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Senior Center pauses in-person dining for two weeks

The Waterbury Area Senior Center announced that it will pause congregate lunchtime meals for two weeks starting this Friday, Jan. 14, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Meghan McCarthy McPhaul 1/12/22 Meghan McCarthy McPhaul 1/12/22

The Outside Story: A snowy owl irruption

Here’s a quiz for Harry Potter fans: What kind of owl played Hedwig in the movies? If you guessed a snowy owl, you’re correct.

Lisa Scagliotti 1/12/22 Lisa Scagliotti 1/12/22

Family programs celebrate the Birthday of the Trees

Deep in the winter quiet, the Jewish tradition of Tu B’Shvat celebrates the birthday of the tree.

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Obituary: Peggy Jane (Holden) (Towndrow) Parker

Peggy Jane (Holden) (Towndrow) Parker, 68, passed away December 29, 2021, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Abbie Kopelowitz 1/12/22 Abbie Kopelowitz 1/12/22

Paying it forward: Wheelchair gets a second life with Twinfield teen

A Waterbury family’s lifelong experience with access for the disabled came full circle with a gift that gave a Vermont teen some new wheels.

Tiffany Soukup 1/7/22 Tiffany Soukup 1/7/22

The Outside Story: Moles, shrews and secret winter caches

In November, I was making soup to stock the freezer when I looked out my kitchen window and spotted a red squirrel rustling through the leaves in search of acorns.

Lisa Scagliotti 1/6/22 Lisa Scagliotti 1/6/22

Outdoor skating opens in time for Christmas tree bonfire

Local residents looking to dispose of Christmas trees may drop them off this week at Anderson Field near the town swimming pool where the outdoor ice rink has also just opened for skating.

Lisa Scagliotti 12/31/21 Lisa Scagliotti 12/31/21

Celebrate New Year's Eve outdoors and online

Although there are no public celebrations in Waterbury for New Year’s Eve, there are several in-person and virtual events in Vermont that you might want to check out including fireworks in Montpelier, livestream events from St. Johnsbury, and Burlington’s hybrid Highlight celebration.

Megan Schneider 12/30/21 Megan Schneider 12/30/21

Dog park enlists new volunteers to keep popular spot for pups open

Volunteers who oversee the popular canine-friendly corner gathering spot near the Waterbury Ice Center have a message for local dogs and their humans: Have no fear, the Waterbury Unleashed Dog Park is (still) here.

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Upcoming programs at the Waterbury Public Library

The Waterbury Public Library has several programs for adults coming up in January and February. For more information and to register, visit the library’s website at waterburypubliclibrary.com.

Susan Shea 12/29/21 Susan Shea 12/29/21

The Outside Story: Juncos - The original ‘snow birds’

Most winters, the dark-eyed junco is one of the most common birds at my feeder.

Lisa Scagliotti 12/25/21 Lisa Scagliotti 12/25/21

A Christmas tradition: A village in the village

The holidays are a time for traditions. Especially when everyday life may seem unfamiliar, disrupted, or new for a myriad of reasons, keeping traditions can bring comfort and joy.

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2021 Local Christmas services

More local churches are offering in-person Christmas services this year than last but many are still taking precautions to keep from becoming too crowded at what is often the most popular time of the year.

Cheryl Casey 12/22/21 Cheryl Casey 12/22/21

Shopping with Cheryl: Tips for a last-minute Christmas

There are at least three certainties in the world of a college professor: Most students will never read the syllabus; grading is an occupational hazard; and December final exams will invariably derail your attempts to prepare for the holidays in a reasonable fashion, no matter how carefully you intend to do otherwise.

Lisa Scagliotti 12/22/21 Lisa Scagliotti 12/22/21

Waterbury Winterfest fine-tuning schedule for Jan.-Feb. events

Organizers for Waterbury Winterfest report a healthy turnout at the Dec. 12 silent auction and sing-along hosted at Blackback Pub and they say they are fine-tuning the schedule for Winterfest 2022 coming up in January and early February.

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Red Cross appeals to holiday donors as blood supply dips

The American Red Cross has issued a call for blood and platelet donors during the holiday stretch as the nation’s and region’s blood supply is at historically low levels and continues to decline.

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Library hosts winter solstice meditation

Winter Solstice in many cultures around the world is a sacred time of deep reflection and gratitude for the year’s past and setting intentions for the year ahead.