
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.
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.

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.

Mad River Chorale’s spring concert: ‘Luminous Night of the Soul’
Mad River Chorale presents its spring concert, ‘Luminous Night of the Soul’, in two performances next weekend, May 3-4, in Waitsfield and Waterbury.

Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club hosts annual Clean Up Day on May 3
The Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club is planning their spring cleanup at the club for Saturday morning, May 3. Members and friends welcome.

Stowe Free Library invitation to mushroom foraging talk & tote bag art project
The Friends of the Stowe Free Library share two upcoming program highlights with nearby communities.

Obituary: Gerald LeRoy Marshall
Gerald LeRoy Marshall, 94, passed away peacefully at the Central Vermont Medical Center on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Obituary: Timothy Frank Atwood
Timothy “Tim” Atwood, 62, of Barre, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025.

Circus Smirkus seeks host families for its July 2-3 Waterbury visit
For the third year, Circus Smirkus will visit Waterbury on its summer tour and it's putting out a call now for local families to host its young performers.

Waterbury author launches latest title at Bridgeside Books
Waterbury author Aaron Starmer’s latest work of young-adult fiction is set to be released next week and Bridgeside Books hosts a launch party on Thursday, May 1.

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe to mark Holocaust Remembrance, Tuesday, April 22
The Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, with interfaith partners in Lamoille County, will join together on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., to commemorate Yom HaShoah – the Holocaust Remembrance.