Stowe Mountain Rescue’s Facebook page is a community resource, sharing communications about the organization’s trainings, calls to assist people in the backcountry, and timely guidance to those venturing out to do so safely. SMR gave us permission to share the following dispatch posted on Sept. 1 that uses David Bowie’s 1969 classic tune “Space Oddity” as a metaphor. 

The Stowe Street Alley Committee invites the community to come to a “Brick Walk” to have a look between 10 a.m. and noon as the fence comes down. There’ll be music, a new mural and bricks to read.

As the first total eclipse in 100 years appears in Vermont skies, it’s clear what everyone will be doing on Monday, April 8. But what about the night before? Phantom Theater fills the gap with a lively celebration of rural Vermont featuring film, staged readings, and live music. 

Waterbury’s new long-term flood recovery group has a special event planned for this Saturday at Brookside Primary School. 

Here are some highlights of ongoing free adult programs offered at the Waterbury Public Library that are continuing through the summertime.

With summer swimming season in full swing and beach closures already announced for locations along Lake Champlain, state health and environmental officials say it’s a good time to know what cyanobacteria blooms look like in order to avoid them. 

The Vermont Department of Health has launched a newly designed website, to improve access to important public health information.

Harwood Union High School alumni are getting back to celebrating reunions. On Sept. 10, the classes of 1980 and 1982 will hold a joint 40th reunion celebration.

Soggy weather conditions barely dampened enthusiasm last Sunday, May 15, for the Waterbury Area Trail Alliance's 14th Annual Gravel Grinder bike ride through Waterbury, Stowe, and Moretown. Photos by Gordon Miller

Vermont’s got a new Christmas tune of its own this year—a soulful number titled “A Vermont Christmas Waltz,” released by Stowe’s Taryn Noelle.