbed headlines and dazzled millions, and now 2025 has a total eclipse of its own, albeit of the lunar variety taking place while most humans in this time zone are usually sleeping.
Service Notice: Christine Louise Reynolds
A celebration of the life of Christine Reynolds will be held March 8 in Waterbury.
Obituary: Adrienne Soule
Adrienne Soule of Waterbury Center passed away on January 24, 2025. She was known as Addie by one and all.
March at the library: Celtic songs, stories; Housing series continues; Hear of a Semester at Sea
The Waterbury Public Library’s calendar reflects the season as it opens March with Celtic songs and stories. Other programs coming up cover timely topics such as seed-starting and tips on property improvements that could add a new dwelling unit to your home.
Ravens foraging in winter
It’s a familiar sight in winter: An inky-black raven soaring over a landscape white with snow. Though similar in appearance to the American crow, the common raven (Corvus corax) is distinguished by its large size, fluffy neck feathers, and long, thick beak.