Vermont Historical Society honors ‘Waterbury Women’ video project
A video project created to share a local history exhibit still unseen firsthand by much of the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic recently won a Vermont Historical Society award for excellence.
The Outside Story: Why many hairy caterpillars ‘sting’ but woolly bears don’t
Last October, a young student in one of my nature journaling workshops pointed out a fuzzy yellow caterpillar with long black tufts. “Those kind sting!” he declared.
State launches new 3SquaresVT program for older or disabled Vermonters
The Vermont Department for Children and Families launched a new program this month called “3SquaresVT in a SNAP” to offer older and/or disabled Vermonters an easier way to receive 3SquaresVT food benefits.
The Outside Story: Blue jays as likeable villains, astute visitors
Plenty of backyard bird watchers consider blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) the villains of the avian world.
The Outside Story: Yes, those are swarms of migrating dragonflies
Sitting in a grassy field at Townshend State Park on a late summer day, I watched dozens of dragonflies roaming the sky. Their slender bodies drifted in and out of view as they rode the air currents. I thought of the cool autumn days to come and wondered where these dragonflies would go.
Scarecrow contest aims to capture the Halloween spirit this year
October arrived this week and as plans for Halloween celebrations soon come together, it should be no surprise that, just like everything else for much of 2020, the holiday will be marked differently this year due to COVID-19.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday at Harwood Union High School
Cleaning out cabinets and those garage shelves? Have cans of paint or bottles with chemical cleaners or solvents that you’re not sure how to dispose of?
Central Vt. resource is assisting adult learners through pandemic
This week marked National Adult Education and Literacy Week as a time to celebrate the hundreds of adult learners who walk through our doors each year, each with unique goals for career, college, financial security, the future, their children’s futures, and more.
More time indoors makes Button Up Vermont program timely, helpful
Want to keep warm this winter? The Button Up Vermont weatherization campaign coordinated by Efficiency Vermont has plenty of resources to help insulate your home while cutting energy use and saving you money.
MakerSphere virtual art classes for kids still adding students
Over the spring and summer, MakerSphere was able to fine-tune online learning and now instructors are ready to dive into the academic year with virtual learning art programs for children.
Revitalizing Waterbury seeks volunteers for train station committee
Like old buildings? Love trains? Want to give back to your community? Revitalizing Waterbury is establishing a committee to help take care of the Waterbury Train Station, and it needs volunteers.
The Outside Story: New England’s only lizard, the five-lined skink
New England is home to dozens of species of mammals, hundreds of varieties of birds, and tens of thousands of different insects, but only one lizard: the five-lined skink.
Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing to relax COVID-related restrictions
At Gov. Phil Scott's press conference this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that Vermont's community prevalence of the coronavirus is the lowest in the country.
Mad River Chorale to begin virtual rehearsals for holiday program
Singers of the Mad River Chorale begin online rehearsals Monday, Sept. 28, for the fall/holiday program that will culminate in a virtual concert in December.
Hunt for Sunzilla crowns 13-foot bloom
In a demonstration of “normal” last week, Waterbury growers and casual observers of backyard gardens made their annual pilgrimage to Rusty Parker Park for the 27th annual Hunt for Sunzilla.
The Outside Story: Are brighter monarchs better flyers?
The September before my daughter was born, my husband and I went for our last pre-baby hike around Camel’s Hump. We stopped for a snack on the ridgeline, and as we sat munching granola bars we were surprised to see a monarch butterfly flap past, battling the turbulence at this higher elevation.
Stowe Street dry bridge to close for part of Tuesday
The Stowe Street bridge between Union Street/Railroad Street and Bidwell Lane will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Sept. 15 for maintenance, town transportation liaison Barb Farr said Monday.
We’re sticking around: How to support Waterbury Roundabout
A little over four months ago, we went live with a new website called Waterbury Roundabout with the goal of stepping up to provide local news coverage after the demise of our weekly newspaper.
A keen nose might turn up clues in Moretown hemp-plant heist
A Moretown hemp grower has lost her entire 2020 crop after some 50 plants were chopped down and hauled off before they could be harvested.
Wanted: Town Animal Control Officer applicants
The Town of Waterbury is seeking a person or persons interested in serving as Animal Control Officer (ACO) for the Town of Waterbury.