Arts Fest seeks art for 2025 poster
Waterbury Arts Fest is set for July 11-12, and organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury are looking for a Vermont artist to illustrate this year’s commemorative poster and enjoy some perks along the way.
‘Sanctuary’: Waterbury artist brings a multi-media collection of earthy hues to Axel’s through July 5
A new exhibition moves in at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop this week with the earth-toned multi-media creations of Waterbury artist Edith Beatty set to be on view through July 5.
State issues guidance, reminders for backyard burning as fire season begins
Spring outdoor cleanup often means burning, and state officials with the Departments of Environmental Conservation and Forests, Parks and Recreation remind Vermonters to follow a few guidelines for backyard open burning to protect the environment and public health and safety.
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Thurston Jones
Robert “Bob” Thurston Jones, just shy of his 91st birthday, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at his home in Waterbury Center – just a short distance from the Thurston farm where he was raised.
Service notice: Brian Thomas “Tom” Sweet
The family of Brian Thomas Sweet, who passed away on December 8, 2024, invites friends to a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Obituary: Marcia Dill Obituary
Marcia Dill (née Thurston), 75, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Morrisville, Vermont.
Tree Board to honor Lotspeich in May 24 planting ceremony
The Waterbury Tree Board will host a memorial tree planting on May 24, honoring former town planner Steve Lotspeich and his 30 years of service to the community.
Pilot program offers free state parks day-use passes for eligible Vermonters
Vermont Parks Forever, the only nonprofit foundation for Vermont’s 55 state parks, recently announced a first-in-the-nation, privately funded pilot program to provide free day-use entry to Vermont State Parks for more than 100,000 income-eligible Vermonters this year.
Six guided hikes will explore nature on Stark Mountain
The Stark Mountain Foundation had announced a series of six free, monthly, family-friendly naturalist-led hikes on Stark Mountain starting May 31.
Coast Guard hosts open house at Burlington station May 17
The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Burlington plans an open house on Saturday, May 17, to kick off National Safe Boating Week and the summer boating season.
Got art? Consider a swap at Axel’s
You’ve heard of ski swaps and bike swaps, but Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop has a different twist on that theme coming up: an Art Swap.
Runners, walkers needed for Vt. Corporate Cup, Walk for Animals
Montpelier will be the setting for two upcoming annual events: the 42nd Annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K Race on May 15 and the Central Vermont Humane Society’s Walk for Animals on June 7.
Onion River Chorus performs Friday, Saturday in Montpelier
Onion River Chorus presents two performances of its spring concert, “True North: A Love Letter to Canada,” this Friday-Saturday, May 9-10, at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.
Green Mountain Club releases new updated Long Trail Guide for hikers
The Green Mountain Club on Saturday will celebrate the release of its updated comprehensive guidebook, the Long Trail Guide, with details for hikers to enjoy nearly 500 miles of Vermont trails.
Obituary: Stephen Hathaway Willis
Stephen (Steve) Hathaway Willis passed away peacefully in his home in Warren on April 15, 2025, at the age of 83.
Obituary: Martin Donald Brooks
Martin Donald Brooks, 73, of Duxbury, Vermont, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on May 3, 2025, in his home under the shadow of his beloved Camels Hump Mountain.
Obituary: Christopher Robert Collins
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Robert Collins of Brandon, Florida, who passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2024, at 60 years old.
Vermont chorus qualifies for international competition
The Barre-Tones women’s barbershop chorus recently returned from a regional chorus and quartet competition in Massachusetts, where it qualified to participate in an international competition later this year.
17th Annual Gravel Grinder to make tracks through Waterbury, Stowe, Moretown this Sunday
Waterbury Area Trail Alliance’s biggest fundraising event returns this Sunday when more than 350 bikers take off for the 17th annual Gravel Grinder.
Obituary: Laina Ann Aylward
Laina Ann (Burnell) Aylward, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, after a private but courageous battle with cancer.